How to Incorporate Bingo Into Fundraisers and Events

Bingo fundraisers can be a great way to engage your supporters and raise funds for a cause. They’re easy to organize, fun for everyone, and can help build a sense of community around your organization.

The first step is to choose a venue that can accommodate your expected number of attendees and comply with gaming rules. You’ll also want to select a bingo caller.

Fundraising Opportunities

Fundraisers aren’t always easy to plan, but the right approach can make the difference between a successful event and one that misses its mark. Bingo fundraisers are a great way to raise money for a cause and bring together people for a fun evening of entertainment.

The first step is to establish a committee. Then you can start planning your budget and determining how much you want to raise. You will also need to decide how to price your tickets. Some organizations charge a flat rate for participation, while others sell their tickets at a lower rate per game or card.

You will need to create a marketing plan to spread the word about your event. Consider leveraging a variety of media channels to reach your audience, including social media, email campaigns, announcements during another event or at church, posting to online community calendars and sending flyers. You may also find that local businesses are willing to donate prizes or silent auction items in exchange for promotional mention or advertising at your event.

Volunteer Opportunities

Like most events, you’ll need a team of volunteers to help plan and manage your bingo fundraiser. Make sure to include a few people to set up, check-in, and clean up the event space, as well as volunteers for ticket management and entry support.

You’ll also need a caller, and you can find volunteers to call games from your staff or community members. The caller should have a clear voice and be able to add a bit of personality and interest to their reading of numbers, which will attract more attention from participants.

Once your team is in place, create a comprehensive marketing campaign using social media and email campaigns, local press, announcements during another event, and more. Consider adding a silent auction or other fundraising activities to your event, which will encourage more guests and drive donations. Finally, be sure to set up an online ticketing form that’s easy to share on all your channels with a tool like Donorbox Events.

Game Rules

There is nothing quite like the excitement of shouting “BINGO!” to the crowd, especially if the winnings benefit a worthwhile cause. Bingo fundraisers are not only easy to plan, they can be a great way to have a fun social event that makes a difference!

The first step in planning a bingo fundraiser is to decide how much money you want to raise and where the event will take place. Community centers, school gymnasiums and other venues often offer affordable options.

Once you have a venue in mind, it’s time to select a date and make sure there are no conflicts with other events or holidays. You’ll also need to determine the number of players and how many bingo cards you’ll need. Next, you’ll need to recruit volunteers or employees for set-up and check-in duties, game assistants, raffle and fixed-price item vendors and refreshment stations. Lastly, you’ll need to make a list of all the supplies needed for the event and purchase or rent them.

Prizes

If you’re looking to get bums on seats for a bingo event, it’s important to have good prizes lined up. Some organisers like to go with a cash prize, while others may consider a headline prize with the wow factor that will capture people’s attention and encourage attendance.

Alternatively, you could offer prizes in the form of food and drinks, tickets to future games or other items that are relevant to your audience. You could also ask for in-kind donations from local businesses to help cover the cost of the evening.

You’ll also need to set a fundraising goal for your event and publicize it through social media, email campaigns, announcements at an existing event or at church, posters or flyers, online community calendars and a press release distributed to local media outlets. A powerful virtual fundraising platform such as Donorbox + Airmeet can showcase a branded donation page and ticketing form that is easy to promote across multiple channels.