Easy, Festive Ways to Boost Engagement and Support Your Holiday Cause
The holiday season is here, and there’s no better time to connect with your community and give back! We’ve reimagined the “12 Days of Christmas” to bring you 12 super simple ways to spread cheer, engage your audience, and increase support – all without taking too much time or effort.
Day 1: Start A Mini Fundraising Challenge
Get people excited with “12 Days of Giving”. Inspire your audience with daily themes, festive hashtags, fun holiday posts, and shoutouts to boost participation and spread cheer.
Day 2: Host a Simple Raffle
Everybody loves a raffle! Offer a prize (gift card, holiday treat, or service) and sell tickets in-store or online. Easy to set up, fun to promote.
Day 3: Send Personal Thank-Yous
A quick thank-you goes a long way. Send a short, heartfelt email to your loyal customers and supporters. It’s fast, it’s simple, and it builds that warm holiday feeling.
Day 4: Double Donations with Gift Matching
Partner with a local business or sponsor to match donations for a day or two. Customers will love the chance to double their impact, making every dollar count more.
Day 5: Sponsor a Holiday Wish
Let customers sponsor a little holiday magic! Whether it’s a meal, care package, or toy for a child, people will love making a direct impact on someone in need.
Day 6: Host a Holiday Card Drive
Invite your community to create or sign holiday cards for seniors, veterans, or hospitalized children. Provide templates or suggestions to make it easy and meaningful.
Day 7: Host a Volunteer Day
Host a small volunteer day (think holiday decorating, meal-packing, or gift-wrapping) and invite your customers. It’s a feel-good, no-stress way to spread cheer together.
Day 8: Throw a Quick Virtual Event
Plan a holiday-themed online activity, like a cooking demo or holiday craft. It’s fun, festive, and can help raise donations.
Day 9: Run a Social Media Challenge
Create a fun challenge—like an Ugly Sweater Contest! Get people to share photos and tag your business. It’s easy and spreads the holiday spirit in no time.
Day 10: Organize a “Pay-It-Forward” Day
Encourage supporters to perform small acts of kindness, like buying coffee for a stranger or leaving kind notes in public places. Share their stories online to inspire others.
Day 11: Share Impact Stories
Take a moment to share a powerful story about how donations have made a difference this year. A great photo and a quick story will inspire your audience.
Day 12: Celebrate with a Gratitude Wall
Create a virtual or physical gratitude wall where supporters can share what they’re thankful for this season. Highlight their messages on social media or at your organization to spread positivity and holiday cheer.
With these 12 easy ideas, you can celebrate the season, connect with your audience, and make a big difference – all while having fun.
There’s still time to reach out if you have an idea you need help with. We’d love to chat and show you how we can assist with your holiday season engagement.
