How Do You Set Up A Fundraising Event?
• If you don’t already know, decide what charity are you going to raise money for. Which one do you think needs help most? If you are unsure, discuss this with friends and family. Loading… • Consider opening a bank account if one is not already available and you plan to raise quite a bit of money. This is especially helpful for fundraising events that help a person or family. Put a name on the account that makes it clear what the account is for. For example if you are raising funds for a child (let’s say Susan Smith) who is getting treatments for cancer, name the account something like the “Susan Smith Donation Fund.” • Decide what the event is going to be. Ideas are limited only by your creativity. You could choose to hold something traditional, such as a silent auction or a dinner, or you could try something really different, such as a race, a waterfight, or even collecting donations while wearing something silly for the whole day. Be creative! • Find out if the cause you are champ
