4. WHAT IS FUNDS?
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If you’ve ever had to raise money for a charity, community project or other good
cause, then you’ll know a bit about fundraising. It’s the process of gathering
monetary donations from individuals and businesses, normally through an event
organised by a fundraiser.Ordinarily, fundraising events are used to raise money
for a non-profit organisation, but their scope has broadened over the years. Now,
fundraising can be used for anything, from supporting a charity to uplifting the
community or someone in need.
5. 1.CROWDFUNDING
One of the most popular fundraising methods today is crowdfunding, thanks to the power
of the internet. Crowdfunding is when you simply ask for financial contributions for a
specific project or cause on the internet, normally through crowdfunding websites like
GoFundMe and JustGiving.This is a popular and successful tactic because the internet
allows us to reach thousands of people quickly and efficiently, and it’s even possible for us
to target people who might specifically be interested in the cause we’re fundraising
for.Crowdfunding is therefore a great way to make a large amount of money, and fast. If
several thousand people just give RM1 or 2, you already have a sizeable donation. The key
with this method is to write a convincing and informative page explaining what the
fundraiser is for, and how it’s going to be beneficial for food rescue.
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6. 2.HOST A FUNDRAISING EVENT
This is a popular fundraising tactic and can be effective for many different purposes,
including personal and community projects. This is because people can enjoy a
fundraising event even if they’re not specifically involved or interested in your
cause.You will need some money, volunteers and great organisational skills to pull off
hosting an event, but it can be incredibly fun and rewarding. It can also leave you
with plenty of donation money for your chosen cause.There are so many options for
hosting a fundraiser. If you know several musicians or bands, a fundraising concert
could be a great idea.
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7. 3.HOST A VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING
EVENT
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Perhaps you like the idea of hosting a fundraising event, but you don’t have the tools or
resources to hold a physical event. Not to worry, because virtual fundraising events can
be just as effective. There are plenty of websites that can help you host such an event, or
you could keep things simple and use Zoom.You can host any kind of event virtually,
but some ideas that will work especially well online include an online auction, raffle, or
pub quiz. They will still require a lot of preparation and planning, but as long as you’re
not bad with technology, it should be a bit easier than holding a physical event.
8. 4.HOLD A
DISCUSSION
Holding a discussion can not only be a great way to encourage
donations but a way to encourage empathy and understanding. You
can even host a panel discussion, where you can contact some local
experts or educators who want to get involved.This is a fairly low-cost
event, and the main thing you need to do is find an event space (a
library or community hall could work), inform the local community
that it’s taking place, and prepare for the discussion.
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