I'm launching a nonprofit within the year. I have 10 members/workers. We are looking for a large scale fundraiser that will bring in over $10,000 for charity. What kind of events would you suggest (things like carnivals and 5ks)?
2007-02-09 10:17:13 · 5 answers · asked by John Q. Public 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
I started my own charity 4 years ago. We started with a 5K run & walk, but the run part was not very sucessful. We have continued with just a 5K walk the past two years. The run will work if you know a lot of runners, especially ones involved with running clubs that can help promote your event. The hardest part of either is getting businesses to sponsor, it helps if you have some connections there. Businesses/Corporate sponsors are where you can really make some money, and also help to provide prizes/awards for your participants.
A carnival can be a good money maker, but the initial investment is high, and it takes a lot of work. We also considered a Vegas night or huge 50/50, but weren't sure what permits were needed.
The run or walk is great, because your initial investment is pretty low, compared to some of the others. Just check for conflicts with other events on the same date, and try and have a little something that differentiates yours from the others.
2007-02-09 10:30:16 · answer #1 · answered by heybeerman29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a large-scale fundraiser to bring in that kind of money, and you might end up spending a lot of what you bring in to do it.
Instead, have each of the ten people have a fundraiser in their own homes. They invite their friends and invite you to speak. They tell everyone there's no fee, but to bring their checkbooks, and that they'll be excited to hear what you say. Then just serve coffee and desserts, or orange juice and danish (depending on time of day). Speak for 8-10 minutes and the person hosting asks their friends for money. You'll reach a lot of people, it's quick, it's cheap, and you raise a lot of money at little cost. Then they can draft their friends to host similar events, and you can keep adding donors that way. You also get to focus on the work you want to do, instead of on having big events. This is also endlessly repeatable, so each of these people can host these events at least once a season.
2007-02-09 16:50:30 · answer #2 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 21:25:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am the Executive Assistant of a Non-Profit Organization that focuses on the Rehabilitation of Mentally Challenged Adults. Not sure of your Org. but...I can say that we have had luck...Softball Games-(People in the community against the Clients and their families). Block Party...We got approval from the city I am in and blocked off 1 block for an all day event featuring the clients doing what they are good at. Food is donated from local restaurants and Deli's and of course the community and still come out and support our cause. Flag Football was a real success...along with selling refreshments and donated shirts that the clients embellished made the event worthwhile. I know that these things won't pull in 10,000 in one shot, but one or two successful events makes for good word of mouth and A great potential for achieving your goal. Good Luck!
2007-02-09 10:42:24 · answer #4 · answered by D T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the 5K, or Walk a Thon. We did our first one and got over $6,000, and that was just a small one because we did it with lttle time to plan. The good thing about them is because they are outside people that walk by see what your organization is about, and you never know what and who you can get from that.
Also, try starting with a mailing campaign to ALL your friends and family (of the 10 people in your group) don't ask them only for money but to get involve, bring ideas, be creative. People love being asked what they think and you wouldn't believe the great ideas and contacts they can give you!
Good luck!!!
2007-02-10 02:33:38 · answer #5 · answered by MariLovesAfrica 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋