5 Thanksgiving Fundraising Ideas to Make a Difference This Season

Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude and giving back, and there’s no better way to share the holiday spirit than by supporting causes close to your heart. Whether it’s helping those in need in your community or making an impact globally, fundraising during Thanksgiving can be a meaningful way to give thanks and make a difference. Here are five engaging Thanksgiving fundraising ideas—and an introduction to Embrace Relief’s Group Fundraising Program, which offers a unique opportunity to see your impact firsthand!

1. Host a Friendsgiving Dinner for Charity

Gather friends and family for a special Friendsgiving dinner, where guests donate to attend. Create a cozy atmosphere, enjoy a delicious meal, and encourage everyone to give generously to a cause. By partnering with Embrace Relief, you can ensure that the funds raised will go directly toward impactful projects worldwide, such as providing clean water, healthcare, and education to communities in need.

2. Organize a Turkey Trot or Virtual Walk-a-thon

Turkey Trots are a Thanksgiving tradition, and they’re perfect for fundraising. Organize a local 5K or virtual walk-a-thon and ask participants to fundraise or donate to join. Choose a specific Embrace Relief project to support, such as food distribution or health initiatives, and let participants know the difference their steps will make.

3. Thanksgiving Bake Sale

Bake sales are a classic fundraiser and a great way to engage your community. Ask local bakeries and volunteers to donate Thanksgiving-themed treats, and sell them at your event. Share that every dollar raised will be directed toward Embrace Relief’s programs, such as the Raise the Children initiative, which provides healthcare and education to orphans around the world.

4. Host a Thanksgiving Game Night or Trivia

Thanksgiving gatherings don’t have to be all about food. Host a game night or trivia tournament where participants donate to enter. You could make it Thanksgiving-themed, with trivia questions about the holiday and gratitude. Partner with Embrace Relief, and choose a specific project to fund, allowing participants to see the impact their fun evening is creating.

5. Online Fundraising Campaign with Embrace Relief’s Group Fundraising Program

For those who want to make a lasting impact, consider launching an online fundraising campaign with Embrace Relief through our Group Fundraising Program. This option not only allows you to reach a larger audience but also provides a unique opportunity to experience your impact in person.

Embrace Relief’s Group Fundraising Program

The Group Fundraising Program is an inspiring way to raise funds while making a tangible impact. Here’s how it works:

• Create Your Group Fundraising Project: With Embrace Relief’s support, you can choose a project in a country where the need is greatest, whether it’s building a well, supporting education, or providing essential healthcare.
• Fundraise as a Group: Gather a group of friends, family, or colleagues to join in on the campaign. Set a fundraising goal and begin sharing the mission with your networks through social media, events, and personal outreach.
• See Your Impact Firsthand: Once your group has raised the necessary funds, Embrace Relief offers you the opportunity to travel to the country where your project will be implemented. You’ll witness the incredible change your fundraising efforts have brought to the community and see firsthand how your support has impacted lives.

Why Choose Embrace Relief’s Group Fundraising Program?

Fundraising with Embrace Relief allows you to directly impact communities around the world while creating meaningful connections and memories. This Thanksgiving, consider creating your own group project through Embrace Relief. Not only will you be making a difference, but you’ll also have the chance to experience the outcome and share it with your group—truly an unforgettable way to give thanks.