Senior assisted living and elder care nonprofits can explore a variety of funds, sponsorships, and innovative fundraising ideas. Our complete guide offers proven strategies for impactful fundraising.
Start a fundraiserUnlock funding for your nonprofit with grants designed for Senior assisted living and elder care. Explore government, foundation, and corporate grants to expand your impact.
Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program
USDA Rural Development
Varies
Government
Provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas, including assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
Kingdom Advancing Grant
Brotherhood Mutual Foundation
Up to $35,000
Private Foundation
Supports church programs that solve community problems and connect people to Jesus. Elder care programs may qualify.
Keiro Grants Program
Keiro
Varies
Private Foundation
Supports nonprofit organizations serving Japanese American and Japanese older adults and caregivers in Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties.
Partner with businesses that share your mission! Corporate sponsorships can provide funding, in-kind donations, and visibility to help your nonprofit expand and sustain Senior assisted living and elder care efforts.
2.9% + $0.30 per donation
2.4% + $0.30 per transaction for Visa/MC/Disc; 3.95% + $0.30 for AmEx; 1.3% + $0.30 for ACH
Innovative fundraising fuels your mission. From peer-to-peer campaigns to community events, explore creative ways to raise funds and ensure long-term success for your Senior assisted living and elder care.
Digital Memory Book Campaign
Launch a digital platform where families can create and share personalized memory books for their senior loved ones. Encourage donations for each memory added, with proceeds supporting elder care programs.
Intergenerational Skills Exchange Fair
Organize a community event where seniors teach traditional skills (e.g., knitting, woodworking) to younger generations, while youth teach technology skills to seniors. Charge entry fees and offer sponsorship opportunities.
Senior Care Subscription Box
Create a monthly subscription box filled with senior-friendly products, activities, and care items. Partner with local businesses for product donations and allocate a portion of subscription fees to elder care programs.
Corporate Wellness Partnership Program
Collaborate with local businesses to offer employee wellness programs focused on elder care education and support. Provide workshops, resources, and volunteer opportunities in exchange for corporate donations.
Senior Storytelling Podcast Series
Launch a podcast featuring inspiring stories from seniors in assisted living facilities. Seek sponsorships and encourage listeners to make donations to support the featured seniors and elder care programs.
Virtual Reality Assisted Living Tour Fundraiser
Create immersive VR tours of assisted living facilities to educate potential donors about the impact of their contributions. Offer virtual 'naming rights' for rooms or areas in exchange for donations.
Generational Gala: A Night of Nostalgia
Host an elegant fundraising gala featuring themed decades, where attendees dress up in vintage attire. Include live entertainment, auctions, and storytelling sessions highlighting the importance of elder care.
Senior Wisdom Calendar
Create an inspirational calendar featuring portraits and life advice from seniors in assisted living facilities. Sell the calendars online and in local stores, with proceeds supporting elder care programs.
Intergenerational Mentorship Program
Partner with local schools and universities to create a mentorship program pairing students with seniors. Seek corporate sponsorships and individual donations to support program activities and elder care initiatives.
Community Garden for Generations
Establish a community garden where seniors and younger volunteers work together. Sell produce at local farmers' markets, offer garden plot 'adoptions' for donations, and host seasonal events to raise funds for elder care.
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