Fundraising Ideas for Lions Clubs
Fundraising strategies for Lions clubs and Lions International projects.
Lions clubs have a natural fundraising focus around vision care and community service. Build campaigns that connect donors to your club's tangible local impact.
Vision-Focused Campaigns
- Eyeglass collection and recycling drive — A signature Lions activity that also raises awareness
- Vision screening fundraiser — Offer free screenings while collecting donations for eye care programs
- Sight Night dinner — An annual dinner benefiting vision-related community programs
Community Events
- Pancake breakfast or fish fry — Affordable community meals with strong turnout
- Holiday fruit sale — Seasonal citrus or nut sales with club members handling orders
- Car show or cruise night — Entry fees and spectator donations fund local projects
Online and Matching
- Lions Clubs International Foundation grants — Apply for matching funds that amplify local giving
- Online community project fund — Let neighbors donate to specific local service projects
- Member-to-member challenge — Members challenge each other to increase personal giving
Why GiveLink for Lions Clubs
GiveLink helps Lions clubs track giving across multiple projects — from vision care to disaster relief — with straightforward tools and a transparent 1% fee.