Last Wednesday, 17th February, The Great Generation held a networking evening for Londoners to find out more about the ins & outs of fundraising.

It was a great evening filled with tips, advice and inspiration from our team at The Great Generation & other fellow volunteers.

Here are just some of the ideas that came out of the evening...stay posted to see a video with highlights of the evening!

What characteristics help fundraising events to be successful

1. •Something quirky
   

2. •“A real test”
   

3. •Humor or Humiliation
   

4. •Daring
   

5. •Competitive
   

6. •Challenge based
   

7. •Mobilizing groups of people
   

8. •Going to where people are (local bar/café)
   

Who is useful to involve in your fundraising

1. •Local networks
   

2. •Colleagues
   

3. •Sports Teams
   

4. •Local business
   

5. •Social/Online Networks
   

6. •Family
   

7. •Friends
   

8. •Lecturers
   

9. •General Public
   

What tools can you use, what tools could be helpful?

1. •Websites
   

2. •Facebook
   

3. •Just Giving
   

4. •The Great Generation
   

5. •Work intranet
   

6. •College/Student Unions/Society?
   

7. •Own project specific one
   

8. •Video
   

9. •You Tube
   

10. •Pictures/Photos
    

11. •Facts and Figures/Case Studies/Testimonials
    

12. •Balloons
    

13. •Posters/Leaflets/Postcards
    

What Methods are useful?

1. •Events
   

2. •Sponsorship
   

3. •Sales
   

4. •Raffles
   

5. •“Shaking tins”
   

6. •Challenges
   

7. •Bringing people together/being part of something/Viral marketing
   

8. •Building interest/Teaser Campaign
   

Fundraising is an exciting part of the ground work needed to volunteer on one of our projects - it really can give you a THRILL!

The total amount you need to fundraise for our projects is 1200* which will cover your costs including flight, transport in the country, accommodation and food, and a community donation towards the project. *Subject to flight costs and airport tax - does not cover UK travel, vaccinations, travel insurance

We plan on holding many more events like these - if you’d like to be put on our attendance list for future events please email volunteer@thegreatgeneration.org