Competitions
Competitions can be such an effective way of fundraising, giving individuals or teams to participate and compete against each other, whether that's to win a certain event such as a Charity 5 a side or competing to raise the most money for charity.
Competition Ideas
Host a sporting competition. Different college sports teams could compete against each other in a sports tournament. Each participant could pay a donation to play, or you could charge a fee for tickets or take donations at the event.
Host a talent contest. Invite students to showcase their talents at your talent show, this could be to all students or for members of your student group. Students could pay to perform and attend, and you could also include fundraising in the voting. For example, a suggested £1 donation for voting for your favourite performer.
Host a virtual competition. You have a whole host of options here, whether that's a competition to who can fundraise the most, who reaches the most miles on a walking challenge or who wins a game in a fundraising livestream.
Case Study
The Movember Foundation's annual campaign are a great example of using leader boards and competition to encourage fundraising. Not only by allowing University of York sports clubs and student groups to compete against each other on the leader board, but also by having national leader boards, where students can try and raise more than other Universities or Institutions.
Having something to compete against other members of your student group can really propel people's fundraising efforts, and there's nothing wrong with a bit of healthy competition when all the funds will go to a good cause!
University of York Movember 2022
Questions?
Jasmine Pledger, Student Citizenship and Employability Development Coordinator - j.pledger@yusu.org
Make sure you visit the guide on how to fundraise online and make use of YUSU's JustGiving page for support for your fundraising competitions.