Here are a few that our internet research presented. If there’s nothing here that sparks an idea, do another search – there are hundreds of ideas out there and there is sure to be one that ignites the fire!
Apply to the Sport & Recreation Sector of the National Lottery
(https://www.nlcsa.org.za/sport-and-recreation/)/ They issue a list of priority funding areas each year which inform where funds will be directed to for that year. The sector is committed to “Provide sports and recreation facilities that are accessible to communities”. A Tarantula is a piece of sports equipment and fits neatly into this funding category. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Apply to a bank or other asset finance institution – The Tarantula can be marked with an asset number and can therefore be used as collateral against a loan supplied by your bank or other fund supplier. Criteria will depend on the institution, so give them a call and see if they are able to help
Crowd Funding - Crowd funding is an internet-based financing method that involves getting many people to contribute a small amount each to fund a project. The key to success is finding a service provider who can help you formulate and enact an enticing campaign.
An internet search will easily reveal local crowd funding service providers – look out for those with a charity section and international reach. US Dollars go a long way in South Africa!
Hold events and activities to raise funds
Host a team-based obstacle course or ‘Amazing Race’ type treasure hunt to get your community involved in your fund raising. This offers local businesses a great promotion opportunity. They will pay you to bring potential clients to their door and those that don’t offer a location on the treasure hunt will pay for their employees to take part as a teambuilding exercise.
Host a 5km fun run in your area. Join up with a local running club – they will know what is required by the local authority to make this happen legally and safely. Offer a branded item (T-shirt/bandana/water bottle) to all entrants to encourage them to enter and get the costs covered through sponsorship by local companies
Hold a Raffle - Get local businesses to donate vouchers and combine them to make an awesome raffle prize – this is especially good in tourist areas where you can put together a weekend-away package including food, accommodation and entertainment vouchers for the winners.
Sell something at local markets – for example get items from your local farmers at discounted rates, bundle them together and sell them for a profit. A bag of mixed vegetables for R100. Obviously, what you sell, depends on what your local area produces
Garage Sale - Host a community-wide garage sale. Ask churches, students, parents, and service providers to donate their well-preserved, second-hand items for the sale.
The key to any successful fundraising initiative is promotion!
Promote via school and local business organisation newsletters
Ask the local paper or radio station to do an interview or send them a short write up – this should be free
Use your Facebook and website pages (or create new ones especially for your activity) and other social media platforms
Give yourself enough time to plan and above all promote like there’s no tomorrow!
Good luck with your fundraising initiatives - we hope to hear from you soon!