Well, this should not be news to readers of DP and others who participate in social media fundraising. USA Today has an article on how participating in Giving Circles (definition here)can be fun. Who Knew?!?!?! The Circle discussed in the article get together to share food and wine--- and have raised over $16,000 dollars for a variety of causes that are meaningful for their group.
This gave me an idea... dinner/supper clubs (for you foodies), bunco nights and annual events among friends (Superbowl parties, 4th of July Celebrations, etc) are an excellent time to do some fundraising or supply/needed item drive. The great thing is that all the recruiting has been done for the group. All that is left is picking a cause that resonates with your group and provides a meaningful giving opportunity. Don't forget--- you can also do a supply or needed item drive for a nonprofit if budgets are tight.
In fact, I think I will encourage our small "Square Gang" dinner group to bring a gently used clothing suitable for work so that it can be given to someone who does not have money for interview/work clothes.
Why don't you try it too....If you need suggestions for great causes to give to---- check out my Good Causes category
Thanks to Jono Rotten for use of the picture.
Great idea.. after all Bunco is social. so why not do good with it?
Posted by: jenn | June 26, 2008 at 12:12 AM