MLK Day Fundraising Ideas
Fundraising strategies for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the national day of service.
MLK Day is designated as a national day of service. Nonprofits working in civil rights, education, and community development are especially well-positioned to fundraise around this holiday.
Service and Action
- Day of service fundraiser — Combine volunteer projects with a giving appeal
- Service-a-thon — Participants collect pledges per hour of service performed on MLK Day
- Community cleanup or build — A visible project that honors Dr. King's legacy of service
Justice-Focused Campaigns
- Dream campaign — Donors fund specific programs that advance the dream of equality
- Education access fund — Support scholarships or tutoring programs for underserved communities
- Voting rights or civic engagement — Fund programs that strengthen democratic participation
GiveLink helps nonprofits run MLK Day campaigns that pair service with giving, converting volunteer energy into financial support for justice-focused work.