How to Plan a Spaghetti Fundraiser Supper
A spaghetti dinner fundraiser works well for charities or events that need money. The inexpensive nature of spaghetti and ease of preparation make it a logical choice. Spaghetti is a hearty meal for those who attend and it's a popular dish with most people. While the dish itself is easy to prepare, the fundraiser requires planning and preparation to ensure its success. The best spaghetti in the world won't make a profitable fundraiser if you don't plan properly.
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Schedule the spaghetti supper fundraiser. It seems simple, but this is one of the most important steps. Choose a date and time that don't conflict with other community events. Consider coordinating it so the fundraiser supper occurs either right before or right after a community event at the same location. Both events might attract more people. Avoid competing with another event because you'll likely lose patrons.
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Create a timeline for the event planning. This helps you stay on track to make sure everything is finished in time for the event.
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Choose a location for the event. Select a location that has cooking facilities so the spaghetti is fresh. You'll also need a location that is large enough to accommodate many people and has tables and chairs. Schools and community centers are usually good choices.
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Solidify the menu for the fundraiser dinner. You'll at least need beverages to accompany the spaghetti. Other options include salad, breadsticks and dessert. Determine if you will offer more than one sauce option.
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Estimate the amount of food you'll need for the dinner. You don't want to run out of food or you'll miss out on fundraising money. If you have too much food, you'll waste money. Consider the community and how much support you think you'll get for the fundraiser.
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Ask for donations from local businesses and community members. Check with local grocery stores to see if they will donate some of the food items, plates or silverware needed. Ask community members to donate desserts. Any donated food you can get increases your fundraising profit.
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Determine if the fundraising venue has plates and silverware you can use for the event. If not, decide if you will rent these items or use disposable plates and silverware.
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Decide if you will charge a set amount for each person or if you will just accept freewill donations. If you're charging a set amount, calculate your costs for the meal and divide it by the total number of servings to help set the price. You'll need to make sure the meal is profitable for the fundraiser.
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Consider additional fundraising opportunities at the spaghetti dinner. Silent auctions or selling items donated by local businesses work well to raise additional money. You can also organize a talent show or other form of entertainment.
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Advertise the fundraising dinner. The more you get the word out, the more people will attend. Consider advertising on bulletin boards in grocery stores, in church bulletins, in community newsletters and through fliers around town.
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Tips & Warnings
Each pound of spaghetti will serve about four people. One jar of spaghetti sauce is a good amount for each pound of spaghetti.
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