Fun Friday: Home Businesses & Charity

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FUN FRIDAY at the Business Channel

Many businesses become involved in charitable causes, either by donating outright or participating in events. Often community businesses band together to hold an event that’s fun and raises money. Sometimes a business donates an item or items. Or you might provide your time.

* I‘ve donated my books to auctions that raised money for the arts organization in town or the town library.

*When I had a quiltmaking business, I’d contribute a quilted item for this auction.

*Other artisans might provide some of their wares for an auction or a drawing or a sale.

*If a dinner is held to raise funds, anyone with a business selling food might contribute.  Perhaps you’ll do some cooking, serve, or wait on tables.

*If there are chances being sold, businesses might donate services and products for the prizes.

*One PTA, to raise money for school needs, auctions off baskets filled with theme items…fruit, bath and beauty, kitchenware, baked goods, school supplies. These are attractively decorated and displayed during the school event.

*Give a portion of your proceeds from a particular item, or day’s sales, for a charity.

*Participate in a blogathon, such as the Great Blog Off here at b5 media.

*Become involved in a walkathon, marathon, phonathon, etc.

These are just a few ideas of ways a business can become involved with charities in their area. You could organize a fund raising event yourself, as Kelly Erb, CE of b5media’s Business Channel has with the Great Blog Off going on today.

(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen