Carnival Planning Guide, Page 2
Posted by Dan Rutledge
FUNDRAISING
Questions to Consider:
1. What is your fundraising goal? Refer to this as you plan your events.
2. What is your community's tolerance for fundraising? Have you or will you solicit funds in other ways this year? Keep fundraiser "fun" and affordable for families.
Fundraising Tips and Suggestions:
1. Pre-sell raffle tickets and have winners announced at the carnival.
2. Come up with some fun Silent Auction ideas! What about a collaborative canvas or gift basket from each classroom? Solicit parent and community owned businesses for donations.3. at the carnival or online.4. Solicit sponsorships from local businesses and offer signage in return for underwriting.5. and are perfect for this type of event. Food sells!6. Donations, Donations, Donations! Make sure your committees aren't afraid to ask! Do be careful about how much you solicit from parents because you're asking them to spend money on tickets and concessions. You don't want to burn them out before the carnival.
