Free Fundraising Ideas
Planning your Event
Getting Volunteers
Promote your Event
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Fundraising Ideas
Having a profitable fundraiser is your goal. Try these ideas at your event.
Carnival Day
Have a giant slide or the Euro Bungy to draw a crowd. Set up a carnival midway, selling tickets for admission to play each game.Holiday Party
Set up a themed event, for any holiday. Surprise your guests with a unique event.Casino Party
Host a casino royal party, send out invitations with an admission price. Your dressed up guests receive a set amount of playing chips, then try their luck to win even more. By the end of the night, they turn in their chips to redeem a nice prize. The high rollers may win a Gift Card to a nice restaurant, or a gag gift for the biggest losers. Everyone goes home having a fun night out.
Sell tickets
For each ride or game, collect two or more tickets. Sell your tickets in advance or set-up a ticket booth for guests.Sell wrist bands
This is one of our best fundraising tips. For unlimited all-day access to the rides, and the easiest way for you to manage your event. Kids will beg their parents for a wrist band, especially if the other option is to get tickets.Sell treats, snacks and drinks
Buy your supplies in bulk at a low price, then sell them individually. Water bottles on a hot summer day sell quickly. Coffee and other hot specialty drinks are a good choice also. Set up concession stands, and have re-supplies ready. Selling Dippin' Dots Ice Cream, Snow Cones, Popcorn, and Cotton Candy are all great treats to help raise money.Sell Lunch / Dinner plates
Fire up the BBQ pit and let your guests smell the food cooking. Find volunteers to prepare and cook the meals.Sell raffle tickets
Organize relay races through an obstacle course or ride through the Monster Trike race, and raffle off a prize. You can often get great prizes donated by local businesses in exchange for advertising at your event, so ask around.Find Sponsors
Find local business who will sponsor your event in exchange for advertising as your official sponsor. Food supplies, items for raffle prizes or use of their parking lot for the event are great things to ask.
“Dunk the Teacher”
(or principal, or other authority figure): Kids can pay for a chance to send an authority figure into the Dunk Tank. You can also turn it into a raffle. The winning ticket-holder gets to pie the principal!Church and Youth Group Ideas
What talents are hidden away in your group? Between churches and youth groups, there is probably a wealth of talent with little opportunity for exposure. Showcase and organize a talent show filled with singing, dancing, acting, comedy and music during your event!Car Wash
Turn a classic fundraising technique, and amp it up with fun activities and games for customers to play while their cars are being washed.
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Planning Your Event
What does "event minimum" mean?
To book an event, the total rental cost must meet or exceed the event minimum set for your city location. This way we won't have to charge a delivery fee. For example, if the event minimum is $500, and you order items that total $750, than you have met the minimum and we can book it for you!
What items should I choose?
Inflatable Adventures handles hundreds events a year. We know what works for events like yours. We can help you plan a high energy, high turnaround event that is fun and safe for everyone. Give us your requirements and we will work with you and your budget to achieve a stellar event. Consider these thoughts when planning your event.
· How many people do I need to accommodate?
· What is the best way to set up the equipment to accommodate all the lines?
· What is the age range of our attendees and what items will best suite their interests?
· How big is the area I plan on having my event at, are there any delivery access restrictions/difficulties?
With this information, select items that will accomadate the area for set-up and the guests who will use them. All our items have dimensions on the product pages for your planning.Can I have my event indoors?
All our items can be set-up indoors (except the rock climbing wall). A few items will need an 8' entry unobstructed.
Can you provide power to my outdoor event?
We can provide generators to power the equipment for an additional price.
Can you provide staff to operate equipment?
Yes, we have trained staff available upon request. Particular items such as the Euro Bungy and Rock Wall require our staff team to operate the equipment, and will be included in the price.
Can you work with my budget and time schedule?
Yes, we know how difficult it is when its crunch time. If you have questions regarding your situation, call us and we'll work with you.
Getting Volunteers
Need help, ask around. You might be surprised at how willing they will be if you just ask.
Divide the work
Smaller tasks will be more appealing to volunteers, have them sign up for specific tasks of their choosing.Show your appreciation
Thank them, it will keep them on board for future events. Use words of encouragement, and acknowledge even the smallest efforts.Lead by example
Keep them motivated by being present and available throughout the event. Support those who support you.Maintain a good attitude
Being excited about the event will be contagious to your team, and will make them excited.Get Parents Involved
Inform them of the event by sending emails, letters by mail, or make phone calls. Make them managers of a particular area, to supervise the younger volunteers.
Promote your event
Spread the word about your event and increase attendants.
Send invitations
Email or send letter mail to your guests. Send it six weeks before the event.Advertise
Contact your area media outlets. Most newspapers have a calendar that lists the date, time, place and cost of any local event. Check with your local paper to find out how far in advance information is needed. A media alert is an easy way to disseminate the pertinent information. Grap attention to your event, tell them about the great prizes that will be given away.Radio Spot
Invite your local radio station to visit your event. Ask them to sponsor your radio ad in exchange for a booth area.You also can generate stories by preparing a press release about your event. In addition to identifying when and where your event will occur, a press release can present a more personal and compelling story that creates awareness about your event or the purpose of your fundraiser.Sample: 15 second Public Service Announcement
Contact: Name(s)
Phone(s)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Join us for (insert name of your event), a (insert brief description of your event) on DATE at LOCATION.
Call PHONE for registration information.
Use posters, decorations and announcements
Create a poster and post it on bulletin board displays. Include the 5 W's of the event (who, what, where, when, why). Newsletters, large banners and sign-up tables are other great ways to promote your event and create excitement. Make sure your public knows you are supporting a good cause. Distribute leaflets, flyers and posters to your target audience.Hang Banners at the Event Site
One week before the event, place an outdoor banner where the event will be.
Download Order Forms
Print and fill out the form, then fax back to us at (916) 729-2400
