👻 Why Halloween is the perfect time to give
Halloween isn’t just about candy and costumes — it’s about community. From school fairs to office parties, it’s a season full of fun, connection, and creativity. And that makes it prime time for fundraising.
Whether you’re raising funds for a local nonprofit, a community group, or a global cause, Halloween offers endless ways to spark generosity. And with Pledge, it’s easier than ever to turn spooky fun into real-world impact.
🕸️ 5 Spooktacular Fundraising Ideas
1. Costume Contest & Voting Donations
Invite your community (staff, volunteers, students, supporters) to participate in a costume contest.
- Ask participants to pay a small entry fee.
- Use Pledge’s Text-to-Donate or mobile giving form so supporters can vote with donations in real time.
- Create categories (e.g. “Most Original,” “Scariest,” “Best DIY”) to make it fun and inclusive.
2. Haunted House or Spooky Walk
Transform a room, building, or outdoor path into a haunted space.
- Charge admission (even if small).
- Use Pledge’s event/ticketing pages so people can pre-pay or donate at the door.
- Partner with local businesses for props, volunteers, or sponsorship.
3. Pumpkin Decorating & Carving Night
Host a pumpkin carving or decorating night.
- Ask participants for a donation to enter or bid on pumpkins.
- Use Peer-to-Peer Fundraising so teams or individuals can gather support from their networks.
- Display all the pumpkins, take photos, and showcase them on social media for further engagement (don't forget to tag us too!)
4. Trick-or-Treat for Change
Modernize trick-or-treating with giving in mind.
- Instead of (or alongside) candy, set up QR codes or mobile donation stations in your neighborhood, school, or community spot using Pledge’s QR code giving / donation forms.
- Encourage participants to “collect kindness” by gathering small donations for your cause.
5. Monster Movie Night or Halloween Movie Marathon
Host a movie night featuring a Halloween movie or series.
- Sell tickets or request donations.
- Embed a Pledge donation form on your event page or livestream page.
- Add themed snacks or intermissions with donation prompts.
🧡 How Pledge makes Halloween giving easy
Halloween fundraisers should be fun — not frightening! With Pledge, you can create, share, and manage your fundraiser in minutes.
Here’s how we help you do good this spooky season:
- 🎟️ Event & Ticketing Pages – Host in-person or virtual Halloween events.
- 💬 Text-to-Donate & QR Codes – Let supporters give instantly.
- 🤝 Peer-to-Peer Campaigns – Empower your community to fundraise together.
- 📈 Real-Time Impact Tracking – See donations come in like magic.
No tricks — just simple, powerful tools to help you make more impact.
🚀 Ready to make an impact?
This Halloween, turn your costume, party, or pumpkin patch into a force for good.
Whether you’re hosting a haunted house or simply sharing your favorite cause online, every action counts.
🎃 Create your Halloween campaign in minutes on Pledge
👻 Invite your community to join the fun
💫 Watch your impact grow faster than a full moon rises