Did the modern LDS idea of fast offerings have extra-Mormon roots?
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As far as I am aware of, no there are no other modern roots to this practice.
The practice of fasting and then giving offerings to the Lord is very old.
Judges 20:26 Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, and came unto the house of God, and wept, and sat there before the Lord, and fasted that day until even, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the Lord.
But it's vs 27 that is more interesting in the context of our current question.
27) And the children of Israel enquired of the Lord .... 28) saying, Shall I yet again go out to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother, or shall I cease? And the Lord said, Go up; for tomorrow I will deliver them into thine hand. (emphasis mine)
While the offerings part is usually what gets the most attention. The true reason to fast is to show humility and self discipline before the Lord and then ask the Lord some pressing question.
And just as they did in Israel, LDS often go to the temple during or soon after a fast.
LDS don't tend to make a big deal of it, but they often fast far more then just the one day a month, depending on their needs, desires or trials.
On different occasions of great trial in an LDS community, the Bishop (head of one congregation) or even Stake President (head of many congregations over the bishops) may ask the members to fast for a special purpose.
On these occasions a fast offering is not paid. Though a member could pay it if they so desired.
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