AVFAL Fund-raising Ideas

1. Write a Letter.

Write a letter outlining your reasons for joining the AVFAL fund raising team. Are you looking to make a difference the world? Do you appreciate all you have or do you take things for granted? Do you want to give something back? Tell them about the journey you are about to embark on, the amount you need to raise and how each donation will make an impact on the communities in Africa. If 50 people (friends, family, colleagues, neighbours, Club mates - anyone you know) sent you $100 - you would raise $5000.

2. Enrol your friends.

Get 10 pals to raise $500 each using your letter?

3. Host AVFAL fund-raising party.

Invite your friends and family over for a get together. Arrange for an auction of prizes donated by those attending. Or organise it with the co-operation of your sports club - Get your club mates, work colleagues involved. Hold a Soccer Tournament in your Soccer Club or hold a night party in your local community centre.

4. Host an AVFAL night at a local restaurant.

Many restaurants will allow you to hold a fund-raiser at their premises. Discuss the details with the manager, pick a date early in the week when business is slow and do up a flyer inviting everyone you know or don’t know! Most restaurants will offer you a percentage for filling their restaurant.

5. Garage Sale

Get your family, friends and neighbours involved. Incorporate a Cake Sale. Sell Coffee, Smoothies & minerals. Talk to your local newspaper about giving you ad space - All proceeds going to the African Volunteer Football Academy for the less privileged (AVFAL).

6. Hold a Coffee morning in work.

Buy the office lunch from a local restaurant for a pre-agreed discount and sell to your colleagues for a pre-agreed donation. Keep a bucket for spare change on your desk and make sure you let them know how much they have helped you. Auction (donated) desserts on a Friday afternoon. Check with your Personnel department if permission is needed.

7. Ask your employers for a donation.

Some employers have a policy of matching donations made by their employees. Again check with your Personnel department. Maybe include this request in your fund-raising letter.

8. Host a pay at the door event.

Do you know anyone in a band, owns a restaurant (Wine tasting), a sports star (Donate a signed shirt). Ask your local cinema for a special screening in aid of AVFAL.

9. Sponsored Exercise

Do a sponsored walk, mini (or maxi) Marathon or biking event in aid for the African Volunteer Football Academy for the less privileged.

10. Over to you - Any suggestions?????

ABOVE ALL MAKE SURE YOU KEEP YOUR DONORS UP TO DATE WITH YOUR

FUND RAISING EFFORTS AND THANK THEM FOR ALL THEIR HELP.