Ideas for Fundraising

Thank you for considering raising money for the work of justice. Below are some fundraising activities that IJM partners have done in the past. Feel free to be creative!

You can also download the IJM Fundraising Kit in PDF format here.

Events

  • Sporting Events: Run, bike, paddle, or even climb for the work of justice by having your friends and family support you for each mile. Or organize a tournament and have the entry fees benefit IJM.
  • Dinners: Host a dinner and invite your friends to learn about IJM and get personally involved by donating their resources to help the oppressed.
  • Book Clubs: Read Just Courage, Good News About Injustice or Terrify No More and set a financial goal for your group to raise.
  • Other Events: Use your creative talents and interests to support IJM through a fun event. Hold an auction, concert, film festival, yard sale, car wash, lemonade stand, play, or come up with a new, exciting idea that allows you to use your own gifts for this work.

Youth

Loose Change to Loosen Chains: Most families have a lot of loose change sitting around their homes. Appeal to families in your church and community to donate this money to help loosen the chains of slavery. Read more about Loose Change to Loosen Chains.


Businesses

Donate a percentage of your sales to IJM: This is a great way to educate your customers about the work of IJM while raising support.

In accordance with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) guidelines, you must clearly list the percentage of all sales that will be donated to IJM. Your company will be given a tax deductible receipt for the proceeds sent to IJM. Customers will not be receipted by IJM. See Details on the Donation Process for more information.

Matching Gifts: Implement a matching gift program for your company to match gifts that employees give to IJM.