Organize a Fundraiser

Peel Children's Aid benefits from the support of several community fundraisers every year. You can help make a difference for children and families in the Peel community by organizing a fundraiser! There are several different fundraisers you can plan- including: picnics, sports events, fashion shows, concerts, golf tournaments, barbeques, dances, talent shows and more!

Here are some helpful steps for organizing a fundraiser:

BRAINSTORM some ideas with friends, co-workers and family for fundraisers and how they would work. Ask yourself several questions including: who will come? Where will we have it? Will it cost anything? Do I need permits? Will weather play a factor in the success of the event?
GATHER SOME HELP Recruit some people to help with your fundraising plan, and decide what role everyone will play in the event
GOALS! Develop some fundraising goals. Remember to make your goals realistic.
BUDGET Develop a budget based on your goals. For larger expenses, you may want to ask several places in the community for a quote so you can get the best possible price for your event. Having a budget helps avoid unexpected bills, so that your event is successful in raising funds for children and families in need.
SET THE DATE(S) and PLACE Decide on where and when you will have the event. Remember, you may need to book a venue far in advance, or get a permit for any public place. Make sure that someone else isn’t having a similar event that day so you aren’t competing with other community members.
CALL PEEL CHILDREN’S AID FOUNDATION to register your event and talk about ways that the Foundation may be able to help.
ADVERTISE your event. Make sure you let the community know you are having the event. You may want to advertise through flyers, community listings, local papers and/or posters in community recreation centers and libraries.
GATHER YOUR VOLUNTEER HELP for the event. Make sure you have enough people helping out the day of the event to ensure everything goes as planned.
ENJOY THE DAY Make sure you enjoy the FUNdraiser! Organizing the event should be lots of fun!
CONTACT PEEL CHILDREN’S AID FOUNDATION no later than 30 days after the event to submit all funds. Funds raised will help children and families in the community who are in need.
GIVE YOURSELF A ROUND OF APPLAUSE for a job well done and for helping to support the children and families in your community!