It’s time for a Super Bowl party! Here are a few ideas to keep the party hopping without breaking the bank: 1) This Super Bowl Scavenger Hunt is a fun way to keep people interested in the game, even if they’re
Where the World Isn’t Good, Make It So!
For this inspirational quote, I turn to Gary Hughes, who pastors my small church in southwest Ohio. Every Sunday, Pastor Gary concludes his sermon with a charge for his congregation. It is this: This call to action always helps to
New Basket Raffle Ideas
These raffle baskets were part of an incredibly successful silent auction I recently attended at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church called 100,000 Welcomes (more about this in future posts). By popular demand, enjoy these new basket raffle ideas: Knitter’s Delight Basket
Fundraising Ideas – A “Pound in a Purse” Auction
Of all the fundraising ideas we have come up with, the Pound in a Purse Auction is one that our local women’s organization will be repeating every year as part of our regular programming to raise money for our local
Use Pinterest to Plan Your Special Events
If you haven’t found Pinterest yet, what are you waiting for? It’s an amazing tool for organizing all of your special events. Having a holiday party or Super Bowl party? You’ll find tips for fun decorations, food and games. Hosting a
Turning a Rummage Sale into a Blockbuster Event
Dottie Diller has organized the rummage sale at St. Susanna’s in Mason, Ohio for the last six years. Before Dottie came on the scene, the rummage sale netted around $2,000 annually. With Dottie at the helm, the sale has netted
Raffle Basket Ideas
A basket raffle can raise a lot of money for your organization. Here are some raffle basket ideas to get you thinking about baskets that can be created for your event. KIDS 1) Arts and Crafts: markers, crayons, glue, scissors,
Basket Raffle Fundraiser – How It’s Done
A basket raffle fundraiser is an option that can be quite lucrative with relatively modest effort. The premise is simple – baskets of varying themes are donated. Raffle tickets are sold in the weeks leading up to the drawing and
Super Bowl Party Fun
Thanks to my dear friend Tammy Jo for sharing a fun game she created for Super Bowl Game Day: “Through the years of youth group Super Bowl parties I realized that a lot of people watch the Super Bowl who
Selecting a Theme for Your Next Conference
Selecting a theme for your conference will set the tone for everything else, from speakers and entertainment to colors and decor. Here are few examples of themes used in events that I’ve helped plan that really made an impact: Making