Got 2 hours and $25? Raise $150+ with your club, dorm, or on your own.
Below are 25 ideas you can run on campus (or adapt for home/community). We’ve considered venue, setup, cost, time, accessibility, and included a BTUSFMS twist! Not on campus? Swap a student union room for a community center, library meeting room, or a local café that’s open to hosting.
1. Quiz Night (+ mini raffle)
- Pitch: 5 rounds, 6 teams, $3–$5 pp = $90–$150.
- Setup: Book student union/club room; print QR; assign host/scorekeeper.
- Cost/Time: $10–$20 snacks; 60 min prep; 90 min event.
- Accessibility: Seated; offer low-sensory option (no loud music).
- BTUSFMS twist: “I ride for…” board + 60-sec MS story at halftime.
2. Movie Night
- Pitch: Cozy, low-cost, great for dorms/clubs.
- Setup: Projector + popcorn; $2–$3 entry.
- Cost/Time: $10–$25; 2–3 hrs.
- Accessibility: Captions on; quiet space available.
- BTUSFMS twist: 30-sec intro about your ride; QR on opening slide and end credits.
3. Karaoke / Open Mic
- Pitch: High participation; charge per song or $3 entry.
- Setup: Mics/speaker; lyrics screen; sign-up list.
- Cost/Time: $0–$25; 2 hrs.
- Accessibility: Seated options; volume breaks.
- BTUSFMS twist: “Sing for someone” dedications wall with orange/blue ribbons + QR.
4. Clothes Swap & Bake Stall
- Pitch: Sustainable + tasty. $2 entry + bakes.
- Setup: Racks/tables; allergen labels; QR on price cards.
- Cost/Time: $10 cash float; ~2 hrs.
- Accessibility: Quiet hour; wide aisles.
- BTUSFMS twist: “Orange or Blue item = bonus donation” theme.
5. Book Swap / Study Guide Exchange
- Pitch: Clears shelves; helps students; raises $.
- Setup: $1 per swap; donate extras to a campus charity shelf.
- Cost/Time: $0–$10; 2 hrs.
- Accessibility: Seated browsing; large-print signs.
- BTUSFMS twist: Add MS fact bookmarks to swapped books.
6. Board Game Café Night
- Pitch: Relaxed social; broad appeal.
- Setup: Borrow games; $2 entry; hot drinks add-on.
- Cost/Time: $0–$10; 2 hrs.
- Accessibility: Calm, conversational; clear table routes.
- BTUSFMS twist: “Beat the Rider” table; winner gets a BTUSFMS sticker.
7. Campus Treasure Hunt
- Pitch: Team fun across landmarks; perfect for RSOs/Greek life.
- Setup: Teams follow clue checkpoints; $10 per team.
- Cost/Time: $0–$10; ~90 mins.
- Accessibility: Include a step-free “seated clues” route with photo tasks.
- BTUSFMS twist: MS Awareness clue; finish-line selfie wall + QR.
8. 5-A-Side Soccer
- Pitch: Sporty, competitive, easy to organize.
- Setup: $25 per team; knockout brackets; student refs.
- Cost/Time: Field booking; 2–3 hrs.
- Accessibility: Add a walking-rules bracket.
- BTUSFMS twist: Bonus points for orange socks; halftime MS shout-out.
9. Keepy-Uppy / Juggling Challenge
- Pitch: Micro-donations with leaderboard hook.
- Setup: $1 per attempt; live leaderboard.
- Cost/Time: $0; 60–90 mins.
- Accessibility: Alternate hand-eye stations (ring toss, cup stack).
- BTUSFMS twist: “Beat the BTUSFMS total” with a live tally & QR.
10. E-Sports or Mario Kart Tournament
- Pitch: Big reach; rain-proof; inclusive.
- Setup: $3 entry; brackets; winner’s medal or donated prize.
- Cost/Time: Consoles/room; 2–3 hrs.
- Accessibility: Seated; allow adaptive controllers; volume breaks; captions on stream.
- BTUSFMS twist: Name brackets after our routes; show a live QR with a quick MS fact between rounds.
11. Mini-Photo Booth
- Pitch: Practical value = higher donations.
- Setup: $3 per LinkedIn/headshot; email delivery.
- Cost/Time: Lights/backdrop; 2 hrs.
- Accessibility: Seated option; step-free access.
- BTUSFMS twist: Add a BTUSFMS frame overlay to photos.
12. Student Makers Craft Market
- Pitch: Sellers + donors = double impact.
- Setup: $5 per table + small % of sales; promote via student union.
- Cost/Time: Tables/posters; 2–4 hrs.
- Accessibility: Quiet hour; wider bays.
- BTUSFMS twist: BTUSFMS table with route map prints + QR.
13. Pancake or Hot-Chocolate Stand
- Pitch: Comfort food = consistent sales.
- Setup: $1–$3 per item; allergen labels.
- Cost/Time: $15–$40 ingredients; ~2 hrs.
- Accessibility: Seated queue option; soft-food choices.
- BTUSFMS twist: “MS Awareness” sprinkle special (orange/blue).
14. Study-Snack Packs (Exam Week)
- Pitch: Prepped convenience; exam-season hit.
- Setup: Pre-bag snacks + encouragement note; $3–$4 each.
- Cost/Time: Bulk buy; 1 hr pack; 1 hr sell.
- Accessibility: Nut-free/soft options.
- BTUSFMS twist: Include a mini MS myth-busting card + QR.
15. Give-It-Up (Coffee/Elevator/Screens)
- Pitch: Sponsored micro-habit; great for dorms.
- Setup: Group chat; daily check-ins; pledge $1–$3/day.
- Cost/Time: $0; 15-min setup; 5-min daily updates.
- Accessibility: Choose personal, low-pressure goals.
- BTUSFMS twist: Post a daily MS fact in the chat.
16. Sponsored Silence / Read-a-thon
- Pitch: Quiet fundraiser for introverts.
- Setup: Set hours/pages; pledges per hour/page; simple tracker.
- Cost/Time: $0; flexible.
- Accessibility: Low-sensory; individual or group.
- BTUSFMS twist: Read MS stories or health-science pieces; share one takeaway.
17. Speed-Friending / Club Mixer
- Pitch: Social utility = easy sell.
- Setup: $3 entry; prompt cards; timed rotations.
- Cost/Time: $0–$10; ~90 mins.
- Accessibility: Quiet corner; opt-out prompts; pronoun stickers.
- BTUSFMS twist: “I ride for…” wall where guests pin dedications.
18. Dorm vs Dorm ‘Change Jar War’
- Pitch: Friendly rivalry drives donations.
- Setup: Jars at RA desks; leaderboard on IG Stories.
- Cost/Time: $0; 1-week run.
- Accessibility: Add online top-ups via QR.
- BTUSFMS twist: Bonus day where silver coins “count double.”
19. Static-Bike ‘Ride the Route’
- Pitch: Visual, on-brand, great foot traffic.
- Setup: Spin bike in student union; distance target; $1 per mile sponsors.
- Cost/Time: Borrow bike; 3–6 hrs.
- Accessibility: Tag-team; time-based options; seated supporter zone.
- BTUSFMS twist: Route milestone signs; announce totals over PA.
20. Guess-the-Sweets / Name-the-Teddy
- Pitch: Simple, classic, low effort.
- Setup: $1 per guess; live reveal.
- Cost/Time: $10–$15 sweets/teddy; 2-hr table.
- Compliance: Keep a simple prize/entries list (state rules vary).
- BTUSFMS twist: Orange scarf on teddy; QR on the guess sheet.
21. Lecture ‘Minute of Giving’
- Pitch: 60 seconds × 200 students = big impact.
- Setup: Prof approves a 60-sec pitch; QR on slide; speak at the end.
- Cost/Time: $0; 1 minute per class.
- Accessibility: Captions on slide; high-contrast design.
- BTUSFMS twist: “First 10 donors get a BTUSFMS sticker.”
22. Photography Walk & Print Sale
- Pitch: Creative + later revenue from prints.
- Setup: $3 entry walk; later sell top prints for $5.
- Cost/Time: Free walk; print costs recouped.
- Accessibility: Step-free route; steady pace; rest points.
- BTUSFMS twist: Best shot becomes next event poster (credit the photographer).
23. Skills Auction (‘Promises Night’)
- Pitch: Big totals from talents, not budgets.
- Setup: Auction tutoring, baking, bike-fit, résumé review.
- Cost/Time: $0; ~2 hrs.
- Accessibility: Seated; clear PA or captions.
- BTUSFMS twist: “Ride Leader for a Day” promise on a local training ride.
24. Seasonal Deliveries (Roses/Candy)
- Pitch: Pre-orders + feel-good deliveries.
- Setup: Online form; deliver on Valentine’s/Halloween.
- Cost/Time: $30–$60 stock; 2–3 hrs fulfillment.
- Accessibility: Offer non-food gifts too.
- BTUSFMS twist: Include a small MS awareness card + QR.
25. Sustainable Fashion Show (Thrifted Looks)
- Pitch: High-profile collab (Fashion/Drama/Film clubs).
- Setup: $3–$5 tickets; runway in student union; thrifted outfits.
- Cost/Time: Low props; 2–3 hrs.
- Accessibility: Seated audience; step-free backstage/runway.
- BTUSFMS twist: Orange/blue accent theme; mid-show 60-sec MS impact story + live QR total.
Before you go, here are some things to remember…
QR codes: Print big, scannable QRs that point to your official BTUSFMS donation page so donors get sent to your fundraising profile.
Campus policies & light compliance:
- Check your student union/student affairs guidelines for tabling, room bookings, food sales, and solicitations.
- Raffles/sweepstakes rules vary by state and campus, keep a simple entries/prizes log and confirm what’s allowed.
- For food events, label common allergens and follow basic safe-serve practices.
Spread the word:
- Tap your networks – Societies/club officers, Greek life, RAs, coaches, professors (for a 60-second class pitch).
- Recruit friends as co-hosts (MC, photographer, check-in).
Make posters/flyers (follow posting rules) and share everywhere: dorm GroupMe/WhatsApp, Instagram, Stories, Discord, Slack. Ask friends to repost.
Accessibility & inclusion: Offer seated/quiet options, step-free routes, captions/alt text. Invite access requests in your event post.Photo & privacy: Get consent for photos/videos – especially if posting on official pages.
If this list sparked ideas, explore our other fundraising blogs, and keep an eye on your inbox for BTUSFMS fundraising tips. Now: start your donation page, grab your QR, and you’re rolling.
