Three charity fundraising ideas for gamers
If you’re a gamer, it’s easier than ever to raise money for charity.
You can raise money while having fun and put your hobby toward good causes.
Through GoFundMe, you can raise money for big charities or for more personal causes closer to home. These charities can be big or small.
By utilising gaming and something you’re already interested in, you can access a network of people and potential donors who share the same ideals as you.
Take a look at our top three charity fundraising ideas to get people donating.
1. Run a 24-hour charity stream
Fundraising while you’re gaming can be a great way to have fun and help to raise valuable funds for great causes.
A fun and engaging way of doing this is through a 24-hour-long charity stream.
After checking that your audio and visual components are up to scratch, you can set up a live stream while you’re gaming and raise money.
This is a great chance to articulate exactly why you’re fundraising and engage directly with your followers.
You can provide live updates about how your charity fundraiser is going and how you’re finding the experience.
If donations come in, it’s also a great opportunity for you to thank those who are contributing.
One person who does this very well is Irish gamer Dona Tarte. She has raised thousands for charity through her signature ‘Bake-Offs’ streams, which put fellow Twitch gamers against each other live on-air whilst raising huge funds for charity.
2. Raise money through in-game events
There’s also the opportunity to raise money through in-game charity fundraising events.
If you want to raise funds in a group setting, or are nervous about doing it alone, this could be the perfect way of taking part.
3. Play in a charity gaming event (or organise your own)
Another inclusive way you can raise funds for charity is through organised charity gaming events.
There’s many in Ireland that you can take part in and it’s a great opportunity for gamers from all backgrounds to get together and do some good.
There’s a whole host of charity gaming events you can take part in – with some taking place annually.
Some of them include:
- The Celtic Throwdown is one of the premier E-sports events in Ireland. Gamers come from all over the world to compete in tournaments.
- SightSavers invite you to become a Game changer by hosting an in-person video games event with friends, family or colleagues. See how to play on their website.
If none of these appeal to you, you can also set up your own event with friends, family or the wider community to raise funds through GoFundMe.
Use the GoFundMe streaming widget
Now on GoFundMe, you can use our streaming widget to show your friends and followers your gaming – live. With GoFundMe’s streaming widget, you can embed a goal bar, donation alerts and QR codes so that your followers can easily donate to whichever cause you’re raising money for. This can be any of the thousands of good causes or charities available on GoFundMe. To read more about how it works, take a look here.
Start your gaming fundraiser
Now’s your chance to get started and combine fundraising with gaming.
Connect with a new community and raise funds for a cause that’s important to you while having fun.