Tips For Hosting a Charity Event

Hosting a charity event, whether as an individual or a business, is a great thing to do. The money you raise can make a huge difference to any charity. If you’re running the event for your business, it’s also a great way for employees to bond and to boost morale.

There are so many advantages to hosting a charity event but the main aim is to raise as much money as you can. To do this, you’ll need to keep the crowd happy. Here are some ways to do that.

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Get Organized

It takes a whole lot of organization to pull off a charity event. You need to have a theme, a venue, a time, and know the number of people attending. You should set out a clear purpose for your event and set a goal to reach throughout.

The people in attendance need to feel as if they are part of what’s going on. When a target is reached, they need to feel like it’s their achievement. Keep them in the loop the whole time.

Event Promotion

It’s time to get the word out. This is where you have the opportunity to create buzz and get people involved. You want people to think that your event is going to be the best thing since sliced bread.

If you’re running an event at work, you may need your colleagues to volunteer. Whether it’s getting involved in a challenge or running a stall, every hand is a big help. Use social media, email, and even your preferred line of communication at work, like Slack. Make sure everyone knows all of the details.

Play Music

Music is a mood booster. Someone who is able to sing and dance at an event is far more likely to make a generous donation than someone in a low mood. Sporting events are ideal for playing music into the crowd.

You’ll have the excitement of the event itself and the music to boost the mood in the background—win, win. Remember to check if you can legally play music at sporting events you’re hosting. Some music may not be allowed to be played at public events.

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Get Creative

At this point you should know your audience well enough to know what will excite them. This is where you can get creative. For example, if you have families attending the event, you could ask someone to volunteer as a face painter. Or, maybe you could find a local coffee fortune teller!

There may be other local businesses that are willing to donate their services for the day. Perhaps you know someone who owns a bouncy castle or a food vendor willing to give a percentage of their profits to your charity. If you don’t ask, you don’t get.

Running a charity event can be truly satisfying but it’s also a lot of work. The more people you have helping at each step, the bigger the success rates. If you’ve enjoyed reading this article, take a look at the others.