Workable Ideas For Non-Profit Fundraising Events
Non profit groups have big funding needs that are not easily satisfied with a single product sale or donation campaign. Many non-profit organizations and small non-profit groups find that their biggest annual fundraiser is often a fundraising event.
Non-Profit Fundraising Events – Some Things To Consider
To decide on a non-profit fundraising event, your group first has to assess your group’s resources, including the resources within your community capable of supporting a non profit fundraising event. Consider your work-force, planning lead times, available support funds, peripheral volunteer support, in-kind donations, and venue options. When you have a grasp on how many volunteers and how much money is available to get the event off the ground, you’ll know what kinds of events you can consider.
Ideas For Non-profit Fundraising Events
A world of options awaits as you plan your non-profit fundraising event. Your event is limited only by your resourcefulness, your resource base, and your imagination. Here, we’ve provided some popular ideas for non-profit fundraising events, but feel free to add your own creative twist for something new!
• Fundraiser dinners – an affordable dinner for a good cause is an old stand-by that works wonders. Large meals that serve many for pennies on the dollar are great, and remember that the menu choice is yours – Italian, BBQ, Holiday dinner, gourmet foods….also consider that a brunch, breakfast, tea, or mocktail hour might also work well.
• Entertainment – plays, movie nights, concerts, comedy night…all are great non profit fundraising event ideas. Couple these with dinner, too, and you’ve suddenly created a night-out package with great appeal.
• Family fun – parents and children are always looking for affordable entertainment and activities. Any type of family fun event is a great money-maker for non profit events.
• Gala ball – sometimes something a little more up-scale is in order, either because your organization portrays that or because that’s the only thing different you can offer! Plan a gala ball (even a more affordable family version) to spark new fundraising event interest.
• Fashion show – show your class and style and the latest fashion trends. Charge an admission and possibly even hold an event sale or auction (which leads us to…)
• Auctions – non profits have the benefit of generous donor support - and you don’t always have to ask for cash! In-kind donations can go even further when arranged in an enjoyable auction (which can also be extended into the online venue…).
• Tournaments – give supporters the opportunity to compete and show their stuff! Hold a golf, sport, game, or card tournament complete with sales, refreshments, entrance fees, prizes, and more!
Holding a non profit fundraising event is a wonderful way to bring in money and provide fun and entertainment for all. Consider, though, that the outreach of an event fundraiser for a non-profit goes further than its profit - non profit fundraising events also have the potential to educate the public about the organization, gain exposure for your group, recruit new donors and volunteers, and solicit in-kind donations. All told, your group stands to gain a lot by hosting a non profit fundraising event.
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