Working For Charity

Working For Charity

It was thought that people would be more likely to spend IF they knew that some of the fee was going to a Charity. So a sign stating that was suggested.

Whilst this may be true, it's not the only way to work:

People are MOST likely to spend if ALL the money is going to Charity.
IF you only take 'expenses' you could then say "ALL profits will go to Xxxxxx Charity"

Another way is to estimate how many faces you might do and what you'd like to make, then have the Charity pay you that reduced fee. Then you'd be able to charge a very LOW fee per face (as you are earning anyway) and state that it ALL, 100% goes to the Charity. That's gotta be better. However it does depend upon your role in the occasion. It may be that they want to make money from you, from your sales and charges. But that may not be the case.

It may just be that they are making tons of money elsewhere and just want to ensure that the kids have some entertainment. If they are happy, families will come and the parents will spend and donate in other ways.

Another way I do a lot is to get sponsored. You or the Charity (together) find a company who'd like to donate for a credit. They pay your fee and expenses. Then you are able to do faces for nothing or very low fees to raise more for them. The sponsor gets their name on a larg sign by you, in the brochure, on their website etc as having provided the Face Painting. I find that organisations like Banks, printers, caterers, taxi firms, large are all willing to do this if approached correctly and given appropriate coverage. It's potential for a real win / win situation.

So, next time you are asked if you would participate in a fundraising event, don't automatically think that you'll have to work free or cheap, and also be armed with other options so you can negotiate the best for all concerned.

John Gordon
The Infotainer
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