Hi everyone,
After seeing the thread with all the unbelievably creative questions Abbysmom has to answer- I knew I've come to the right place for some good ideas.
I am putting together a benefit yard sale in a few weeks benefiting the NH Spay and Alter Services (NHSAS) and Animal Allies. Animal Allies focuses all their attn on feral TNR.
I have been advertising like crazy locally, trying to solicit truck/trailer loads of unwanted items (Freecycle idea, for those who use it). I've had a lot of great feedback so far, so this has been great.
I think I am going to have someone who does cartoon caricatures also be there. I think it would be great and raise a good amount of money. I was thinking they could get half of whatever is charged, and the other half go to the event.
We are going to have a bake sale (my 8 yr old and nephew will head this). I was also thinking of soliciting some businesses to see if they would donate anything of significant value- so we could do some type of raffle.
Does anyone have any other ideas that I am not thinking of? Anything I could do to make this as successful as possible? It's going to be in one of the busiest cities in NH - so exposure will be great. I've also looked into advertising in 2 local newspapers and found out I could get a free ad (a full size) in one newspaper under calendar events.
I've also contacted Peta about getting some brochures on S/N and other things. We are also going to do an 'adoption board/booth' as well as an information booth for Animal Allies and NHSAS and what their wish list's are and of course try and encourage people to volunteer, foster and/or provide a barn home. Of course we'll also have a donation jar.
I was thinking of getting something in qty (off of ebay or something) to sell but have it be more of a donation type of thing. I.E., Any donations over $5.00 get you 'xyz'. Can't think of what 'xyz' should/could be though! I saw some kitty stuffed animals (lot of 60) that were xmas themed on ebay but I forgot the item was ending so I missed out! It only sold for $33.00 then an additional $12 in shipping I think.
Anyhow, any advice would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!!
After seeing the thread with all the unbelievably creative questions Abbysmom has to answer- I knew I've come to the right place for some good ideas.
I am putting together a benefit yard sale in a few weeks benefiting the NH Spay and Alter Services (NHSAS) and Animal Allies. Animal Allies focuses all their attn on feral TNR.
I have been advertising like crazy locally, trying to solicit truck/trailer loads of unwanted items (Freecycle idea, for those who use it). I've had a lot of great feedback so far, so this has been great.
I think I am going to have someone who does cartoon caricatures also be there. I think it would be great and raise a good amount of money. I was thinking they could get half of whatever is charged, and the other half go to the event.
We are going to have a bake sale (my 8 yr old and nephew will head this). I was also thinking of soliciting some businesses to see if they would donate anything of significant value- so we could do some type of raffle.
Does anyone have any other ideas that I am not thinking of? Anything I could do to make this as successful as possible? It's going to be in one of the busiest cities in NH - so exposure will be great. I've also looked into advertising in 2 local newspapers and found out I could get a free ad (a full size) in one newspaper under calendar events.
I've also contacted Peta about getting some brochures on S/N and other things. We are also going to do an 'adoption board/booth' as well as an information booth for Animal Allies and NHSAS and what their wish list's are and of course try and encourage people to volunteer, foster and/or provide a barn home. Of course we'll also have a donation jar.
I was thinking of getting something in qty (off of ebay or something) to sell but have it be more of a donation type of thing. I.E., Any donations over $5.00 get you 'xyz'. Can't think of what 'xyz' should/could be though! I saw some kitty stuffed animals (lot of 60) that were xmas themed on ebay but I forgot the item was ending so I missed out! It only sold for $33.00 then an additional $12 in shipping I think.
Anyhow, any advice would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!!
Maybe if I go to the Lounge, I can find someone who either has that magazine or knows how to tell us how to make cat cupcakes - they are so adorable - they should sell faster than beer at a St.Paddy's celebration!
