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‘Other’ ways to volunteer in fundraising

There are plenty of excuses for not volunteering your time in fundraising. Here are a couple of creative solutions that can help...

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The ‘Colour’ Fun Run Phenomenon

We take a look at the colour fun run fundraising events, including what is involved with organising it yourself as opposed to getting in an external organiser.

Sideshow Alley – A Guide to Games and Prizes

Having a Sideshow Alley with games that appeal to the young and old is one of the most popular attractions at school fetes. With so many games on offer these days, from Bottle Quoits to Coin Toss, Lucky Bag Draws to Splat The Rat, the sky’s the limit when it comes to your options.

Thanking your Sponsors

In all the craziness of organising your event, the aftermath and the wrap up, it’s important to remember to thank the sponsors who are so important in making sure our fundraising events are a success.

Surviving your AGM

So, you are the president of a great little not-for-profit organisation and you have been for two years. For a variety of reasons you need to stand down at the next AGM but you are dreading that all too common sound of crickets as they call for nominations!

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Ideas for Silent Auction or Raffle Prize Hampers

This advice about themed gift hampers as auction/ raffle prizes was prompted by a reader questions about challenges with a silent auction. More to the point - sourcing prizes!