A - Z of FUNDRAISING TIPS
A - Auction of promises
Ask your friends, family or colleagues to promise to do something they wouldn't normally do (hoover, cut their hair) then hold an auction to buy the promise
B - Big Bike Ride
Get on our bike to show your suport, get fit and raise funds. No matter what age or ability you are, there's a bike ride out there to suit you!
C - Cake Sale
Always a popular one whether at school, work or in your local community centre. Get everyone to contribute cakes or sweets then sell them on. Or buy them yourself. Yum.
D - Dress down day
Charge everyone 2 Euros to come to work or school in casual clothes, or have a Go Green Day. Challenge departments or classes to raise the most money.
E - Email
Email all your colleagues to let them know what you are doing and ask them to support you. Don't forget to use your email signature to show you support Paul Cunningham Nurses.
F - Fantasy Football
Organise a sweepstake on this season's teams and pit your skill against the best without even setting foot on the pitch! Works well for other sports too.
G - Gift Aid
Remember that if you pay tax you can Gift Aid your donations to make the most of the money you give. Remind people who sponsor you to do this and increase your giving power. Your Gestor will be able to provide you with more information or you can ask for one of our 'How You Can Help' leaflets
H - Hat's On
Make a fool of yourself - wear a silly hat for a day and get sponsored. Or encourage friends to do the same and have a hat parade with a prize for the best one.
I - Invite
Invite friends to donate money to Paul Cunningham Nurses in place of presents for special occasions such as birthdays, weddings and anniversaries.
J - Jumble Sales
Hold a jumble or a car boot sale - get rid of unwanted items and raise money at the same time. Ask friends and family to donate junk as well, and increase your profit.
K - Karaoke Nights
Get a local pub to donate a room for free, and discover your untapped talents (or not!!) when you sing along to your favourite song.
L - Letter From Santa
Surprise a child with a letter direct from Santa this Christmas. Just let us know all about them and we'll get on the Lapland Line straight to the man himself!
M - Matched giving
Ask your company to match whatever your work colleagues raise and tell people this when asking for sponsorship
N - No Smoking Challenge
Do you smoke, or do you have any other habit you would like to give up? Here is your chance - give up, get healthy and make money.
O - Organise
Organise a sponsored cycle/swim/run - whatever your interests. Push yourself that little bit and ask your friends to sponsor you. Or get glamorous and plan a full-scale ball or garden party.
P - Publicity
Remember that getting publicity through local papers and radio will boost your fundraising efforts and maximise your opportunities.
Q - Quizzes Galore
Get the grey matter working and challenge your friends to a quiz night. Run a pub quiz or play any of your favourite games. If you charge for entry and snacks fundraising is a no-brainer.
R - Race To Get Fit Challenge
Challenge your friends to see who can get fit the quickest, putting your new stamina through the paces with hill walks, running marathons or a game of friendly golf.
S - Stop For Tea
Get friends or colleagues together and host one of our tea parties - cake sale optional but highly recommended.
T - Themed Parties
Whether you're into James Bond, the swinging sixties or cartoon characters. Get your friends to dress up and pay for the pleasure.
U - Unwanted Gifts
After Christmas we all have those inevitable scratchy jumpers or socks we'd rather pass on. Get together with friends and have a giggle and a sale, or ebay them and donate the money.
V - Video Night
Show a recently realeased film, and invite friends to come and watch it. Charge them for sofa space, snacks and even a meal.
W - Whole Heap of Change
Collect your spare change from shops and see how quickly it grows into a sizeable heap of a donation. Race your friends to be the first to fill a jar.
X - X-Factor
Maybe your friends or colleagues have untapped abilities? Host a talent hunt with refreshments.Or if they don't, hire a big screen and watch the TV talent contests, with a sweepstake on the talent.
Y - Yes You Can Do It
Fundraising can be challenging, but keep going and you will be surprised at how well you do. Don't be afraid to ask!
Z - Zodiac Party
Invite your friends over for an evening of astrological forecasts and star gazing (and charge them for dinner).
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Business, clubs or associations along the Costas could be a great help by sponsoring a nurse, for a year or providing them with transport, additional equipment etc , If you would like to make a donation or hold a fund raiser event we look forward to hearing from you, please contact the office.
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