Easter Fundraising Ideas: 5 Fun Ways to Raise Money for your Church

Best for: Churches, faith communities, and nonprofits with an active social following.

Transform the traditional Lenten sacrifice into a season of joyful giving! Challenge congregants to perform daily acts of service that ripple through your community—whether it’s delivering homemade treats to elderly neighbors, volunteering at local shelters, or beautifying community spaces.

Create a dedicated hashtag for your church and encourage participants to share their journey with inspiring photos and stories. Each act becomes both a testament to your church’s mission and an effective fundraising opportunity when participants create personal fundraising pages tied to their service commitment. 

Best for: Churches, schools, and community organizations of any size.

Transform the spirit of Easter into nourishment for those in need by organizing a vibrant food donation drive!

Whether through in-person collection bins decorated with spring themes or a crowdfunding campaign, your church can rally the entire community around this meaningful cause. Amplify your impact by sharing collection milestones on social media and highlighting specific needs in your church newsletter.

For maximum visibility, order church flyers printed with QR codes that instantly connect smartphone users to your donation page.

Best for: In-person events, churches, school fundraising nights, and community galas.

Delight your community with a vibrant Easter basket raffle or tricky tray that combines traditional charm with modern convenience!

By offering Easter raffle tickets tickets at church events and running an online raffle, you’ll maximize participation and create excitement across all age groups. Design themed baskets filled with seasonal treats, faith-inspired gifts, or local business donations that showcase your creativity while building anticipation. Participants love the thrill of purchasing ticket bundles that increase their chances of winning multiple eye-catching prizes. Not familiar with this fundraiser? Our article What is a Tricky Tray Fundraiser provides everything you need to get started!

Spread the word through engaging social media posts, flyers printed with QR codes, and targeted email campaigns that highlight your most enticing baskets.

Best for: Churches, schools, youth groups, and any org with a physically active community.

Hop into action with an inclusive, energetic move-a-thon that welcomes everyone in your community! Invite participants to walk, run, roll, or hop their way to fundraising success through this flexible hybrid event. The beauty lies in its accessibility—congregants can participate from their neighborhoods while tracking progress through your  dedicated peer-to-peer fundraising platform.

You can also create collective excitement by scheduling a gathering at a local park where participants celebrate together in Easter-themed attire or bunny ears.

Best for: Churches, garden clubs, schools, and community nonprofits.

Transform your fundraising efforts into a vibrant display of new life with a community plant sale! Offer an array of symbolic spring flowers—from hope-filled tulip bulbs to resurrection lilies and majestic azalea shrubs—that connect the Easter message to tangible beauty.

Leverage a sales fundraising campaign type through your platform to create a seamless ordering system where supporters can browse, purchase, and schedule convenient pickup times. Elevate your sale by tapping into your congregation’s gardening expertise with an engaging livestream Gardening 101 class that brings people together through shared learning. For premium fundraising, offer personalized garden consultations where your church’s master gardeners provide on-site planting advice and spiritual reflections on growth and renewal.

Best for: Schools, preschools, churches with young families, and community nonprofits.

An Easter egg hunt is a perennial spring favorite—and it translates surprisingly well into a fundraiser. For an in-person version, charge a small entry fee per child, hide prize-filled eggs around a park or church grounds, and invite local businesses to donate prizes or sponsor egg stations. Pair the event with a peer-to-peer campaign, where participants share their own egg hunt fundraising pages with family and friends. The result is a lighthearted, highly shareable event that’s especially strong for organizations with lots of families and young children in their community.