| ou looking to raise some money for a particular | | | | stage the event at their location. |
| cause or charitable foundation? Fundraising golf | | | | Another important step in planning fundraising golf |
| tournaments are a great way to raise money, | | | | tournaments is to organize a committee and |
| but be prepared to put in a lot of hard work to | | | | delegate tasks that need completed. You cannot |
| pull it off. Depending on how it is organized, you | | | | do everything yourself, that is a recipe for failure. |
| could bring in anywhere from twenty to one | | | | Some of the things the committee can oversee |
| hundred thousand dollars. | | | | are: |
| Like any large venture, take some time and do | | | | • Locate sponsors |
| your research. Contact the Chamber of | | | | • Secure golfers |
| Commerce in your city to get some feedback. | | | | • Set rules and make sure they are |
| Do some research and planning by reading up on | | | | followed |
| fundraising golf tournaments on the internet and | | | | • Public relations and promotion |
| at your local library. | | | | • Prizes |
| Make sure you plan your event at a time when | | | | As you can see, there is a lot to be considered |
| there are no other similar events occurring at the | | | | when organizing fundraising golf tournaments. |
| same time. You do not want your fundraising golf | | | | Another important aspect to remember is getting |
| tournament to compete for the valuable charity | | | | plenty of volunteers to help on golf day. Everyone |
| dollars with other big charitable events. | | | | that is participating in the planning and organization |
| There are plenty of tips and advice available for | | | | should be kept up-to-date via email so that |
| organizing fundraising golf tournaments. One | | | | everyone knows exactly what task has been |
| important tip is to get some experienced and | | | | completed and the progress of unfinished tasks. It |
| knowledgeable golfers involved, especially those | | | | is important to all involved informed. Organize an |
| that have organized tournaments in the past. | | | | event of all the people involved so that everyone |
| Your knowledge may be fundraising and charitable | | | | gets a chance to meet all involved, it will help |
| events but you may not have a lot of knowledge | | | | make for a very fun event both before and |
| about golf, so get some valuable help. | | | | during the fundraiser. |
| One of the most important first steps is securing | | | | Overall, with proper planning and organization, |
| a course. If you want to raise a lot of money, | | | | fundraising golf tournaments can raise a lot of |
| then securing a top rated course is essential. You | | | | money for your organization. As a final thought, |
| want credibility within the golfing fraternity and | | | | do not be afraid to contact someone that has |
| this is a good step in the right direction. Sponsors | | | | already staged a successful similar event. They |
| will also take notice of this important aspect of | | | | could certainly provide plenty of tips and advice |
| fundraising golf tournaments. If the course is for | | | | along the way to your successful event. Good |
| members only, you will have to contact the | | | | luck with your fundraiser and we hope your |
| leading members to see if your organization can | | | | charity makes plenty of money! |