{"id":11336,"date":"2019-08-22T14:35:44","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T14:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/?p=11336"},"modified":"2022-09-23T19:41:36","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T19:41:36","slug":"what-not-to-forget-at-your-annual-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/what-not-to-forget-at-your-annual-fundraiser\/","title":{"rendered":"What NOT to forget at your annual fundraiser"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One of the really fun parts of fundraising for a nonprofit is making the solicitation phone calls \u2013 NOT! There are many other ways to raise funds (even other than annoying junk mail mailings!) and ABC Consulting has put together a list for you, below.&nbsp; Some other, simple ways to add money to your annual budget is to list your Nonprofit on Facebook so that people can ask for donations for their birthdays or list your organization on Amazon \u2013 so that when people shop Amazon Smile, your organization automatically gets a percentage of the sale. Or by adding a check box at the end of each sale (\u201cWould you like to round your sale up?\u201d). But the biggest fundraisers that organizations use, year after year \u2013 are simply FUN. In fact, the easiest fundraisers to pull off, create appeal to your sponsor and make them feel like they are getting a memory or are paying for something that they would\u2019ve been happy to pay for, anyway.&nbsp; Here is a short list of ideas that you can charge money for, collect prizes for and start making money for your non-profit as your annual fundraiser &#8211; (By The Way, please don\u2019t forget the one-day alcohol license \u2013 apply <a href=\"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/apply-online\/one-day-license-services-n\">here<\/a>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>5K Run or Bike Race \u2013 here, in Virginia, this is a year-round favorite and can raise BIG bucks for your organization. <\/li><li>Basketball Tournament or Golf Tournament \u2013 teams pay one entry fee for prizes donated by area businesses. Typically, golf course or gym collects their fees off the top. <\/li><li>BBQs and Oyster Roasts \u2013 everyone loves cold beer with these two outside, family-friendly events. Make sure to pair with good, live music and rent a tent in case of inclement weather. <\/li><li>Bike-a-thon or Treadmill Relay \u2013 whether you are partnering with a gym or mapping a route, this fundraiser asks community members to collect money, per mile completed. <\/li><li>Bowling Tournament \u2013 this event is sold in teams \u2013 each team raises a minimum amount to participate. Consider recruiting donors to sponsor a lane, so they can add their advertising on the screens, that evening. <\/li><li>Casino Night \u2013 \u201csell\u201d casino chips to donors as they compete with classic Vegas Casino games: roulette, craps, blackjack, bingo or poker. &nbsp;Make this a black-tie, dress-up event. Typically, the player with the most chips at the end of the night receives a prize.<\/li><li>Chili Cook off or Cake Bake off \u2013 all participants have to do is to cook the best \u2013 guests donate to \u2018taste\u2019 and vote. <\/li><li>Concert \u2013 calling all live-music enthusiasts \u2013 this can be outside lawn concerts, theater tickets or a dinner dance. <\/li><li>Dance-off and Dance-a-thon \u2013 this event has dancers collect funds to dance for 24-hours, collecting for each hour they last. <\/li><li>Dinner Dance &#8211; this fundraising event idea can turn into a themed party for a dinner, a dinner dance, a cocktail event or a brunch \u2013 the point is to sell tickets and feed your guests, at a profit. Carefully prepare your pitch so that guests understand what your organization does and where their contributions help. <\/li><li>Dinner Party \u2013 this intimate event can be for your larger donors to hear about what you have accomplished this year at a relaxed venue &#8211; and give you the opportunity to ask them for funds for what you have planned for next year. <\/li><li>Exercise Lessons \u2013 you can charge for self-defense, Karate or Yoga on a paddleboard, as long as participants can donate to receive the lesson. <\/li><li>Fashion Show \u2013 local retail shops, hairdressers and makeup artists love events like this for the free publicity \u2013 and if you add celebrity models, it becomes \u2018Hollywood\u2019 for adults. <\/li><li>Ice Cream Social \u2013 is the perfect family-friendly event and can be made adult by adding alcohol drizzles! This fundraiser is perfect for a summertime, outdoor event and can be very inexpensive to fund, yourself if local businesses don\u2019t donate toppings and tubs of ice cream.<\/li><li>Indoor Cycling \u2013 sell a \u201cSpinning Class\u201d and get a local gym to donate an instructor to lead the workout. &nbsp;<\/li><li>Movie Screening \u2013 sell tickets to a movie marathon or a classic and make sure to speak about your mission at the end of the evening before everyone leaves their seats. <\/li><li>Pancake Breakfast \u2013 this requires simple ingredients and a few griddles \u2013 everyone loves breakfast! <\/li><li>Pub Crawl \u2013 plan a route with local restaurants, pubs, taverns, &nbsp;breweries, wineries or meaderies \u2013 charge admission and make sure to secure donations at each stop.<\/li><li>Silent Auction \u2013 you can plan a silent auction as a solo event or add it to a dinner event. Reach out to local businesses to start assembling items and assign a committee to solicit their contacts for gifts to auction off. &nbsp;Travel-related items and date-night outings, tend to be the most popular.<\/li><li>Tea Party \u2013 if you\u2019re going to drink tea, do it in a hat and gloves! This is a fundraising event where people can dress up for your classy high-tea fundraiser and pay an entry fee, to do so. Finger sandwiches and cookies are all that are required \u2013 besides china! &nbsp;<\/li><li>Volleyball or Surfing Championship \u2013 this event draws beach loving and beer drinking crowds \u2013 so make sure you have all your ducks in a row! <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"865\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/abc-Fundraising-ideas-865x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/abc-Fundraising-ideas-865x1024.png 865w, https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/abc-Fundraising-ideas-253x300.png 253w, https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/abc-Fundraising-ideas-768x909.png 768w, https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/abc-Fundraising-ideas-600x710.png 600w, https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/abc-Fundraising-ideas.png 1011w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to plan an epic fundraising event? Fill out the\nAlcohol License, <a href=\"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/apply-online\/one-day-license-services-n\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>*Disclaimer: The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.\u00a0 Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.\u00a0 This website contains links to other third-party websites.\u00a0 Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user, or browser; ABC Consulting VA, LLC does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. 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In no capacity do we represent the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, IRS, SCC or any other government agency.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the really fun parts of fundraising for a nonprofit is making the solicitation phone calls \u2013 NOT! 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