Fundraising Ideas for Senior Centers
Fundraising strategies for senior centers and aging services organizations.
Senior centers serve a population that often cannot fundraise for themselves, making community and family engagement essential to your fundraising success.
Community Events
- Community pancake breakfast — A low-cost, high-turnout event that brings generations together
- Bingo night fundraiser — A natural fit for senior centers that draws new visitors
- Craft fair or holiday market — Seniors and community artisans sell handmade goods
Family and Online Campaigns
- Honor-a-parent campaign — Adult children give in honor of their aging parents
- Meals on Wheels sponsorship — Donors fund meal deliveries at a per-meal cost
- Annual appeal letter — A well-crafted year-end letter to families and community members
Institutional Funding
- Area Agency on Aging grants — Federal and state aging funds distributed locally
- Corporate wellness partnerships — Companies sponsor senior wellness programs
- United Way designation — Become a United Way partner agency for workplace giving
Why GiveLink for Senior Centers
GiveLink's simple donation pages make it easy for families to give online, even those not comfortable with complex technology. The 1% fee keeps more funding available for programs.