I need some original ideas to raise money for a children's charity, which helps young kids who care for parents/guardians. Things for groups of people to do (keep it clean) would be ideal and something fun which will encourage people to spend loads of money!! I'm a bit unimaginative so need some help! Thanks!!
2006-08-15 22:34:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
who are your target audience?
I have done lots of fundraising in my time, depending on who you are targeting. I have organised a gig and an evening of sophistication. If your target audience are the children themselves, why dont you hire out a field get some hay bales and have a messy day...have a BBQ for the grown ups, just let the kids go crazy in the mud and water and roll around the hay bales...they'll have heaps of fun and you could raise loads of money.
2006-08-15 22:40:33 · answer #1 · answered by Belizabeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes marathons (walk-a-thons, jog-a-thons, bike-a-thons, etc.) do well if the contenders can get enough sponsors to make worthy and verifiable contributions.
There are also the traditional fundraisers like carnivals, candy sales, bake sales, car washes, banquets (where each plate costs a set price), raffles, craft sales / craft faires, ice cream socials, bingo parties, dances/balls, auctions, grant monies, philanthropists / philanthropic organizations, community and civil organization contributions, foundations, etc.
Perhaps you should inquire within your peers and co-workers, and find out if any of them have an previous experience with grant preparation. If someone were to write a satisfactory grant proposal, your organization might become more financially stable.
These are just some ideas. I've included some basic links in my sources which are listed below for your review. I hope something I've said here helps you and your charity. Cheers, and good luck.
2006-08-15 22:58:39 · answer #2 · answered by Methlehem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife and sisters organised a fund raiser for children with cystic fibrosis.They hired a hall(cost £40) laid on simple buffet food donated by friends and relatives, had raffles and tombola.The prizes were donated by various companies and individuals.Admission was £10.The bar was all donated booze. Didn't need a licence as people bought drink tickets away from bar area.
Contacted all family and friends and generally spread the word.
Great success on the night,raised about £4,500.
2006-08-16 00:07:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold a public Hanging with Tony Blair As the Puppet
Charge £10 a ticket and make thousands
2006-08-16 01:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by mushy peas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A silent auction for donated goods, a car boot sale, bake cookies, have the children make bracelets/hairbands and sell them door to door, sponsored dog walks, window cleaning, grass cutting, have other members of the charity cook something and charge people to come, mingle and eat.....
Good Luck!
2006-08-15 22:41:34 · answer #5 · answered by politicalghettogirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe not exciting but a good money spinner - bag packing in your local supermarket (the bigger the better, and try it around Christmas!). It aways work for us!
2006-08-15 22:44:10 · answer #6 · answered by ehc11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have everyone give you their favorite recipes and turn them into a book to sell. if you are good on the computer you can do almost all of it yourself to help keep the cost down
2006-08-15 22:40:47 · answer #7 · answered by shan3328 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tombola with cheap wine and soap etc as prizes.
2006-08-15 22:40:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could have a it`s a knockout tournement..or a water pistol war where you place bets on each team,best shot, most shot etc
2006-08-15 22:41:26 · answer #9 · answered by English Rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots sponcerd walk,
raffiles ,
fancey dress disco
2006-08-15 22:41:08 · answer #10 · answered by est 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋