FUNdraising sometimes can have the fun taken right out of it. I've created a list to help you and/or your team get started. Each month, I will post ideas for FUNdraising! Leave a comment below if you have any ideas too!
1.) FRIENDLY COMPETITION is alllllways a huge pusher. Incentivise your team with a prize of some sort for who can raise the most money OR who can get the most people signed up or involved!
2.) LETTER CAMPAIGN if done the right way can make a HUGE impact on your fundraising totals. The great thing is this can be done individually or on a team basis. Share your heart for Huntington's Disease, why it's important to you and send it via snail mail or email to everyone! Send it on to local business too!
3.) BOWLATHON!! Seriously, who doesn't love a great time out with friends bowling? You may not be getting signed anytime soon from the National Bowling League (I know I'm not) but this is a great way to have fun, raise awareness for HD and raise moolah!
4.) MATCHING GIFT - Take some of the pressure off by asking a corporation or individual to match any donations your organization collects in a specified amount of time. Then, contact potential donors about giving to match the gift.
5.) EATING FOR A CAUSE - You got to eat anyway! Ask a local restaurant to donate 20% of their profits on a designated night for your cause in exchange for encouraging supporters to eat there. Plus, a great way to advertise for A Walk in the Park by leaving Save the Date flyers on their tables!
6.) GARAGE SALES are a great way to do a little spring cleaning and raise money at the same time. Last time we took this approach, we raised over $600!
7.) APPLEBEE'S is has a generous charitable campaign! Before the restaurant officially opens for lunch, they will provide a cook, manager and a breakfast consisting of all you can eat pancakes, sausage and beverage for $1 per person. This means, you sell the tickets that Applebee's provides you with for whatever you want to charge per person! Tickets for $6 = $5 profit per person!
8.) RESTAURANT FUNDRAISING CARDS are always a big hit. Whether it's QDoba, Subway, Blackjack, Nick 'n Willy's, Pizza Hut.... People love purchasing these discounted cards/coupons that usually have a BOGO deal, FREE appetizer, FREE dessert, etc.. All you have to do is go in and request the cards! Simple.
Hopefully this list either helps get you started or gives you ideas for bigger and better ideas! If you have ideas, please leave a comment in the box below. We would love to hear them!
