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.
Arrels Fundació: cardboard hearts for the homeless
by SOFII
Arrels Fundació have come up with an excellent way to wear your heart on your sleeve to raise money and awareness of the growing number of homeless people in Barcelona. It is also easily copied.
Read moreHP-HF: the ‘yellow coins’ project, collected by children for children
by SOFII
‘The yellow coins’ moneybox was a success from the beginning and has become an annual event. In 2011, the project raised €2.8 million (over £2.2 million and over $3.6 million).
Read moreHandicap International: the Christmas tree bag
by SOFII
A Christmas product that aims to get into six million homes to help disabled children.
Read moreThe German Leprosy Relief Association: ‘Different Strokes’, the art show with a difference
by SOFII
Different strokes – an art show with a cause – organised by the German Leprosy Relief Associaiton in India created a world of opportunity for disabled, or rather differently-able, adults and children artists by giving them the opportunity to show – and sell – their work alongside that of professionals.
Read moreRNLI: train one, save many campaign
by SOFII
A campaign from RNLI with a simple but powerful theme, message, image and call to action.
Read moreGreenpeace UK: the Rainbow Warrior III thank-you video
by SOFII
'...It was a really inspiring video and your generosity saying it was all of our ship was very moving.'
Read moreMacmillan Cancer Support: the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
by SOFII
What would fundraising be without volunteers? Another great exhibit that shows how partnerships can turn a simple idea into pure gold.
Read morePortuguese Red Cross: the store that sells hope
by SOFII
This exhibit demonstrates innovation, creativity and a new way to make people feel good about giving.
Read moreThunderbird School of Global Management: a 24-hour telethon to save their famous tower
by SOFII
There’s not much that’s new in alumni fundraising nor in running a ‘phoneathon’, but a 24-hour telephonic marathon so that you can call all your alumni wherever in the world they might be, that’s an idea well worth trying.
Read more7 days 7 gifts – part of Give India’s ‘joy of giving’ week
by SOFII
Can one person really change the world? Well, as this exhibit demonstrates, he can certainly make a very good start. This is a wonderful example of how one man’s idea can motivate many.
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