Here it is my 1 Easy to organize fundraising idea for small businesses. It is fun, easy to organize and low cost. Building a strong and healthy community.
First, let us determine, what are the goals of a successful fundraiser:
– Promoting local business and or non-for-profit organizations who serve the community.
– Making these fundraiser fun, exciting and entertaining.
– Minimizing costs to organize the fundraisers is key.
– Building community, bringing people together in support of a common cause.
With these main goals in mind, here is my fundraising idea.
Yes! here it is! Organize a Cornhole Tournament
Yes, you read it correctly, organize a cornhole tournament! Fun, for all ages, and low initial investment requirement.
Cornhole toss is the quintessential American game! Combine forces and create synergy with you local hangout by starting a Cornhole Tournament.
Steps to organize a successful Cornhole Tournament.
- 1) Find the Location where you can host this fun tournament.
The actual location, does not matter. What matters is there is plenty of space for participants, their families, and friends. The more the merrier. I suggest contacting a local hangout bar or casual restaurant. Think about a fun place, that has already music and already serves people.
A local park will work as well, are are some setup items to consider. Tables, food and drinks, music, city permit and park space reservation, bad weather contingency plan and parking.
- 2) Determine the flow or logistics of the event itself.
Depending how big you want your tournament to be, you will need a few helping hands (paid or volunteers). You will need a small crew to register participants, judge and score the games.
- 3) Determine the supplies you will need for the event and to promote the event.
Cornhole Set(s), scoring board, admission and entry fee confirmation, prizes for the winners and promotional and marketing supplies.
Here are the benefits of this 1 easy to organize fundraising idea for small businesses
Fun entertainment for all ages
Customers of all ages would want to participate and have fun, which means more entry fees. Participants will have a blast playing cornhole game, Each time you host a cornhole tournament you will get better at organizing it, more people will hear about it, and more people would want to participate in it. Here are the invitation for some creative themes for your cornhorle tournament.
Low cost
The investment needed to put together one of these events is low. All you need is a cornhole set and some promotional products. You can start your first fundraiser with one or two cornhole sets, small donated prizes and sponsored supplies.
Tips for a profitable and successful event
Ask local businesses to sponsor your event. Offering potential donors real state in the actual cornhole set, event banner, or flyers will be enticing for them. If you are organizing this event for a special cause, ask the hosting restaurant or local business if they will donate a portion of the food and drinks proceeds to your fundraiser. Donating a 10% of the proceeds is a common amount.
Make it fun! Exciting! Easy going, people just want to have decompress and have a good time. Good music, food and prizes. Make a big deal about the winner, photo opportunity for social media and all around community excitement.
Here is the reason this is my favorite fundraiser idea, and why it made it to the top of list of business ideas to blog about. This is an event that can be replicated time and time again without having to purchase new cornhole sets. In fundraising terms, less total expense more funds raised for your small business or cause.
Community Building
If you join forces with a local restaurant or business, this becomes a fantastic opportunity for said business, and it gives it the opportunity to offer their products and services to new clientele. Most importantly brings community awareness about the cause or non-for-profit organization you are gathering funds for. This is very important, since there is a change they will continue to support it well beyond the event.
Now it is time to have fun! Mingle with your community, build strong bonds and help to promote each others businesses and organizations. The entire community benefits form events like this.
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