Fundraiser Ideas

Morgan and Dan also had some good ideas about fundraising. They said what we have planned is great. We should definitely try to get some press and local business sponsorship (good PR with their name on a banner or T-Shirt) for our two large events, maybe even see if a radio station could promote it. Additionally, they said the best way to raise money from individuals is to have amputees or others affected by amputation host parties in their homes or businesses, invite their friends and personal contacts, and try to raise awareness and small amounts of money from each person.

Summer picnics, BBQs, cocktail parties, drop-ins, and pool parties at private residences, and open houses at a prosthetic facility or other place of business are all good ideas. It’s hard to ask friends you know for money, but they’re the ones who are most likely to give. And they said summer time is a great time to get press, since news is slow.