Hosting a fundraiser and really making your bidding items stand out is no easy feat. Sure, there are tried and tested ways to get people interested, but sometimes it’s great to take things one step further with something a little more unique.
So, to get you feeling inspired, we’ve compiled a list of some fun and creative ideas for you to use. Below, we’ll give you 13 unique fundraiser basket ideas for your next fundraising event.
From car care baskets to survival kit baskets, you definitely won’t find these on every list out there. What’s more, you can rest assured that there will be loads of people that your baskets are an absolute hit with!
One great basket idea is to fill it with subscriptions to a variety of different things!
Netflix subscriptions, dinner club memberships, and more, you can really pack this small basket full of a gift that keeps on giving.
Bulk it up with some treats and you’ve got a unique and exciting fundraising basket.
Another fun idea is to put together a rainy day basket filled with snuggle-up material.
Add things like popcorn, hot chocolate, board games, puzzles, pizza vouchers, and blankets to this basket and watch people bid for it like crazy. It’s great for families and couples alike as it’s something that people can enjoy together.
Try this unique idea and put together a bunch of vouchers for different bucket list adventures!
This basket can include things like skydiving tickets, travel packages, horse riding vouchers - basically anything you can think of that people might have on their bucket list. And, even if they’ve done it, they still get to enjoy the experience again!
This works well for the people’s kids (or for adults) who love all things gaming.
Fill it with video games, gaming equipment, or even gaming consoles to appeal to people’s fun side. You have the opportunity to make this basket a really sought-after and expensive one because gaming doesn’t come cheap.
Take your guests and bidders on a boozy trip around the world with this basket.
Here, you can add wines from different countries into your basket. You can also include something educational like a book about wine pairings, and take it one step further by adding some pairing items like cheese or chocolate.
This basket will really appeal to the men and women who love to pamper themselves.
Include things like face masks, bubble baths, bath salts, and massage oils in this basket. The idea is to allow people to have a spa experience in the comfort of their own homes, so make sure that the items are top quality.
For those who are crazy about cars, consider an auto care basket as a fundraising item.
This basket can be filled to the brim with car care apparatus, like car waxes, air fresheners, and even designer seat covers. This will appeal to those who take a lot of pride in their vehicles, and you can include some gift cards for car washes or auto detailing too.
Another fun way to transport your guests around the world is with a cultural food basket.
Choose a country that is rich in its culinary history, and put together a basket filled with different foods from this country and maybe even some recipe suggestions too!
You could also spice this up by making the basket represent more than one country.
For people who love all things sporty, this basket is perfect!
You can fill it with a number of different things, like game tickets, gym memberships, and exercise equipment. You’ll find that there are a lot of people who go mad for a basket like this.
This is a really fun one as you can get super creative with what you include.
Put together some popular or trending “As Seen On TV” products. They don’t have to be from TV adverts, though. See what products are trending on social media.
The items also don’t need to relate to each other so you can include items suitable for everyone.
Whether it’s a hobby or something someone has never done, this basket is a good idea.
A knitting basket filled with needles and different kinds of wool is a unique way of getting the attention of your bidders. They can either add to their existing collection or take up a new hobby completely! Remember to add a book on how to knit into the basket, too.
Another great way to appeal to adrenaline junkies is with a survival kit basket.
This basket can be all about enjoying the outdoors. It can include camping gear, hiking trail guides, and of course some essentials for survival like water purifiers, outdoor cooking equipment, rehydration packs, and space blankets.
Last but not least, there’s also the option for a photo session basket.
Fill it with a voucher for a family portrait session, as well as frames and empty photo albums for the whole family to be involved in and enjoy. You can even add something a little more expensive and exciting like a digital camera or even a nice disposable camera for taking some fun film photos!
Although there are lots of typical fundraiser basket ideas like chocolate baskets or gardening baskets, there are also some ideas that can make your event stand out even more.
Try pairing these fundraiser basket ideas with the theme of your event to create a cohesive feel, or simply work together with local businesses to decide what kinds of things they’ll be able to donate to your event. Anything and everything counts!
Keep all of these suggestions in mind when putting together new and exciting fundraiser baskets. Play around with our ideas or get inspired to create something completely unique to your cause.
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