We have seen a new conflict arise in recent years, between the need to host the most amazing event the school has ever seen and the number of people willing to volunteer to make it happen. If you happen to be a lucky group who...
I have been around fetes and fairs for almost 12 years now, but you never really know what it takes to run one until you help run one from the start to the finish. This year I helped on the committee for my children’s school...
Why one Sydney school went from a large all day fete to a smaller evening event. Based in Sydney’s North-West this school of around 400 children had a yearly fete that was the highlight of the community calendar. This fete had it all, and was extremely...
When you make the effort to thank your deserving volunteers, you are fostering a positive experience, which makes them more likely to help again. After all, would you stay where you didn’t feel appreciated? And this positive recognition also has the added benefit of encouraging...
There are usually two option for financing your amusement rides for an event – commission or hire. But which one is best for your event? For some this question has an easy answer. If you’re a corporate event, there’s a good chance you’re not planning...
Are you considering hosting a Colour Run to fundraise for your school? They can be a tonne of fun and a great way to fundraise. Here is an outline of things to consider when organising your Colour Run. DIY or Hire a Company This will depend on...
No we aren’t getting personal here. Recently the National Fete Research Project identified selecting a date that doesn’t conflict with other community events as one of the most important factors in event planning. Are you concerned about how many people will turn up? Do you...
Just as I was planning to write this post I happily came across a post by The Fundraising Whisperer page on Facebook. They talked about a wonderful bit of research that was published in May this year, called the National Fete Research Project. It surveyed...
There’s plenty of information out there on the logistics of hosting a movie night fundraiser, so I thought I’d cover a few more ways you can add to your fundraising potential on the night. Movie Nights are supposed to be easy, so above all, try...
Are you struggling to get others to share your enthusiasm for your fundraising efforts? Are you getting resistance within your community as they’re asked to put their hands in their pockets “yet again”? Do you feel your efforts go unrecognised and unappreciated? Then perhaps it’s time...