Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important in recent years. Supporting a charity and participating in fundraising activities can be beneficial for business and is a means of demonstrating corporate social responsibility. Participating in fundraising activities is also a way to develop team building skills and can help to create positive PR for your company.
There are many fundraising opportunities and ideas, here are just a few.
Organising a sporting event, such as a 5 a side football tournament or a tennis tournament, is a great way of fundraising. Money can be raised by asking each team to pay an entry fee and asking spectators to pay to watch the matches. All contributions can be donated to your chosen charity and the winning team could win a prize paid for by the company.
Participating in a challenge event is another great way of raising money as they can attract a great deal of press attention. You could cycle from London to Paris, trek up Kilimanjaro or do a skydive.
Another idea is to arrange a themed night or event, and charge an entrance fee. This could be anything from a wine tasting night, a summer BBQ or a charity ball. Any profits made can be donated to a charity. You could even involve sponsors to provide food and drink for the event.
Holding an Auction of Promises is a fun and informal way of raising money. Promises could be anything from music lessons, to help in the garden, or a stay in your holiday cottage. Make the auction an event in itself with food and drink and invite employees, family and friends to take part.
You could even arrange a pool or darts tournament in your local pub. Social events that incorporate fundraising are popular and are a good way of getting to know your colleagues. Money can be raised by asking every contestant to pay an entry fee.
If you need help with your fundraising, why not contact a local charity; they often send out packs, information and promotional items. They also may be able to advise you of ways to fundraise at work that you may not have thought of.
Once you have decided on your activity or event, a good way of raising awareness in your area is by contacting your local radio station or newspaper. They may be willing to promote your fundraising event by mentioning it on air or featuring it in the local events section of their paper.
In addition to the many parks spread throughout the city, and by that, I mean that Seattle has several extraordinary parks. Among those great parks are: Alki Playfield, Cal Anderson Park (which boasts a wading pool and a gigantic chess set), Cascade Playground (which features free music Fridays from noon until 2:00), Discovery Park, and Woodland Park. But parks and playgrounds are just a start. Seattle really has so much more to offer than just this.
There is the Children's Repertory Theatre, which offers plays and musicals that are sure to delight children of all ages. In addition to the theatre, Seattle has an excellent Children's Museum. For hands on learning, there is the Pacific Science Center and to aid in a healthy respect and appreciation of musical arts, there is the Experience Music Project.
If you have a child or are a child that wants to grow up and touch the stars, the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame might be in order. And there's always Gameworks' for the child in all of us that has never outgrown playing video games. For little boys that may never grow up there is the Northwest Railway Museum and the Boeing Tour that shows how these huge planes is made. There is also the Museum of Flight, which consistently ranks as one of the top museums in this category worldwide.
If your child is a lover of animals, there is so much to do and see in and around Seattle that it is difficult to know where to begin. I'll start with Wolf Haven, which offers daily tours that last about an hour and provide visitors an opportunity to observe these magnificent animals in a natural surrounding. Next, there is Northwest Trek, which allows guests to take a tram ride through their park for the purpose of observing several animals in a natural environment. One of my favorites is Cougar Mountain Park, which is really a one of a kind experience for any animal lover. This park takes animals that are endangered and shelters them while providing education and enlightenment about the plight of these animals and the effect they have on the ecosystem.
In addition to these animal havens, there is Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, the Seattle Aquarium, and Woodland Park Zoo. Each of these is more common as far as zoos and/or aquariums go but offer the opportunity to view animals just the same. Also, there is my personal favorite Seattle activity, whale watching. You can either charter a boat or take your child out to Lime Kiln Point State Park to look for these magnificent creatures. Either way, this activity will probably be the highlight of your trip for your child, especially if you happen to see one of these beauties.
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