Organizing a fundraiser may sound like a simple task but in reality, it is a great deal of work.
You need to decide what type of event you want to have, where to hold it, find volunteers to work at the event, and you will need to solicit donations from area businesses to draw people in.
There are numerous types of events you can hold to raise money for your favorite charity.
You can host a casino night, hold a concert, plan a poker run, or even have a mini festival.
Each of these types of event will require a lot of planning so it is a good idea to give yourself plenty of time to get things set up.
Once you have the type of event decided on, you will need to find a place to hold the event.
Depending on your cause, you might be able to get a business or person to donate the use of a location.
Just be sure to check to see if you will need to get your own insurance to cover liabilities.
Next is the solicitation of donations and finding volunteers to help out.
A great way to do this is through a formal donation request letter.
Your letter needs to include the details of the event as well as the cause you are supporting.
Make sure you let them know that any help really is appreciated.
You may also want to get Custom T-Shirts made up to sell at your event.
You can check with your local print shop or check online to find good deals.
Just be certain not to order too many if this is your first event.
It would be counterproductive to spend more on shirts than your event brings in.