Third Party Events
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DeafBlind Ontario Foundation is always honored to be the recipient of third party fundraising initiatives.
It is through the ongoing support of such community partners that we are able to continue providing the highest level of services to the people we support.
If you’re interested in hosting an event to Support DeafBlind Ontario Foundation, download our Third Party Fundraising Toolkit and contact us at 1-855-340-3267 x233 or email us at development@deafblindontario.com.
Steps to a Successful Event
There are many ways that you can raise funds for DeafBlind Ontario Foundation in your community. Here are some great examples of community fundraisers:
- Car wash
- Barbeque
- Garage sale
- Fitness challenge
- Local talent night
- Bottle drive
Complete the Event Application Form (see page 5 of our tool kit) and submit to development@deafblindontario.com
How will your fundraiser raise money?
- Pledge based
- Donations
- Event registration fee
- Sale of items
Set a fundraising goal. Be sure to communicate your goal to all of your participants and volunteers.
What expenses will you have? Can these be minimized with community donations or sponsorship?
Enlist the help of others to help plan and organize your event. If you have a committee, give each person a specific task to be in charge of, such as:
- Promotion of your event
- Event day logistics and set up
- Ticket sales, pledge and/or registration collection
Spreading the word about your event is critical to its success. Upon approval of your event, we will forward a copy of our logo for you to use for promotional purposes.