Fundraising And Sponsorshisp Tips And Ideas

With such an exciting Challenge you should find fundraising a lot easier than you expect.

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• It is a good idea to try to combine more than one fundraising idea at one event. For example, hold a raffle during your Karaoke night.
• Why not arrange a race night in aid of Quarriers.
• Try to persuade local pubs, businesses, restaurants and theatres to donate prizes, or ask local stores to allow you to collect or pack shopping bags with friends and family.
• It is certainly a good idea to take your sponsorship forms wherever you go - you never know who might be willing to sponsor you!
• Approach organisations such as local youth clubs, Women’s Institutes, Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs to see if they can help you. Try approaching local banks, libraries, shops and schools.
• Build a personal fundraising page on Justgiving
• Blog! It only takes a few minutes to set up your own fundraising blog which can get you well on the way to reaching your target. You can andvertise and receive donations via justgiving. (Use www.blogger.com to set up your own blog).

Where You Work

• Use the company newsletter or magazine.
• Advertise on your staff notice board and with emails.
• Gain company sponsorship, they might actually double your total!
• Company suppliers may be willing to sponsor you, although ask your employer first.

Local Media Coverage

• Local newspapers coverage to advertise your fundraising efforts.
• Local radio station to create local interest.
• Get yourself in as many newsletters as you can.
• Fundraising is friend raising. To increase your potential supporters make a list of people you could ask. Remember don’t be afraid to ask others to help you.
• Communicate with your sponsors, let them know how you are getting on.