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Themed charity events are a very successful method of fundraising for community and non-profit organizations. In-person fundraisers allow organizations to promote their cause in-person, directly engage with benefactors, and increase donations with entertainment, great food, and drinks. This provides the perfect opportunity for local restaurants and caterers to “put their best food forward” and expose their menus to the broader community.
Amidst spring and summer weather, restaurants taking the opportunity to host and/or cater outdoor charity events immediately increase the number of guests experiencing and enjoying their services, inspiring them to visit the business for more.
Fortunately, restaurant owners don’t have to wait for charitable organizations to ask for their dining services. Rather, restaurant owners are putting out “feelers'' in their community by hosting smaller fundraisers that help determine charitable interest for these particular organizations. If these efforts prove successful, restaurants may approach the organization and propose their services in support of raising funds through large-scale gala dinners, concerts, art showcases, dances, and more. Fundraising efforts can be a single event, periodic events, or posting signage that a portion of their check will be contributed to specific fundraising endeavors when dining on specific days of the week or meal periods throughout the week.
Some go-to community contacts are rotary clubs, city councils, school boards, and local organizations such as boys/girls clubs and scouting troops.
Amidst spring and summer weather, restaurants taking the opportunity to host and/or cater outdoor charity events immediately increase the number of guests experiencing and enjoying their services, inspiring them to visit the business for more.
Fortunately, restaurant owners don’t have to wait for charitable organizations to ask for their dining services. Rather, restaurant owners are putting out “feelers'' in their community by hosting smaller fundraisers that help determine charitable interest for these particular organizations. If these efforts prove successful, restaurants may approach the organization and propose their services in support of raising funds through large-scale gala dinners, concerts, art showcases, dances, and more. Fundraising efforts can be a single event, periodic events, or posting signage that a portion of their check will be contributed to specific fundraising endeavors when dining on specific days of the week or meal periods throughout the week.
Some go-to community contacts are rotary clubs, city councils, school boards, and local organizations such as boys/girls clubs and scouting troops.
Theme Food and Drinks
A great way for restaurants to excite customers at charity events is by serving food and drinks that support the event’s particular theme, immediately contributing to the festive atmosphere. Whether the theme is based on a particular color, historic era, or exotic location, providing the “right” food and drinks not only pleases guests and benefactors, but invites guests to return the generosity in donations to the organization. For restaurants and caterers, a well-planned menu conveys the business’ guest-centric services and attention to detail that guests will want to experience again in the restaurant.
Donate Auction Items
In addition to novelty entertainment, music, and dancing, charity events often have live or silent auctions to further raise funds. Even if restaurants cannot directly partake in servicing the event, supporting them with donated auction items – such as bottles of wine or finely packaged menu items and ingredients alongside gift cards – generate future visits and provide additional brand exposure in their community.
QR Advertisements
QR codes used at fundraiser galas help foster a welcoming environment though convenient guest-facing services. QR codes placed on table tent cards, business cards, and event signage allow guests to view digital menus from the comfort of their smartphone and request food and drinks to be delivered to their specific QR code location, ideal for outdoor concert, gala, and roaming fundraiser environments.
Restaurant owners can create a menu category specific to menu items that support fundraising efforts.
Learn more by contacting an Aldelo representative today at [email protected] or 925-621-2410
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