Creating a Fundraiser for Our Minor-League Team!

[Cindycooks]

I have a chance to do a fundraisier for our minior-league team here. They have promotional theme nights - you know things like kids night, t-shirt night, hat night etc....any ideas for me?
I was thinking of maybe cookie decorating - they decorate like baseballs - just for the kids, something like that. Of course I dont have to cook - they will accept almost anything. I'm going to do something like a raffle - they buy a ticket for $2 - split the proceeds between the team and the other half goes to the winner in Free PC...but I need something to go along with this. Thanks!!!

 

[speedychef]

We have a minor league team in town and I'm wondering how you went about this! Sounds like an awesome way to build business! I am going to have to see what I can find out here...
I would have a booking contest. Have a few players each try to get as many bookings for you as possible to earn $X for the team.
Auction off the chance for a player to come cook for you, and you can provide the recipe and tools.
Have a do it yourself BBQ where they pay $1 for a hotdog and they can cook it on the grill using your PC tools and then have the toppings in the Simple Additions that you have already chopped/sliced
Have some products to raffle off. Sell tickets for $1 or whatever and they can put the tickets in for whichever product they want. You can keep whatever covers the cost and donate the rest.
How about a Coach's Cookoff? Have the coaches of opposing teams fix a quick simple recipe during the 7th inning stretch and then feed it to whoever in the front row...
I get funny ideas late at night...I'll keep thinking!
Good luck, let us know how it goes!

 

[Admin Greg]

I think the cookie decorating idea is a great one! Kids will love it and it ties in perfectly with the baseball theme. You could also consider doing a silent auction with items related to the team, such as signed baseballs or jerseys. Another idea could be a mini carnival with games and prizes, or a home run derby competition. You could also reach out to local businesses for donations or sponsorships to add to the raffle or auction prizes. Good luck with your fundraiser!