| 1 | Bequests (gifts in wills) | $5,000 per sponsor | 2-5 hours | $1,429 |
| 2 | Community trust grants (Foundation North, Trust Waikato, Toi Foundation, BayTrust, Rātā and others) | $15,000 per grant | 10-30 hours | $750 |
| 3 | Lottery Grants Board (via Community Matters) | $15,000 per grant | 15-40 hours | $545 |
| 4 | Class 4 gaming trust grants (NZCT, Lion Foundation, Pub Charity, Aotearoa Gaming Trust, Four Winds and others) | $5,000 per grant | 4-15 hours | $526 |
| 5 | Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund (via councils) | $1,500 per grant | 2-4 hours | $500 |
| 6 | Spellathon or mathathon (sponsored spelling or maths test) | $10,000 per campaign | 15-25 hours | $500 |
| 7 | Industry dinner, debate and auction | $250,000 per event | 500+ | $500 |
| 8 | Sponsored cross-country or lap run | $7,000 per campaign | 10-20 hours | $467 |
| 9 | Colour run or fun run | $20,000 per campaign | 30-60 hours | $444 |
| 10 | Supper club or chef-hosted dinner series | $60,000 per event | 100-200 hours | $400 |
| 11 | Givealittle page | $2,500 per campaign | 3-10 hours | $385 |
| 12 | Sport NZ Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa (via regional sports trusts) | $5,000 per grant | 8-20 hours | $357 |
| 13 | Long lunch | $40,000 per event | 80-150 hours | $348 |
| 14 | Live auction | $10,000 per event | 20-40 hours | $333 |
| 15 | Applying through an umbrella organisation (club, school or national body) | $3,000 per grant | 5-15 hours | $300 |
| 16 | Council community and local-board grants | $3,000 per grant | 5-15 hours | $300 |
| 17 | Boosted (arts crowdfunding) | $8,000 per campaign | 15-40 hours | $291 |
| 18 | Business donation (no advertising in return) | $1,000 per sponsor | 2-5 hours | $286 |
| 19 | Pick-a-number board or envelope wall | $2,000 per campaign | 4-10 hours | $286 |
| 20 | Matched giving | $2,000 per campaign | 5-10 hours | $267 |
| 21 | Club contribution to an individual member's trip | $500 per sponsor | 1-3 hours | $250 |
| 22 | Restaurant fundraising dinner | $15,000 per event | 40-80 hours | $250 |
| 23 | Class art auction | $5,000 per event | 15-30 hours | $222 |
| 24 | Everyday purchase give-back (toilet paper, school lunches) | $300 a year | 1-2 hours to set up | $200 |
| 25 | School photographer commission and extra photo days | $1,200 a year | 4-8 hours | $200 |
| 26 | Samosa fundraiser | $1,500 per campaign | 5-10 hours | $200 |
| 27 | Direct donation appeal (letter, email, newsletter, social post) | $2,000 per campaign | 5-15 hours | $200 |
| 28 | Jersey and playing-kit sponsorship | $3,000 per sponsor | 10-20 hours | $200 |
| 29 | Personal endurance challenge | $5,000 per campaign | 10-40 hours | $200 |
| 30 | Online raffle (Class 3 licensed) | $15,000 per campaign | 40-120 hours | $188 |
| 31 | Buy-a-brick, seat or plaque (capital appeal) | $10,000 per campaign | 30-80 hours | $182 |
| 32 | Grocery grab / trolley dash raffle | $4,000 per campaign | 15-30 hours | $178 |
| 33 | Payroll giving | $600 a year | 2-5 hours | $171 |
| 34 | Read-a-thon | $3,000 per campaign | 10-25 hours | $171 |
| 35 | Mufti (non-uniform) day for a gold coin | $500 per event | 2-4 hours | $167 |
| 36 | Second-hand uniform and sports gear sale | $500 per event | 2-4 hours | $167 |
| 37 | Calcutta (sweepstake plus auction) | $1,500 per event | 6-12 hours | $167 |
| 38 | Swim-a-thon | $2,500 per event | 10-20 hours | $167 |
| 39 | School camp fund | $5,000 per campaign | 20-40 hours across fundraisers and grant applications | $167 |
| 40 | Sponsors' evening (thank, re-sign and sell) | $5,000 per event | 20-40 hours | $167 |
| 41 | Pie fundraiser | $1,440 per campaign | 6-12 hours | $160 |
| 42 | Entertainment membership (formerly the Entertainment Book) | $450 per campaign | 2-4 hours | $150 |
| 43 | Family and friends sponsorship (personal sponsorship letter) | $1,500 per campaign | 5-15 hours | $150 |
| 44 | Buy-a-square grid (no-prize version) | $1,000 per campaign | 4-10 hours | $143 |
| 45 | Event parking, gate or marshalling crew | $2,000 per event | 8-20 hours | $143 |
| 46 | Pick-a-date calendar | $496 per campaign | 2-5 hours | $142 |
| 47 | Pick-a-square board (100 squares) | $400 per event | 2-4 hours | $133 |
| 48 | Children's art on calendars, cards and gifts | $1,000 per campaign | 5-10 hours | $133 |
| 49 | Frozen cookie dough (and croissant) pre-order | $1,000 per campaign | 5-10 hours | $133 |
| 50 | Membership or 'Friends of' scheme | $2,000 a year | 10-20 setup | $133 |
| 51 | Wine, beer or whisky tasting evening | $3,000 per event | 15-30 hours | $133 |
| 52 | School production or show: tickets, programme ads, interval food | $4,000 per event | 20-40 hours for the fundraising side | $133 |
| 53 | School ag day or calf club day with stalls | $8,000 per event | 40-80 hours across a committee | $133 |
| 54 | Silent auction | $5,000 per event | 20-60 hours | $125 |
| 55 | Comedy night | $4,000 per event | 25-40 hours | $123 |
| 56 | Wine fundraiser (18+) | $900 per campaign | 5-10 hours | $120 |
| 57 | Other crowdfunding platforms (overseas or rewards-based) | $1,500 per campaign | 5-20 hours | $120 |
| 58 | Naming rights | $3,000 per sponsor | 10-40 hours | $120 |
| 59 | Fill My Jersey (pick-a-number jersey) | $820 per campaign | 4-10 hours | $117 |
| 60 | Pantry and gift products (olive oil, cheese, sauces, snack bars) | $700 per campaign | 4-8 hours | $117 |
| 61 | Cadet unit service fundraising (catering, marshalling, quiz nights) | $2,000 a year | 10-25 hours | $114 |
| 62 | Online auction | $4,000 per campaign | 20-50 hours | $114 |
| 63 | Meat pack pre-order (butcher or supplier programme) | $1,000 per campaign | 6-12 hours | $111 |
| 64 | Christmas gift-wrapping stand | $2,500 per season | 15-30 hours | $111 |
| 65 | Gala dinner or charity ball | $60,000 per event | 300-800 hours | $109 |
| 66 | Charity golf day (Ambrose) | $6,500 per event | 40-80 hours | $108 |
| 67 | Keepsake tea towels with every child's drawing | $1,200 per campaign | 8-15 hours | $104 |
| 68 | Game-day BBQ or club canteen | $300 per event | 2-4 hours | $100 |
| 69 | Raffle on the night (quiz night, gala, prizegiving) | $700 per event | 4-10 hours | $100 |
| 70 | In-kind sponsorship and donated goods or services | $1,000 per sponsor | 5-15 hours | $100 |
| 71 | Chocolate carry boxes (Cadbury, Whittaker's and others) | $1,500 per campaign | 10-20 hours | $100 |
| 72 | Multi-prize raffle from local business donations | $3,000 per campaign | 20-40 hours | $100 |
| 73 | Quiz night | $3,000 per event | 20-40 hours | $100 |
| 74 | Race night | $3,000 per event | 20-40 hours | $100 |
| 75 | Outdoor or drive-in movie night | $3,000 per event | 25-40 hours | $92 |
| 76 | Seasonal bakery pre-orders (hot cross buns, Christmas cakes) | $400 per campaign | 3-6 hours | $89 |
| 77 | Branded or personalised merchandise (socks, hoodies, hats, bottles) | $800 per campaign | 6-12 hours | $89 |
| 78 | Sponsored walk or hikoi | $2,000 per event | 15-30 hours | $89 |
| 79 | Street collection (bucket appeal) | $2,000 per event | 15-30 hours | $89 |
| 80 | Guy Fawkes fireworks night (stall or full display) | $1,000 per event | Stall: 8-15 hours. Own display: 150+ hours | $87 |
| 81 | Housie (bingo) night | $1,000 per event | 8-15 hours | $87 |
| 82 | Christmas tree sale and delivery | $1,500 per campaign | 10-25 hours | $86 |
| 83 | Paid junior coaching clinic | $1,500 per event | 10-25 hours | $86 |
| 84 | Printed ticket raffle (one headline prize) | $1,500 per campaign | 10-25 hours | $86 |
| 85 | Butter fundraiser (Westgold) | $500 per campaign | 4-8 hours | $83 |
| 86 | Cookie Time bulk packs and Christmas buckets | $500 per campaign | 4-8 hours | $83 |
| 87 | Regular giving (monthly automatic payment) | $600 a year | 5-10 setup | $80 |
| 88 | Scout job week (odd jobs for donations) | $1,200 per campaign | 10-20 hours for job booking | $80 |
| 89 | Grants and scholarships open to individuals | $500 per grant | 3-10 hours | $77 |
| 90 | Hamper raffle (class-contributed or donated) | $800 per campaign | 6-15 hours | $76 |
| 91 | Join an existing event instead of running your own (stall, float or collection) | $800 per event | 6-15 hours: application | $76 |
| 92 | Seed packet and garden gift fundraiser (Kings Seeds) | $450 per campaign | 4-8 hours | $75 |
| 93 | Small class or team raffle (Class 1, up to $500) | $250 per event | 2-5 hours | $71 |
| 94 | Individual's overseas trip or world champs campaign | $5,000 per campaign | 40-100 hours over 3-9 months | $71 |
| 95 | Bake sale or cake stall | $400 per event | 4-8 hours | $67 |
| 96 | Charity car wash | $400 per event | 4-8 hours | $67 |
| 97 | Scratchies or mystery envelopes | $400 per event | 4-8 hours | $67 |
| 98 | Santa photo booth | $1,000 per event | 10-20 hours | $67 |
| 99 | Stall or food stand at an A&P show | $1,500 per event | 15-30 hours | $67 |
| 100 | High tea | $2,000 per event | 20-40 hours | $67 |
| 101 | Hāngī or boil-up meal pre-sale | $2,000 per event | 20-40 hours | $67 |
| 102 | Sponsored tree-planting day | $2,000 per event | 20-40 hours | $67 |
| 103 | Benefit concert or gig | $4,000 per event | 40-80 hours | $67 |
| 104 | School ball committee fundraising | $4,000 a year | 40-80 hours across the year | $67 |
| 105 | Valentine's rose-grams and candy-grams | $750 per campaign | 8-15 hours | $65 |
| 106 | Ticketed Easter egg hunt | $1,000 per event | 12-20 hours | $63 |
| 107 | Cinema fundraiser screening | $700 per event | 8-15 hours | $61 |
| 108 | Sausage sizzle at a hardware store (Bunnings, Mitre 10) | $600 per event | 8-12 hours | $60 |
| 109 | Plant and seedling sale | $800 per campaign | 8-20 hours | $57 |
| 110 | Sponsor-a-player or sponsor-a-place | $300 per sponsor | 3-8 hours | $55 |
| 111 | Firewood sale | $1,500 per campaign | 15-40 hours | $55 |
| 112 | Mother's Day or Father's Day gift stall | $800 per event | 10-20 hours | $53 |
| 113 | Trunk-or-treat car-park Halloween event | $800 per event | 10-20 hours | $53 |
| 114 | Run a car boot sale or regular community market (organiser's guide) | $1,200 per event | 15-30 hours for the first one | $53 |
| 115 | Halloween haunted house or trail | $1,600 per event | 20-40 hours | $53 |
| 116 | Christmas market | $4,000 per event | 50-100 hours | $53 |
| 117 | Sweepstake (Melbourne Cup, Rugby World Cup, etc.) | $100 per event | 1-3 hours | $50 |
| 118 | Meat raffle at the pub or club | $150 per event | 2-4 hours | $50 |
| 119 | Ground, fence and clubroom signage | $500 per sponsor | 5-15 hours | $50 |
| 120 | School disco | $1,000 per event | 15-25 hours | $50 |
| 121 | Business sponsorship tiers (Gold/Silver/Bronze) | $1,500 per sponsor | 20-40 hours | $50 |
| 122 | Casino or poker night | $2,000 per event | 30-50 hours | $50 |
| 123 | Matariki kite day (manu tukutuku) | $600 per event | 10-15 hours | $48 |
| 124 | Matariki whānau night (kai, stars and stalls) | $1,200 per event | 20-30 hours | $48 |
| 125 | Host a junior tournament or festival | $5,000 per event | 60-150 hours over 3-4 months for a committee of 3-5 | $48 |
| 126 | Chocolate wheel | $200 per event | 3-6 hours | $44 |
| 127 | Market stall | $400 per event | 6-12 hours | $44 |
| 128 | School holiday programme run by a club or school | $2,500 per event | 40-80 hours | $42 |
| 129 | Guess the lollies in the jar | $60 per event | 1-2 hours | $40 |
| 130 | Homemade bulk-bake pre-order (sausage rolls, lamingtons, soup) | $600 per campaign | 10-20 hours | $40 |
| 131 | Footy tipping competition (paid entry) | $800 per season | 20 hours over a season | $40 |
| 132 | Talent show | $1,500 per event | 30-50 hours | $38 |
| 133 | School gala or fair | $10,000 per event | 150-400 across the committee | $36 |
| 134 | Carols by candlelight evening | $2,000 per event | 40-80 hours | $33 |
| 135 | Fishing competition (tagged fish or heaviest catch, plus prize draw) | $3,000 per event | 40-150 hours | $32 |
| 136 | Garage sale, jumble sale or white elephant stall | $700 per event | 15-30 hours | $31 |
| 137 | Lemonade stand or kids' drink stall | $60 per event | 1-3 hours | $30 |
| 138 | Anzac Day: what your group can and cannot do | $200 per event | 4-10 hours | $29 |
| 139 | Sushi, pizza or lunch order days with a supplier rebate | $200 per season | 10-15 hours over a term | $16 |
| 140 | Regular treat sales at school (ice blocks, popcorn) | $150 per season | 10 hours over a term | $15 |
| 141 | Community festival or fair on a park or reserve | $5,000 per event | 200-500 hours across a committee over 4-8 months | $14 |
| 142 | Float in a Christmas parade | $300 per event | 20-40 hours | $10 |
| 143 | Street parade (Christmas, Santa or community parade) | $2,000 per event | 150-400 hours across a committee of 4-8 over 4-6 months | $7 |
| 144 | Second-hand book sale or book fair | $3,000 per event | Rototuna Rotary says screening | $3 |