How do you plan a benefit dinner for a good cause?

Question

Hello, I'm going to be a senior this year. For my senior project, I was planning on hosting a benefit dinner to raise money for this all-girl school in Kenya. I was wondering if anybody knew how to plan an event like this? Also, I was wondering how do we get people to pay with just checks for their tickets? What's an appropriate price for the tickets? Please respond because I need all the help I can get!! Thanks.

Answer 1

I'm not sure about paying with just checks, but you can buy receipt paper and write out receipts for people so that it will still be counted as a charitable donation (at least a portion).  My advice:

-Round up volunteers (classmates, teachers, parents, community, etc.)

-Find a location and book it (find out how many can be seated for fire code)

-Figure out a menu (nothing too fancy but not too boring either)

-Ask local businesses for food donations for your specific menu, or cash donations

-Start selling tickets ( do not exceed your seating capacity), only print enough meal tickets for what your venue can hold.

-Find entertainment (local bands, school band, school talent, etc.)  Make sure they are all willing to donate their time.

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

you dont say its a dinner,. say its a buffet. make all kinds of foods. and i say charge everyone 8.00. that seems fair. dont do tickets people always lose tickets or will try to make fake ones. when they come in have a cashier accept the money and i say stamp their hands with something unique. ok well have fun. if you need ideas in foods. i have plenty ideas. i work in caterings, and culinary school. and i hosted plenty of parties with food so u can email me. ok good luck.