Our best fundraising tips for an epic World's Greatest Shave event
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Event date
First up, don't worry if you don't have a date for your event locked in yet. You can start fundraising as soon as you set up your page, and set a date when you're ready.
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Gather your friends and family
Once you've set a date, start talking to family and friends about the big day. You'll be amazed by how many people want to help – whether it be bringing food, taking photos, or simply cheering you on.
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Check out the checklist
Our fundraising guide has an awesome event day checklist to help you plan. Download the guide here.
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Theme it
Look the part on the day with World's Greatest Shave merchandise (you can order it here). Get creative and decorate your event with posters and bunting.
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Share your big day on your socials
Go viral on social media by live-streaming your event or by simply sharing the best moments online to attract more donors.
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Enjoy the moment
When your big day arrives, whether it’s in a backyard, the office, a hairdresser or at your local – enjoy it surrounded by those that matter.
TOP FUNDRAISING TIPS
Making the first donation
Get the ball rolling and donate to your fundraising page. You'll lead by example and give others an amount to match.
Share your fundraising page far and wide
You're doing an incredible thing – so shout it loud and proud, and often. The more times you share your page on your socials and via email, the more donations you're likely to get. And get creative with who you share your page with – the more people, the better.
Auction off your hair
Auction off the right to shave, cut, or colour your hair – it's stacks of fun. Or section your hair into small plaits and charge people to do the chop.
Sell your pre-loved goodies
Declutter and fundraise at the same time. Hold a garage sale or sell them on Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace.
SCHOOL FUNDRAISING TIPS
Casual clothes day
Hold a school casual clothes day for a donation. It's an easy way to raise funds as a team, and you'll be guaranteed maximum participation. Because who doesn't love a casual clothes day at school?
Get the school leaders involved
Your school leaders and Student Representative Council is a great resource when it comes to fundraising and school support for your big event day. Talk to them about how they can help to raise funds and spread the word.
Sausage sizzle or bake sale
A firm favourite, these are very popular at recess and lunch time. Ask for donations from the wider school community for baked goods and sausages.
Talk at assembly
Shout from the metaphorical rooftops about your team and your big event. Interview some of your team members and reveal if they are shaving, cutting, or colouring. It's a great way to create excitement and recruit more members.
WORK FUNDRAISING TIPS
Morning tea
Hold a fundraising morning or afternoon tea at work, with lots of opportunities for donations online and in person.
Friendly competition
There's nothing like a bit of friendly competition to really drive up the fundraising. You could hold a competition between departments or office locations, with a prize for the highest fundraising team.
Dollar matching
Ask your workplace to dollar match the donations your team receives.
Bounty the boss
Persuade your boss or CEO to shave, cut, or colour their hair if your team reaches their fundraising goal.
Make the most of your big day
Get everyone involved and enjoy the feel-good vibes. Auction off clipper privileges to the highest bidder in the office, hold a sausage sizzle, and have cash station ready to go for donations.
Top fundraising resources and downloads
The best of the best, these are our most popular resources ready for you to use.
Shout it out loud and proud
Tell people what you're doing and why you're fundraising. Share away on your socials with our graphic tiles, templated posts and more.
