Successful Fundraising Ideas for Groups and Clubs

Yoga Boot Camp and Workshop Fundraiser Idea

How to put on a successful yoga boot camp and workshop fundraiser

It’s very likely that a large percentage of your community’s population does yoga. So why not host a fundraiser dedicated to all things yoga? You can hold the event in a local park, a school gym, community center, or anywhere there is enough space to comfortably accommodate all of your attendees. Just be sure to have a fallback plan available if you choose an outdoor space and the weather decides not to cooperate.

Find one or more local yoga instructors who will be willing to volunteer to help with yoga instruction. This is an opportunity for them to pick up some clients, so you should have no problem finding volunteers. And make the class open to beginners as well. You can set up different sessions for advanced groups, intermediate groups, and first-timers. You can also set up separate sessions just for women, just for men, co-ed, or just for kids.

As this yoga fundraiser will be a boot camp and workshop, you’ll want to make it at least a half-day and have different activities going on throughout the day. Here are some ideas to make it a fun and engaging event:

Set up a DIY aromatherapy station where participants can create their own essential oil blends or herbal sachets to take home as a memento of the event. This adds a personal touch and promotes relaxation.
Include sessions devoted solely to meditation as part of the workshop. Mindfulness and meditation are key components of yoga and improving overall mental and physical wellbeing.
Organize a craft station where participants can create DIY yoga-inspired crafts such as meditation jars, affirmation cards, or mandalas.
Invite guest speakers or wellness experts to conduct workshops on topics like mindfulness, nutrition, or stress management. This adds educational value to the event and keeps participants engaged.
Hold a raffle with prizes donated by local businesses or individuals. You can offer items like yoga mats, water bottles, gift certificates to wellness stores, or spa treatments as prizes.
Set up a stress-relieving head and shoulder massage chair where people can pay a small additional fee for a 15 minute session (you will need some volunteers who are licensed massage therapists).
Offer healthy snacks and refreshments such as fresh fruits, fruit and veggie smoothies, infused water, and healthy protein bars to keep everyone energized throughout the event. And have mats available for those who forget to bring their own.

Be sure to promote your yoga boot camp and workshop fundraiser heavily through social media! Also, reach out to local newspapers and radio stations to see if they will help get the word out. Create posters and flyers that can be handed out to local businesses. Highlight the fact that this is a yoga event and not just a class, and that all proceeds will go to support your group or club!

Charge an admission fee or ask for donations from people who want to attend. You can also reach out to local businesses to help sponsor the event.