Charity fundraisers are noble ideas for raising funds for different causes and advocacies. Gift baskets are creative ideas for gathering much-needed money and financial support for your intended cause.
They can be auctioned, raffled or even sold off to the participants of the fundraiser. Gift baskets are versatile and can be used for different themes, events, and seasons. They never go out of style or lose their appeal when it comes to fundraising events.
Thus, in order to effectively raise funds and attract the enthusiastic participation of the people joining such charitable events, take inspiration for your fundraiser gift basket ideas from online sources and be creative and original with your gift concepts. We’ll go through some of the top gift ideas you can learn and derive inspiration from.
Baskets for Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers and professionals all around the world are playing an important role in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. These brave and noble front liners are bravely putting their own health and lives at risk to help the general public and those in need of medical attention. Thus, they should be included among the top beneficiaries for organizing fundraisers and for making fundraiser gift baskets, the things that health workers need most should be of utmost priority. Face masks, face shields, personal protective equipment (PPE) and disposable latex gloves can be a great package for your gift basket. It would be most appreciated by healthcare workers in areas where there are shortages in PPE and other essential medical equipment.
Basket for the Avid Knitter/Dressmaker
Dressmaking and knitting are beautiful types of arts and crafts where we can show our appreciation to avid, dedicated knitters and dressmakers by making a gift basket especially for them. You can include different threads, charm packs, knitting needle sets, yarn balls, thimbles, and other knitting or sewing essentials. Make the package more attractive, partially covering the basket with a cloth cover, adorning the basket with ribbons or even making a knitted tote bag as a container for the gift basket.
For the Coffee Lover
Coffee lovers will definitely have something to look forward to if you make a gift basket especially for them. Not only that, but coffee also has a universal appeal and is well-loved and appreciated by people from all walks of life. You can include a coffee machine, a milk frother, a Starbucks tumbler, coffee packs, gourmet or rare coffees, coffee alternatives like tea and cocoa and coffee shop gift certificates. The ideas for the contents of the basket can be endless and you can make assorted and varying contents if you are planning to make several gift baskets.
Barbecue Gift Basket
Another gift idea that has wide mass appeal is the barbecue gift basket. Everybody likes to have a good outdoor barbecue or Sunday grills at their homes and having a gift basket for such purpose will make it an anticipated prize. Make the basket more enticing by being creative with the package. You can use a portable barbecue grill as the basket itself and stuff it with other barbecue items such as sauces, marinades, spices, tongs, recipe books and vouchers for choice cut meats.
Chocolate Lover’s Basket
Chocolate has a timeless appeal and is a great and enticing package for your gift basket. While chocolate can be a common food item, don’t let the excitement of the participants melt by choosing an assortment of gourmet chocolates, lesser-known international chocolate products, chocolate liqueurs, chocolate cookies, and fudge. Pique their curiosity and interest by adding weird, unusual and rare chocolate products. Even casual chocolate eaters will join in eagerly anticipating this basket.
Baker’s Basket
Baker’s basket is an appealing gift basket idea not just for the female audience but for the male ones as well. Even though the guys have low interest in baking, these gift baskets make great gifts for their wives or girlfriends if ever they win one. So make your baker’s basket content catchy and in keeping with the baking needs. You can use a large mixing instead of a basket, add some baking mixes for pancakes, pie crusts, brownies, pie fillings, measuring spoons and cups, spatula, rolling pin, cookie cutters, a baking cookbook, and some baked goodies.
Date Night Basket
Participating couples or individuals who have significant others that did not attend the fundraising event will definitely be glad to know that there is a gift basket made for special moments between couples. Make the package in tune with the theme by wrapping the basket in a piece of white or pink tulle fabric with a heart-shaped card attached to the lace tie of the fabric wrap. You can have a variety of options for the gift basket contents, such as a bottle of champagne, a pair of champagne glasses, flowers, date night card games and gift cards for restaurants, movies, bowling or any activity for couples on a date.
Fitness Basket
Healthy lifestyle activities are a fad these days and they also make a great gift basket idea. Let your participants eagerly await your fitness basket package by making the theme of the package stand out. Make cutouts of some fitness and workout-related brands such as Monster Energy, Gymshark, Everlast, York Fitness and many other brands. Include in your basket portable fitness equipment and gears like dumbbells, sweat towels, an exercise mat, resistance bands, protein powders, high protein snacks and gym subscription vouchers or gift cards.
Beauty Basket
Women will love your fundraising event if you have gift baskets made specifically for them. Beauty baskets never lose their style and appeal and you can get creative with your packaging and contents. You can include items based on specific beauty needs like haircare, skincare and pampering and makeup sets. If you want a holistic approach, you can select items from each beauty need category and make one attractive beauty basket. You can include bath gels, lotions, towels, facial kits, shampoos, conditioners, combs/brushes, hair clips, curling iron, makeup kit, perfume and a gift certificate to a local beauty salon.
There’s always a gift basket idea for everyone and for any particular cause or event. All you need to do is be imaginative, creative and open to suggestions and ideas. You don’t have to make your gift items be pricey. You can think of things that are relevant to your intended audience and your gift basket theme. Even in fundraising basket gifts, it’s still the thought that counts. So go ahead and confidently prepare your gift baskets.
