Host a fundraiser
Help make the difference in the fight against breast cancer by hosting your very own fundraiser for Check for a Lump! At Check for a Lump we provide free breast health education, mammograms, testing, and direct assistance to breast cancer patients with wigs, support, and resources in Arizona.
Take a look at the different opportunities on how to host a fundraiser below! If you have any questions about fundraising for Check for a Lump, please email support@checkforalump.org
FUNDRAISING IDEAS
1. Special Luncheon or Tea: Host a ticketed luncheon at a home, church, or local venue. Include a short mission moment, raffle, and sponsorship table options.
How-to inspiration: https://doublethedonation.com/tips/luncheon-fundraiser/
2. Bashas' Community Support Card (6% Back): Supporters purchase and reload gift cards — 6% of purchases come back to CFAL. Easy, passive giving. Expand the fundraiser and help your community get cards too. Details: https://www.bashas.com/community-support-card/
3. Funds2Orgs Shoe Drive Fundraiser: Collect gently worn shoes; Funds2Orgs pays per pound collected. Great for schools and neighborhoods. https://funds2orgs.com/
4. GroupRaise Restaurant Night: Partner with a local restaurant; supporters dine in and a % of sales benefits CFAL. Many restaurants to choose from! See the choices here: https://www.groupraise.com/
5. Peer-to-Peer Campaign: Launch personal fundraising pages so supporters can fundraise for breast cancer anniversary's, in honor of survivors, or a specific goat (like: provide 5 wigs, or 8 mammograms etc...) Use your social media of choice or connect with Check for a Lump to help create your custom event page. info@checkforalump.org
6. Facebook Birthday Fundraisers: Supporters dedicate birthdays to CFAL and invite friends to give. https://www.facebook.com/fundraisers/
7. Pickleball Tournament: Charge team entry fees, secure sponsors, and sell concessions. Fast-growing and profitable with low overhead.
How-to: https://www.signupgenius.com/sports/pickleball-tournament.cfm
9. Silent Auction + Online Bidding: Collect donated items/services; host online to expand reach beyond event guests. Or help Check for a Lump collect items for the Wig Out.
10. 50/50 Raffle: Sell raffle tickets; winner receives half, CFAL receives half. Simple and effective at events.
Raffle guide: https://justbrightideas.com/how-to-run-a-50-50-raffle-fundraiser/
11. Wine Pull: Guests purchase a mystery bottle at a set price (ex: $25); all bottles valued at or above cost. High-margin and fun.
How-to: https://www.sarahtheauctioneer.com/blog/wine-pull-a-revenue-generating-game-for-fundraising-events
12. “Pink Out” Fitness Class: Partner with a yoga, spin, or bootcamp studio; donate class fees to CFAL.
Planning tips: https://nonprofitpoint.com/fitness-fundraiser-ideas/
13. Garage Sale for a Cause: Neighborhood-wide sale with proceeds benefiting CFAL. Add pink lemonade stand for extra fun.
Guide: https://www.moneycrashers.com/garage-sale-fundraiser/
14. Corporate Matching Gift Campaign: Request employer matching funds — double your donations. https://4agoodcause.com/double-your-donations-with-matching-gifts/
15. Car Wash Fundraiser: Low cost, high visibility. Partner with a busy retail lot for traffic. https://www.signupgenius.com/fundraising/car-wash-fundraiser-tips.cfm
16. Online Merchandise Pop-Up (Print-on-Demand): Sell pink-themed shirts, hats, or tote bags with no upfront inventory cost.
Example platform: https://www.bonfire.com/
17. Trivia Night: Charge team registration fees, add mulligans and raffle baskets for extra revenue. How-to: https://whydonate.com/blog/how-to-host-a-trivia-night-fundraiser/
18. Organize a group fundraiser to benefit Check for a Lump: Ask your group to choose from an online fundraiser. FundraisingZone – Catalog and Online Fundraising Ideas for Schools, Sports & Nonprofits
19. Amazon Wishlist or Supply Drive: Collect specific items (post-surgery care, comfort items, wigs, etc, or use our wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/EOKNC7OZPCO7/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex) and promote widely.
Amazon registry info: https://www.amazon.com/registries
20. Community Walk or 5K: Create a team for our 5K or host your own, charge registration, secure sponsors, and sell team shirts. https://www.runreg.com/blog/how-to-organize-a-5k/ or Check for a Lump! | PINK OUT 5K AZ Fun Run For Breast Cancer