Brain Aneurysm Foundation Event Planning Guide 2016-BAF-Event-Manual | Page 8

DIY
DO-IT-YOURSELF EVENTS
SCAVENGER HUNT
WHAT IT IS:
You have discovered the perfect way to bring a large
group together for a great cause! Provide a list to
participants for them to travel around an area (it
could be a park or a whole city/town), collecting or
photographing items on the list. Ask each team to
raise a certain amount in order to participate in the
event.
GARAGE/YARD SALE
WHAT IT IS:
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
A location large enough for people to run around, a
list of items needed, items (unless they’re available
naturally), a willing group of participants.
Dust off your old sporting equipment and knick-
knacks in the basement and use them to raise valuable
money for the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. This is a
great way to involve the community and translate old
items into brain aneurysm education and awareness!
POSSIBLE FUNDRAISING DOLLARS:
ANTICIPATED EXPENSES:
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Items for sale, a safe area to sell them, price stickers,
flyers to advertise the event, a posting on community
calendars.
POSSIBLE FUNDRAISING DOLLARS:
ANTICIPATED EXPENSES:
BAKE SALE
WHAT IT IS:
A bake sale is a fundraising activity where baked
goods such as cupcakes and cookies are sold. This
can be done practically anywhere: sporting events,
schools, family gatherings, etc.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
An approved location, volunteers to bake and sell
goods, table, signage, cash box to make change.
POSSIBLE FUNDRAISING DOLLARS:
ANTICIPATED EXPENSES:
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FUN WAYS TO FUNDRAISE