Christmas Fundraising Ideas
Fundraising strategies for the Christmas season, from giving trees to year-end appeals.
Christmas is the single most generous period of the year for nonprofit giving. Between cultural tradition and the tax-year deadline, donors are ready to give. Make it easy for them.
Holiday Giving Programs
- Giving tree or Angel Tree — Tags with specific needs that donors can fulfill
- Holiday gift catalog — Donors choose from a menu of impact items at various price points
- Adopt-a-family — Donors sponsor a family's holiday gifts and meals
Events
- Holiday concert — A festive performance with ticket sales and a giving appeal
- Wreath or tree sale — Sell holiday greenery with proceeds going to your mission
- Ugly sweater party — A lighthearted event with entry fees and raffle prizes
Year-End Urgency
- December 31 deadline — The tax deduction deadline creates real urgency for the final days
- Match challenge — A donor who matches all gifts between Christmas and New Year's
GiveLink's automated tax receipts mean donors get their documentation instantly, and AI-powered segmentation ensures your Christmas appeals reach the right supporters.