Thanksgiving Fundraising Ideas
Fundraising strategies tied to Thanksgiving for food banks, community organizations, and nonprofits.
Thanksgiving puts generosity and gratitude at the center of the national conversation. Use this natural giving spirit to build momentum heading into Giving Tuesday and year-end.
Gratitude Campaigns
- Gratitude wall — Donors share what they are thankful for alongside their gifts
- Thank-a-donor campaign — Publicly thank your supporters, inspiring others to join
- Impact gratitude report — Show donors what their past giving accomplished, framed as a thank-you
Food and Community
- Turkey drive — Collect turkeys or monetary donations to provide Thanksgiving meals
- Community Thanksgiving dinner — Serve a free meal to those in need, funded by community donations
- Pie sale fundraiser — Sell homemade or bakery pies with proceeds benefiting your organization
Strategic Positioning
- Pre-Giving Tuesday warm-up — Thanksgiving week emails set the stage for your Giving Tuesday campaign
- Black Friday alternative — "Instead of shopping, give" messaging for conscious consumers
GiveLink's campaign tools help nonprofits run Thanksgiving appeals that flow seamlessly into Giving Tuesday and year-end campaigns.