There are many people who would far rather attend a charity fund-raising event than attend another corporate networking event. This is because many people are very interested in giving back of their successes, but can seldom find the time to choose a charity that they feel they can trust enough to distribute their contributions. So, when the budget is tight, how do you get these sorts of individuals to attend your charity event? It will require an innovative approach to event marketing...
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Advertising a Charity Event
By: Lily Morgan
charity would never get anywhere if nobody ever heard of them. Advertising and marketing is just as important for charities as it is for any other organization or business. It’s all about making money and creating awareness for those in need. There are plenty of fantastic ways to do this. It’s all about making use of your resources and tools while staying open minded. Promoting your charity doesn’t have to feel like a chore. It can actually be a lot of fun. Apply business tactics much like anyone else trying to make money does.
Look into taking out ads of some kind. This can all vary depending on the budget that you have to work with. Even if you cannot afford large scale ads, try pinpointing local radio stations and newspapers. A newspaper ad is a relatively inexpensive way to get your ad into the hands of many people. Don’t overlook obvious resources like this that can help you greatly. A radio ad may be somewhat expensive but even just once can make a world of difference. Keep all paperwork and receipts for this type of advertising.
Make some flyers that describe and promote your charity. Post them up in all public community areas where that type of thing is allowed. It also may be beneficial to go around to local businesses. Ask them if you can put flyers in their window or leave some as pamphlets in their office for customers to take. Many businesses will be happy to help out a local charity. Don’t forget about public places like the library. They often have bulletin boards too.
Try forming a committee of people to plan marketing and advertising. When you get a handful of people brainstorming together the ideas will be enhanced and everyone can play off one another. It’s a terrific way to get ideas you never would have come up with on your own. A committee also makes it easy to distribute the work load evenly so that nobody is overwhelmed.
Make us of the internet. Search for terms related to your charity. You may be able to do some advertising on a related website or find forums where you can leave a message. You might be surprised how much marketing can be done online for free or for very little. It is the number one way to reach the world so make the most of it.
Ask a local TV station to run an ad for you. If you cannot afford to pay for one, ask if you can get a spot on the local news talking about your charity event. Most news stations will be willing to give you a small spot to make your event known to the community. If your event is a large public event then it may be even easier to get on TV. Sell tickets to a concert or dinner event. It’s a popular way to fund raise and it draws people out for an entertaining time. Once you get your charity’s name out there, you will find marketing gets much easier.
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