Each fundraiser group struggles with the impossible mission of finding the ultimate all-in-one fundraising idea. However, the best idea doesn’t have to be too cunning. Actually it’s very simple: just have fun! And let everyone else have fun also. It doesn’t matter what type of campaign you’re administrating, as long as everyone is having fun success will become unavoidable. The following 5 reliable ways to having fun during a fundraiser can be easily applied to any scenario:
- Reward your helpers: If you offer appealing incentives and rewards to your contributing volunteers they might have more fun. The idea is to create a competitive but pleasant environment. The reward doesn’t have to be one million dollars; a simple gift such as a custom trophy is more than sufficient.
- Plan: Before even starting your campaign, plan to have a good time. Think about a day’s fundraising activities and how you can make every part of the process pleasant to work with. Always ask yourself the key question: How can I make this amusing? It doesn’t always have to be tedious work.
- Show your appreciation: Constantly remember your contributors and volunteers you’re thankful for their work with the words “thank you”. Keep smiling all the way through and everybody else will smile back at you. Be sure to provide snacks and drinks to keep your supporters actively in action.
- Make a movie: You can film an entertaining movie about your fundraising pursuit and have everyone appear on it. Make it a sort of a fun documentary in which everyone gets to tell their story and experience with the fundraiser. Give it a humorous title related to the theme of your campaign. Then you can throw a party where everybody can watch the movie.
- Challenge your team: guarantee you’ll do something daring and funny if your team reaches a particular goal. For example doing the chicken dance or wearing a funny outfit for a day. This will give your volunteers a very desirable incentive to do good work.
It’s no secret that people complete better their tasks while they’re feeling fine and having enjoyment. As a leader, stimulating fun into your supporters has the potential of multiplying your group’s rewards!