Why Plan a Casino Night:
This will bring in a lot more money and will be a lot more exciting than the traditional boring car washes and bake sales that most people organize. Your event will be one to remember, and you can easily pull it off with just a small amount of planning and preparation beforehand.
Things to Consider:
Before you begin planning your party, make sure you know the rules in your town about organizing fundraisers. Also make sure that you know the rules about gambling, as this is outlawed in some areas. You might also need to check with the particular charity to be sure that they approve of this type of fundraising. Unfortunately, many religious, old fashioned, or very family oriented charities will not. You can save yourself a lot of unnecessary time and hassle if you check with the charity and with the local authorities beforehand.
If your charity and your town approves of the idea, your next step is to choose a venue. When choosing, make sure that you keep in mind the number of guests you plan to invite and the number of casino tables you wish to rent. Your venue should be large enough that it can house all of the casino tables while still allowing the guests in attendance to move freely about the space. Check out your local community hall. Also be sure that you tell the venue this is a charity event. Many will offer discounted rates.
When you have a venue reserved, begin looking online or through the local phone book for a place that rents casino equipment. Many of these will also service your event with professionally trained dealers for a more authentic feel. Also be sure to hire a croupier. Compare rates for both the party supplier and the croupier before making a decision.
Since the chips at the event cannot legally be cashed in for actual money, you’ll want to think about what you wish to offer as prizes at the event. While you can buy the prizes yourself, it is much cheaper and easier to simply ask people and local businesses to donate prizes. When you’re raising money for a reputable charity, you’ll be surprised at how many people will support you and offer their help.