Fundraising Ideas for Schools, Workplaces, and Communities
Looking for fundraising ideas to support children’s literacy? There are many simple, creative, and effective ways to raise funds for brand-new books and help improve access to reading for children across Australia.
Whether you're a school, workplace, community group, or individual, you can choose a fundraising activity that suits your goals, timeframe, and audience.
School Fundraising Ideas
Schools can run engaging and educational fundraising activities that get students excited about reading and giving back. Popular ideas include:
Read-a-thons or sponsored reading challenges
Book swaps or book fairs
Dress-up days or mufti days
Crazy hair or themed days
Book Week fundraising events
Classroom reading goals and milestones
Sausage sizzles or bake sales
School fun runs or active challenges
These activities are a great way to build a love of reading while raising funds for children who need access to books.
Workplace Fundraising Ideas
Workplaces can get involved through simple, team-based fundraising activities that build engagement and community impact. Ideas include:
Casual dress or themed days
Office morning teas or lunches
Team fitness or step challenges
Workplace trivia nights
Raffles or prize draws
Sponsored challenges (walk, run, cycle)
These initiatives are easy to run and can bring teams together for a meaningful cause.
Community & Individual Fundraising Ideas
Individuals, families, and community groups can also make a difference through:
Sponsored fitness challenges (walk, run, swim, cycle)
Birthday or celebration fundraisers
Local community events
Garage sales or market stalls
In-memory or tribute fundraising
Reading challenges at home
Every effort, big or small, helps improve literacy outcomes for children in need.
Make Your Fundraiser Count
Many of these activities can be run through the Library Boost Project, our flexible fundraising program designed to support schools, workplaces, and communities.
With Library Boost, you can customise your fundraiser, access resources, and maximise your impact.
Ready to get started? Choose your idea and turn it into a fundraiser that changes lives through literacy.