Turn your next party into a Team Diabetes ‘Philanthroparty’
Parties and social events are a great way to raise donations for a great cause like Team Diabetes
and meet your fundraising goals at the same time.
Instead of having guests bring wine or dessert, ask them to contribute to Team Diabetes. If you
want to be a little more formal, send out invitations that say: “Please don’t bring anything for the
host/hostess, but rather make a donation to Team Diabetes.”
If a child’s birthday is coming up, instead of everyone bringing their own present, ask guests to
chip in a certain amount for one or two big presents and donate the difference they would have
spent on individual gifts to your Team Diabetes campaign. You will soon see the word spread and
the donations pile up.
For an added boost, start an online campaign on Facebook and invite your friends to join. You
can also make people aware of your Team Diabetes ‘philanthroparty’ on Twitter and direct people
to attend or make a direct online contribution.
Check out future editions of Pacesetter for more fundraising ideas.