The Four Pillars of a Successful Fundraising Event
Organizing a head-shaving event is a big job, as Volunteer Event Organizer (VEO) Robbie Tiffin knows. So he created a plan to help his event succeed — and it worked. Robbie shares his secrets for a extraordinary event below.
Robbie and his son, Micah, smile with full heads of hair just before their shave.
It was October 13, and our VEO had sent an email to our team sharing that he was unable to organize our next St. Baldrick’s event. That was the bad news.
The good news? I was ready to step in.
Our event had been pretty successful in the past, but I didn’t want it to be just another “rinse and repeat.” We owed it to the kids to make this event bigger and better than ever.
How to Get Local Businesses to Sponsor Your Event
With over 11,000 events to date, St. Baldrick’s knows a thing or two about fundraising. While we do it to raise money for childhood cancer research, you can ace getting a local sponsor for any fundraising event with these 10 tips.
Your fundraising event is right around the corner, and you want to raise as much money as possible.
Getting local businesses to sponsor your event is a great way to boost your event revenue and strengthen community relationships. Here are 10 tips to get you going.
1. Know who to ask.
Use your inner circle to find the best leads to potential sponsors. Your volunteer committee may have connections with local businesses — work those connections to get your foot in the door.
5 Tips for Starting Your College Event
Sometimes, a VEO needs a little direction, like a freshman without a map on the first day of class. Don’t worry, we’re here to help! Here are five tips to get you started on organizing the best head-shaving event your campus has ever seen.
1. Get a little help from your friends
Know someone who’s majoring in accounting? There’s your treasurer! How about a communications major? They can help you advertise your event! As they say, teamwork makes the dream work — plus, what’s better than working with friends?
Creative Ways to Thank Your Donors
A first-time shavee℠ shares his fundraising secret. (More secrets revealed on our shavee tips page!)
For 9-year-old Bryce, it’s gone as far as helping him raise more than $2,000 — and counting — in just two weeks.
10 Things VEOs Will Love About the New Members Area
Have you heard the news? Your Members Area has a whole new look! Here are the top 10 things we think you’ll love. See the brand new Members Area now — log in to your St. Baldrick’s account.
1. You can put it in your pocket.
The new Members Area is designed for your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Now you can manage your St. Baldrick’s account from wherever you are!
10 Things You’ll Love About the New Members Area
Have you heard the news? Your Members Area has a whole new look! Here are the top 10 things we think you’ll love. See the brand new Members Area now — log in to your St. Baldrick’s account.
1. You can put it in your pocket.
The new Members Area is designed for your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Now you can manage your St. Baldrick’s account from wherever you are!
10 Ways to Make the Most of Your Fundraiser for Kids With Cancer
You’re raising money for childhood cancer research. Awesome! Here are our best tips to help you make the biggest impact for kids with cancer. (Not registered yet? Get started!)
Give Up Your Coffee With St. Baldrick’s on #GivingTuesday
First, there’s Black Friday. Then, Cyber Monday. And saving the best for last — #GivingTuesday!
Free yourself from the same old fundraising grind with a #GivingTuesday fundraiser that asks people to give a donation to childhood cancer research instead of buying a cup of coffee. Then reward contributors with a free cup of joe donated by a local cafe!
Want to brew up donations to childhood cancer research with your own #GivingTuesday coffee campaign? Here’s how to give it a shot in seven steps:
VEOs: 5 Tips to Grow Your Event
Volunteer Event Organizers Robb Drzewicki and Eric Bacyinski aren’t content with raising the same amount for childhood cancer research year after year. Get the inside scoop on how their event at The Plymouth Roc grew from $12,000 raised in 2011 to $58,000 in 2014. Want a hint? There’s no magic involved — just old fashioned teamwork, social media savvy, creativity and loads of fun.
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VEOs: 5 Ways to Own Your Next Event
Read how one St. Baldrick’s Volunteer Event Organizer got inspired and made his second head-shaving event even better than the first! Register your 2015 event now.
VEO Mike with Haven, a St. Baldrick’s Honored Kid, at the Parker, Colorado, head-shaving event.
“Own it and have fun. That’s what it’s all about,” Mike Waid said.
Mike’s “Shave the Mayor” event kicked off in 2013, with a call to the citizenry of the small town of Parker to participate and a goal of raising $2,000. Who could resist seeing their elected official go under the razor?
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