CHANGING LIVES ONE BY ONE
FUNDRAISING
If you want to raise funds for a charity or if you want to help some of these poor people in this very poor country, you can. If you don’t have much money to give then maybe you got time on your hands or even just give up a weekend now and again to fund raise. If any one has a mind to, they can help make a difference to people’s lives across the World.
Why not start a fund raising Group or team in your area. Ask for a letter giving you permission from us.
We have included some ideas for you maybe you have some of your own and would be willing to share them with us so we can pass them on.
Fund raising can be Fun
Fund raising for one of these orphanages is one of the most rewarding things you can do.
For us, the money you raise - whatever the amount - will make a real difference to poor children thousands are crying out for a little help, and fund raising itself can be as fun or as challenging as you want it to be.
So if you, your school, church, club, group, or company are involved in any fund raising activities, please consider nominating one or more of these projects we have in India
PRAYER MEETINGS, SCHOOLS YOUTH CLUBS, CHURCHES, GROUPS, BUSINESSES, INDIVIDUALS, AT WORK . ANY ONE CAN FUND RAISE IF THEY A MIND TOO.
To have a successful fund raiser you don't need a lot of money. All you need is some willing people who are ready to make a difference and support the work of these orphanages
A popular fund raiser that gets everyone involved is a bake sale. You may be thinking "everyone has a bake sale", but there is a reason why this is done over and over again: it works! Simply solicit the members of your group, or their families, to donate a baked item.
Bake sales do especially well if set up at summer festivals and school and local community fates. or even some ones home Bake sales can also be made to be specific, such as a pie sale or a biscuit or cake sale.
Any help you can give these orphanages with your fund raising would be just great. Every penny raised is so important. Here are just some ideas for your church, school, club, and company or even just for you.
As long as its fun then anything is possible. Please contact us to discuss any ideas you have.
Garage sale Collect un-wanted items from friends, families etc and set up agarage sale in your garden, this is a good way raising funds and if there are a group of you involved then some have tree or four sales a year.
Aerobics Marathon Organise a mass aerobics session either in the club or at a local school, church or community centre to attract others who are not currently members of your club. Participants could be sponsored and/or be charged to enter.
Bake Sale Not just cakes and cookies - include low fat foods and healthy alternatives.
Barbeque Hold a lunchtime, afternoon or evening barbeque either in your grounds, or if this is not appropriate then look at private gardens etc.
Bike Ride Work out a safe and scenic route and all participants gain sponsorship.
Auction Ask everyone to bring in an auction item. Bidders then write down their pledges, and the highest pledge wins.
Car Washing Designate a day, for a fee, when all colleagues/staff have the choice for their car to be cleaned and polished.
Cheese & Biscuit Evening If possible get local suppliers to provide some cheese and biscuits. Ask for a donation
Chocoholic Challenge Ask as many members as possible to give up chocolate for a set-period and ask friends and other members to sponsor them.
Concert Ask local bands or orchestra's to play a concert and donate some or all of the ticket money.
Cricket Match Organise a friendly cricket match with a local club/school/company or against a local cricket team. Players could raise money per run scored/wicket taken.
Karaoke Night Sell tickets for an evening of awful singing at a /school hall or private venue; you could get people to donate money to stop their friends from singing or invite companies/schools to send teams.
Press-ups How many press-ups can you do in a set time? You could ask people to sponsor your improvement over a set number of months.
Quiz/ Trivia Evening Charge an entry fee for individuals or teams to take part: questions could be on a set theme or general knowledge.
Raffle Gather suitable prizes (from local businesses' to donate) and sell tickets. Most gaming regulations state that tickets must be a fixed price, so you may need to sell 5 tickets for the price of 4 since it alters the odds.
Snooker/Pool Tournament Charge an entry fee for a knockout competition. Each heat can be best of three matches, perhaps with a final for which you might charge admission. Again, get pubs/clubs/ local businesses/other schools to send teams or individuals who are sponsored per ball potted.
Swim People are sponsored to swim a set distance. The most able swimmers can set standards.
Sponsored Silence Staff, colleague or friends could be sponsored to remain silent for a day.
A sponsored walk Set up a walk in the country by the sea or any where of interest and find people to take part and get sponsorship.
A sponsored Bible Quiz Set out some question for people to ask or get some from the quiz’s here.
Gifts in Memory A gift in memory of some one can mean a great deal at a time of sadness. It’s a wonderful way to remember people you care for and, through supporting the work of one of these people; you can make a real difference in their name.
Many people prefer to make a tribute like this in place of flowers at a funeral.
If you make a gift yourself in memory of a loved one, you may find it helpful to make this clear to GNFM when you send your donation, particularly if further contact from them is likely to distress you. If asked, GNFM must respect your wish for privacy and not contact you again.
Leaving a gift in your will would benefit many children.