As the festive season approaches, charities, schools, clubs, and corporates are planning Christmas fundraisers. In 2025, two favourites remain unbeatable: Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas Raffles. Both are fun, flexible, and when paired with digital tools can raise more than ever. Here’s our playbook of how to;
👕 Christmas Jumper Day 2025
Suggested date: National Christmas Jumper Day – Friday, December 12th (or any early December date that suits your group). Participants wear festive jumpers and donate, making it inclusive, low-cost, and perfect for offices, schools, clubs, or virtual teams. It also boosts visibility through photos and hashtags.
Tips for success:
- Suggest a €5 – €10 donation and set a target.
- Use iDonate and the iDonate Tap App for instant donations; add QR codes to posters.
- Add fun with competitions or “vote for your favourite jumper.”
- Encourage sharing with a hashtag like #XmasJumperDay2025.
- Follow up with thanks and share fundraising results.
Start your Christmas jumper fundraiser here: https://www.idonate.ie/event/ChristmasJumperDay25
🎟️ Christmas Raffles 2025
Suggested draw date: Wednesday, December 17th.
Digital raffles expand reach, eliminate cash hassles, and allow fair, automated draws.
Tips for success:
- Source prizes early (hampers, vouchers, grand prize).
- Set clear ticket prices (€5 each or 3 for €10).
- Create an online raffle page with photos, countdowns, and shareable tickets.
- Promote via email, social media, posters, and local businesses.
- Draw publicly or livestream to engage supporters.
Start your raffle here : https://www.idonate.ie/createraffle
🎁 Combine for Maximum Impact
- Sell raffle tickets at Jumper Day events.
- Reward top fundraisers with free raffle entries.
- Share jumper photos alongside raffle promotions to boost participation.
📅 2025 Festive Fundraising Timeline
- Early Nov: Confirm raffle prizes, set Jumper Day date, create fundraising pages.
- Mid-Nov: Launch raffle ticket sales, announce Jumper Day.
- Early Dec: Countdown posts and raffle promotion.
- Dec 12: Host Xmas Jumper Day, collect donations, run competitions, sell raffle tickets.
- Dec 17: Draw Xmas Raffle live, post winners, thank supporters.
- Late Dec: Share final total and festive thank-you.
🎄👕Christmas Jumper Day & 🎟️ Christmas Raffles remain the simplest, most effective festive fundraisers. Adding digital donations, fun competitions, and a clear timeline ensures your organisation has its most successful season yet.
