How do I put together a fundraiser before Saturday?
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I agree, It's beyond any horror movie I have seen.  I still can't fully process this travesty.  The link to Oprah also gives lots more organizations that are helping other parts of Africa.\n\nBeing that you're a "Military Wife", you should already be well pre-paired for this <my friend from college is a military wife too...>  There is the "Calling Tree" which also has the e-mail tree ... and the head Military Wife's support will probably get you the rest of the other wives.  Additionaly, when you were stationed at other locations, you could e-mail the past military wives you've worked with.  \n\nI personally, don't have such a support group, and plan to mail the companies that I have stock in letter's asking them to consider this as their "Charity" offering .... simply, most corporations have a "Charity List" that they and their employees can contribute to.  Each year there is a committee that votes on what charities companies support.  My letter may bring this to their attention since they work and can't affort to sit at home and watch Oprah. \n\nThis is the one I think you were looking for.  Good luck, and God Bless.\n\n\n"Invisible Children\nwww.invisiblechildren.com\n\nInvisible Children, Inc. is dedicated to providing financial resources to invisible children by documenting their true, untold stories in a creative and relevant way, resulting in positive change. On April 29th in more than 130 cities across the country, thousands will participate in The Global Night Commute to put an end to child abduction, the need for night commuting, and war in northern Uganda.\n\nFor more information, please visit www.invisiblechildren.com." <1>
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Hit some of your neighborhood strip malls, try some of the stores you frequent. Go in person, though, don't just call them. Ask for the manager and explain your project. Most will donate something. I wouldn't ask for any particular item, just let them donate what they want. You wouldn't believe all the free stuff they'll give you if they know it's going for a neighborood kids group. You should promise that they will get recognition at the auction for their donation, like a sign saying who donated each item.
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Firts approach the hall where you want to have it. Find out the cost of hire. Playgroups are usually non-profit but you will need to charge a couple of dollars to cover expensenses.Until recently I was a treasurer for a playgroup. We had adults morning tea on a roster system-someone differant bought something each week. The same with a craft.We did raffles in our group.Eg Easter time we all bought an item or two to raffle off in hampers to raise some money for things like new toys coffee etc. You can ask local schools to put ads in newsletter for unwanted toys, and also new members. Start with a few friends, and if you have to advertise in the local paper. The important thing is you need donations to start with. In QLD Australia we have a state wide Playgroup Association who have good ideas, and starting points, but I have no idea if these things are world-wide. You could approach local business for your basics...coffee, tea etc until the funds started coming in. For the kids morning tea each parent would bring a piece of fruit, and we'd cut it up and share it
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Take a look here: http://www.fundraisingknowhow.com/search.aspx?keywords=school%20fundraising\nGood luck!
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Wow, I turned to this question because I have never heard of these "money bags" and I was curious. What a tacky, rude, truly awful idea! Inviting people to a celebration, and then trying to shake them down for cash is unspeakably vile! If what you are is hosting a fundraiser, rather a reception, then word your invitations accordingly. \n\nWhew! And now that I have that off my chest, a short word of advice. Do not allow florists, dressmakers, caterers, printers, magazines, and other purveyors of bridal merchandise to tell you what is "correct" -- these people are interested in selling you goods, not in helping you.\n\nTurn to Miss Manners. Her real name is Judith Martin. Her books are in public libraries and book stores. She will save you HUNDREDS of dollars.
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Start a fund through: http://www.active.com/activegiving/. Then promote it online ....I'm sure if you promote it hard enough you'll be able to get donations.
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A lot of restaurants will allow you to have fundraisers at their establishment and give you 5-10% of sales of the people you bring in (with fliers, etc.).  I know that Baja Fresh and Pizza Hut do that, and people LOVE mexican food and pizza, so it's a good choice.  Get everyone you know to go the night of the fundraiser and order a bunch of food!
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contact the local habitat for humanity they can send your club out to a site to build a house thats a living monument to the memories of your group anytime you drive by thats in your mind our group of friends helped to build that house or find a church thats feeding the homeless on thanksgiving and offer to serve or work the kitchen as a group or go to a church thats giving food out and offer to help unload trucks or something or go to the salvation army center and offer to collect money at the mall as a group and sing carols together for an hour and raise money for childrens christmas' is that enough ? olde volunteer
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i am also going this summer and i have a few tips for you. the fundraising book you sould have gotten or will get has a lot of good ideas. I am making crafts to sell, have a basket auction and a dinner at my church, and maybe having a car wash. good luck!
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Have a good agenda, stick to it and invite the right players to the meeting. Thank people for attending.\n\nFollow up with minutes and actions
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Do some fundraisers that everone will love.  Serve at a Trade's Days, get a job.  Pray.  I know God isn't going to give it to you on a silver platter, but he will supply your needs.  Just trust in him, & it'll be all right.
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http://presalesandevents.blogspot.com/\nmight have it posted in cbox - or use search tool on site
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Try this link and be sure to click on calender of events on the upper right corner of page, if that doesn't work contact their local chamber of commerce
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get an organiser and write those damn dates down!
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Here is just one site that can help.\nhttp://www.allposters.com/-sp/Red-Hat-Society-Posters_i1208539_.htm\n\nCall the classified ad section of your newspaper for help.  They can tell you what they need, and their policy for charity events.  My daughter used to work in the classified section, and she spent all day, every day helping people.
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1.first u need the date and times and the people u want to invite and u need to know where its gonna be. \n2.then u need to send the invitaions three weeks prior to the event. make sure u have put the directions to the event in the invitations.\n3.make sure u already have the food planned and decorations a week before, the activites during the party also need to be planned. \n4.make sure the colors in the decorations match and arent tacky! :)\n5.and make everyone feel comfortable!
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if i were you i would try a walmart or a sams club they give donations pretty frequently good luck but if your lookin for a fundraiser try a candy sale if your interested email me and ill give you the adress and phone number to the place