Here are some creative ideas to inspire you….

Celebrate

You could ask friends and family to donate to United Way Halifax as their birthday gift to you, or you could add a fundraising component to your birthday party or Facebook page.

Of course, a special-event fundraiser isn’t limited to birthdays. Weddings, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, religious holidays, and many more occasions are great opportunities, too. A special-event fundraiser spreads local love, while celebrating a special day.

Get Moving

Peer-to-peer fundraising is growing in popularity, and a mini-fitness challenge is a great way to get started. You can rally your peers to show their local love by running, walking, or cycling in their own neighbourhoods. Or you could take on a physical challenge all on your own. 

Eight-year-old Levi was inspired by 100-year-old British WWII veteran, Capt.Tom, who walked 100 times around his garden in the U.K. to raise money during the height of the pandemic. Levi was especially worried about people experiencing homelessness in Halifax when we were all asked to stay home. He kept busy and active by running 112 laps around a nearby sports field for a total of 10km. Friends and family sponsored Levi’s efforts and he raised a whopping $1,025 for United Way’s Atlantic Compassion Fund. Way to go, Levi!

Market Your Business

Promoting your business while making a positive difference in the community is a win-win. Known as cause-marketing, these types of partnerships allow companies to offer their customers a creative way to support their business and United Way at the same time. 

Our city’s professional soccer team, the HFX Wanderers, is one example. The team recently paired up with United Way Halifax to produce and sell Wanderers-branded face coverings, with all proceeds going to United Way Halifax’s COVID-19 relief efforts. Face coverings are still available at the ​Wanderers online store.

The United Way Halifax team is available to help you customize your cause-marketing approach. Contact us to learn more.

Fundraise at Events

A raffle fundraiser is an easy, fun, and popular way to engage attendees at any in-person or online event. Raffle off a gift basket of donated goods, a staycation package or your professional services.

Contact us for more information on how to get started.