Fundraiser Planning

Choose a date and venue Will your event be at home, at the office, at a park or somewhere a little different? Think about what time of the year is best and find out what else is going on in the local area

Plan your theme Take a look at our Fundraising Ideas to get you started

Set your fundraising target Set your donation or entry fee for the event and plan some fundraising activities such as a raffle or auction to raise even more money. Think about any costs you may incur and make sure you stick to your budget!

Invite your guests The more guests you have, the more you can raise! Email, phone, blog and send out the details of your event to all your friends, family and colleagues.

Promote your event Put up posters in your local area or contact local media for coverage if you want even more people to know about your fundraiser.

Recruit help Contact local businesses to donate items, prizes or display posters. Ask friends, family and colleagues to help out, donate and get their ideas. Ask other members on this forum for extra help and ideas.

Collect donations from your guests. And let them know that their donations might be tax-deductible.

Have fun and make it safe Don’t forget to enjoy yourself. The more fun you and your guests have, the more they are likely to give! While having fun, it is vital that in holding any event you protect yourself and others by keeping it safe and legal .

Thank your guests Everyone who comes to your event will be making a difference, so let them know how much they have helped.