Table of Contents
- How Might We Approach Fundraising?
- At a glance
- Local fundraising events
- Community events such as book sales, fun runs, movie nights, dinners, trivia nights, karaoke, bowls, sausage sizzles, bake sales, garage sales, neighbourhood parties, paint and sip classes, concerts, comedy nights, holiday events or bowling nights can all be effective fundraising activities.
- Fundraising events also help build awareness and community support before newcomers arrive.
- In-kind donations
- Online fundraising
- Community support
- What's next?
How Might We Approach Fundraising? #
There are many ways to raise funds while engaging your local community and supporting your group’s settlement goals.
At a glance #
- Combine fundraising methods to suit your community.
- Financial and in-kind donations can both reduce costs.
- Plan fundraising activities that are practical and respectful.
Local fundraising events #
Event ticketing
Humanitix can be used to manage fundraising event registrations.
https://humanitix.com/au
Please note that ticket sales are not tax deductible.
https://humanitix.com/au
Please note that ticket sales are not tax deductible.
In-kind donations #
Donated furniture, household items and other practical goods can significantly reduce your group’s costs. Focus on providing items that are clean, safe and in good condition so newcomers can settle with dignity.
Finding donated items
Online marketplaces can help your group source free or affordable household items.
Freecycle: https://freecycle.org/
Facebook Marketplace: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/
Gumtree: https://www.gumtree.com.au/
Freecycle: https://freecycle.org/
Facebook Marketplace: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/
Gumtree: https://www.gumtree.com.au/
Online fundraising #
Groups can fundraise through GiveEasy in CRSA’s name. Other platforms such as GoFundMe and Chuffed.org are also available, although CRSA cannot provide tax-deductible receipts through platforms other than GiveEasy.
Resources:
- GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/
- Chuffed: https://chuffed.org/
Community support #
“Successful fundraising often comes from combining community support, practical donations and creative local initiatives.”
