EVENT PRODUCTION INSPIRATION
Fundraising has become a necessity for many companies, and particularly smaller start-ups, and thanks to popular crowd-sourcing websites, asking for money to fund your campaign or project has lost much of the stigma it once had. These unique fundraising ideas make great add-ons to any larger event.
Sponsored Karaoke
Not everyone can run a 5k, but everyone can belt out a bad rendition of Suzie Q. Even those who hate getting up in front of a crowd may be convinced to throw their dignity to the wind for a good cause. You can either have attendees sponsor each other at the event itself, or ask attendees to raise sponsorship money in advance. Big spenders choose the songs, of course!
Once-in-a-Lifetime-Experience Groupon Auctions
Nowadays, it s easy to buy online coupons for original experiences, from hang-gliding and weekend retreats to a day training with the Cirque du Soleil. Start the bidding at the Groupon price, set a minimum number of opt-ins, and if you can get enough takers, any money over the listed price is yours. If you don t, no harm, no foul.
Speed Dating for Dollars
This one s a cinch to organize. All you need to set up speed dating are some tables, some chairs and a station to collect entrance fees. Bonus: any singles that might normally feel too embarrassed to participate in speed dating
can chalk it up to supporting a good cause.
Making Casual Classy
Organizing a black tie event for a client with a sense of humor? Consider mixing it up by allowing attendees that pre-pledge to donate over a certain amount dress down or wear sneakers. Whoever said Chucks-n-tux wasn t a good look?
