Non-events have become very popular fundraisers. With so many choices and events, you’ll be surprised at the number of people who will donate just for the opportunity to stay home! What is a non-event? It’s a made-up event that doesn’t really exist. What is great is that 100% of the proceeds go directly to your playspace!
Prep Steps:
1) Decide on the theme and date of your non event.
2) Send out invitations that say, for example, “XYZ Playspace Project is hosting its first annual Black Tie Non Event. The event will NOT take place on April 5, 2005. Cocktails will NOT be served at 6 pm, dinner will NOT be served at 7pm and our program will NOT begin at 8 pm.”
3) Ask people to make a donation in the amount it might normally cost to attend such an event (remind them of all the costs: ticket price, tuxedo rental, babysitter, etc)
4) Advertise your non event!
Materials:
1) Attractive invitations
Helpful Hints:
Consider holding your non- event on April Fool’s Day!
Raised: $$
When: M
Publicity: Medium
Volunteers: <10
Challenge: Easy
Audience: 200
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