Event Overview: Host a Calendar Fundraiser to raise money for a student trip! Each day features a different prize, donated by travelers or local businesses. Participants buy raffle tickets for a chance to win daily prizes throughout an 18-day calendar period. It’s a fun and engaging way to involve the community and support our cause.
HOW IT WORKS
Setup:
Travelers: Each of the travelers donates a prize for one day of the calendar, with a set minimum value. Prizes can include items like:
$25 worth of lottery tickets
Dunkin' Donuts coffee
Gardener's basket
Movie tickets
Amusement park tickets
Cash
Business Contributions: Reach out to local businesses to contribute gift baskets or gift cards to enhance the variety of prizes.
Calendar Structure:
The fundraiser will run for 18 days.
Each day, a different prize will be available to win.
Participants purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win the daily prize.
Ticket Sales:
Pricing: Set a price for the raffle tickets (e.g., $5 per ticket, $20 for five tickets).
Sales Period: Start selling tickets two weeks before the calendar period begins.
Sales Channels: Sell tickets through:
School events (like the craft fair)
Online platforms (school website, social media)
Direct sales by students and parents
Promotion:
Flyers and Posters: Distribute flyers around the community and put up posters in local shops, libraries, and community centers.
Social Media: Create an event on social media platforms and share it widely. Encourage students and families to spread the word.
School Newsletter: Include information about the fundraiser in the school newsletter and on the school website.
Daily Drawings:
Draw Process: Each day, draw a name from the pool of raffle tickets.
Winner Announcement: Announce the daily winner on the school’s social media pages, website, and through email.
Prize Distribution: Coordinate with the winners to deliver or pick up their prizes.
Visibility:
Events: Promote the calendar fundraiser at local events, such as a Craft Fair, for greater visibility.
Community Engagement: Use the craft fair and other events to sell tickets and showcase the prizes.
Benefits:
Community Engagement: Involves students, families, and local businesses in a collaborative effort.
Excitement and Participation: Daily prizes keep the excitement alive and encourage participation throughout the fundraising period.
Support for the Trip: Generates funds to help cover the costs of the student trip, making it more accessible for all travelers.
With this well-organized Calendar Fundraiser, you can make a student trip a reality while creating a fun and engaging experience for everyone involved.
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