I'm a member of a nonprofit group that has to raise money throughout the year. This year we've narrowed it down to 4 ideas, and was wondering what idea sounded the best or that you'd be most likely to participate in.
1. Cinco de Mayo party: Flat fee for a Mexican buffet, Mexican beer, and an auction of artwork and decorative/houseware items. (I know the idea of an auction isn't necessarily "Mexican" but we always make a lot of money at auctions after people have been drinking.)
2. Kentucky Derby party: Flat fee to dress up and drink while watching the KY Derby on a giant-screen TV under a tent at an outside venue, followed by an auction of artwork and decorative/houseware items.
3. Rubber Duck race: Flat fee to enter a little rubber duck, which would be dropped in the river and the first to cross the finish line wins a cash prize.
4. Chili Cook-Off: Flat fee to enter your chili, but entrants can sell their chili to spectators. The winner is decided by spectator votes, but it costs $1 to cast a vote.
We know there are lots of better ideas that are more profitable (5K races, reverse raffles, etc.), but we're competing against several other nonprofits in our community so we'll trying for something unique.
1. Cinco de Mayo party: Flat fee for a Mexican buffet, Mexican beer, and an auction of artwork and decorative/houseware items. (I know the idea of an auction isn't necessarily "Mexican" but we always make a lot of money at auctions after people have been drinking.)
2. Kentucky Derby party: Flat fee to dress up and drink while watching the KY Derby on a giant-screen TV under a tent at an outside venue, followed by an auction of artwork and decorative/houseware items.
3. Rubber Duck race: Flat fee to enter a little rubber duck, which would be dropped in the river and the first to cross the finish line wins a cash prize.
4. Chili Cook-Off: Flat fee to enter your chili, but entrants can sell their chili to spectators. The winner is decided by spectator votes, but it costs $1 to cast a vote.
We know there are lots of better ideas that are more profitable (5K races, reverse raffles, etc.), but we're competing against several other nonprofits in our community so we'll trying for something unique.