Fundraising isn’t easy. It doesn’t matter if you are trying to raise $10 or $10,000, asking people to part with their hard-earned dollars can feel like a challenge. That is why I have learned it is important to make it fun – for both the donor and you.
Today was our 2nd annual Ride The Rideau BBQ at work. A great example of how combining pleasure (ex. food) and fundraising can be a success.
For my co-workers today’s BBQ was a chance to leave their desks for a few minutes, grab some good food (I hope!) and take a break with colleagues old and new. For our team it was a chance to raise some money for a great cause, catch up with colleagues, and build some team spirit. A real win-win!
A big thank you to everyone who helped us out (especially my co-worker who baked a chocolate cake from scratch to sell for dessert). In the end we raised over $200.
Who knows, we might just have to try another lunchtime BBQ before September 8th.
Now I just need to cycle off that cake!
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