Setting Up A Fundraising Event
There are a lot of ways to fundraise for STAAR. Whether you are creaiting a campaign on our website to share with friends and family, or creating an event, we are here to help!
Planning an event and fundraiser can be fun, but also daunting. We have some suggestions to help you along the way. Please share any suggestion you have that we can add.
Planning an event and fundraiser can be fun, but also daunting. We have some suggestions to help you along the way. Please share any suggestion you have that we can add.
Event Planning Checklist
We've created a checklist that can help you plan through the before, during, and after your event! We hope this guide helps your planning. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!
Event Ideas
There are so many ways to plan an event or fundraiser. We wanted to share a few with you.
- Plan something outdoors
- Walk, Run, Bike, Hike, Dance, Games, Music Concert, Picnic, Tournament (pickle ball, corn hole, tennis, soccer, softball)
- Plan a game night
- Plan a wine tasting and get items needed donated
- Plan a cook off or a pie baking contest
- Plan a birthday fundraiser on our site or on Facebook
Virtual Competition IdeasConsider creating teams within your event and having them compete! We've added some ideas for you:
**Be clear that the goal is awareness and education about ovarian cancer if the competition includes that component |
Ideas for Event FundraisingThere are many ways you can raise funds. Below are some ideas:
1. Ask local businesses to participate in your event with funds or items (water, food). Offer social media shout outs in exchange for sponsorship. 2. Ask participants to donate *If you have 50 participants donate $50, you raise $2500 3. Ask local hospitals or doctor offices –gynecologist for example - to sponsor, donate, or match donations. 4. You can ask for sponsors to help with specific areas of your campaign: *Water for event day *Gift cards (for competitions) *Money for research to help you research your goal |