Fundraising Ideas & Inspiration

Arthritis warriors and their loved ones are continually coming up with new ways to raise awareness and support for the arthritis community. Check out these featured fundraising ideas. 

School Spirit Choose a school wide activity/event like a pep rally, home game or dance. Involve other school groups, such as all athletic teams, cheerleaders, school groups like student council, parents, and faculty to show their school spirit and support for those living with arthritis.

Accept the Challenge Ask family and friends to pledge for a set amount of time. For example, friends might pledge for every minute danced, for every song the dancer boogies to, or for accepting the challenge over a period of time (i.e., one week or 30 days).   Show us your moves by creating a shuffle challenge, singing a song lyric, composing a motivational beat, and so much more!

Benefit Concert Choregraph your own dance routine, rock the roller rink, organize a karaoke night, jam with granny, or designate proceeds from a concert or recital.

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Fundraising Ideas

DIY fundraising allows you bring any idea to life your way - anytime, anywhere. 
Whatever you chose, chose something you enjoy doing, ask for help and have fun along the way! 
 

Dance Party Challenge
Challenge your family and friends to bust a move and share their moves on social media! Set a suggested donation amount for everyone who accepts the challenge and recommend a donation amount for those who politely decline! Check out Show Us Your Moves for ideas and resources.

Dance-Off 
Organize a competition between two dancers or groups who must progressively dance better than their opponent. Whatever your preferred style of dancing, whatever your level of experience, a bit of imagination and teamwork is all that is required. Collect donations as votes, ask for a registration fee to enter, or post your dance moves in form of a video on your fundraising page, those with the most views and donations by x date win a tbd prize!

School Spirit
Choose a school wide activity/event like a pep rally or dance. Involve other school groups, such as all athletic teams, cheerleaders, school groups like student council, parents, and faculty to show their school spirit and support for those living with arthritis. 

Pledge
Ask family and friends to pledge for dancing a set amount of time. For example, friends might pledge for every minute danced, for every song the dancer boogies to, or every day (i.e., 30 days) the dancer shows off their moves. 

Host a Party
Jam with granny, rock the rink, organize a karaoke night, designate proceeds from a concert or recital, dedicate a special day in lieu of gifts, or organize a dance tutorial/workout and ask for donations. 

Athletic Events & Schools
Choose a home game or a school wide activity/event and designate it to create awareness and support. Involve other school groups, such as athletic teams, cheerleaders, clubs and organizations like student council, parents, and faculty to show their school spirit and support for those living with arthritis.

Livestream 
Tune in by streaming a dance class tutorial or workout and ask for a suggested donation, or press play with video games like Just Dance and Dance Revolution and connect with others who want to create awareness and show us their moves virtually! 

Workplace
Fundraising at the workplace can be a great way to engage employees, customers, and your community. Track your steps or set up a challenge during a certain month! 

Jam Your Way
Have a different idea? Or want to mix and match? Reach out to [email protected] if we can help you in brainstorming your idea.
 

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Check out our Idea Guide, Toolkit and Challenge Guide for additional ideas!