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Fundraising Ideas

There are hundreds of ways to raise funds on behalf of Operation Smile Ireland. What ideas will you come up with?

It’s easy to make a difference; here are lots of fundraising ideas:

• Bike, Trike and Car Wash. Accept donations to wash any mode of transportation.

• Changing Lives with Spare Change. Provide containers and collect spare change from friends and family. Roll the change and cash it in at your bank.

• Let’s Hear it for Smiles! Organise a benefit concert with professional or school musicians.

• Movie Night-In. Invite your friends, make the popcorn and enjoy a video night at home. Donate the funds you would have spent on a movie out at the cinema.

• Pets Make Kids Smile! Hold a dog wash or do pet walking in your neighborhood.

• Share Your Talents. Hold a benefit fashion show, talent or comedy night or a play.

• Bake Sale. There are lots of ways to make and offer baked goods at your church, office or school.

• Special Celebration! Turn a birthday, wedding or anniversary into a special fundraiser by requesting donations in lieu of gifts. Contact our office for more information.

• Strikes for Smiles. Hold a bowl-a-thon to raise funds.

• Walk, Run, Dance, Jog or Bike-a-Thons. Request pledge based on distance or time. Collect donations based on success.

• Video game sale, Car Boot sale, Craft or Used Book Sale. Sell your handmade goods, or items you no longer need.

Please make sure you follow our fundraising guidelines when fundraising on behalf of Operation Smile Ireland so you and your donors receive proper acknowledgements.

If you need help or have an idea that you would like to discuss with our Donor Relations Team, please call 01 667 6659, M-F 10.00am – 5.00pm.