Fundraising Inspiration
Utilize the ideas below to help spread awareness and raise funds in honor of World IBD Day!
Brunch/Dinner Party: Host a gut-friendly brunch or dinner party utilizing Gut Friendly Recipes. Ask for a set donation per plate or collect donations during/after the meal. Either way plan to share about the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and your personal connection to IBD. As a thank you, hand out recipe cards and nicely package desserts or a snack (i.e., cookies, roasted nuts, granola) from Gut Friendly Recipes.
Dinner Around the World, Potluck, or Cookoff: Invite your network to participate in a gut-friendly event! Ask guests to prepare a Gut Friendly Recipe that represents their childhood or heritage. During the event, allow guests to share stories about their traditions and the recipe they prepared. Then share about the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and your personal connection to IBD and offer guests the opportunity to donate towards your fundraising goal.
Get Creative: Add a “Donate to Vote” opportunity allowing guests to vote for their favorite dish. Proceeds benefit your fundraising efforts, and the winner receives bragging rights!
Pro Tip: Hand out 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies (think bronze, silver, and gold spray-painted wooden spoons).
Office Lunch: Ask to host a gut-friendly lunch at your place of work. Collect donations ($5-$10) in receipt for a serving of your delicious Gut Friendly Recipe.
Get Creative: Ask your employer to match all donations during the event or allow attendees to dress down for a cause with an additional donation.
Ditch the Takeout: Challenge your network to “Ditch the Takeout” for a select period of time (one week, one day, every Friday) and prepare a Gut Friendly Recipe instead. During the challenge share the delicious recipes you prepare, your connection to IBD, and ask for donations towards your fundraising goal.
For questions or to discuss your fundraising ideas contact Melissa Scott, Manager, National Marketing, at mscott@crohnscolitisfoundation.org