Events and Community
Events and community fundraising is never easy, but it is always exciting. In fact, these areas of the fundraising mix are only limited by the imaginations of organisers and their capacity to make things happen against all odds. But in many markets, the costs associated events and community fundraising continues to rise. Plus, the competition to entice supporter participation (and their donations) can be fierce too. In this section you will find details of some of the world’s most original and effective events and community campaigns. Dive in and get inspired!
Challenge fundraising – lessons in asking and thanking, from Ken Burnett’s 500-mile walk
by SOFII-author
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 moreMatched funding challenge has doubled donations for Ken Burnett’s 500-mile quest
by SOFII-author
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 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 moreThe collection: it’s never too late to do something wonderful.
by Ken Burnett
A new fundraising experience for less-than-new fundraiser Ken Burnett: rattling a bucket on behalf of Syrian refugees. Read how he met some interesting people, raised some money and learned that truly it’s never too late to do something wonderful.
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