Fundraising Tips - The Toronto Weekend to End Women's Cancers

saratonan · saratonan

Looking for a new an different way to approach donors with fundraising requests? I am an independent Tocara consultant who also happens to be a 7-time walker with the Weekend to End Womens Cancers. I offer all walkers an opportunity to raise funds for the weekend with Tocara by holding a fundraising s...

njain · njain

Hi everyone, I've decided to shave my head to fundraise for my first walk and am super-excited to do so! But I need some advice on how to go about it so I can make it a big event and bring in more fundraising dollars. Has anyone done this before? What type of an event did you hold? Where did you have your head...

ramia · ramia

I just called most LCBO locations and they are all booked up :(. Anyone have a tag day they can give away? I live in Ajax, but dont mind venturing out into the city. Thanks!

Crys_dez · Crys_dez

Just wondering how long you stay at the LCBO when you have a tag day there. The letter does not give any details in regards to times.... I have one tomorrow and our last one we only did 3 hours and made a good chunk of change.....so I am considering how long I should stay tomorrow. Thanks

karens01 · karens01

Hi Everyone! I just got my first tag day at the lcbo, my first tag day anywhere ever, and now I'm wondering what my next steps are? ANY tips you have would be very much appreciated. Also, I have to purchase liability insurance and I haven't checked with my insurance company yet, but does anyone know if a...

klefeaver · klefeaver

Hey everyone, If youre looking for some cool items to sell and help you reach your fundraising minimum, this one might be for you! ITEM:Pink hoodies left over from a recent event held by Jeannie Lottie Fashion. They are branded Jeanne Lottie & Cover Girl & Pink Bedroom. INVENTORY (as of M...

kady1999 · kady1999

Second annual "Shooter for Hooters" Pubnight huge success brining in over $3,000.00! Amazing turnout and will now have one for Halloween as well!

Pretty In Pink · Pretty In Pink

Jackie Gilmore who is the district assistant for the LCBOs in that region said that the LCBO is only allowing tag days for Saturdays between 12pm and 4pm for the month of June. Her fax number for participants to contact with requests for a tag day is 519-620-0537

Stephanie09 · Stephanie09

I have written and copyrighted a murder mystery tea party game. The proceeds from selling the game will go towards my own fundraising for the Weekend. The game is an easy and fun way for you to fundraise since participants are expected to donate to your campaign. The kit I have created includes ever...

karens01 · karens01

Hey Everyone, This year will be my 3rd year walking and I've nearly drained the bank accounts of my friends and family, so this year I really want to raise as much money as I can and I want to reach out to the public. I hear everyone talking about how successful tag days can be and I was wondering if anyone ca...

ckhouzam · ckhouzam

I haven't held this events yet, but I have been speaking with my friends about holding a poker night and many of them are willing to do a $50 buy in with one opportunity to buy in again. I'm planning on having about 40-50 people participating in this event. You can use donated gifts as prizes, or offer 25%...

Kiddo · Kiddo

I'm hosting a pig roast/pool party for friends and family and asking guests to make a donation rather than bringing wine, hostess gifts, food items etc. I know that the cost of hosting the party will be quite expensive and perhaps not that much money will be raised, but I would have held the pig roast...

SaraP · SaraP

I have 2 Tag Days booked with the LCBO, the first one is in 2 weeks, and the second one is in July. I just have a couple of questions because this is my first year doing this. First, do I need to contact the location that I have been assigned ahead of time... or do I just show up and set up? Second, do you think I'l...

tiffany007 · tiffany007

Hi friends, Can anyone share thier success stories/ideas for holding a poker/euchre fundraising event. Thanks Tiffany

boobette · boobette

Hi all, I know this is last minute, but I thought I would throw somethin out there. I have a tag day tomorrow in Richmond Hill that I don't think I could do. Its at a GREAT location that shares a space with a Beer Store. I am willing to share this, TRADE is preffered, or give it away. I used to check this forum of...

smiles4jo · smiles4jo

My fundraising is coming along pretty well, but i figure it wouldn't hurt to send out a few emails as cold calls to businesses in the community. Has anyone found certain industries/businesses to be more generous than others? Or have any pointers on how I can convince them to support me? Thanks!

davidsmum · davidsmum

I have a couple of dates booked with the LCBO..very exciting! My question is what would you recomend as thank yous for donations? I am thinking pink ribbons and maybe a candy? Any thoughts...suggestions...feedback? thanks!

smiles4jo · smiles4jo

Im just starting on my fundraising efforts, beginning with emailing just about everyone I know. I assume most people do this, so I have a question. Do you include people like your bank manager, childrens teacher, etcI have these people in my address book, but I dont know whether I feel comfortable a...

ahillman · ahillman

After seven years of doing tag days at the LBCO we have just found out that our request this year has been denied. Half of the money we've raised has come from tag days, so this news has thrown us for a loop. If anyone has a tag day or two they do not need, we'd appreciate

stephaniegreer · stephaniegreer

Good evening! This is my first time participating in The Weekend, and I'm very excited about it all. I have a question about Fundraising. When I host an event, such as a Charity Yard Sale as an example, which includes me collecting cash from multiple people -- what do I do? Do we add up the total, and the...

tiffany007 · tiffany007

Hello friends, Please see attached for the upcoming SCRAPBOOKING EVENT OF THE YEAR. A don't want to miss event. Sign up early to ensure your space is reserved. Please forward to anyone you think that may be interested in joing us. The "Walk to end Women's Cancer" scrapbooking team Tiffa...

bosomboobies · bosomboobies

Here are some idea's I have used... Cold calls are the best... just pick up the phone and a phone book and call all the businesses you can think of.... even the ones that you don't think will --- you'll be surprized! Offer "free advertising" in exchange for a prize... Raffle draws are ALWAYS a...

kady1999 · kady1999

Well we will be having a pink ribbon night Friday , February 12, 2009 from 8:00 to closing at a neighbourhood pub. Pink shooters, a raffle (of an unknown prize right now), banners.....we will be selling tickets in advance and at the door...and it is a Karaoke night! Hope all goes well.....and will ke...

HooterHero · HooterHero

This is my first year doing The Walk To End Breast Cancer. I have been contacting several stores like Walmart, Fortinos and Home Depot about having a tag day at their store but every location says they dont do them.....I dont get it. Please help!! If you have a free tag day or tips on how to get one I NEED HEL...

nbolyea · nbolyea

Since some people don't know the address to request tag days, I looked through last year's posts to find it: Laura Brolund LCBO 2460 Stanfield Rd. Mississauga, ON L4Y 1S2 Don't forget to include a copy of your participant letter, and areas and dates in which you would be interested. It gets busy, so if...

abest · abest

Thought you might find this interesting. Let me know if you'd like to hold a gold party!. Charity cashing in on gold prices Last Updated: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 | 1:53 PM ET CBC News Dozens of City of Ottawa employees brought handfuls of their old and broken gold jewelry to work Wednesday to rai...

abest · abest

Last Gold Party I attended the host made $2,000 with only 18 people in attendance. I'm happy to share information on how you can book a party.

Kris Ditchburn · Kris Ditchburn

Hi Everyone, I have 2 LCBO tag days that are approved and I cannot utilize. They are both for the LCBO store in Oakvillle @ Dorval and North Service Road (store 148). The dates are Saturday July 4 and Saturday July 18. If you are interested in using these days for your fundraising, please contact me, if n...

Randy- Think Pink Direct · Randy- Think Pink Direct

Just a reminder to send out one last email to everyone on your list one more time, including the ones that have already donated!! Try and do it tomorrow so that people get it before the weekend, or wait till Tuesday or early Wednesday so that it doesn't get lost in the weekend emails There are probably lot...

The Rainbow Team · The Rainbow Team

SUNDAY MAY 3rd, 2009, FROM 2-5 MAKING, BAKING & DECORATING! $25 FOR 3-HOUR CLASS hosted by Chef Lisa Shamai You get to take home a combination of 6 cookies/cupcakes ADDITIONAL CUPCAKES & COOKIES ARE $2 EACH! Location: Lisa Shamai Cuisiniere 388 Carlaw Ave Respond to post if you would like to...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Girls Night Out - Fundraising with Tocara (Preview) Looking for a new an different way to approach donors with fundraising requests? I am an independent Tocara consultant who also happens to be a 7-time walker with the Weekend to End Womens Cancers. I offer all walkers an opportunity to raise funds for the weekend with Tocara by holding a fundraising s...	saratonan	0	4908	Sep 28, 2011 by saratonan
	Head Shaving Fundraiser! Advice needed please :) (Preview) Hi everyone, I've decided to shave my head to fundraise for my first walk and am super-excited to do so! But I need some advice on how to go about it so I can make it a big event and bring in more fundraising dollars. Has anyone done this before? What type of an event did you hold? Where did you have your head...	njain	9	2912	Sep 5, 2011 by njain
	LCBO Tag Day needed! (Preview) I just called most LCBO locations and they are all booked up :(. Anyone have a tag day they can give away? I live in Ajax, but dont mind venturing out into the city. Thanks!	ramia	0	2262	Jul 23, 2011 by ramia
	LCBO Tag Days (Preview) Just wondering how long you stay at the LCBO when you have a tag day there. The letter does not give any details in regards to times.... I have one tomorrow and our last one we only did 3 hours and made a good chunk of change.....so I am considering how long I should stay tomorrow. Thanks	Crys_dez	1	2421	Jul 14, 2011 by saratonan
	First Tag Day at LCBO- Now what?? (Preview) Hi Everyone! I just got my first tag day at the lcbo, my first tag day anywhere ever, and now I'm wondering what my next steps are? ANY tips you have would be very much appreciated. Also, I have to purchase liability insurance and I haven't checked with my insurance company yet, but does anyone know if a...	karens01	4	2918	Jun 3, 2011 by Fire Chicks
	Cool items to help you reach fundraising minimum! (Preview) Hey everyone, If youre looking for some cool items to sell and help you reach your fundraising minimum, this one might be for you! ITEM:Pink hoodies left over from a recent event held by Jeannie Lottie Fashion. They are branded Jeanne Lottie & Cover Girl & Pink Bedroom. INVENTORY (as of M...	klefeaver	0	2350	May 30, 2011 by klefeaver
	Fundraising - Pubnight (Preview) Second annual "Shooter for Hooters" Pubnight huge success brining in over $3,000.00! Amazing turnout and will now have one for Halloween as well!	kady1999	3	2606	Mar 31, 2011 by kady1999
	Tag Days at the LCBO for Kitchener-Waterloo-Guelph-Cambridge Areas (Preview) Jackie Gilmore who is the district assistant for the LCBOs in that region said that the LCBO is only allowing tag days for Saturdays between 12pm and 4pm for the month of June. Her fax number for participants to contact with requests for a tag day is 519-620-0537	Pretty In Pink	1	3115	Mar 30, 2011 by karens01
	A Fundraising Murder Mystery Tea Party (Preview) I have written and copyrighted a murder mystery tea party game. The proceeds from selling the game will go towards my own fundraising for the Weekend. The game is an easy and fun way for you to fundraise since participants are expected to donate to your campaign. The kit I have created includes ever...	Stephanie09	0	2793	Nov 22, 2010 by Stephanie09
	Approaching Potential Tag Day Vendors-HELP!? (Preview) Hey Everyone, This year will be my 3rd year walking and I've nearly drained the bank accounts of my friends and family, so this year I really want to raise as much money as I can and I want to reach out to the public. I hear everyone talking about how successful tag days can be and I was wondering if anyone ca...	karens01	1	2670	Nov 12, 2010 by Terry
	Poker Night (Preview) I haven't held this events yet, but I have been speaking with my friends about holding a poker night and many of them are willing to do a $50 buy in with one opportunity to buy in again. I'm planning on having about 40-50 people participating in this event. You can use donated gifts as prizes, or offer 25%...	ckhouzam	5	2721	Jul 3, 2010 by tiffany007
	Pig Roast Food Donations (Preview) I'm hosting a pig roast/pool party for friends and family and asking guests to make a donation rather than bringing wine, hostess gifts, food items etc. I know that the cost of hosting the party will be quite expensive and perhaps not that much money will be raised, but I would have held the pig roast...	Kiddo	1	2446	Jul 3, 2010 by tiffany007
	A Little Tag Day Help Please.... (Preview) I have 2 Tag Days booked with the LCBO, the first one is in 2 weeks, and the second one is in July. I just have a couple of questions because this is my first year doing this. First, do I need to contact the location that I have been assigned ahead of time... or do I just show up and set up? Second, do you think I'l...	SaraP	6	2550	May 29, 2010 by Terry
	euchre/poker fundraiser help (Preview) Hi friends, Can anyone share thier success stories/ideas for holding a poker/euchre fundraising event. Thanks Tiffany	tiffany007	3	2430	May 20, 2010 by nbolyea
	URGENT! Last minute TAG DAY share, trade or giveaway (Preview) Hi all, I know this is last minute, but I thought I would throw somethin out there. I have a tag day tomorrow in Richmond Hill that I don't think I could do. Its at a GREAT location that shares a space with a Beer Store. I am willing to share this, TRADE is preffered, or give it away. I used to check this forum of...	boobette	0	2334	May 14, 2010 by boobette
	Cold Calls (Preview) My fundraising is coming along pretty well, but i figure it wouldn't hurt to send out a few emails as cold calls to businesses in the community. Has anyone found certain industries/businesses to be more generous than others? Or have any pointers on how I can convince them to support me? Thanks!	smiles4jo	0	2431	May 7, 2010 by smiles4jo
	LCBO tag days.... (Preview) I have a couple of dates booked with the LCBO..very exciting! My question is what would you recomend as thank yous for donations? I am thinking pink ribbons and maybe a candy? Any thoughts...suggestions...feedback? thanks!	davidsmum	18	4430	Apr 24, 2010 by Randy- Think Pink Direct
	Who do you email? (Preview) Im just starting on my fundraising efforts, beginning with emailing just about everyone I know. I assume most people do this, so I have a question. Do you include people like your bank manager, childrens teacher, etcI have these people in my address book, but I dont know whether I feel comfortable a...	smiles4jo	1	2423	Apr 19, 2010 by maureen
	Need Tag Days (Preview) After seven years of doing tag days at the LBCO we have just found out that our request this year has been denied. Half of the money we've raised has come from tag days, so this news has thrown us for a loop. If anyone has a tag day or two they do not need, we'd appreciate	ahillman	6	2557	Apr 18, 2010 by smiles4jo
	Questions from a First Time Walker (Preview) Good evening! This is my first time participating in The Weekend, and I'm very excited about it all. I have a question about Fundraising. When I host an event, such as a Charity Yard Sale as an example, which includes me collecting cash from multiple people -- what do I do? Do we add up the total, and the...	stephaniegreer	3	2419	Apr 17, 2010 by stephaniegreer
	Crop for Cancer scrapbooking event in Ajax, Ont (Preview) Hello friends, Please see attached for the upcoming SCRAPBOOKING EVENT OF THE YEAR. A don't want to miss event. Sign up early to ensure your space is reserved. Please forward to anyone you think that may be interested in joing us. The "Walk to end Women's Cancer" scrapbooking team Tiffa...	tiffany007	0	2261	Apr 7, 2010 by tiffany007
	Idea's for fundraising (Preview) Here are some idea's I have used... Cold calls are the best... just pick up the phone and a phone book and call all the businesses you can think of.... even the ones that you don't think will --- you'll be surprized! Offer "free advertising" in exchange for a prize... Raffle draws are ALWAYS a...	bosomboobies	10	5437	Mar 24, 2010 by Ashley Costa
	pub night is a go! (Preview) Well we will be having a pink ribbon night Friday , February 12, 2009 from 8:00 to closing at a neighbourhood pub. Pink shooters, a raffle (of an unknown prize right now), banners.....we will be selling tickets in advance and at the door...and it is a Karaoke night! Hope all goes well.....and will ke...	kady1999	8	2372	Mar 17, 2010 by kady1999
	Frustrated with these TAG days! (Preview) This is my first year doing The Walk To End Breast Cancer. I have been contacting several stores like Walmart, Fortinos and Home Depot about having a tag day at their store but every location says they dont do them.....I dont get it. Please help!! If you have a free tag day or tips on how to get one I NEED HEL...	HooterHero	7	2507	Mar 3, 2010 by Terry
	LCBO tag days (Preview) Since some people don't know the address to request tag days, I looked through last year's posts to find it: Laura Brolund LCBO 2460 Stanfield Rd. Mississauga, ON L4Y 1S2 Don't forget to include a copy of your participant letter, and areas and dates in which you would be interested. It gets busy, so if...	nbolyea	0	2558	Feb 27, 2010 by nbolyea
	Charity cashes in on gold prices (Preview) Thought you might find this interesting. Let me know if you'd like to hold a gold party!. Charity cashing in on gold prices Last Updated: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 \| 1:53 PM ET CBC News Dozens of City of Ottawa employees brought handfuls of their old and broken gold jewelry to work Wednesday to rai...	abest	0	2185	Feb 25, 2010 by abest
	hold a gold party (Preview) Last Gold Party I attended the host made $2,000 with only 18 people in attendance. I'm happy to share information on how you can book a party.	abest	9	2264	Feb 4, 2010 by kporritt
	LCBO Tag Days Available (Preview) Hi Everyone, I have 2 LCBO tag days that are approved and I cannot utilize. They are both for the LCBO store in Oakvillle @ Dorval and North Service Road (store 148). The dates are Saturday July 4 and Saturday July 18. If you are interested in using these days for your fundraising, please contact me, if n...	Kris Ditchburn	8	3232	Nov 23, 2009 by Jo
	Email everyone on your list one more time!! (Preview) Just a reminder to send out one last email to everyone on your list one more time, including the ones that have already donated!! Try and do it tomorrow so that people get it before the weekend, or wait till Tuesday or early Wednesday so that it doesn't get lost in the weekend emails There are probably lot...	Randy- Think Pink Direct	1	2035	Sep 2, 2009 by tferus
	Cookies and Cupcakes for Cancer- SUNDAY MAY 3rd, 2009, FROM 2-5 (Preview) SUNDAY MAY 3rd, 2009, FROM 2-5 MAKING, BAKING & DECORATING! $25 FOR 3-HOUR CLASS hosted by Chef Lisa Shamai You get to take home a combination of 6 cookies/cupcakes ADDITIONAL CUPCAKES & COOKIES ARE $2 EACH! Location: Lisa Shamai Cuisiniere 388 Carlaw Ave Respond to post if you would like to...	The Rainbow Team	2	2695	Aug 27, 2009 by Malika1
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