Community Fundraising

Community fundraising is a powerful way to unite people in support of Legacy Place Society. The commitment and creativity of organizations, groups, and individuals breathe life into community-driven initiatives! Whether it’s organizing a bake sale or coordinating a charity run, your contributions help Legacy Place Society provide vital support to those in need.

Community Fundraising Initiatives

Silent Auctions
Sales Fundraiser
Milestone Fundraising
Peer to Peer
Professional Services
Bottle Drive
Fitness Challenge

Host an online auction! It’s a straightforward concept: the highest bidder takes home the prize! Offerings can range from a variety of goods, services, and experiences. Some of the most sought-after items are those that are unique or difficult to procure but that supporters might be willing to contribute. Most participants will bid on items that pique their interest—especially when it’s in support of a worthy cause!

Here’s how it works:

  • Reach out to your network, whether it’s friends, family, or local businesses, to donate items.
  • Manage bids manually or utilize silent auction software to streamline the process. This software handles bids, notifies supporters of being outbid, and manages payments once the auction concludes.
  • Spread the word about the silent auction.
  • Legacy Place Society can furnish a letter authenticating the auction, which will include our Charitable Registration Number.

Explore a variety of engaging fundraisers at our Sales Fundraiser event, all in support of Legacy Place Society! You have the ability to direct the sales of your event to your chosen initiative.

Here are some Sales Fundraiser ideas:

  • Book Sale: Delve into a world of literature with our diverse collection of books, ranging from thrilling mysteries to heartwarming tales and informative reads.

  • Bake Sale: Treat yourself to delectable homemade goodies at our bake sale, featuring an assortment of cookies, brownies, cakes, and savory snacks crafted with love by our talented bakers.

  • Garage Sale: Discover hidden treasures and great deals at our garage sale, where you’ll find everything from household items and electronics to clothing and unique knick-knacks.

  • Craft Sale: Browse through a stunning array of handmade crafts and artisanal goods, including jewelry, pottery, textiles, and artwork, each telling its own story and supporting Legacy Place Society’s initiatives.

  • Other Activities: Enjoy a variety of additional activities, including music, games, raffles, and more, providing fun for the whole family while making a positive impact.

Milestone fundraising offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while celebrating special occasions. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, reunion, or business milestone, you can commemorate the event by hosting a fundraiser for Legacy Place Society.

For personal milestones like birthdays, anniversaries, or reunions, invite your friends and family to contribute to Legacy Place Society in lieu of traditional gifts or dinners out. Utilize popular giving platforms such as Facebook, GoFundMe, or Canada Helps to easily collect donations and spread the word about your fundraiser. Encourage guests to make a donation equivalent to what they would typically spend on such occasions, directing their generosity towards supporting our important initiatives.

Business milestones present another opportunity to give back. Create an anniversary item or special product, with proceeds designated to support Legacy Place Society. Leverage online platforms like Shopify or Etsy to sell your commemorative items and donate a portion of the proceeds to an initiative of your choosing. 

Peer-to-peer fundraising opens the door to a multitude of engaging and interactive events that not only raise funds but also foster community involvement and support. Here are a few exciting ideas to get you started:

 

  • Sports Tournaments: Whether it’s golf, soccer, baseball, or any other sport, tournaments are fantastic opportunities to bring people together for a common cause. Participants can register to play, with entry fees or donations contributing to your fundraising efforts. Encourage friendly competition and sportsmanship while making a positive impact.
  • “A-Thon” Events: Break away from traditional fundraising events with an “A-Thon” extravaganza! Invite participants to engage in activities like running, walking, spinning, bowling, reading, or practicing aerobics or yoga. Participants can seek sponsorship from family, neighbors, and friends based on their participation or performance, with each pledge contributing to your fundraising goal.

Engage in professional fundraising with Legacy Place Society by showcasing your business as a beacon of community support while generating funds for a crucial cause.

Here’s how it works:

  • Offer a set number of professional services that not only elevate your business’s profile as a “Community Mobilizer for Good” but also generate donations for Legacy Place Society. All proceeds from these designated services will be donated to Legacy Place Society by your business or firm.
  • Tailor your services to your profession. For example, lawyers can offer will preparation, dentists can provide dental cleanings, accountants can assist with personal tax filings, landscapers can offer grass cutting or seasonal clean-ups, pool businesses can open or close pools, and real estate agents can donate a percentage (%) of their sales.
  • Extend the invitation to your professional network, association, or local union, encouraging them to participate as well. Foster a sense of camaraderie and competition by creating a friendly challenge among your business associates.

Make a tangible impact on our community by participating in our Bottle Drive Fundraiser. It’s a simple yet effective way to support Legacy Place Society’s vital programs and services. Here’s how you can get involved:

  • Save Your Empty Bottles: Encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to collect their empty bottles and cans. Every bottle counts towards making a difference.
  • Drop-off or Pick-up: Choose a convenient option for you—either drop off your collected bottles at a designated location, or schedule a pick-up where our volunteers will come to collect them from you.
  • Sorting and Organization: Our dedicated team will sort and organize the bottles to streamline the return process, ensuring maximum efficiency.
  • Return and Donate: We’ll take the collected bottles to the bottle depot for redemption. Once we’ve received the refund, the proceeds will go directly to Legacy Place Society to support our programs and initiatives.

By participating in our Bottle Drive Fundraiser, you’re not only contributing to environmental sustainability but also making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve. Let’s come together as a community to support Legacy Place Society and create positive change. Start saving those bottles today!

Unable to run in groups outdoors? No worries! Our innovative fundraiser allows supporters to pledge to run or walk any number of kilometers or consecutive days, whether solo outdoors, with family or pets, or even on a treadmill or stationary bike at home.

Here’s how it works:

  • Set up Your Fundraiser: Utilize the Umbali integrated fundraising tool to create your fundraiser. Invite participants to join as individuals or teams, setting their own kilometer goals to support Legacy Place Society’s campaign.
  • Flexible Activities: Participants can choose any activity in place of running, walking, or biking. Whether it’s yoga, crafts, meditation, jump rope, or spinning, the options are endless. Encourage creativity and diversity in fundraising efforts.

Host an online event in support of Legacy Place Society

Canada Helps
Facebook
GoFundMe

Ready to embark on a journey of meaningful impact? Our Canada Helps Peer-to-Peer Community Fundraising initiative invites you to become a vital part of our mission by rallying your personal network for a cause you believe in.

On this Peer-to-Peer Social Fundraising platform, you have the power to launch and lead your own fundraising efforts effortlessly. Whether you’re passionate about organizing creative walking or running “-thons”, collecting for a birthday initiative, or a company fundraising event, our platform on Canada Helps makes it simple to turn your ideas into impactful fundraising events.

Join as an individual participant or gather your friends and family to form a team—the choice is yours! With intuitive built-in email and social media features, spreading the word and garnering support has never been easier. 

Facebook fundraisers provide a platform for users to raise funds for various causes or personal needs, including supporting organizations like Legacy Place Society. Users can set fundraising goals, share their stories, and solicit donations from their social networks, with the option to designate Legacy Place Society as the beneficiary of the funds raised.

Donations are securely processed through Facebook, enabling supporters to leave comments and track progress in real-time. This empowers users to leverage social media to make a positive impact and support Legacy Place Society initiatives.

Gofundme is an online crowdfunding platform that empowers individuals, groups, and organizations to raise funds for a wide range of causes, projects, or personal needs. Users create campaigns, share their stories, and set fundraising goals to garner support from their networks and beyond.

Whether it’s for first responders mental health, educational burasries, operational funding, or other Legacy Place Society charitable endeavors, Gofundme offers a user-friendly interface for launching and managing fundraising efforts. Campaign organizers can provide updates, express gratitude, and interact with supporters through the platform’s messaging and commenting features.

Gofundme campaigns have the potential to reach a vast audience, thanks to built-in sharing tools and integration with social media platforms. Donors can contribute securely through the platform, with transparent tracking of donations and progress toward the fundraising goal.

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