{"id":43490,"date":"2020-10-05T17:18:25","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T21:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/canada\/?p=43490"},"modified":"2021-12-06T06:25:31","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T11:25:31","slug":"50-ways-to-fundraise-for-the-planet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/canada\/en\/story\/43490\/50-ways-to-fundraise-for-the-planet\/","title":{"rendered":"50 Ways to Fundraise for the Planet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized  caption-style-medium caption-alignment-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2020\/10\/1f208ca6-gp0sts22q_high_res-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43645\" width=\"541\" height=\"363\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Fundraising for Greenpeace is a great way to <strong>help protect our planet and have fun doing it.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Greenpeace doesn\u2019t accept a cent of corporate or government donations, so <strong>we rely on donations from individuals like you to carry out our vital work.<\/strong> By <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fundraising.greenpeace.ca\/challenge-yourself\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">challenging yourself<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fundraising.greenpeace.ca\/donate-your-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">donating your day<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fundraising.greenpeace.ca\/get-moving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">getting moving<\/a> <\/strong>or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fundraising.greenpeace.ca\/do-what-you-love\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">doing what you love<\/a><\/strong>, you can inspire friends and family to donate to your fundraiser help raise urgently-needed money for Greenpeace\u2019s campaigns to protect the oceans, save ancient forests, and act on the climate crisis.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>But where to begin?<\/strong> Coming up with an idea for your fundraiser is probably one of the most challenging steps in getting started! So to help make life easier, we\u2019ve come up with 50+ ideas for how to fundraise for the planet. We <em>think<\/em> we\u2019ve covered it all, from dressing as a polar bear to a 30-day ab challenge, but if you have any other ideas please leave them in the comments so we can add them to the list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><em>Bonus: <\/em><\/strong><em>All of these ideas we\u2019ve come up with allow for social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, so you and your community can stay safe, healthy and close to home while raising funds for Greenpeace!<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Challenge Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized  caption-style-medium caption-alignment-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2020\/10\/80958063-giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43647\" width=\"515\" height=\"288\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>#ZeroWasteChallenge: Go zero-waste for a month&nbsp;<\/li><li>Try to cut out food waste from your kitchen for one month&nbsp;<\/li><li>Go vegan or eat plant-based for a month<\/li><li>Cook vegan for one week or one month and share the recipes with your non-veggie friends to taste<\/li><li>Take only cold showers for 30 days<\/li><li>Dress as a polar bear (or any animal!) for all your Zoom meetings<\/li><li>Use an embarrassing Zoom background for a month<\/li><li>Give up something you love, like wine, coffee or dessert<\/li><li>Quit Netflix, Spotify or any streaming service for a month<\/li><li>#FastFashionChallenge: Buy only second-hand clothing for a year<\/li><li>#TrashTagChallenge: Do a 24 hour trash clean-up with a team of friends, family or colleagues \u2014 or pick up a piece of trash for every donation given or every dollar raised&nbsp;<\/li><li>Sew and donate one upcycled facemask for every donation given<\/li><li>Cook one meal and give to a community in need for every donation given or amount raised<\/li><li>Walk, roll or bike instead of driving for a month<\/li><li>Give up UBER, Lyft or taxis for a month<\/li><li>#NoMowChallenge: Don\u2019t mow your lawn this summer<\/li><li>#NoShaveChallenge: Grow out any kind of hair on your body! (but make sure to follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/npptl\/pdfs\/FacialHairWmask11282017-508.pdf?source=techstories.org\">health guidelines<\/a> for facial hair when wearing face masks)<\/li><li>Shave your head or cut your own hair<\/li><li>#SeedPlantingChallenge: Sow wildflower or bee-friendly seeds in an urban area for every donation given or amount raised<\/li><li>Reduce the CO2 impact of your food: buy local, organic and choose short-circuit food for a month<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>Got another idea for ways to challenge yourself? Leave it in the comments so we can add it to the list!<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fundraising.greenpeace.ca\/challenge-yourself\">CHALLENGE YOURSELF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do What You Love<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized  caption-style-medium caption-alignment-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2020\/10\/d62feedb-giphy-21.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43501\" width=\"504\" height=\"284\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p>Host a virtual event and ask people to donate to make it happen, or to donate when they attend. Here are some ideas for virtual events you could host:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Host a virtual concert&nbsp;<\/li><li>Host a virtual comedy night<\/li><li>Host a virtual dance party<\/li><li>Host a virtual quiz night<\/li><li>Host a virtual yoga class<\/li><li>Host a virtual teach-in on a topic of your choice&nbsp;<\/li><li>Promise to post a karaoke performance for every donation given or amount raised&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>Live streaming is also a great way to get donations and build momentum towards reaching your goal. A few ideas of ways to livestream on Facebook, Twitch or Instagram:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Livestream your gaming<\/li><li>Livestream a poetry reading<\/li><li>Livestream your baking or cooking&nbsp;<\/li><li>Livestream your morning beauty routine&nbsp;<\/li><li>Livestream your online activism for a green and just recovery&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>Do something you love and turn it into a fundraiser: ask for donations for every book you read, every page you write, every painting you create, every puzzle you complete, every mask you sew, or every scarf you knit!<\/p>\n\n<p><em>Got another idea for ways to fundraise by doing what you love? Leave it in the comments so we can add it to the list!<\/em><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fundraising.greenpeace.ca\/do-what-you-love\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DO WHAT YOU LOVE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get Moving<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized  caption-style-medium caption-alignment-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2020\/10\/e7e6fd25-giphy-4.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43505\" width=\"493\" height=\"278\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p><em>We recognize that everyone\u2019s physical abilities are different. Getting moving is just one of many ways to fundraise. Please choose a fundraising option that works for you and your body.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do a 5k walk or roll in your local neighbourhood<\/li><li>Walk or roll 5km in your backyard or balcony<\/li><li>Do a daily walk or roll around your local park for 30 days&nbsp;<\/li><li>Do a 5k, 10k, or 25k run or roll in your local neighbourhood<\/li><li>Do a jumping jack challenge<\/li><li>Bike 10k every day for 30 days<\/li><li>Do a 30-day ab challenge<\/li><li>Do a 100 push-up challenge<\/li><li>Skate a distance of your choice<\/li><li>Do 30 days of yoga or pilates<\/li><li>Run a marathon in your backyard or local park<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p><em>Got another idea for ways to get moving? Leave it in the comments so we can add it to the list!<\/em><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fundraising.greenpeace.ca\/get-moving\">GET MOVING<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Donate Your Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized  caption-style-medium caption-alignment-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2020\/10\/e2c6a2b0-giphy-4.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43650\" width=\"498\" height=\"279\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ask for donations instead of gifts for your birthday<\/li><li>Ask for donations instead of gifts for your bridal shower<\/li><li>Ask for donations instead of gifts for your wedding<\/li><li>Ask for donations instead of gifts for your graduation<\/li><li>Ask for donations instead of gifts for your retirement<\/li><li>Ask for donations instead of gifts for your anniversary<\/li><li>Ask for donations instead of gifts for your baby shower<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p><em>Got another idea for ways to donate your day? Leave it in the comments so we can add it to the list!<\/em><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fundraising.greenpeace.ca\/donate-your-day\">DONATE YOUR DAY<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Still stuck for ideas?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need an excuse! You can always fundraise for Greenpeace, just #because.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image  caption-style-medium caption-alignment-center\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2020\/10\/7a75d036-giphy-5.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43653\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fundraising.greenpeace.ca\/?lang=EN\">START YOUR FUNDRAISER<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\t\t\t<section\n\t\t\tclass=\"boxout post-5545 \"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\tdata-ga-category=\"Take Action Boxout\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-ga-action=\"Image\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-ga-label=\"n\/a\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"cover-card-overlay\"\n\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/canada\/en\/act\/fundraise\/\" 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