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Spaghetti Dinner served inside a Church hall,Hall or an outside picnic!
Family of 4 $25.00 (maximum 2 adults)With Food Donation
Or
Adult -$10.00 with out a food item for the food bank $8.00- with food items for the food bank
Children 3 to 15- $8.00 with out a food item or $6.00-with for the food bank and 3 and under free with food item
Spaghetti, Salad, Pop Drinks, Desert, face painting, music, 50/50 draws, silent action, games ect
Wing and beer night in a church hall or School Gym
In invite all of the Lions clubs in the area or make it open to the public, for a wing and beer night
This could even turn in to a Monte Carlo Night, poker, crown and anchor night with a Chinese Auctions
And a 50/50 draws and prizes
Lots of club have hosted this and have made up to $20,000 in a night!
Just a quick note when you get you will need licences
When you are inviting other lions clubs you can host it like a stag
An annual Lions Club Chilly Cook off
We get a space outside in a park and rent spaces for a chilly cook off in the fall
This could also include a small craft sale
We rent the spaces $25.00 charge a small admission and get a real chef from local restaurants To judge
We could also sell Hotdogs and Hamburgers so people could add chilly to them!
Add A Show and shine with motorcycles charge them for a spot aswell
Fundraising Do's and Don'ts
DO double work - sell t-shirts at a dance marathon
DO utilize donated supplies/services as much as possible
DO keep records of everything you do
DO make the most of every opportunity
DO have a goal
DO your homework on immediate needs and final goals
DO get groups together before and after every event to applaud successes and to strategize more difficult cases
DO use thoughtful planning - too many events are the product of impulse
DO think positively
DO utilize multiple approaches
DO spend minimum time on fundraisers - they can really bog a group down
DO give donors something tangible for their donation
DO make successful fundraisers traditional
DO keep track of those who have supported you in the past
DO watch for opportunities to build on other's efforts
DO be energetic, creative and enthusiastic
DON'T rely totally on dues
DON'T allow funds to be controlled by an adversary
DON'T allow fund raising to disrupt the regular business or programs of the organization
DON'T ask anyone to make a donation because you "need" the money
DON'T ask for a fixed price when a donation will do
DON'T expect automatic pay from pledges - you may have to remind them
DON'T expect too much from members - you should have fun and raise money
DON'T focus on cash - in kind/operational support such as phone usage, typing services, etc. will help minimize expenses
DON'T have a fund raiser based on impulse - plan carefully
DON'T let the treasurer handle all the responsibility - spread it around
DON'T wait until the last minute for anything - be prepared
DON'T let one person completely control all the finances - have at least one more person verify transactions
DON'T forget to be creative, enthusiastic, and to have fun!
A Small Children’s Festival
Could be a small Teddy Bear Picnic with Tea Party “Tim bits and juice” Prizes
Add in face painting, clowns, balloon artist, bouncing tents, & music,
Fire Department to come and teach the kids about Stop Drop and roll.
Stories book reading maybe by the mayor of Your City or Town
Ask the wild life center to come out (I.E) Mountsburg.
Games, crafts, cup cake decorating, a Penney sale, silent auction
Mix in the Police Department also the Ambulance maybe a radio station
Hamburgers, hotdogs, popcorn, snow cones, Etc. don’t forget the vegetarians
Maybe some rids by an amusements company?
Get the school board permission and hand out flyers to all the school for each child to take home. & run this from 10 to 4pm on a Saturday or Sunday after church
You can also add in a
**Note**
When you have a face Painter or clown ect. come out to an event you never pay them. You give them a booth let them charge what they want and make a donation back to the event!
Brainstorming
BRAINSTORMING excites and motivates everyone involved in your student organization. Exchange as many ideas as possible, the more you have to choose from, the better your final choice. You can use brainstorming for almost anything: themes, program ideas, problem-solving, publicity, slogans, group goals, etc.
The rules for brainstorming are simple.
First . . . set the stage:
• Set a time limit of 5-10 minutes, depending upon the complexity of the issue and the size of the group.
• The best group size is 3-15 people. If you have more, break into two or more groups and brainstorm simultaneously.
• The question or issue must be one to which all participants can speak. A facilitator is often helpful to get things started. It is important to focus on only one issue.
• Record all responses on a blackboard or big sheets of newsprint so everyone can see them; don't record the name of the person suggesting. Record only key words and phrases, not word for word.
Second . . . set the ground rules:
• Do not discuss ideas - you’ll do that later.
• Do not criticize, praise, evaluate, or judge.
• Be spontaneous - no hand raising, just call out.
• Repetitions are OK.
• Quantity counts. Set a specific number of ideas to be obtained.
• Build on each other's ideas.
• Enjoy the silences - often the best ideas come out of them.
• It's okay to be outrageous, even silly.
Third . . . make good use of members' creativity:
• If several groups brainstorm the same idea, put the lists on the wall and let everyone read each other's work.
• Group ideas into related categories for review.
• Decide which ideas are most promising and which can be eliminated. This may be done with a system of pluses and minuses.
• Rank in order from the most promising to the least promising.
• Select ideas with the greatest potential and with the highest ranking priority for implementation or refinement by committee.
• Be sure to utilize the ideas generated. It is extremely demoralizing for a group to invest its time, energy and creativity only to have its ideas disappear. On the other hand, seeing an original idea come to fruition is extremely rewarding.
BICYCLE HELMET SAFETY PROGRAM
You give 4000 tickets to local law enforcement
officers to issue to kids caught properly wearing safety from April to September.
Money raised, Community involvement, etc: If their name was drawn, the kids would win a new bike donated by the (I.E) Royal Bank. The parent would also win one new
(I.E) Tim Horton mountain bike for getting their kids to wear their helmets.
Resources Required: 4000 tickets printed and numbered.
6 kids bikes supplied by RBC which were purchased locally and six adult mountain bikes from Tim Hortons._
Fish Fry or Chicken Dinner or Steak and Lobster fest
$25 or $35 per person
500. tickets to be sold =$12500. or $17500.
Out side at a church or school lot
Includes Drinks pop etc salad, fish or what ever food you would like deserts,
Music entertainment face painting for the kids
Or Make it a black tie event and charge $50. per ticket $25000
Keep in mind not every one who buys a ticket will show
But organization is the key to success with any event!
Ask yourselves how many time you have stood in line thinking "They were not very organised were they!
Duck Race,Golf Ball Race Or try a Plastic Easter Egg Race at a in door Pool!
Sell Tickets for Ducks or Golf ball race
We have a driving range in the area or find a hill to roll them down with traps at the end to get the first ones to win the prizes.
Or
a lake or river and host a lions picnic with the duck race
$5.00 per ticket 1000 tickets to be sold
Duck races with plastic ducks and use your local swimming pool. The first duck that reaches the side receives $100.00
2nd 75.00 3 50.00 4,5,6 place ducks are worth 25.00. some club sell the ducks for $5.00 and have profit about $1200.00
Try this at Easter with plastic Easter Eggs!
Fundraising
DEVELOPING a successful fund raising strategy allows your organization the opportunity to cover operating expenses, complete projects and programs, and create a small cushion for the future. Many organizations find that the success of their fund raising may be attributed to the following principles:
THINK POSITIVELY: As you begin your planning for the year, think big -- dream a little! Ask yourself, "If money were not an issue, what would the group do?" Feel free to use your imagination. Generally it is easier to scale down your organization's plans than to scale up mid-year. After you have identified ideal activities for the year, you should begin to assess the feasibility of your goals in light of your resources. Although you have to look at these realistically, be positive -- do not permit a lack of available funds to stifle your plans.
ESTABLISH FINANCIAL GOALS: If you do not know where you are going, you will never know if you have arrived! When planning your organization's budget, your budget of proposed expenses must be developed and reviewed against existing resources. The specific dollar figure beyond existing resources that will be required to operate become your organization's fund raising target. Now is the time to be creative, yet realistic!
DEVELOP CREATIVE FUND RAISING ALTERNATIVES: Once you have established a financial target, identify all potential sources of funds and develop creative ways to TAP your resources. Successful organizations utilize MULTIPLE approaches to fund raising.
ESTABLISH YOUR FUND RAISING PLAN: Fund raising is very similar to any other organization project; it can't be successful if left to chance without proper planning. Answer the basic questions:
• WHO
• WHAT
• WHERE
• WHEN
• WHY
As you CREATIVELY EXPLORE various approaches to fund raising, it is important to balance the costs to your organization with the risks involved. Once a financial plan is developed, write it down.
EVALUATE FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES: In order to determine your level of success, maximize learning opportunities and advise future leaders of your chapter, it is imperative that you evaluate your fund raising activities. This evaluation should include a qualitative analysis and conclude with recommendations for future fund raising activities.
Gift Wrapping,
Offered free at most malls for Christmas time
Breakfast with Santa,
The event could start at 9:30am and will remain open until 1:30pm. The cost is $3.00 per person, so come out and enjoy Breakfast with Santa and his helper and don't forget to bring you camera.
Firework Sale
Bowl-A-Rama
Bowling allys love to help have a D.Jand take Donations for music request
Hold Ham Roll or Turkey Roll
Ticket Cost: $ 5.00
Craft & Antique show.
In side or out
BREAKFAST BUFFET...
Breakfast consists of Pancakes, bacon, sausages and eggs plus toast,
served by some of the finest cooks in the Lions club.
Strawberry or Peach Parfay Booth sell for $200 each
..... Hold in June, with a bed race with pledges,
CHRISTMAS TREE SALES.....beginning December 1st.
Sno-Ball GOLF TOURNAMENT, Held in winter.
Sno-Ball GOLF TOURNAMENT, Held in winter. More fun than a barrel of monkeys.
Not your ordinary Golf Game
What is a Sno-Ball Open Golf Tournament you ask?
This game is a must if your are "CANADIAN” It’s a Family Game.
It is probably the most fun you will have this winter, you will get a fair amount of exercise and enjoy the fresh air while having a laugh with your friends or family.
The game is played at a Golf Course or an empty field made to look like a golf course.
The course should be set up by Lions and is approximately 1600 yards long. You play this game with one (1) club, your choice and a tennis ball. You supply the club; we will supply you with two balls. The holes vary in length from 40 to 125 yds (The ladies and junior tees are a little shorter). The hole is a car tire and to hole out you must hit the tire. Sounds easy, but remember Feb. equals snow, the reason for "Sno-Ball".
Prizes for closest to the tire and longest drive, for both men and ladies
Families are more than welcome.
Cost: $25 per person includes Golf, light meal, and Prizes. Refreshments should be available.
Organize a group, Bring out the family, come out by yourself---Have a lot of fun while supporting a great local cause.
NEVADA TICKET SALES.This is a "BIG" fundraiser for the Lions club.
ADULT COMEDY NIGHT.
ADULT TALENT NIGHT, add pasta and charge $25 per ticket.
Bottle drive at the beer store,
Penny Sales... They are a big event
HARLEY-DAVIDSON DRAW,CAR RAFFLE,ATV OR A Draw for a Dream Vacation
These has always worked well
Make the ticket sale for at least 6 months to a year so you can see them at ever event you go to
Tickets are $100.00 each. Only 600 Tickets will be sold!
Prize value is approximately $30,000.00
We could see the tickets at Rib fest Sound of music ect.
The annual Lions fund raising Golf Tournament
At the Golf & Country Club,
A great golf tournament. A GREAT day!
one year nearly $13,000. Was raised In one clubs event
A Pig and Corn Roast
Oktoberfest
Beer Tent
Oktoberfest food, entertainment, prizes
Tickets:$20.00 in advance or $30.00 at the door
Pork Chop BBQ and Silent Auction Not as classy but just as fun!
Easter Chocolate Bunny Sales
Cookies and Cake Sales
Canada Day Celebrations (July 1)
Small town Canada Day celebrations. Held on (when else?) July 1, 2005, with fireworks display starts at 10PM. Fun for the whole family!
A Caribbean night with Caribbean food and dancing for the winter blaws!
or a summer time Ice Cream Fest
ANNUAL KARAOKE CONTEST
Get all The Bars around town to participate they hold a challenge in their bars and they pick their top 3 people per bar. Each bar will pay $100.00 per entrance fee + include prizes (I.e.) t-shirts meals or prize money ECT. Also write hotels for a free nights stay add $100. And make that top prize
Each contestant must perform two songs of their choice and will be judged on degree of song difficulty, lyrical accuracy, enunciation, stage presence, dress/costume, audience response and overall impression. Winners from each establishment’s contest will face off against each other …
You can use judges like
School music teacher, any local band around town for the final competition this is a great add on for a carnival or a talent night inside or out also if it is a contest outside at a carnival you can host 2 hours before children to come up and sing Just find a Karaoke host have a stage and away you go you could even charge $5.00 per person if inside a building add food make it fun!
Also make 3 Plaques 1st place, 2nd place, & 3rd place Plaques. leave them in the bars for one year and collects them the next year add new names
Chinese auctions can add spice to your events
Canadian FundRaiser
If you are looking to put a new spin on an old event like a lottery or auction, why not try combining them into a Chinese Auction? No, it's not an auction targetted at a specific community, but rather an event which includes elements of a raffle and an auction, where participants buy chances to win auction prizes.
Auction items are assigned a value and that value is then divided into a set number of "chances" which are sold to participants. A $500 bed-and-breakfast weekend might be divided into 10 chances of $50 each, while each chance for a $5,000 cruise might cost $500. Participants can increase their odds of winning by buying several chances on a item. as chances are purchased, the buyer receives a number with a corresponding place on the prize wheel. When all the chances are sold, the prize wheel is spun to reveal the winner of the item.
A recent Chinese Auction in Michigan raised $75,000 for a local seniors centre. According to event organizer Heather Asiala, the event is a refreshing change from ordinary auctions or raffles. Placing a value on the prizes and then selling chances on them also helps to set a definite financial goal because each prize has an assigned value and is not simply bid on that evening.
Although some prizes may sell for less than they might have been auctioned for in a live auction, or traditional silent auction, Asiala notes that Chinese auctions often allow a broader base of participation. She explains, "Some people who can't afford $500 for a weekend away may pay $200 for four chances. Others will just buy a chance or two on everything. With this set-up, there's something for everyone."
Operated in conjunction with a dinner or reception, Chinese auctions offer a lively and interesting new twist to two established methods of fundraising and are sure to add spice to your present events.
Chinese auctions
A Small Chinese Auction for your lions club meetings,
You will need two wrapped gifts. No one but you knows what is inside the packages. You start the bidding at $2.00. Whoever opens at $2.00 pays 50 cents to do so, and each bid thereafter, requires a payment of 50 cents. Everyone bids as in a traditional auction, until the dollar amount equivalent to the price of the item is reached. You may go $5.00 over the price and say "The lion holding $22.00 wins"!
For example, if it was a clock worth $22.00, you would start the bidding at $2.00. If I want to up the bid to $3.00, I would have to pay you 50 cents. The next person wants to up the bid to $4.25; he or she would have to pay you 50 cents to do so. When the dollar amount equivalent to the price of the item is reached, in this case $22.00, that person just bought the clock. All monies raised through bidding, that is, each 50 cents paid, goes toward whatever fund you have designated.
If after opening the package, the buyer decides they don’t need it, they are free to re wrap it and auction it off at another meeting or event. If they keep the clock, they must provide a substitute item for the next auction.
Just remember 4 bids will only cost you $2.00 regardless how much you have bid. Also, if you have two or more items, instead of just one, it can be more exciting. It is also more fun when there are visitors present. The more the merrier!
Have fun!!!
Remember if a Guest should win, the president must buy a new gift to start the auction again. other then that it was the last person (S) who one it is their turn to run the next meeting auction
fundraising auction
If your organization is thinking about holding a fundraising auction you basically have three options: the live auction, the online auction, or the silent auction
Fundraising Through Silent Auctions, you will soon be convinced that silence can indeed be golden. and live can be fun
Dragon Boat Races
Get involved with the Dragon Boat Races in your area and host a BB-Q or a 50/50 draw
Silent auction, raffle’s, make a children section with game clowns balloons a fishing pond jelly bean counts the ideas are endless.
Or get hold of “Lively Dragon” and host your own dragon boat race for your area
The 2006 Dragon Boat Festival will connect the traditional to the contemporary with its award winning mixture of appealing performances, exciting dragon boat racing, fun and interactive children's activities, hands on demonstrations for the whole family, and food and beverages from around the world It is trulry a lot of fun.
Pub crawl
A pub crawl (sometimes called a bar tour or bar-hopping) is the act of visiting and consuming alcoholic beverages at a number of pubs in a single night with a group of friends.
A great fundraiser... Like for
EVENT ST. PATRICKS DAY SHAMROCK PUB CRAWL 2006
EVENT TYPE Bus Tour
DRESS CODE Dress in Green
WHEN Saturday, March 19, 2005 4:30 PM - 2:00 AM
LOCATION See description for location information...
PRICE $25 for the first 500 - $30 after that
MIN. AGE 19+ No Line! No Cover!Drink Specials!Party Transportation!
If you are tired of waiting in line, paying cover, and having to pay full price for a drink give us a call! At Pub Crawls you get the VIP treatment you deserve all the while raising funds for a worthwhile cause. Join us as we tour 4 night clubs meeting new and exciting people! Proceeds from this crawl will be donated to help find a cure and alternative treatment option for people suffering from diabetes.
Try a The Santa Claus Pub-Crawl lots of fun!
DRESS AS SANTA. GIVE TO CHARITY. DRINK FOR LESS.
Lions Cook Books "OR" Calenders
Each Lion submit recipes and then they are organized into a nice book. Then we sell them to friends, family, at events etc
Or
Make and sell calenders. There are some photocopying places who can do this sort of thing. Have children draw pictures for the months and pick the best 12 and give prizes for this. You can also sell dates in the calendars. People might buy them for the birthdays of their kids, anniversaries, or special events.
Grants from governments & foundations
With so many potential sources of assistance, half the battle is figuring out who supports what. After identifying a possibility, find out about application procedures. Getting a grant usually requires writing up a good proposal. Look for matching grants. In many cases governments will contribute a dollar for every dollar raised by citizens.
Lots of Lions Hall were built this way!
A Poker Tournament "Or" A Poker Run
Ladies and Gentlemen, Start your Engines”
What is the Poker Run??
A Poker Run is not a race , it is a game of chance and a assembly of some of the hottest, fastest and exotic boats in North America!
The public gather with wide-eyed , love-struck thoughts like children over these super-fast water vessels.
A Poker Run is fun on the water with power to burn.
You have 4 or 5 bars involed each bar gives one card,then you end up at your club house or a bar and you play poker all night!
The Do's And Don'ts !!
If you get caught in the middle of the Poker Run Pack, out on the water:
Don't: bring your boat to a stop and turn off your engine!
Don't: Point your bow towards the pack so you can see the action better!
Don't: try to outrun the pack, you won't make it!
(You not only endanger yourself, but every one in the immediate area).
Don't: stand up and wave to them! (at 70 + mph they wont have time to wave back.)
Do: pay attention to the marshal boats! (They are there for your protection)
Do: when you here a load rumbling noise get as close to the shore!
(It is the safest place to stay out of the way)
Just a plain Poker Night
Sell tickets for $60.00, give 1/3 away in prize money
Add Dinner/Beer/ Wine and play play play!!!
A Poker Run is an organized motorcycle event where riders travel over a prescribed course and at designated stopping points, select a card. At the end of the run, the person with the best poker hand wins a prize. Poker Runs usually require a fee to enter with a part of the proceeds going to charity. Some runs are done from bar to bar but in the interest of safety, I don't recommend these. The best runs have a dinner at the end point and only serve soft drinks. Please do not drink and ride your motorcycle. The rules for Poker Runs vary depending on the event.
At The End of a boat or motorcycle event you could do a show and shine and show off the winning boat or bike!
Dance fun!
Host a Dance clinic fundraiser with the elementary kids.
The team teaches the kids a basic dance over 2 days after school. Then the kids perform the dance at a football or basketball game or a event that you are hosting like a Small Children’s Festival
It gets kids interested in dance at an early age and also brings in a lot of ticket sales from parents and fundraiser dollars for you. (Participants get in free and parents have to pay to come to the game).
You can work with local hi-school on this also dance club in your area!
Or Host A Dance-A-Thone with prizes
HOST A MURDER MYSTERY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT!
Looking for a new idea for your party, fundraiser, corporate event and a wonderful evening for all?
Why not host a MURDER MYSTERY EVENING? have it performed for church groups, service clubs, business conferences, restaurants and private homes. The concept is interactive theatre with the emphasis on interactive. You will Just love the audience to get involved. and make money host it at a dinner event sell tickets for $50. a ticket X 500 tickets = $25000,
Jail-N-Bail
Have you ever wanted to put an authority figure in jail? Well, now is your chance and you can help raise money with a Jail-N-Bail Program as you do it.
Lock up local and Community leaders in a bogus jail in a local mall or on a Main Street in a mock court all on live local television.
Participants raise funds to get themselves out of jail by calling friends to help bail them out. Some donors pay to keep participants in jail
Donations are also accepted at the event add in a B-B-Q and a Car Wash with music and you have a hit!
Resources Required:Local TV coverage, striped shirts, mall, Photo of each participant in Jail for keepsake
picture, Judge, 16' x 16' jail
Downside, Problems etc: Getting enough participants for TV coverage. Don’t force anyone to go, and ensure
that participants are free to go when they want
Please check with you local charitys (I.e) Crime Stoppers Cancer Society or Lions Clubs before running any Jail-N-bail event in your area.
Video Dance Party
I find this work better in school or small towns or in smaller communities. In a city a street dance works better when you block off a main street. If you think a street dance would not work I will remind you that in 1968 when Burlington was still a Town and country The Burlington Central Lions The JayCees and The Burlington local radio station sing108 all go together The JayCees brought in the carnival the central lions did the B-B-Q and the radio station did the music together the created “The Burlington Sound of Music festival” with today is on of the top 50 music festival going today!
Just A List of Fundraising Ideas that we will keep adding too!
Create and sell a coupon book with deals from local businesses.
Bake Sale
Cookie Sale: Bake your own cookies as a class from frozen dough.
Pizza Sale
Candy Sale
Ponsietta Sale
Bedding Plants Sale
Penny Drive
Servant Auction: Bid off students to be servants for students and teachers to use during non-class time.
Kidnap a Teacher, Mayor or your boss: The class or politicians or office staffs who raises the most money gets to have their Teacher, Mayor or your boss kidnapped for the day. The class or office then gets to have a fun day with movies, games, treats, etc... A goof off day! Make it as cooperate challenge and use the Chamber of commerce to help!
Sell Greeting Cards
Old Time Fair: Organize a number of games and booths that the Families can participate in, for a nominal fee of course, for small prizes At a Park for a Saturday. (I.e.) face painting, basketball shoot, batting baseballs, ring toss, relays, potatoes sack races, three legged races, scavenger hunt, a dunk tank or a sponged toss or pie in the face etc... As well you can sell ice cream and other treats.
Sew a class quilt and raffle/auction it off.
Make a class gingerbread house and raffle/auction it off.
Holiday babysitting: Older classes can provide childcare around Christmas time so parents can go Christmas shopping. Have parents sign a release form and notify you of any medical/health concerns. Provide snacks and entertainment.
Read-A-Thon: Get sponsors or people in the community to pay for each book or chapter read for a specific time period.
Walk-A-Thon
Ask a Local Bar to charge a cover for the night and let you take the money and run a 50/50 draw in the bar
