How to Plan a Casino Night for Charity
A casino night for charity brings together three of the things people love the most: the excitement of gambling, the satisfaction that comes with giving to a cause that they believe in and a deduction for their taxes. Combine a great party atmosphere with the chance to win some great prizes and you might just have a recipe for success. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Designate a charity and make sure all donations made will be tax deductible for the participants.
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Choose a location that is centrally located near the majority of the invited guests. You will have a better turn out if the location is convenient.
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Determine the length and size of the party before hand. This will help you to plan how long you will need the gaming tables, as well as how much food and drink you will need.
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Locate a casino rental company that can either offer discounted rental rates for the occasion or one which will donate their services. Often a company will volunteer services when they are given some sort of acknowledgment, such a mention on the program or in an announcement by the organizers.
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Hire an event planner to take care of all the intricate details of the party while you plan the public relations portion of the fundraiser. You will be more productive if you are not bogged down with purchasing decorations and prizes or ordering tables and chairs.
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Hire an experienced accountant bookkeeper who can keep track of expenditures and incoming donations for the casino night.
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Secure the services of a celebrity or politician to raise the profile of your casino night significantly. You may not be able to get Halle Berry or Bill Clinton, but you might try to get local news or radio personalities or a city council member.
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Tips & Warnings
An excellent way of giving your casino night a touch of class is to hire a valet parking service. Plan on sufficient attendants for the number of guests expected.
Invite guests that you know will be interested in both the charitable and gambling aspects of the casino night. The guest list should be limited to those who are likely to participate or those who will make a contribution to the charity nonetheless.
See that all donors receive a receipt or letter of acknowledgment to use for tax purposes. This should be coordinated with the charity.
