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People are not to be blamed. Today’s economy is tough and people are forced to be stringent with their expenses and hold on to every penny they spend. In such a scenario, it may be difficult for non-profit organizations to conduct a fundraising event. Many for-profit organizations, conducts charity fundraising events with a notion to help people around and give back to the society. But, people should understand that these charitable organizations conduct such events not to fill their pockets, but to help the needy and the destitute. The fundraiser should first think upon the type of charity he or she wants to raise funds for. If the fundraiser is a for-profit organization and would like to do an event for charity, then he or she should raise funds, according to the needs of the people in that particular area. For example, the event could concentrate on collecting charity for the orphanages close by. Once the kind of charity is decided, one should think of different creative ideas which would attract more number of people. Here, are a few tips and ideas for conducting charity fundraising events. • Conduct Art Competitions. Conducting drawing and craft competitions is actually a fun idea which would attract a lot of kids. The kids can pay a fixed amount and take part in such a competition. And the selected art pieces can be displayed on a board and given an award. Though this is not a great fundraising idea, still it would be a fun event for kids. • Compile Advertising Booklet. If the event is conducted by a non-profit organization, then an advertising booklet of all the local businesses can be collected and sponsors can give some money to print their business in the booklet. The same booklet can be sold and money can be got. This would be actually helpful for people to find out about a lot of local business listings. • Conduct a Performance. An artist may be called on to perform on the stage, and the art piece may be auctioned. • Arrange Art Gallery. Paintings and drawings can be placed as an art gallery, and an entrance and commission fee can be collected. • Buy-a-Sapling. You can ask the local nursery to donate a few plants and you can sell them and donate the money as charity. • Conduct Karaoke Shows. You can conduct karaoke shows after collecting a small amount for participation as well as viewing. • Resale Event. You can collect lots of unwanted things that can be reused from friends, relatives and neighborhood people and sell it in a park or a stall. If anything is remaining, you may sell it online or return it back to the owner. • Marathons. You can collect an entry fee and conduct a marathon. In such events, many people come forward to take part, as it is for charity. If you are not able to conduct such events all by yourself, hire a good event entertainer and organizer who may have loads of charity fundraising ideas to make the event a grand success. Tim Decker, a renowned speed painter and event entertainer, offer novel charity fundraising ideas and suggestions for corporations and non-profit organizations. To read more fundraising tips, you may visit TheGuardian.com.
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