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    Fundraising Ideas

    I know that many of you are involved in various activities with your children that involve fundraising, so I'm looking for ideas. My daughter is in a children's theater program where they perform 4 plays throughout the year. We pay a tuition that covers their costumes, instructions, etc... The theater group is a non-profit organization and for the past 7 years have been very successful in their pursuit. They have a good friendship with Pearland Parks and Recreation which has led to them being able to use some of their facilities for free. The main auditorium that is used for the plays is changing hands from Parks and Rec. and they will now be charged to use the facility. The new rules would cost them approximately $8k+ per play, meaning $32k per year over what they normally are responsible for. There are not many other venues in the area that can accommodate their needs for the large stage, lighting, and sounds that are needed for a quality production.

    We'd rather not do pre-made fundraisers such as selling chocolate, coffee, etc... I feel that with school in full swing people get hammered by plenty of these types of fundraisers. I have thought of a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum tier structure for various donors, but what would be a good price point for these levels? What could we off them for their sponsorship...may a banner displaying all the sponsors and their level of contribution?

    I'm open to any and all suggestions.

    Thanks,
    Brandon

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    A donated exotic hunt......sell tickets on here and I bet the whole GS will buy some!....but u need to find a ranch to donate hunt!....just an idea.

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      #3
      Originally posted by HELLRAZOR View Post
      A donated exotic hunt......sell tickets on here and I bet the whole GS will buy some!....but u need to find a ranch to donate hunt!....just an idea.
      As good as this sound on TBH, I shy away from any hunting type fundraiser. We have a large group of actors and actress' and I would hate to have any conflicts of interest with the other parents. In today's society there are plenty of anti's out there, and I don't want something that stupid to jeopardize the fundraising situation.

      -Brandon

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        #4
        Dont know much about the plays and such but I would go to the new owners and ask them to donate some of the cost of the rental. . .$8k sounds way obsessive, but like I said, dont know about these things. Fund raisers are a tough cookie in these times. People are trying to stretch money as far as it will go. I would go after those in the industry for donations. Kind of like your tier levels. Maybe they put on a performance and do a 50/50 split. part of the money going to them and the other going to another non-profit. Kind of pairing up. Wish you well on this one.

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          #5
          Ttt

          -Brandon

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            #6
            Wow... that's some high dollar venue. If finding another location is an option, definitely search elsewhere.

            As far as fundraising options, our elementary, middle, & high school do a bbq dinner. Could be an option. Most people make an additional donation on top of the meal.

            Are there any non-profit organizations that could be of any assistance?

            Run a request on the local radio station or something in the paper. Front row seating for premium pricing. Raffle off a bed & breakfast or a professional photography package, golf outings, or tickets to a NBA, NFL, NCAA game. Just some ideas to help raise funds. Banners and/or signs for supporters are always great. Banks and construction co.'s tend to be our best supporters when we do our fundraisers.

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              Originally posted by whitetailslayer View Post
              Wow... that's some high dollar venue. If finding another location is an option, definitely search elsewhere.

              As far as fundraising options, our elementary, middle, & high school do a bbq dinner. Could be an option. Most people make an additional donation on top of the meal.

              Are there any non-profit organizations that could be of any assistance?

              Run a request on the local radio station or something in the paper. Front row seating for premium pricing. Raffle off a bed & breakfast or a professional photography package, golf outings, or tickets to a NBA, NFL, NCAA game. Just some ideas to help raise funds. Banners and/or signs for supporters are always great. Banks and construction co.'s tend to be our best supporters when we do our fundraisers.
              Thanks for all the suggestions. The actual price is $175/hr, so once you add in the dress rehearsals plus 3 actual shows it adds up. THey normally put on 4 shows over the weekend, but cut one out to save some money.

              -Brandon

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                #8
                How about asking one of the big acting schools to sponsor it. No? Ok, how about writing to Matt Damon?

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