Spring is a time of newness, rebirth, and hope. People often feel more energized and full of life as we come out of the dark, dull, cold winter months and into warmer, brighter spring days. And you can take advantage of this as fundraisers!

Even though end-of-year fundraising tends to be the most profitable overall, spring brings some key events that nonprofits can leverage in your fundraising efforts, too. Plus, people have cabin-fever and are itching to get out and about.

Holidays like Easter, Purim, Passover, Mother's Day, and Nowruz can elicit a season of generosity. People who practice Lent often incorporate acts of service, generosity, and charity. Those who get big tax returns might have a wad of cash burning a hole in their pockets.

With these things in mind, we rounded up some fun and effective fundraising ideas that any nonprofit can incorporate into their spring fundraising plans.

A quick assessment of your community will likely reveal dozens or hundreds of needs. When it comes to service projects, sometimes the challenge isn't figuring out what to do; it's knowing where to start!

Every year millions of people donate countless hours to local, national, and international causes. We're here to offer some benefits of participating in community service and volunteer projects and some excellent community service and fundraising ideas to get you started!

When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. When life gives you a global pandemic, you get creative with your summer camp fundraising. Summer camps like yours will provide a much-needed service as soon as it's safe. Parents all over the country are eager for some calm and quiet, and kids are anxious to get back to socializing, having fun, and exploring the world.

Between alumni, families, staff, and volunteers, you have a vast network of people who can clearly picture the value of giving a scholarship to a family or improving the camp amenities. All you have to do is tap into that network with some creative fundraising. We're here to give you some practical fundraising ideas for summer camps so you can provide much-needed scholarships, maintain your facilities, hire new staff, or cover other costs.

Active duty military members, veterans, and their families sacrifice a lot for our country. Some need a little financial help along the way to cover costs associated with moving or returning from deployment. Many veterans are thankful for help covering medical expenses. Some veterans benefit from service animals, or other forms of support.

There are countless worthy reasons to fundraise on behalf of military service members, veterans, and their families. Often, the challenge isn't finding a great cause to help; it's finding the right fundraiser for the cause! Have no fear; we've gathered some tried-and-tested fundraising strategies to raise money for veterans and military service members.

If you're reading this, you've likely lost a loved one. Perhaps you're hoping to raise money in their memory or to cover funeral costs. The first thing we want you to know is that the Soapbox Engage team is sending our love and support to you as you navigate this difficult time.

Planning a memorial service can seem like a monumental burden, but we want you to know you're not alone. If you're wondering where to start planning a fundraiser in memory of your loved one or to help a friend navigate grief, we've written this article just for you.