How to Put on a Biker Fundraiser

Riders in motorcycle charity events can gain sponsorship to raise funds.

Motorcycle enthusiasts or bikers often form close-knit groups in communities. Due to the strength in their numbers as well as the loyalty that comes with belonging to a group, there is great potential for these groups to put together highly successful fund-raising event. Whether to honor a sick or deceased comrade or to help an organization or individual in the community through a hard time, a biker fundraiser can go a long way to raising funds and help for a particular cause.

Things You'll Need

• Calendar
• Fliers
• Programs
• Sponsors
• Volunteers
• Riding route
• Refreshments
• Bathrooms or toilets

Instructions

1. Set goals for the event, such as the cause you want to sponsor and the amount of money you'd like to raise.

2. Decide on the type of the event. An easy event for bikers to execute would be a charity ride where the participating bikers gain sponsors to donate money for every mile they ride. Establish a start and end point for the ride. The ride should be long, as the more miles in the ride the more opportunities for funds to be raised.

3. Establish a date for the event. Be sure to allow enough time to gather sponsors, raise money and promote awareness of the event.

4. Ask for volunteers. The event will need riders as well as supporters and promoters for the fundraiser.

5. Contact local business to see if they would like to make a donation to the event or sponsor a rider.

6. Create a program for the event that details the cause as well as information about the organizers. Leave plenty of white space for advertisers. You can sell advertising space to local businesses so they gain publicity and your cause gains funds.

7. Contact local newspapers, television and radio stations. Compose and distribute press releases previewing the event to all local news outlets.

8. Organize snacks and bathroom stops for both the riders and the spectators of the events. Coordinate with local businesses along the route to see if they would donate use of their bathrooms to the riders or supply portable toilets along the event route. Be sure to keep snacks and water on hand to keep the riders energetic and hydrated.

References

• Cycle Connections: Organizing a Charity Ride
• Little Tykes Run: Big Bikes Helping Little Tykes Pledge Run