Quick Fundraising Ideas Backed by Real Results

Turn team competition into fundraising wins

Athletes compete every day, so a team fundraiser idea that taps into that mindset can help drive stronger participation and ultimately raise more money.

Saugus Youth Football and Cheer needed a fast and simple way to raise money to fund their season. They launched a short online Double Good fundraiser that players shared with their family and friends.

The result: Over $30,000 raised in just a few days, helping ensure every athlete could participate in the season.

Why this fundraising idea works for teams

• A built-in leaderboard lets players see where they rank in real time

• Friendly competition motivates athletes to keep sharing their Pop-Up Store links

• Recognition and incentives help keep sports teams’ competitive drive going throughout the fundraiser

Remove the hassle that keeps families from participating

When it comes to fundraising with kids, the biggest challenge is complexity for their families. When parents are required to step in and handle money, track orders, and manage products, participation can drop quickly. 

Washington Park Elementary in Chicago had the idea to use a Double Good fundraiser where each seller could set up an online Pop-Up Store and share their custom link through text or social media. Because orders were placed online and shipped directly to supporters, kids didn’t have to collect cash, go door-to-door, track orders, or distribute product after the fundraiser ended.

The result: Over $6,000 raised in four days, driven by strong participation from kids across the school.

Why families are more likely to join an idea this simple

• Each seller gets an online Pop-Up Store link they can share digitally

• Orders are placed online, so families don’t have to collect cash or track payments

• Products ship directly to supporters, eliminating pickup or distribution after the fundraiser

Nonprofits raise more when their mission reaches farther

For nonprofits, the most successful quick fundraising ideas combine a clear mission with a simple way to reach beyond their local community. 

Camp Anchor, a nonprofit organization that provides recreational programs for children and adults with special needs, set out to raise funds to build accessible changing rooms for their campers.

They launched a four-day Double Good fundraiser and personalized their Pop-Up Stores with their story to help supporters understand what they were raising money for and why it mattered. Because the fundraiser could be shared digitally, Camp Anchor was able to spread their message beyond their immediate community and reach supporters across the country.

The result: over $114,000 raised to support accessible facility upgrades.

Why this fundraising idea works for nonprofits

• Groups can personalize their Pop-Up Store with a video, photo, and note that explains why they’re raising funds

• Shareable links make it easy to spread the fundraiser through text and social media 

• A four-day Double Good fundraiser can supplement larger fundraising efforts, giving nonprofits a faster way to raise money between events or campaigns

The easier the fundraiser is, the better it works for small groups 

It can be tough to run a successful fundraiser without a large built-in audience. For small groups, every participant matters, so the fundraising idea needs to be simple enough for everyone to join and share. 

Sigma Delta Tau, Kappa Gamma chapter in Oswego, New York launched a Double Good fundraiser to raise money for events and national conventions.

The result: over $2,500 raised, exceeding their goal.

Why it works for small groups

• Every member can make an impact, even without a large group behind them

• Simple incentives, like gift cards for top sellers, give participants a reason to stay engaged

• A low-lift setup makes it easier for busy members to say yes and take part

The quickest fundraising ideas for groups today

Across all these types of organizations, from schools and sports teams to nonprofits and small groups, the most successful fundraisers had a few things in common:

• Easy to set up

• Simple to participate in

• Designed to be quick, generating results in days

If you’re looking for a way to raise money without creating more work for your organization, Double Good delivers. With simple 4- or 7-day fundraiser options, your group can schedule in minutes and launch with no upfront or hidden costs. Your supporters order online, product ships directly to them, and your organization will keep 50% of every dollar sold.

The right approach and fundraising platform can help you raise meaningful funds quickly.