Fundraisers are how most charitable organizations raise money or other resources for the causes they represent. Traditionally, fundraising consists of people going door-to-door or roaming the streets and asking for donations.
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Nowadays, however, there are many ways to do a fundraiser, and while these can be tiring, the key to a successful fundraiser is fun. After all, a charity event that has guest enjoying their time is likely to generate more donations.
One important thing that people should remember when doing fundraisers is that the more unique and exciting they are, the more people will be encouraged to support them.
This website lists some great fundraising ideas:
• Slave auctions. While real slave auctions may raise some concerns, a slave auction fundraiser works like a traditional auction, where people can bid to have a “slave” (usually a volunteer) for a day. The highest bidder will have the volunteer cook, do the dishes, or perform other household chores for him or her.
• 24-hour event. A 24-hour event can be something simple, like a marathon or a basketball match, or something unusual, like video gaming or tea drinking. The participants will have to pay to join the event, the winner of which will receive an award or a prize.
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• Eating competition. People love to eat, and this may be the reason why people love attending eating competitions. Participants pay to eat hotdogs, pancakes, or even hamburgers for a certain length of time, and the winner gets an award.
A fundraiser is not just a great way to raise money for a chosen cause but also an opportunity for guests to get to know each other and have fun.
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Most of Alex von Furstenberg’s philanthropic efforts are done through the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation. Visit the foundation’s website for more information.
