Parade Float Fundraiser Being involved in a Parade is an awesome idea for a fundraiser, as well as awareness for O.U.R. There are different aspects of the Parade that you can become involved with. But one of the best ideas is spearheading your own Float. Depending on which Parade you join, the start up costs vary for entering a Float. Entry fees can vary from $50.00 in a small town to $5,000.00 for entrance into the Rose Parade. It all depends on you, where you live, and how you want to make an impact. Parades are an awesome opportunity to advertise, promote, raise awareness, and raise funds for O.U.R. The more volunteers helping, the more fun it will be and less work for everyone involved, as everyone will share the workload. It will take many volunteers to pull off a successful Parade, but hey, it’s always more fun with more people! For a Parade Float, you can create anything that catches peoples attention and advertises for O.U.R. A Float can be as simple as a fancy car with a banner, a dozen people marching along with signs, a military truck, or a flatbed decorated to the hilt being pulled by a semi. The options are endless! Just make sure that you represent O.U.R. well, as you are our voice and your character extends and represents our reputation. Feel free to use the library, internet, and other means to get some great ideas. Once the Float ideas for the theme is finalized, it is time to get to work on making that Float come alive. Meanwhile, make sure that you finish all the needed paperwork to be entered into the Parade. Nothing would be worse, then having an amazing Float and no Parade to show it off in. Page of 1 3 Find a Parade ✦ Most towns and cities have Parades. You will have to look into where your local Parades are and contact City Hall or the City’s Chamber of Commerce for more info. Find Volunteers ✦ Gather helpers to assist you. The more the better. Float Theme ✦ Have meetings with your volunteers to make big decisions, like what Float theme you will pick. ✦ How to execute making it. Make it Stand Out ✦ Plan to draw attention to your Float. The more attention you draw, the more awareness you will attract. Paper Work ✦ Make sure you complete all the paper work, pay all the fees, and attend to any other information that is needed to make sure that you are entered into the Parade ✦ Ask permission if needed. Parade Float
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Parade Float Fundraiser Being involved in a Parade is an awesome idea for a fundraiser, as well as awareness for O.U.R. There are different aspects of the Parade that you can become involved with. But one of the best ideas is spearheading your own Float.
Depending on which Parade you join, the start up costs vary for entering a Float. Entry fees can vary from $50.00 in a small town to $5,000.00 for entrance into the Rose Parade. It all depends on you, where you live, and how you want to make an impact. Parades are an awesome opportunity to advertise, promote, raise awareness, and raise funds for O.U.R.
The more volunteers helping, the more fun it will be and less work for everyone involved, as everyone will share the workload. It will take many volunteers to pull off a successful Parade, but hey, it’s always more fun with more people!
For a Parade Float, you can create anything that catches peoples attention and advertises for O.U.R. A Float can be as simple as a fancy car with a banner, a dozen people marching along with signs, a military truck, or a flatbed decorated to the hilt being pulled by a semi. The options are endless! Just make sure that you represent O.U.R. well, as you are our voice and your character extends and represents our reputation. Feel free to use the library, internet, and other means to get some great ideas. Once the Float ideas for the theme is finalized, it is time to get to work on making that Float come alive. Meanwhile, make sure that you finish all the needed paperwork to be entered into the Parade. Nothing would be worse, then having an amazing Float and no Parade to show it off in.
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Find a Parade
✦ Most towns and cities have Parades. You will have to look into where your local Parades are and contact City Hall or the City’s Chamber of Commerce for more info.
Find Volunteers
✦ Gather helpers to assist you. The more the better.
Float Theme
✦ Have meetings with your volunteers to make big decisions, like what Float theme you will pick.
✦ How to execute making it.
Make it Stand Out
✦ Plan to draw attention to your Float. The more attention you draw, the more awareness you will attract.
Paper Work
✦ Make sure you complete all the paper work, pay all the fees, and attend to any other information that is needed to make sure that you are entered into the Parade
✦ Ask permission if needed.
Parade Float
Parade Float Fundraiser Another good idea, is planning to throw candy and hand out pamphlets about O.U.R. (for more information and website address). Every Parade has its own rules, so make sure and check to see what you are allowed to do.
If you want to raise money as well, for O.U.R., you can start a Campaign on O.U.R.’s website and we have pamphlets to help guide people to giving online to your Parade Campaign. We have made some flyers, brochures, and handouts so you can easily print them out and share them. You can hand out these brochures and flyers during the Parade.
You can also advertise your Campaign on your Float, which takes even more creativity. You can make big, bright signs advertising on your Parade Float and indicating that the funds go towards rescuing Trafficked Victims. People like to give to a meaningful cause, so make it abundantly clear why you are working so hard to fundraise. Make your Parade Float bright and bold as it will assist in attracting attention. Don’t be afraid of using Pinterest to get other ideas that will make your Parade Float memorable for years to come.
Don’t forget that you can always ask others to donate items to make your Parade Float, that way your costs stay low and you don’t have to pay out as much. Ask family, friends, businesses, churches, non-profits, and others to donate needed items for your Parade Float. You can always advertise Businesses that donate on your Float as well, as a selling point for donations. As some Businesses love the idea of being affiliated with such as great cause and would proudly represent the marks of O.U.R. on your Parade Float.
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Assign Jobs to Build
✦ Everyone needs to know what they will be doing.
✦ Assign volunteers their duties and organize work parties to organize and build the Float.
Pamphlets or Candy
✦ Print out Pamphlets to hand out. You can direct people to your Campaign, or just hand them out for awareness.
✦ If candy is allowed, make sure you throw a lot so the kids love that you floated by.
Ask Businesses
✦ Ask Businesses to donate items to build your float and advertise their contribution on your Float
✦ Ask Businesses to sponsor your Float.
Advertise
✦ Use Social media and your sphere of influence of what you are doing.
✦ Print out flyers to put up around town, post in public places, and hand out.
Parade Float Fundraiser Gather your supplies and make sure that you have everything that you will need to execute the building of your Parade Float. You will have to organize work parties, where everyone can come together and work on building the Parade Float. You can also assign someone as a runner, in case you need anything extra on the days of building the Float.
You will have to do what it takes to finish the Parade Float and get together as many times as it takes, to finish it. But we know that it will look amazing and be talked about for years to come!
You can also set it up and make a run through, to make sure that you have everything, that it works properly, and that you will be ready the day of the Parade. Make sure you print out your flyers and brochures to hand out. Have stacks ready to guide people to how they can assist you in your fundraising.
On the day of the Parade, you can assign someone as a runner, in case anything goes wrong and you need anything to make your Float a success. It will be located at a public place, so remember to take everything you need with you. Don’t forget to wear your O.U.R Swag if you have it, or make some of your own. Either way, advertise and create awareness. Of course, one person’s idea is all it takes to pull off a successful Parade Float, but it takes many volunteers more to pull it off! Work hard and you will have a great Parade Float, happy donors, joyful volunteers, and a very appreciative O.U.R.
And don’t forget to send us pictures of your Parade Float!
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Gather Supplies
✦ It will take some organization and work, to gather all your items needed, but it will be worth it all in the end.
Build Your Float
✦ Gather helpers to assist you. The more the better.
✦ Assign volunteers their duties and organize work parties to organize and build the Float.
Run Through
✦ Do a run through, to make sure that it can be pulled off and that it runs smoothly.
Print Out Flyers
✦ Make sure you print out flyers and brochures, so people can further look into O.U.R. and what you are doing and how they can assist you in your fundraising.
Wear O.U.R Swag
✦ Make sure you wear shirts indicating what you are doing and who you are with!
Parade Float
Parade Booth Fundraiser Being involved in a Parade is an awesome idea for a fundraiser, as well as awareness. There are different aspects of the Parade that you can become involved with. But one of the best fundraising ideas is spearheading your own Booth.
Depending on which Parade you join, the start up costs vary for entering a Booth. Entry fees can vary from $15 in a small town to $500.00. It all depends on where you live, and how you want to make an impact. Parades are an awesome opportunity to advertise, promote, raise awareness, and raise funds for O.U.R.
The more volunteers helping, the more fun it will be and less work for everyone involved, as everyone will share the work load. It will take many volunteers to pull off a successful Parade Booth, but hey, it’s always more fun with more people!
For a Parade Booth, you can create anything that catches peoples attention and advertises for O.U.R. The options are endless! Just make sure that you represent O.U.R. well, as you are our voice and your character extends and represents our reputation. Feel free to use the library, internet, and other means to get some great ideas to make your Booth stand out.
Once the Booth ideas for the theme is finalized, it is time to get to work on making that Booth come alive. Meanwhile, make sure that you finish all the needed paperwork to be able to have the Booth at the Parade. Don’t forget to see if you can get the Booth donated for your cause. Nothing would be worse, then having an amazing Booth and no Parade to put it up in.
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Find a Parade
✦ Most towns and cities have Parades. You will have to look into where your local Parades are and contact City Hall or the City’s Chamber of Commerce for more info.
Find Volunteers
✦ Gather helpers to assist you. The more the better.
Booth Theme
✦ Have meetings with your volunteers to make big decisions, like what Booth theme you will pick.
✦ How to execute making it.
Make it Stand Out
✦ Plan to draw attention to your Booth. The more attention you draw, the more awareness you will attract.
Paper Work
✦ Make sure you complete all the paper work, pay all the fees, and attend to any other information that is needed to make sure the Booth is secured for the day.
✦ Ask permission if needed.
Parade Booth
Parade Booth Fundraiser Every Parade has its own rules, so make sure and check to see what you are allowed to do. A great way to fundraise is selling Swag and other O.U.R items. You will have to plan in advance and order merchandise in order to sell it. Another thing you can do, is start a Campaign on O.U.R.’s website. You can also advertise your Campaign at your Booth. We have pamphlets to help guide people to giving online to your Campaign. We have flyers and handouts so you can easily print them out. You can hand out these brochures and flyers during the Parade. As well as lead people to your Booth. O.U.R. gear isn’t the only thing you can sell. On hot days, you can sell ice water, ice cream, pop, snow cones, hot dogs, etc. You can also face paint, balloons, and much more. The options are endless.
You can make big, bright signs advertising your Parade Booth and indicating that the funds go towards rescuing Sex Trafficked Victims. People like to give to a meaningful cause, so make it abundantly clear why you are working so hard to fundraise. Make your Parade Booth bright and bold as it will assist in attracting attention. Don’t be afraid of using Pinterest to get other ideas that will make your Parade Booth memorable for years to come. Don’t forget that you can always ask others to donate items to make your Parade Booth, that way your costs stay low and you don’t have to pay out as much. Ask family, friends, businesses, churches, non-profits, and others to donate needed items for your Parade Booth. You can always advertise Businesses that donate on your Booth as well, as a selling point for donations. As some Businesses love the idea of being affiliated with such as great cause and would proudly bare the marks of O.U.R. on your Parade Booth.
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Assign Jobs
✦ Assign volunteers their duties and organize work parties to organize and build the Booth.
Fundraise Ideas
✦ Print out Pamphlets to hand out for your online Campaign.
✦ Order O.U.R. Swag if you want to sell O.U.R. products.
✦ Cotton candy, water, face painting, balloons, etc.
Ask Businesses
✦ Ask Businesses to donate items and funds to build your Booth, pay for Swag, and advertise their contribution on your Booth
✦ Ask Businesses to sponsor your Booth.
Advertise
✦ Use Social media and your sphere of influence of what you are doing.
✦ Print out flyers to put up around town, post in public places, and hand out.
Parade Booth Fundraiser Gather your supplies and make sure that you have everything that you will need to execute the building of your Parade Booth. You will have to organize work parties, where everyone can come together and work on building the Parade Booth.
You can also, set up the Booth and to make sure that you have everything that you will need during the Parade. It is essential that you will be ready the day of the Parade.
Make sure you order enough Swag and other O.U.R. memorabilia to sell. You can also preprint some order forms to order certain things if you run out. Print out your flyers and brochures to hand out. Have stacks ready to guide people to how they can assist you in your fundraising. If you are doing food, make sure you have everything you need to sell it and provide your customers with that they will need.
On the day of the Parade, you can assign someone as a runner, in case anything is needed and you need anything extra to make your Booth a success. It will be located at a public place, so remember to take everything you need with you.
Don’t forget to wear your O.U.R Swag if you have it, or make some of your own. Either way, advertise and create awareness. Of course, one person’s idea is all it takes to pull off a successful Parade Booth, but it takes many volunteers more to pull it off!
Work hard and you will have a great Parade Booth, happy donors, joyful volunteers, and a very appreciative O.U.R.
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Gather Supplies
✦ It will take some organization and work, to gather all your items needed, but it will be worth it all in the end.
Build Your Booth
✦ Gather helpers to assist you. The more the better.
✦ Assign volunteers their duties and organize work parties to organize and build the Booth.
Run Through
✦ Do a run through, to make sure that it can be pulled off and that it runs smoothly.
Get Your Gear
✦ Print out flyers and brochures.
✦ Order enough gear to sell.
✦ Buy enough items to sell, whatever you have decided.
Wear O.U.R Swag
✦ Make sure you wear shirts indicating what you are doing and who you are with!
