Memorial Fundraising Ideas
How to create memorial and tribute fundraising campaigns that honor loved ones.
Memorial giving is one of the most meaningful forms of philanthropy. When families direct gifts to your organization in lieu of flowers, they create lasting impact in their loved one's name.
Memorial Campaign Tools
- Dedicated memorial page — A permanent page where friends and family can give in someone's memory
- In lieu of flowers messaging — Work with funeral homes to include your organization in obituary notices
- Annual remembrance campaign — Mark anniversaries of loss with a giving opportunity
Growing Memorial Giving
- Funeral home partnerships — Provide materials that make it easy for families to choose charitable giving
- Memorial fund creation — Let families establish named funds that accept gifts over time
- Acknowledgment to the family — Notify the family of each gift received without revealing the amount
Sustaining the Relationship
- Anniversary outreach — Contact memorial donors on the anniversary of their loved one's passing
- Impact updates — Show families how memorial gifts are being used
GiveLink's memorial giving features create dignified tribute pages and automate family notifications, handling the sensitive details that matter most during difficult times.