Fundraiser
Introduction
A fundraiser is one of the ways through which money can be raised for charities. The success of the fundraiser, which is often measurable by the amount of money collected, is dependent on the cause. Hereunder is an identified a singular charitable cause for which a fundraiser in the works place shall ensue.
Fundraiser: Choice of Cause
The fundraising event has to be concise in purpose and goal-oriented as well as justification of the cause, which then presents a convincing reason to potential donors to invest in the charity. For the workplace exercise, an army charity suffices. This is arrived at with appreciation of what the military does in service for the country. The donation is, therefore, to help military families cope with the loss of their partners in war. Additionally, the charity shall incorporate the provision of support to veterans who in most instances are deemable sidelined. By and large, the goals of the charity are to offer advice to soldiers who cannot speak out, owing to military obligations. An agitation of better work conditions shall be a goal for the charity. The monies collected shall be applied by purchasing gifts as well as the necessary care packs for the veterans.
Additionally, the amount shall be applied to the creation of a support center and a responsive counseling unit which shall provide psychological support to the army men, especially their families. Suffice to note that the mental health of ex-soldiers is equally important and the charity shall apply the funds to ensure support on this facet as well. It is formed by the tacit realization and appreciation of the perils of war on an individual’s mental health
Fundraiser: Most Effective way to raise money
Bingo Night
Invariably a bingo night is one of the popular ways to raise money for charity (Tempel et al, 2016). Herein, at the workplace, it shall include a hosting of popular bingo game whereby the strategy is to procure the essential bingo supplies which shall include customizable cards. The Cards shall have price tags to it for which the monies collected shall go into the fundraiser’s kitty. Notably the inclusion of prizes and fine s for losers remains an open way to get the money flowing. In the office set up, there shall also be a small fee chargeable for the entrance into the game. This fee shall be tagged entrance fee. The rules of bingo game shall be observed whereby the organizer shall be the moderator., Suffice to note that the key is creating enthusiasms and a party-like atmosphere that enhances the interaction as between the colleagues who then are deemable potential sponsors.
Food Stall
In response to the need to raise funds for a donation to the army, a food stall shall be set up concurrently with the bingo night. An assortment of food items, including beverages, to keep the sponsors warm all through the night, shall be available. They shall pay for the food, and the monies shall be part of the charity. Notably, there shall be more than one stall that serves and sells various snacks all through the night. As a matter of variety and appreciation of various talents in the workplace, the event affords an opportunity to various cooks in the workplace to showcase their talents by bringing in various delicacies, notably, snacks for the night, and this shall be sold to the colleagues as well as other invites. Suffice to note that to have a food stall; the potential cooks shall pay a small fee which will equally contribute to the charity fund. The monies from the individual sales shall also form part of the charity fund collectable in the night. For the avoidance of conflict, this event shall be exclusive to adults only (Whillans, 2016).
References
Tempel, E. R., Seiler, T. L., & Burlingame, D. F. (2016). Achieving excellence in fundraising. John Wiley & Sons.
Whillans, A. V. (2016). A Brief Introduction to the Science of Fundraising. Council for Advancement and Support of Education. New York, NY.