Fundraiser Donation Drives
Raise Money.
Clear Clutter.
Do Good.
Schools, teams, clubs, nonprofits, congregations, and community groups can partner with Goodwill to collect donations and earn funds.
Fill the Truck
$500A full Goodwill truck averages 3,360 lbs. of donations. If your group fills the truck, your organization earns approximately $500.
The Easiest Fundraiser You’ll Ever Run
Forget candy bars, discount cards, order forms, and chasing payments. Your group simply encourages families, friends, neighbors, and supporters to donate gently used items they no longer need. Goodwill collects the donations, weighs them, and your group earns funds based on the total weight.
Perfect for Groups
Great for schools, teams, booster clubs, youth groups, churches, nonprofits, and community organizations.
Earn Funds
The more your group collects, the more your group earns. A full truck averages approximately $500.
Help the Community
Your donations help fund local job training, employment support, digital skills, and career readiness programs.
How the Fundraiser Works
Schedule Your Drive
Tell us about your group, your goal, and when you would like to run your donation drive.
Spread the Word
Promote your drive to families, friends, neighbors, members, students, fans, and supporters.
Collect Donations
Your group collects gently used clothing, household items, toys, books, sporting goods, accessories, electronics, and more.
Fill the Carts
Goodwill can drop off blue rolling donation carts at your location.
Get Paid
At the end of the drive, donations are collected, weighed, and your organization receives a check within 30 days.
Fundraiser Calculator
Enter the number of full donation carts your group thinks it can collect.
What Can You Donate?
Yes, Please!
- Gently used clothing
- Shoes and accessories
- Housewares and small household items
- Toys, books, movies, and music
- Sporting goods
- Electronics
- Furniture
Sorry, We Cannot Accept
- Used batteries
- Flammable, corrosive, poisonous, or hazardous materials
- Tube-style TVs
- Mattresses or waterbeds
- Pianos
- Weapons
Why Goodwill?
Donations collected through your drive stay local and help people overcome challenges, build skills, find jobs, and grow careers right here in Wayne and Holmes Counties.
Tips to Make It Epic
Set a Goal
Give your group a clear fundraising target and keep everyone updated as donations come in.
Promote Like Crazy
Use flyers, social posts, emails, announcements, signs, and reminders. The more people know, the better your results.
Create a Competition
Classes, teams, departments, or small groups can compete to see who collects the most.
Invite the Community
Neighbors, businesses, alumni, fans, families, and friends can all help your fundraiser grow.
Host a Clean-Out Day
Encourage supporters to clean out closets, garages, basements, attics, and storage rooms.
Make It Fun
Use photos, countdowns, prize challenges, progress updates, and team shoutouts to keep people excited.
Frequently Asked Questions
So... why should we do a donation drive?
Because it is one of the easiest fundraisers you will ever organize. There is no selling, no order forms, no money handling, no upfront cost, and no complicated setup.
How long does the drive last?
Most donation drives last 1 to 2 weeks, but we are flexible and can talk through what works best for your group.
How much can our group earn?
Your group earns funds based on total donation weight. A full Goodwill truck averages 3,360 lbs. and earns approximately $500.
Do donations have to be bagged?
No, but bagging or boxing donations is preferred when possible.
When do we receive payment?
Your check will be mailed or delivered within 30 days after your donation drive closes.
Ready to Get Started?
Fill out our Donation Drive Application and our team will help you plan an easy, fun, and impactful fundraiser.
Questions?
Email: donationdrive@goodwillconnect.org
Phone: 330.264.1300 and ask for Marketing