Instructions
Mull over some fundraising ideas in relation to what your particular cause is, what kind of crowd you are targeting and about how much money you hope to raise--and then narrow it down. For instance, a smaller fundraiser might be a yard or bake sale, but it can turn into a bigger fundraiser if you involve the whole community. A variety or comedy show might pull in some good money and even more if you involve a local or national celebrity. A Bingo game or raffle can be an easy way to raise money and the bigger and better the prizes, the more money you'll take in. Another possibility is for a local grocery store or popular restaurant to agree to donate a percentage of their sales on a given day to your cause. This is normally something a larger chain will consent to such as California Pizza Kitchen.
Promote your event on the Internet on social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace, on popular blogs that are animal-related and of course on your own website if you have one. On Facebook, for instance, update your status by announcing the event, post a link to information on the event and create an Event Page and send out invites. Ask your friends to crosspost the event as well.
Get free listings in local newsletters and publications that have an events calendar and in their online versions as well. Also look into local radio and TV stations if they provide free advertising for non-profit events.
Make a flyer for the event and hang it in visible places within a close proximity of the event, as well as at local businesses where members of your target audience frequent. Also, don't forget pet-related businesses in your area. Of course, get the permission of the business owner first.
Write a letter explaining about your cause and the specifics of the fundraiser and submit it to popular local and national businesses, including pet-related businesses that may donate prizes for a raffle, which you can have to coincide with any type of fundraiser you plan. For instance, a $50 dinner at a popular vegetarian or vegan restaurant or at least one with a vegetarian menu might appeal to many who attend an animal fundraiser or perhaps two nights of free boarding at a local pet boarding facility will come in handy for many in your crowd.
Sell additional items at the event such as T-shirts with your organization and logo on it or animal/pet-related items that have been donated or that you can keep a percentage of the profits from.
How to Plan a Fundraiser for an Animal Cause
There is a host of fun, creative and effective ways to raise money for your favorite animal cause or your own non-profit animal organization. Let's look at some--so that much-needed dough comes rolling in.