Did you know that great fundraising event ideas can revolve around special days and holidays? These days provide great inspiration and hooks around your event to raise the most funds for your cause.
Religious Holidays
Fundraising event ideas for religious groups and organizations should take advantage of religious holidays in getting their messages out to their donors and to raise more funds. Some of the most common religious holidays celebrated in North America are listed here.
- All Saints’ Day – November 1st
- Hanukkah Begins – December 2nd
- Christmas Day – December 25th
- Kwanzaa Begins– December 26th
- Ash Wednesday – February 17th
- Palm Sunday – March 28th
- Passover Starts – March 30th
- Good Friday – April 2nd
- Easter Sunday – April 4th
- Easter Monday – April 5th
- Rosh Hashanah – September 9th
- Yom Kippur – September 18th
Multicultural Holidays
Multicultural holidays have great fundraising event ideas for all charities. We live in a country that celebrates our heritage and diversity. Be inspired by the events below to embrace and celebrate all of your donors.
- Groundhog Day – February 2nd
- Family Day – February 15th
- Chinese New Year – February 14th
- International Women’s Day – March 8th
- St. Patrick’s Day – March 17th
- Earth Day – April 22nd
- Mother’s Day – May 9th
- Father’s Day – June 20th
- UN International Day of Peace – September 21st
- Halloween – October 31st
Historical/People Holidays
These holidays celebrate milestones in our history and celebrate great men and women who have made a difference in our lives. Fundraising event ideas on these days are great at involving your donors and remembering and honouring those that fought for the freedom we enjoy today.
- Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday – January 15
- President’s Day – February 15th
- Valentine’s Day – February 14th
- Holocaust Remembrance Day – March 11th
- Victoria Day – May 24th
- Memorial Day – May 30th
- Canada Day – July 1st
- Independence Day – July 4th
- Civic Holiday – August 2nd
- Labour Day – September 6th
- Columbus Day / Thanksgiving – October 11th
- Veterans Day / Remembrance Day – November 11th
- Thanksgiving – November 25th
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