Fun Fundraising Event For Church Groups
A great idea for a church fundraiser is putting together an annual “Church Feastival” where good food, carnival games, auctions, and family fun combine for a wonderful fundraising event. The idea is to attract a broad spectrum of the local population to your fundraiser by having something for everybody.
The benefit to the church is that many newcomers will form a very positive impression of your ministry and facilities that will in time translate into a larger congregation. And of course, there’s all the wonderful things you can do with all the funds raised by your ‘Feastival.”
Getting started
You’ll need to arrange for carnival games, inflatable amusements, plenty of good food, live music, tickets, and all the other seemingly endless tasks any large fundraising event requires. Always divide and conquer – split up all the major tasks among your organizing committee and don’t overload any one person.
Approach local businesses and prominent congregation members for help with signature food items such as barbecue, fish fry, corn on the cob, regional specialties like oysters or Cajun shrimp, etc. Getting these items donated instead of purchased adds tremendously to the bottom line.
For live music, work with a booking agent who can line up the right talent for a church fundraiser crowd. You want quality entertainment that won’t offend while still encouraging young and old to join in the fun.
Fundraising tips
There are lots of ways to raise funds with a big event. You can include additional fundraising activities like a bake sale, a cake walk, face painting, craft sales, and various carnival games.
Auctions can raise incredible amounts if you have desirable goods and services for sale. Group together related smaller items into larger gift baskets and offer those through silent auction bids.
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