Any parent knows how difficult it is to keep children outfitted for all seasons! This is especially difficult if you live in a climate with 4 distinct seasons. If you are raising funds for a children’s group, hosting a re-sale event is a creative fundraiser for your group. This is fairly easy to accomplish as well!…
Have your school Principal or Superindent select school faculty and advisors that would willingly participate. The Principal/Superindent would also have to play. The Principal/Superindent would select an “appropriate” activity (which the students could suggest) that each participant has to do such as: color hair a wild color, dress outrageously, roller skate, etc. Be creative! Have…
Start the holiday season in your community off with a bang! Send an invitation to ”Santa Claus” to come to your town and have breakfast with the community. This can be a unique fundraising opportunity for your group. Consider asking the local fire or police department if they would host this event. Decide on a time and a place. Ask local…
People don’t donate to charities, they donate to people. So gather up your friends and invite them to a party at your house for your next fundraising event. Provide refreshments, some entertainment, and of course information about the charity you are supporting. Some attendees may be willing to write a check to your organization during…
Plan a ladies’ day away with an annual fundraising event featuring discarded purses. Every woman has a purse in their closet that they no longer use. Put these purses to good use by hosting a brunch and purse exchange. Collect donated purses leading up to the event. Display each purse on a festive table in…
People love to watch the PBS show, Antiques Roadshow, for the thrill of finding that the vase that’s been sitting on the mantel for years is really worth thousands. Create a similar event in your community by hosting your own appraisal showcase. Enlist the help of a local antique dealer to appraise items brought in…
In need of a fabulous item for your live auction? Check out www.vacationhomesforcharity.org. The goal of the organization is to help charities by putting them in touch with individuals and corporations that are willing to donate a stay at their vacation home. If your application isn’t selected by Vacation Homes for Charity, consider rounding up…
Host a casual evening of food, friends, and fine wine for your next fundraising event. Reserve a room that will provide a fun and relaxing atmosphere for the evening. Contact a local wine store or liquor representative about providing the wine and uncorking service. Be sure to follow all local laws regarding serving liquor. Charge $20…
Check out this fantastic fundraising event – Flavors of Phoenix – that benefits the American Liver Foundation. It makes me want to go just for the experience. Popular chefs create a 5-course dinner for a table of 12 at this gala event. Many chefs come up with a theme for their dinner and incorporate the…
People with motorcycles usually love to show them off. Here’s a great way for them to use their cycle to do some good – and get some attention. Organize a Charity Motorcycle Run as your next fundraising event. Serve coffee, juice, donuts, and bagels for breakfast at the starting point. Plan four or five stops along the route….
