Fundraising Event Tips

Begin Planning

You’ll first need to decide what type of fundraising activity you want to organise. A great place to start is choosing something that’s fun and suits your lifestyle as this will have the most chance of appealing to the people in your networks. If you’d like some inspiration, please check out our Fundraising Ideas for some of popular suggestions. 

Also consider where the event will be held, and don’t wait until the last minute to make a booking. This early planning stage is a great time to ask for prizes, services and venues to be donated too. You might be surprised at just how generous people can be, especially when it’s for a good cause.

Put a team together

It’s always easier running an event if you have a team behind you. Enlist some people to share the responsibility and of course the fun. So much can be achieved when you’re all working together.

Set a date and gather a crowd

Ensure your guests have ample notice by sending them a ‘save the date’ notice

Give your guests plenty of notice by sending a ‘save the date’ notification as soon as you can, and then follow up with the complete list of event details closer to the date. You can also create a Facebook event page to generate a excitement around your event and help handle RSVPs. Don’t forget to send a couple of reminder emails in the lead up to the event. You can also chat with your local newspaper or radio station to see if they’d like to promote your event.

Keep the event focused on fundraising

While fun is definitely an important aspect of your event, it’s crucial to keep in mind the main goal is to raise funds for SOP. So decide how you’ll raise money.

This could involve charging an entry fee on the day. You could also sell tickets in advance. Local business might be interested in donating prizes for a raffle or auction as well. Don’t forget to ask your guests to bring along friends too as this is a great way for people to network and also boosts your fundraising total.

Always show your gratitude

Don’t forget to say or send a big thank you to all the people who helped make your event possible. Everyone from your team to the venue managers, as well as anyone who donated goods or prizes, and of course your generous guests who made your event a success by donating.

The money raised from your event will go toward supporting to the vital work of SOP. Remember to share the final total raised so your guests can feel a sense of accomplishment knowing they’ve helped support a great cause.