Organise a fundraising event
Running your own fundraising event
Fundraising events are fun and involving. They’re great for morale at work and bring people together in your local community. They also work.
In 2010 we received close to half a million dollars through community fundraising activities run by people just like you.
You can create your own Everyday Hero fundraising page here. This is easy and will only take you a few minutes.
If you want some ideas or help getting your event off the ground, please call Pip Aitken or Kim Babbage our Events and Challenges Fundraising Coordinators on 1800 651 158.
Thought starters for your fundraising event
Here are some suggestions. If you have any other ideas please share them with us!
Challenges
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Alcohol-free weeks / months
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Shave your hair day
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Walking or biking challenge – ie Great Ocean Walk, Sydney to Melbourne Ride.
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‘In memory of…’ Swimathon or Bikeathon
Events
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International Childhood Cancer Day (15th February) cupcake morning tea.
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A trivia night
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Company mufti days / morning teas
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School mufti days / morning teas/spellathons/triathalons
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Hold a garage sale and donate the proceeds
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Mothers Day / Fathers Day Raffle
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Local market stall with proceeds going to the project
Donation Boosters
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Ask people to make a donations instead of buying gifts at birthdays, weddings, christenings, anniversaries, Christmas
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Request a donation instead of flowers at a funeral
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Company Gift matching – your company matches the total amount you raised
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Collection tin at work
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Donate a prize to be raffled or auctioned at one of our upcoming events
Like to get your friends or workmates to take part in an existing fund raising event. Check our events calendar. If you are running an event, let us know in advance - we’ll add it to the calendar.