Events
Charity events are as varied and colourful as fundraising itself. They’re only limited by the imaginations of their organisers and their capacity to make things happen against all odds. But in many markets the costs of running events are rising and competition for donors' interest and participation is fierce, not to mention competition for their funds. In this section you will find details of some of the world’s most original and effective events.
PANS PANDAS UK: ‘Helen and Jessica’ fundraising event film
by Emma Bracegirdle
If you’re a small to medium-sized organisation looking to boost your events fundraising through film, look no further. In this case study you are sure to find inspiration in PANS PANDAS UK’s storytelling and fundraising film-making process – and be impressed by their target smashing results too!
Read moreBlind Low Vision NZ: Paws for Purpose collection box auction
by Gwen Green
This is a virtual auction done well. It includes many of the ingredients for success – good planning, sustainability, celebrity, partnerships, a strong ask and the pull of beautiful items that truly connected the donor to the cause. For all these reasons, Blind Low Vision NZ ensured their auction raised plenty of vital funds for their guide dog programme.
Read moreEverything IWITOT
by SOFII
This is your one-stop shop for all the latest on SOFII’s I Wish I’d Thought of That (IWITOT). If you want to attend an event, become a speaker, host your own IWITOT or revisit a past event – it is all right here.
Read moreThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Giving Machines
by Liz Attfield
From IWITOT: The Americas 2022, introducing vending machines with a twist – you can use them to donate to a good cause!
Read moreThe Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: Riding for a cause
by SOFII
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) combines fun with a good cause. This growing organisation that has been running excellent events since 2012 and making a real difference to men’s physical and mental health.
Read moreSaigon Children’s Charity: Hybrid fundraising ball
by Quynh Nguyen Thi Lam
Saigon Children’s Charity (Saigonchildren for short) reacted superbly to the realities of coronavirus by creating an innovative and successful hybrid fundraising event.
Read moreMatched funding challenge has doubled donations for Ken Burnett’s 500-mile quest
by SOFII
Thanks to the kindness and generosity of Chip Grizzard and his team at Grizzard Global Consulting and Idearaising, the first £7,500 Ken raised will now be doubled! Could you help Ken reach his new goal and raise even more for SOFII?
Read moreChallenge fundraising – lessons in asking and thanking, from Ken Burnett’s 500-mile walk
by SOFII
Thinking about taking on a big challenge for a cause you love? You could jump out of a plane, you could run a marathon, you could walk 500-miles… but how do convince your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you? And how do you thank them when they do? Read on to find out.
Read moreThe Great Bungay Duck Race: Virtual success in 2020
by Joe Burnett
How one small charity in rural England had to innovate and try out new ideas to ensure their event went ahead. When coronavirus forced them to go virtual, they did in style.
Read moreWoW! Presents - Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity: Freya’s story
by Joe Burnett
From World-changers at Work, this is the story of how one brave teenager turned tragedy into opportunity and raised money for the people who saved her life.
Read moreNetherlands Red Cross and 3FM: Serious Request
by Mark Astarita
Discover how a partnership between the Netherlands Red Cross and a leading radio station made waves.
Read moreStrike Debt: The Rolling Jubilee telethon
by Tain Joliffe
Discover how a superb telethon, dedicated to eradicating household debt in America, grew out of the Occupy movement.
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