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How to Still Make Money for Your Charity In a Tough Economy

Synka | Jun 12, 2011 | 0 comments

Most people that have been volunteers have probably come across having to work on a fundraising event that requires a silent auction , a live auction or both. This will give you tips to get the most out of your efforts and to help make a large sum of money for your group whether it is for your children’s school, a church, a local children’s hospital or a health related cause like breast cancer research. One example of a successful Brevard County fundraising benefit was having a whole wedding theme package that had items from the local florist, Brevard County wedding desserts, rings from a jeweler and a reception hall. This auction item went for a lot in a live auction to an engaged pair that wasthrilled to get such a great bargain while at the same time benefiting a wonderful charity a hard hit in the economy. People do not have the additional funds that they once did to offer to charities. Some smaller non-profit groups, on the other hand, have raised the same or even more money this past year by planning a bit more uniquely.

One such group is a group that raises money for the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati called Kindervelt. They have several chapters all over the city but one of the smallest communities last year raised more than most of them. Terrace Park is a town of only 2,000 yet they were in the top tier for raising funds to kindervelt last year duringa recession. They had a most successful event called Party on ice that was held a t a large ice arena and wonderful venue. The committee wanted to take a risk and do just 5 big ticket items at a live auctioninstead of a lot of little things in a silent auction as they had always done in recent years. The same businesses had been asked for donations over and over and the people attending the events were not excited about the items either. So, they made up large big ticket itemslike a ski trip to Colorado, a weekend in Chicago, a private dinner made by a Cincinnati well known chef in your home and an extreme home makeover package. The five live auction things went for more money that any of the silent auctions had ever gone for in recent years. This group has also successfully created its own unusual method to fundraise by offering pre-paid parties. Various couples decide on a great themed party such as a Rollin’ Down the River canoe day and BBQ or a specialbox at a Reds game complete with an inning spent with the announcer in the press box. The peoplehosting the party pay for the entire party and charge people to sign up for it. All of the amount that is charged goes directly to the charity. This has been a fantastic method in raising funds and to get to know your fellow neighbors in the community and a ton of fun also!