| Kids grow up so quickly. This makes every | | | | asked for a monetary donation at the door and |
| moment spent with them absolutely precious. So, | | | | found that they've made more money than they |
| what's better than a fantastic movie night cuddled | | | | would have if they'd asked for a specific amount. |
| together with a big bowl of gourmet popcorn in | | | | If there will be games and other activities, |
| the best flavor? And when it's for a great cause | | | | consider selling tickets and ask for a certain |
| or non-profit organization, it makes it even better. | | | | number of tickets for each activity. Adding |
| Whether it's sweet but edgy cinnamon popcorn or | | | | additional fundraising options such as chocolate and |
| savory caramel popcorn, movie nights are sure to | | | | other items can also be a great idea. |
| be a hit with a few of these great tips. | | | | Head Outdoors |
| Themed Movie Nights | | | | If there are warm evenings to enjoy, consider |
| Group family nights are a blast all on their own, | | | | working with local officials to display the movie in |
| but build them around a specific theme and the | | | | a local park or green space. This is a great way |
| possibilities are endless. Imagine an evening safari | | | | to give the kids somewhere to run around and a |
| with a mix of gourmet popcorn and calling it | | | | comfortable, romantic spot for parents to cuddle |
| animal mix. Then, add fun games like hunting for | | | | up. To increase the donations collected, sell |
| balloon animals or scavenger hunts along with cool | | | | gourmet popcorn flavors like cinnamon popcorn |
| little prizes and even the big kids will have fun. | | | | and others that are not generally enjoyed at |
| Christmas time is often a time for parties, but by | | | | home. |
| offering a family-oriented solution, it can be a | | | | It can even be made into an all day type of |
| great option for food banks to collect donations. | | | | event with an outdoor carnival, kite flying, fun |
| Imagine sitting around on a warm blanket | | | | sports, or even crafting. The important thing is to |
| watching the classics with a big bowl of cinnamon | | | | have something that everyone will be able to do |
| popcorn for everyone to share and eggnog to | | | | and enjoy. To collect donations, there could be fun |
| wash it down. Then, everyone can get together | | | | things like craft auctions, slave auctions, bake |
| and decorate Christmas trees, wrap presents for | | | | sales, or even lessons such as skateboarding or |
| children in need, or just have fun hanging out. | | | | kite making. |
| Collecting Donations | | | | Movie nights and gourmet popcorn are a great |
| Movie nights give non-profit organizations many | | | | way to give families an evening of quality |
| different options for collecting funds. Consider | | | | entertainment while generating money for a good |
| selling specialty flavors like cinnamon to make | | | | cause. So, grab some cinnamon popcorn or |
| some extra cash, ask families attending the event | | | | whatever the flavor of the day is, and enjoy the |
| to bring food or household items, or charge an | | | | fun of helping others as well as the time spent |
| admission fee. Others, however, have simply | | | | with family all in one. |