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Key Takeaways
- June fundraising ideas utilize fun holidays to boost charity campaigns.
- Incorporate events like Pride Month and National Donut Day to engage donors creatively.
- Use social media prompts to connect with supporters and encourage repeat donations.
- Organize themed fundraising activities like a brunch run or iced tea stand for donations.
- June is a great opportunity to kick off your marathon training while raising funds for a cause.
June is packed with fun and quirky holidays that are perfect for giving your charity marathon fundraiser a creative twist. And if you’re training for a fall marathon, you’re likely busy with marathon training!
Whether you’re asking friends to donate, sharing on social media, or hosting a small event, these themed days can make your campaign stand out in a fun and engaging way.
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How to Showcase These June Fundraising Ideas
Here’s how you can use these June holidays and events to maximize your impact. These June fundraising ideas are presented as simple enough to share your fundraiser on social media or in an email. You don’t have to do every single idea presented on this list! Take which ideas apply to you and use these as an option to present your fundraiser with new energy.
If you’re looking my top fundraisers, check out this post!
Pride Month Fundraiser
June is Pride Month! If you’re passionate about supporting the LGBTQ+ community, consider creating a fundraiser with a Pride-themed campaign. Wear rainbow gear for your training runs, share stories of LGBTQ+ athletes who inspire you, and encourage your supporters to donate in honor of inclusivity and acceptance. Together, we can run with pride and make a positive impact.
Here are ideas for creating a month-long fundraiser:
- Set a fundraising goal for the month and challenge your friends to help you reach it! Post regularly throughout the month with progress toward your goal and give shout-outs for each donation as a thank you!
- Start a run streak fundraiser and ask for pledges for every mile you run in the month of June! At the end of the month, multiply your mileage by their per-mile pledge to donate directly to your page. For more details on creating a run streak fundraiser, check out this post!
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Chicago Marathon Kick-Off Fundraiser
If you’re training for the Chicago Marathon this year, kick off your training with a social post to celebrate the occasion. Most training plans start the first weekend in June. Ask your friends to celebrate the start of your season with a donation to kick off the beginning of your marathon training journey to your marathon race day.
Social Media Fundraising Prompt After Your First Long Run: “Today kicks off my journey to the Chicago Marathon in October. I’m thrilled to run this race to support [insert charity]. Consider making a $26.20 donation to ensure that [the charity’s mission] and you’ll help me get a little closer to my goal. I am so excited to share my journey along the way! Here’s to a summer I will never forget!”
Fundraising Idea to Encourage Repeat Donations
June 3: National Repeat Day
Reach out to friends and family who have supported you in the past for National Repeat Day and ask if they’d consider donating again. Share how their past support has helped you get closer to your goal and how meaningful their continued support is for your journey.
Social Media Fundraising Prompt: “Today is National Repeat Day! If you’ve supported my marathon journey before, would you consider donating again? Your support is helping an incredible organization and will help me get a little closer to my goal! Click the link below to make a donation!”
Fundraising Ideas for Animal Shelters
June 4: Hug Your Cat Day
If you’re a cat lover, this is your day! Ask donors to contribute in honor of their favorite feline friends. For an extra fun twist, share photos of your own cat (or your friend’s cats) with each donation.
Fundraising Messaging for Pet Charities: “It’s Hug Your Cat Day! While your cat may not love hugs, donate in honor of your favorite cat and I’ll give them a special shoutout!”
Best Fundraiser for Runners
While any of these fundraisers could focus on any reason to fundraise, these ideas are perfect for runners supporting a charitable cause as part of their race goals.
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June 3: Global Running Day
Global Running Day is practically made for a charity marathon fundraiser! It’s a great way to show your commitment to the running community and start a conversation around your running goals. Plan a special training run (or check your local running store for group runs) and ask for donations per mile you complete, or simply encourage your running community to chip in and celebrate this day.
Social Media Script for National Running Day: “Running for a cause on Global Running Day! Will you support my 5-mile run with a $5 donation? Send me a high-five by making a contribution through the link below!”
Sweet Fundraising Ideas
June 5: National Donut Day
Who doesn’t love donuts? Offer a sweet twist to your fundraiser by asking supporters to donate the cost of a donut and to “add a zero” to their donations (e.g., $5 becomes $50) to celebrate this sweet day.
June 7: Chocolate Ice Cream Day
As your friends to donate if Chocolate is their favorite ice cream flavor. Chocolate is America’s second-most popular ice cream flavor and there are so many chocolate lovers out there willing to show their support. It’s the perfect summer kickoff to indulge in a donation.
Fundraising Prompt for Sweet Fundraisers: “It’s [National Donut Day/Chocolate Ice Cream Day]! Want to make today sweet for my charity? Consider donating the cost of a [donut/scoop of ice cream] today! Click the link to make this holiday even sweeter!”
Fundraising Ideas for Friends
June 8: National Best Friends Day
Celebrate your friends and ask them to support your cause. Make it a group effort by asking your best friends to help you fundraise or to donate as a show of support. This is also a great way to share if your charity is a way for you to honor your best friend, such as someone who’s been diagnosed with a disease (cancer charities, research charities), is a teacher (education charities) or your pet (animal charities).
Social Media Prompt for Best Friends Day: “It’s National Best Friends Day! Consider donating to my marathon fundraiser to celebrate your best friend! Tag you friend below to give them a shout out!”
Host a Tea Stand for Donations
June 10: National Iced Tea Day
If you’re up for an in-person fundraiser, set up a simple iced tea stand in your neighborhood. Share your marathon story with passersby and ask for donations in exchange for a refreshing drink. Create a flyer with a QR code for your donation link for follow-up donations.
Thank Your Friends with Handwritten Thank You Notes
June 10: Ballpoint Pen Day
Show appreciation to your donors with a personal touch. Offer to send handwritten thank-you notes to anyone who donates on this day. Grab a nice ballpoint pen (these pens are my favorite!) and cute thank you notes for a nice touch!
How to Share for Handwritten Thank You Notes Day: “It’s Ballpoint Pen Day, and I’m ready to write! Donate today and I’ll send you a handwritten thank-you note to show my appreciation.”
Host a Brunch Fundraiser
Host a Brunch Run
Organize a group run followed by a casual brunch in June. Ask your friends to join and contribute to your fundraiser as part of the brunch gathering.
Fundraising Prompt for Brunch Run Donations: “Brunch Run is on! Join me for a fun run followed by a delicious brunch, all to support my marathon fundraiser.”
Father’s Day Fundraisers
June 21: Father’s Day
Invite supporters to donate in honor of their dad, grandpa, or any father figure who inspires them. Share a heartfelt message about the importance of father figures in your life.
“Catch Some Donations”
June 18: Go Fishing Day
Play on the fishing theme by asking supporters to help you “catch a donation” for your cause. You can even make it fun with a social media post of you holding a fishing rod (even if it’s pretend!). Or you can post about a loved one, like a dad or father-figure, that loves fishing as a way tie the day to your to your charity.
Fundraising Prompt for Go Fishing Day: “On Go Fishing Day, I’m hoping to ‘catch’ some donations! Would you cast one my way?”
Donate the Cost of a Martini
June 19: Martini Day
Invite friends to donate the cost of their favorite martini to your fundraiser. Make it even more fun by sharing your favorite cocktail or mocktail recipe.
Fundraising Prompt for Martini Day: “Cheers! It’s Martini Day! If you’re skipping a drink tonight, how about donating the cost of a martini to my marathon fundraiser?”
Longest Day of Giving
June 21: Summer Solstice
The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year! This is a great opportunity to showcase this June fundraising idea! Celebrate the official start of summer with a “Longest Day of Giving” challenge. Set a donation goal for the day and see how much you can raise before the sun sets.
Fundraising Prompt for the Summer Solstice: “It’s the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year! My goal is to make today my biggest single-day for donations. Will you help me make it a day of giving?”
June 27: National Sunglasses Day
Your future is so bright as a charity runner, you’ll need sunglasses to get through it. Celebrate National Sunglasses Day with sunny days ahead. Post a sunglass selfie and ask for donations to celebrate sunny days ahead.
Fundraising Ideas to Release Stress
June 23: Let It Go Day
Encourage your supporters to “let go” of stress by making a donation. Emphasize how their support can help you stay motivated through training.
Fundraising Prompt for Let It Go Day: “It’s Let It Go Day! Let go of stress and give a little love to my marathon fundraiser. Help me meet my fundraising goal and focus on marathon training by making a donation!”
Fundraising Tips for Social Media
June 23: National Pink Day
On National Pink Day, focus on what pink means to you to boost your fundraiser. Throw on your favorite pink outfit, paint your nails, or dye your hair! It is a great time to support “pink” charities, such as breast cancer awareness or LGBTQ+ organizations.
Fundraising Prompt for Social Media Day: “It’s National Pink Day! I’m highlighting my favorite color and my favorite charity! Can you help me reach my goal by making a donation?”
June 30: Social Media Day
On Social Media Day, use your online presence to boost your fundraiser. Create a fun reel or story asking for donations, and challenge your friends to share.
Fundraising Prompt for Social Media Day: “It’s Social Media Day! I’m sharing my marathon journey – can you help me reach my goal by sharing this post or making a donation?”
June Fundraising Ideas Recap
Here is a recap of the important dates you need for June:
- All Month: Pride Month
- First weekend in June: Chicago Marathon training season
- June 3: National Repeat Day
- June 3: Global Running Day
- June 4: Hug Your Cat Day
- June 5: National Donut Day
- June 7: Chocolate Ice Cream Day
- June 8: National Best Friends Day
- June 10: National Iced Tea Day
- June 10: Ballpoint Pen Day
- June 18: Go Fishing Day
- June 19: Martini Day
- June 21: Father’s Day
- June 21: Summer Solstice
- June 23: Let It Go Day
- June 23: National Pink Day
- June 30: Social Media Day
Marathon Fundraising FAQs
June is a great month for fundraising! Consider hosting fundraising campaigns centered around Pride month, global running day or national donut day!
Chicago Marathon training plans typically kick off in June, so sharing an update to encourage donations for kicking off the season is a perfect! Ask your donors to celebrate the start of the marathon season and support a charity cause.
Center your events around June-themed holidays, such as Pride, hosting a brunch or a martini party for National Martini Day.
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Final Call to Action: Make June Your Month of Giving!
These fun and quirky June holidays are the perfect opportunity to make your charity marathon fundraiser more engaging and creative. Choose a few that match your personality and fundraising style, and watch your donations grow.
Love these June fundraising ideas? Let me know which one you’re planning on kicking off in the comments. Know someone fundraising for a marathon this summer? Share this post!
Related Post: Looking for ideas to use in July? Keep the fundraisers going with ideas for fun and easy July holiday fundraisers!
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