What You Need to Organize a Successful Fundraiser

Nonprofit organizations are entities that mostly thrive on the donation of good Samaritans. To find these philanthropists who can relate to the organization’s cause, it is imperative to host a fundraising. A fundraising event can either be a gala or a simple dinner event. Through these fundraising events, the organization can raise lots of cash to support their projects.

Participating in fundraising events won’t give you much of a headache, but it is a different matter when you are a member of the planning committee. You need to work out a plan with comprehensive details on how the event will go and push through with it. For an unforgettable fundraiser, here are the essentials to remember:

1. Budget
   To host a fundraiser event, you need a budget. Money is needed to provide the event venue, food, drinks, and other vital elements that comprise a successful event. Aside from paying for what you need for the party, money is also required for other expenses such as tips for the wait staff, transportation, documentation fees, and the likes.

   Since money is involved in the planning of the fundraiser, having an idea of what your organization’s financial situation is like will be helpful. You can then propose a budget that you can work with. The budget will also make it easier for you to narrow what kind of fundraiser event you’ll organize.

2. Influencers
   For a fundraising event to be successful, you need people to donate. Of course, people can only donate when they show up to your event or even hear about you. The best way to let others know about your cause is to promote your charity event. Invite friends, family members, co-workers, and neighbors first.

   Of course, these people won’t be enough. That is why you need “influencers”. These influencers are those people who have a wider network than you. If you have Internet stars, local celebrities, or even well-liked jocks you know who support your cause, then encourage them to not only help promote your event but also to attend it.

3. Multiple Donation Options
   When people think about donating to a fundraiser, the first thing that will come to mind is giving a check or sending an envelope filled with paper bills. However, that is actually not the only option for donating. Think about other methods of how your participants can donate aside from giving cold cash. You can have them pay for the entrance ticket. They can participate in a raffle too. Give your guests more opportunities to donate.

   Some guests may not be keen on donating money. Encourage these guests to give a hand by letting them sign as volunteers for any upcoming charity programs you may have planned.

Nonprofit organizations such as NDCA take fundraisers seriously as these will generate support for their programs. Like these nonprofit orgs, NSU Development & Cultural Association – North America will appreciate monetary donations and volunteer pledges too. Call us at 1-709-424-9565 to talk about it.