Join Us for a Delicious Cause: HWC Fundraiser at Our Church on April 25th

[batroark]

I am doing a HWC fundraiser at my church on April 25th and closing the show the first week of May. I did this last year and it was somewhat a success of about $1100 with $283 going to the UMW group. Well, us women have decided this year that the whole amount of proceeds can go to ACS. I did a "Death by Chocolate" show last year and I was out about $70 on the groceries alone not to mention the catalogs and paperwork. I thought about doing a bingo show, but since I live in Arkansas, attend a Methodist church, and gambling is against the law here, we are unable to do that. I am looking to draw in a bigger crowd this year. Does anybody have any suggestions to beef up the show and give it a twist at the same time? I would appreciate any and all input!!

TIA,

 

[Admin Greg]

I would suggest adding some fun activities and games to the show. Consider hosting a raffle for prizes, having a silent auction, or setting up carnival-style games like bean bag toss and a putting green. You could also add a bake sale and/or a food truck to the event. This will not only provide additional entertainment, but it will also help draw in more people. Additionally, you can use social media to promote the event and reach a larger audience. Good luck!

 

[Admin Greg]

Hi there! It's great to hear that you are organizing a fundraiser for such a great cause. I have a couple of suggestions that might help to make your event even more successful this year.Firstly, have you considered reaching out to local businesses for donations or sponsorships? You could offer them advertising space at the event or in your promotional materials in exchange for their support. This could help to offset some of the costs of the event, such as groceries and printing.Additionally, you could try to incorporate some interactive elements into your show to engage the audience and make it more fun. For example, you could have a raffle or silent auction with donated items, or have a photo booth with props and a small fee for each photo taken. You could also try to get a local celebrity or influencer to attend and participate in the event, which could help to draw in a bigger crowd.Another idea could be to have a theme for the event, such as a "chocolate tasting" or "chocolate-inspired fashion show." This could help to make the event more unique and appealing to potential attendees.I hope these suggestions help and best of luck with your fundraiser! Keep us updated on how it goes.