Casino nights
There is nothing that opens up the wallet at a fundraiser more than a bit of fun! 
Although there are always plenty of fundraising ideas that one could put together to create a good time for kids, parents do enjoy a nice night out occasionally.  Treat your community and yourselves to a casino night fundraiser.  Not only […]

In August 2007, thirteen hundred head of cattle left Hughenden, in the State’s dry west, for the saleyards of Roma. There, the cattle will be auctioned to raise money for the Stock Up for Hope charity, which provides much needed chaplaincy services in bush schools.  The cattle were donated by cattle producers across the region, […]

By nature, people are inquisitive and competitive; some of the most popular events include these two elements. If you are organising the next fundraiser or social function, a trivia night is a great way to get people from all backgrounds together for a few laughs in a fun, relaxed environment, where only the most inquisitive […]

The Fundraising Directory, through its monthly enewsletter, put out the call for ideas and suggestions for putting together an organisers guide for Disco Nights. Here is what we have put together from the many helpful comments that came in:
What follows is an example of a well-run disco night for primary school-aged children:
The Disco night […]

Here are two realities of the fundraising world in apparent conflict with each other. First, undeniably one of the most successful fundraising products is confectionary sales, in particular chocolate. Second is the perception in our community of a crisis of childhood obesity.In fact many State Schools have policies in place prohibiting or restricting certain types […]

Finding your way through the vast fundraising product marketplace can be a daunting experience. As Fundraising Directory users will know, there are hundreds of companies producing thousands of products, and vying for your business. Fundraising volunteers simply don’t have the time to do in depth assessments of the myriad of different suppliers. Here are some […]