Here are some creative ideas to raise funds

to support education for disadvantaged children in Iran:

 

House Party

A house party does not have to be fancy. It can be a dinner party or an afternoon tea. It can have 6 or 20 guests. Refreshments can be catered or be as simple as coffee and cake. (10 steps to a successful fundraising event)

 

Fundraise in celebration

Compassionate supporters asked their friends and families to donate to Yarra Foundation instead of bringing gifts to the birthday parties or other celebrations.

 

Fundraise online

Pick one of our campaigns, set yourself a target and set up an online fundraising strategy. You can also build a team by inviting your friends and increase the target. Group fundraising is easier and more fun. 

 

Auctions

Include all sorts of treasures, handicrafts and gift from beauty treatments, guitar lessons, tutoring, dog-walking or baby-sitting services. Silent auctions and date auctions are fun variations.

 

Give it up

Campaign to ask friends, families, colleagues and schoolmates to give up things like Friday night takeout ($20) or a morning latte ($3) and donate the money instead. This reminds us all of how much we have to be thankful for and what we can do without for a short period of time to make a big difference for a child.

 

Selling goods and services

If you have special handicraft, extra books or treasures you can sell it at your parties or celebrations.

 

Garage sale

Tell your friend and families that you are holding a garage sale for Yarra Foundation. They may join you on the day with their extra items for sale.

 

Book sale

Get family and friends to donate books to the book sale. Hold a stall at a local market or approach your business to set up in the main foyer of your office block where there are lots of through traffic.

 

Donation box / money bank

Get one of our donation box for your business or a money bank for your home. We let you know how much you raised.

 

BBQ

Host a BBQ at a park and charge an entry fee. Get your local butcher and bakery to donate supplies. Have a raffle to raise extra funds.

 

Walk or Run to raise fund

There are always nice people out there who love to join you for a long walk. Give it a try you find your team quickly.

 

Raffles

Request prize donations and sell your tickets to everyone you know. Easy & fun!

 

Sausage Sizzle

Hold a sausage sizzle at your local shopping centre or Woolworth. Bunning’s also allow groups to use their facilities on a weekend. Try to contact local butchers and bakers to donate the meat and bread required.

 

 

Be creative and let us know if you come up with a new idea!