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Is this an Inappropriate Fundraiser?

I am preparing my fundraising strategy for this year's blood cancer research fundraising walk.  This is extremely near and dear to me.

I have several things already perculating for fundraisers, including traditional donation request letters, a chocolate party, bake sales, happy hours, etc.

Seperately, I was going to have a "naughty" party.  I had one a few years ago and it was a great success.  A friend suggested I make this a fundraiser as well.

I have not spoken to the consultant to ensure we can do this as a fundraiser yet because I am not sure how I feel about it being a fundraiser.  There is a significant chance I am overthinking this.

Ultimately, I guess I don't really care where the money comes from, as long as it is not immoral or illegal, and this is neither.

WDYT?  Tacky? 

Re: Is this an Inappropriate Fundraiser?

  • If it is just you and your friends and you use the money to donate to your walk I don't see the problem.  Now as a corporate fundraiser or something with business partners I would probably have been a little shocked.
  • If it's personal and wouldn't offend the invitees I don't see why not. Good luck!
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  • I don't think it is inappropriate, I have a friend who is a consultant and does similar parties for all kinds of fundraisers all the time.  I bet you could come up with some fun tag lines for the invite.
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  • Nah, you know your friends and if they'd be up for attending I doubt they'd be offended.
  • imagetracy042206:
    If it is just you and your friends and you use the money to donate to your walk I don't see the problem.  Now as a corporate fundraiser or something with business partners I would probably have been a little shocked.

    I almost fell off my chair!  It would be for friends only ;o)

  • Are you asking if it would be inappropriate to do this and not invite US?  Then yes! ;-)

    I have a friend who hosts Pampered Chef parties with proceeds going to a charity.  As she does, I'd recommend you just be upfront about what kind of party it is, and where the proceeds go.  (I actually only buy stuff b/c it's for the charity.  I certainly don't need overpriced kitchen goods.) 

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  • I think it sounds like fun!  Go for it!

     

  • what's a chocolate party?  I want in on that one!

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