As I settled in for a writing session at my local coffee shop last week, a group of people began to gather at a larger table nearby. As they passed around a tray of pastries and began their conversation, I
Ideas for Raffle Baskets
Based on the popularity of my posts over the years on ideas for raffle baskets, it’s clear that a raffle seems to be one of the number one ways to raise money for a worthy cause.Today’s post focuses on some
Outdoor Event Planning Roundup
Spring may seem far away, but it won’t be long until we’ll be outdoors again enjoying the warmth of the sun. It’s never too early to start your outdoor event planning, from Easter brunches, Mother’s Day luncheons, barbecues and block
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
An Affair to Remember
In 1959, Betty Crocker published a book called Betty Crocker’s Guide to Easy Entertaining – How to Have Guests — and Enjoy Them. In the introduction, she discussed the need for such a book; after all, in the late 1950’s
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
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
Reverse Auction Fundraiser – How It’s Done
A reverse auction fundraiser is one where the last name or number called is the winner instead of the first. A reverse auction can be organized in several different ways. At a recent event I attended, auction organizers were raffling