How to Host a Casino Night Fundraiser
Plan a casino night event to entertain your guests while raising money for a good cause. Sell tickets to the event and let guests enjoy donated food, drinks and entertainment, meaning that the money you make at the door can go toward your cause. A successful casino night fundraiser requires donations from local businesses, so network with your friends, neighbors and colleagues to find businesses that want to help. Showcase the charity or cause your casino night will support to encourage guests to attend. Does this Spark an idea?
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Identify the charity or cause you plan to support. Align yourself with a worthy cause to attract guests to your casino night. You can choose a national charity, like Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a respected nonprofit that raises money for breast cancer research, or work with local victims of fire, tornado or flood. A local school that needs money for supplies is another good cause to consider for your fundraiser.
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Secure a venue for your casino night fundraiser. Determine how much space you will need, keeping in mind that you will need space for guests to mingle, casino tables and food to be served. Focus on large venues like community centers, schools and local restaurants and ask them to donate their space to support your cause.
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Seek out donations from local businesses. Ask local restaurants and nightclubs if they would be willing to donate food and alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for your casino night. Guests might not expect a full meal, but provide them with hors d'oeuvres at a minimum.
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Find volunteers. You will need a trustworthy group to staff your casino night, from the bartenders and waiters to the card dealers. Post fliers around town about your need for volunteers, and provide your contact information. You can also try to drum up volunteers through classified advertisements and social networking sites.
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Publicize your event. Place ads in the local newspaper, and post fliers on community bulletin boards. Use church bulletins and school newsletters to attract the local community as well. Give details about your event in these ads, including location, date, time and the charity or cause the fundraiser will support.
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Plan moneymaking activities for the casino night. Present a silent auction with donated items to raise money for your cause. Sell game table sponsorships to local businesses, and let the sponsors provide promotional materials on their tables, as suggested by Fast Track Fundraising.
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Invite a charity representative to speak at the event to drum up support. Let your casino night guests know about the organization's need by having a spokesperson talk about where the money will go. This speech can tug on the heartstrings of guests and encourage them to make a donation before they leave.
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