Fundraising Events

Fundraising Event Ideas

These fundraising events work well for any size group. To
maximize your success, you must create awareness within the
community of both your fundraising events specifics and the
reason why you are raising funds.

Both are important to any fundraiser, but they are absolutely
critical for successful fundraising events.

You have to generate enough publicity to draw a sizable audience
and you must motivate the attendees to support your program.

So, which fundraising events shall we talk about?

Three Event Ideas:

1) Get The Picture
2) Rubber Duck Derby
3) Clean Comedians

(More articles on fundraising events are listed below this one.)

Fundraising Events: Get The Picture

Get The Picture is a name I coined for portrait event fundraisers.
The idea here is to offer family portraits, glamour shots, vintage
photos, and other "dressy" pictures.

You'll need a central location with plenty of room for costume
changes, picture-taking backdrops, and a waiting area. The
best times are usually Saturdays.

Pre-sell the event with flyers and "reserved session" tickets.
You'll want to get photo commitments up front from 250 people to
make this worth your while.

Your sales pitch should "Focus on the Fun:"

- Capture The Moment (before it slips away)
- Dress up Picture Party (be there or be square)
- Goofy Faces Wanted! (yours included)

Or tug at the heart:

- When's the last time you sent a family photo Christmas card?
- They're not getting any younger... Get a portrait!
- Mother/daughter, Father/son - Pictures last a lifetime

Your group can coordinate with a local photographer or partner
with a national photography chain.

One that I recommend is Vista Studios.

They offer a 10x13 family portrait for $8 and your group gets
paid $6, plus additional performance bonuses.

Here's the link:

Vista Studios
 

Fundraising Events: Rubber Duck Race

The Rubber Duck Race is an easy and fun fund-raising event
that can be scaled in size to fit your group's supporter base.

The actual event, crazy as it may sound, involves racing rubber
ducks down a local waterway. Your local community "adopts" the
ducks for a chance to win valuable donated prizes.

Duck races have become a unique and profitable event for many
charities. Your group sells a ticket linked to a number that's
painted on one of the racing rubber ducks.

Depending on the prizes involved, tickets are priced somewhere
between $5-$10 a ticket. A standard size for a race is 3,000
rubber ducks, but you can adjust that up or down depending on
the size of your group and the amount you need to raise.

Large plastic bags full of the ducks are simultaneously emptied
into the water. The winning duck is the one that floats to the
finish line first.

It adds a little extra zing to the old-fashioned raffle ticket sale.
Prizes can also be awarded in various categories to add to the
festivities.

Many groups organize their "race" around a group picnic near the
waterway and make a leisurely afternoon out of your fundraiser
event.

A company called Great American Duck Races can supply you with
everything you need.

Here's their website info:

Duck Races
 

Fundraising Events: Clean Comedians

The third of our fundraising events is Clean Comedians. They offer
over 50 performers capable of meeting almost any entertainment
need. These hilarious entertainers will have your audience
rolling with laughter -- and no one will be offended!

All you need to coordinate is a hall or auditorium and arrange
an audience. Sell tickets up front or at the door. If you want
to make additional funds, you can also offer food items as well.

If your group is small, partner with another organization and
split the profits.

Many groups are reporting record giving with this unique
"Bucks through Yuks" approach. Hundreds of schools have used
Clean Comedians for years to provide top quality entertainment
for their students.

From stand-up comedians and impressionists - to musicians,
magicians, and jugglers - their performers provide outstanding,
clean entertainment for any group.

Not only are these guys hilarious entertainment, but each performer
also has several messages focusing on important issues students
face today.

Performances can be arranged at this web site:

Clean Comedians

 

Special Events - Wrap-up

Pick an event that suits the talents and size of your group.

Then, focus your energies in getting your message out to your
potential supporters.

These fundraiser events will do the rest.

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