Survey your staff and members for special skills have or hobbies they excel at. Then, create a workshop or class teaching others these skills or hobbies. The ideas are endless. Here are just a few to get you thinking:
- Organic Gardening
- Dog Training
- Using Computers
- Taking Great Photographs
- Kayaking
- Cake Decorating
- Quilting
- Creative Writing
- Web Design
Do a little research to see what other schools or organizations are charging for similar workshops before you set your price. If you don’t have space to hold the workshop, look to a library, church or school that does have meeting space. Provide handouts and serve refreshments to make the workshop more enjoyable. Work with other organizations and donors to get as much donated as possible to run the workshop. This will increase your profit potential. Publicize the event well and take advance registrations to aid in the planning.
Take notes of what went well and what didn’t so you can easily duplicate this fundraiser for even more success.
