| Most people that have been involved in volunteerism | | | | bringing in funds to the group last year during tough |
| have probably come across having to work on a | | | | economic times. They had a very successful event |
| fundraising event that requires a silent auction , a live | | | | called Party on ice that was held a t a large ice arena |
| auction or both. This will give you tips to get the most | | | | and beautiful building. The committee decided to take a |
| out of your efforts and to help raise the most money | | | | risk and do just 5 large items at a live auction rather |
| for your group whether it is for your children's school, a | | | | than many smaller items in a silent auction as they had |
| church, a local children's hospital or a health related | | | | always done in the past years. |
| cause like breast cancer research. One example of a | | | | The same businesses had been hit up for donations |
| successful Brevard County fundraising benefit was | | | | over and over and the people attending the events |
| having a whole wedding theme package that included | | | | were not excited about the items either. So, they |
| donations from the local florist, Brevard County | | | | made up large big ticket items like a ski trip to |
| wedding desserts, rings from a jeweler and a | | | | Colorado, a trip to Chicago, a private dinner by a local |
| reception site. This item went for quite a bit in a live | | | | well known chef in your home and an extreme home |
| auction to a couple that was thrilled to get such a | | | | makeover package. The five items went for more |
| great bargain while at the same time benefiting a | | | | money that any of the silent auctions had ever gone |
| wonderful charity. | | | | for in the past. This group has also successfully |
| Non-profit companies right now have taken quite a | | | | created its own unique way to fund raise by having |
| hard hit in the economy. People do not have the extra | | | | pre-paid parties. |
| money that they once did to offer to charities. Some | | | | Several couples decide on a fun themed party such |
| smaller non-profit groups, however, have raised the | | | | as a Rollin' Down the River canoe day and BBQ or a |
| same or even more money this past year by thinking | | | | special box at a Reds game complete with time spend |
| a bit more creatively. | | | | with the announcer in the media box. The people |
| One such group is a group that raises funds for the | | | | having the party pay for the entire party and charge |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati called | | | | people to sign up for it. All of the money that is |
| Kindervelt. They have different chapters all over the | | | | charged goes directly to the charity. This has been a |
| city but one of the smallest communities last year | | | | great way to raise money and to get to know your |
| raised more than most of them. Terrace Park is a | | | | other neighbors in the community and a lot of fun too! |
| town of just 2,000 yet they were in the top three for | | | | |