In the last article we took a look at fundraising campaigns and activities that could be used for fundraisers. These ideas like healthy snacks and sporting activities that can be used to raise money. Let’s take a look at a few more activities that your school or charitable organization can put on for your cause.
Charity Sports Events
Contact celebrities like movie stars, sports personalities, TV announcers, or bands to come and take part in your sports event. Maybe they can take part in your activity playing against another team or help behind the scenes by being waiters, bartenders. A high profile celebrity can be a big draw to a sports event. Many sports celebrities are excited to help and have fun as well as get a chance to play a different sport.
Bike Rally
This active sports fundraiser is fairly cheap to put on. All you need is a course away from traffic and good weather. Throw in a barbeque or picnic at the end of the ride and your numbers increase with entire families. For charities or school groups expecting larger numbers you could schedule a 2 day event. You could even pick slightly different routes for the more experienced and straight terrain for the families.
Pets Parade
While not exactly a sport sweeping the nation, this is bound to be a popular active fundraising activity. Post some signs and get owners with their pets to go for a walk in the park. Charge a little for admission and offer little prizes for the best behaved or most exotic pet. People love to come together with their pets, it would not cost much and if it was well run, the crowds could grow weekly. You could advertise this activity in veterinary offices and pet stores, both would be willing to help you out.
Swimming
Many participate in swimming as a leisure activity that this would appeal to a lot of people. You could approach local pools to sponsor a charity event. Charge an entrance fee to teams and arrange prizes in different categories. The most laps done in a certain time, or laps completed by a team. You might even separate the awards by age groups to be fair.
Many Active Fundraising Activities Are Available
Just about any activity can be turned into a fundraising event. Think about which event would attract the most amounts of people or how you could turn your favourite events into a fun active fundraising activity.
Jolian Grant is owner and operator of www.justfundraising.com.He has over 16 years experience helping schools,churches and youth groups acheive their fundraising goals. To date Jolian has helped raise over 45 million dollars for charitable causes. Check out the justfundraising/charity blog at fundraisingideas.com/blog/
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