HOW TO HOST A RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER Many restaurants will donate back 15-25% of proceeds to charity events. 1. BRAINSTORM 4. GATHER Pick a restaurant mainly based on popularity and ease of access. Also MATERIALS consider style of restaurant, time of Make sure you've requested LLS year, and if it is family friendly to Firefighter Stairclimb fundraising drive additional funds. materials to hang inside and outside of the restaurant during your Fast food spots tend to generate fundraiser. more fundraiser revenue, but sit- down restaurants offer opportunity The more publicity about what for more food and drink purchases, you're raising funds for, the more and possible silent auctions, trivia dollars you're sure to bring in. nights, etc. 2. MAKE THE ASK 5. BE A PRESENT In-person or over the phone are always best! Ask to speak to the HOST restaurant owner or manager on Bring the whole family, and make shift and explain why you're raising sure to greet patrons as they enter. funds for LLS. Provide information on where the money goes, and always thank Need help coming up with the ask? diners for their their generosity Download our procurement request letter template from the Fundraising Set up a donation jar near the 101 page. Give us a call if you need register and encourage customers to advice! donate a few extra dollars back. 3. CREATE AN 6. COLLECT THE EVENT FUNDS Create a Facebook event and invite Make sure to follow up with the all your friends, family, and restaurant manager to establish department members. Make sure to when you can expect to receive the spread the word via mouth, text, and funds. email too. Always express your gratitude for Most importantly, advertise early their willingness to partake in the and often. fight against blood cancers! Search groupraise.com for local eateries who are willing to donate proceeds! Restaurants like: Chipotle, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, California Pizza Kitchen, Buffalo Wild Wings, Ihop, The Cheesecake Factory, Applebee's, Panera Bread, Red Robin, TGIFriday's, and many more are known to participate in fundraisers!.