Thinking about asking friends to make donations to a favorite charity in lieu of a wrapped gift? Are you looking for a creative way to help save the Bay?

It's easy with the BayRaiser program!

Feel Inspired

Create Your Page

Share Your Story

Feel Inspired

Fundraising for the Bay should be fun! Whether it’s a hobby, competition, or excuse for a night out—don’t be afraid to get creative with your ideas. Below is some fundraising inspiration to help you get started.

With the Kids

• Clean the Bay Day
• Dress Down Days
• Car Wash
• Bake Sale
• Dance Marathon
• Movie Night

Night Out

• Poker Tournament
• Trivia Night
• Lip-sync Competition
• Wine Night
• Oyster and Beer Night
• Bingo

Workplace

• Dress Down Days
• Parking Space Raffle
• Donate for Half-day or Extra Vacation Day
• Golf Tournament
• Giving Tree

For the Athlete

• 5K Walk/Run
• Charity Pilates/Yoga/Spin
• Marathon/Triathlon Training
• Kayak Races
• Relay Races

Life Events

• Birthdays
• Holidays
• Memorials
• Weddings
• Hostess Gifts

With Customers

• Matching Programs
• Giving Days
• Raffles
• Dunk Tank
• Free Coffee with Donation

Virtual Events

• Dog Show or Fashion Show
• Virtual Challenges (Donate $5 or Post a Silly Photo)
• Virtual Happy Hour
• Virtual Scavenger Hunt

Or Get Creative!

Design your own BayRaiser that's just as unique as you.

Create Your Page

Create your BayRaiser page and share your passion for clean water. Your unique story and reasons for fundraising will inspire others to support your cause. Use this page to get your message out and manage your fundraising efforts. Below are a few tools BayRaiser offers:

• Share your story and fundraising updates
• Monitor your fundraising in real time
• Track who has donated to your BayRaiser page
• Engage with your friends, family, and supporters through a personal blog space
• Take advantage of access to one of CBF’s fundraising professionals who can help you hit your fundraising goal

Ready to set up your page?Get Started

Share Your Story

Once your page is set up, it is time to start fundraising! Share your BayRaiser page on social media, email, text message, on websites, etc. Every dollar raised through BayRaiser goes directly towards our mission, Save the Bay. No amount is too big or too small!

Your Impact: What Can Your Fundraiser Do?

Want to check out all our BayRaisers?See the List

Questions? Contact us at JRubino@cbf.org or 443-482-2084.