At Good360, we know every dollar counts, especially for smaller charities and schools. While our products are offered at a heavily discounted rate, we understand that even the small admin/service fee can sometimes be a barrier.
That’s why we’ve pulled together some creative, low-cost fundraising ideas to help you access the goods you need for your community. These suggestions are designed to be practical, achievable, and adaptable for your situation, so you can focus on what matters most: supporting the people you help every day.
1. Community Fundraisers
- Sausage sizzles or cake stalls: A classic Aussie favourite. Low-cost, community-driven and perfect for raising smaller amounts quickly.
- Raffles or prize draws: Ask local businesses to donate prizes and sell tickets to your community, school families, or networks. You can even do a ticketed trivia night!
2. Online Crowdfunding
- Use platforms like GoFundMe, GiveNow, or MyCause to create a campaign and share with your networks.
- Highlight the impact of the products from Good360 and how far a small amount of money can go using our services.
3. Partner with Local Businesses
- Ask a local business to sponsor your admin fees in exchange for a shout-out on social media, in your newsletter, or at an event.
- Many small businesses want to give back to the community, sometimes they just need a cause to connect with.
4. P&C Associations (School-Specific)
- Reach out to the school’s P&C association. They may have funds available or can run a fundraising drive to cover your Good360 orders.
Grant & Funding Sources
5. Local Council Grants
- Many councils offer community or school-based microgrants that can be used for goods and supplies. These often have simple application processes and quick turnaround.
6. Community Club Funding
- Programs like ClubGRANTS or support from RSLs, leagues clubs, and other community hubs often fund local initiatives.
7. Philanthropic or Corporate Grants
- Search for local or national foundations offering small grants for education, wellbeing, or community programs.
- Here are some good starting points:
Other Ideas
8. Ask for Help from Your Supporters
- Share your wishlist with volunteers, parents, or community members; even small donations can add up quickly.
9. Collaborate with Other Organisations
- Partner with another school or charity in your area to place a larger combined order and share the admin or freight costs.
Suggested messaging
You can adapt these ready-made lines for emails, flyers, or social media posts. You can even utilise AI tools such as ChatGPT or Gemini to help create compelling and creative messaging to save time:
- “[Organisation name] is raising funds to source brand-new goods from Good360. Through Good360, we can access essential products for our community at a fraction of the retail price, making your donation go even further.”
- “With your support, we can give our community the essentials they need, from school supplies to hygiene products, all brand new, all at a heavily discounted rate through Good360.”
- “When you donate, you’re helping us turn small contributions into big impact. Through Good360, we can stretch every dollar further for our community.”
