Fundraising Event Ideas
Want to join the movement to support the new WakeMed Children’s Hospital? Below are some ideas to get you started.
At your office…
- Start a door-decorating contest at your office during the holidays
- Join Penny Partners
- Encourage your company to have a casual day at the office once a week (or more). Charge employees $5 if they want to wear their jeans to work
- Do you own a business or restaurant? Contribute a percentage of your sales for one day, or donate a set amount
With your friends…
- Host a dinner party, ask for donations
- Organize a progressive dinner
- Host “Movie Night” at your house
- Host themed parties and sell tickets to attend
At your child’s school…
- Organize “Penny Wars” at your business or school
- Organize a “Trike-a-thon”
- Is your child having a birthday party? Ask guests to give donations instead of presents
- Organize a silent auction
- Organize a basketball tournament
