While some
churches pay for the event from the church budget, others are unable to do
so. Your church or children’s ministry can raise funds in a variety of
creative, fun, and effective ways. Some of the most effective event
fundraising can be centered around the event itself. Your group may choose
to sell tickets or obtain sponsors. Browse the strategies below for some
interesting fund ideas for funding Kidz Blitz Live.
Outreach Event Ticket Sales
The Fundraiser
Ticket Bundles: Sell
"rows of 10 tickets" instead of selling single seats. For example, you can
sell 50 rows that seat 8-10 people for $100 each. This method of selling
tickets will:
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Pay for the event,
and even make money for your ministry.
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Take the pressure off
you to fill every seat and sell every ticket.
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It gives 50 people
the opportunity to share in the outreach ministry of this event.
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Home groups can
purchase a row.
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Two people may even
choose to go in on a row together.
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If the event is in a
neutral location, other children’s ministries will normally buy some rows
and bring some of their own kids.
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Increase the
likelihood that you will have unchurched people from your community
invited and in attendance.
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You retain 100% of
the ticket proceeds after cost. Many churches use any profits from the
event to support ministries or missionaries within the church.
Sales Outlets
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Children’s church
sales.
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Before & after Sunday
morning services.
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Your local Christian
bookstore.
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Organize volunteers
to sell tickets before the event and at the door.
Promotion Outlets
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Encourage your
members to buy extra tickets to pass along to their unsaved friends.
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Have your Senior
Pastor endorse and "plug" the event from his heart and from the pulpit.
The vision that this is a fun and invite-able event for outreach must be
communicated.
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During your weekend
services, show the Kidz Blitz Live video clip.
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Enlist the help of
your church's one "super-charged" men's leader and women's leader to
spread the word.
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Christian radio
stations-ticket giveaways in exchange for broadcast time.
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Church bulletin and
newsletter.
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Banners-create a
custom banner to advertise your event.
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Your local Christian
bookstore-ask if you can put up posters or leave a stack of small flyers.
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Church, library, and
community bulletin boards-this space is usually free. Inquire about
posting a flyer or poster.
Local Sponsorship
The Fundraiser
Local businesses
usually like to support community activities, especially if they are offered
some form of publicity in exchange.
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Invite local sponsors
to support your ministry and event.
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Mention that any
donations will receive a “thank you in the program.” This will also give
them a tax break.
Getting Sponsors
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Send out volunteers
to canvass community businesses.
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Invite business
owners within your church to participate in the form of an announcement
during Sunday services or in the church bulletin or newsletter.
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Create a flyer or
pamphlet that the business owner or manager can keep to think on. This is
also useful if the person in charge is not available when you first visit.
Make sure to include contact and event information (including how many
people you expect to attend), and ad sizes/prices (if applicable).
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You may want to
provide complimentary tickets to all sponsors—this is a good way to invite
unchurched people in the community.
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