Has anyone out there ever done any fundraising around Halloween? I work for a non-profit school (501 C-3) for special needs children and this year things are really tight. I was thinking about putting out a donation bucket Halloween night and giving all the proceeds to the school. Of course I will label it and provide information on the charity as well as have school staff to monitor the bucket and answer any questions. I get lots of students and former students, so some of the crowd will already be familiar with the School.
I get thousands of people every year and this would be a great exposure for the school. However, I don't want people to think they have to pay to trick or treat.
I do Halloween because I want to. So, I'm not sure about turning it into a fundraiser. I have never asked for donation or wanted them. But last year, someone put a $25 gift card to Lowes in my mailbox with a note that read "thank you for everything you do for the neighborhood on Halloween". If people want to show their gratification, I'd prefer it to go to charity.
Any thoughts? Has anyone else done this?
I get thousands of people every year and this would be a great exposure for the school. However, I don't want people to think they have to pay to trick or treat.
I do Halloween because I want to. So, I'm not sure about turning it into a fundraiser. I have never asked for donation or wanted them. But last year, someone put a $25 gift card to Lowes in my mailbox with a note that read "thank you for everything you do for the neighborhood on Halloween". If people want to show their gratification, I'd prefer it to go to charity.
Any thoughts? Has anyone else done this?