If the thought of starting a charity fund raising event has crossed your mind, there are a few questions that you must ask yourself. These include: what are the fund raising needs of the non-profit charity? Who will help run the fund raising event? A clear idea of what the fund raising will be used for is absolutely necessary, while you must have a suitable venue for the event as well.
With any fund raising effort, the task is Herculean, and it’s easy to become disappointed or lose motivation. Here are a few ideas that should help you along the way:
– Realistic Goals – decide on a realistic number reachable with your team. This will enable you to understand and plan for what you can do to achieve that goal.
– Plan Ahead – the more time you have, the more the rate of success you’ll have to accomplish your set goals. It gives you time to assign tasks to your group, spread your efforts and gives you time to spread the word.
– Objectives – set time-based objectives to ensure you can assess from time to time if you are on schedule and within budget.
– Incorporate businesses – encourage your group to network with people as well as businesses they might have connections with. Some businesses are open to dedicating a percentage of funds every year to charities and community efforts.
Whether you reach your goal or not, the sense of satisfaction on time well spent is absolutely rewarding, knowing the funds you’ve generated are directed towards a worthy cause.