Guest Speaker Seminars

Every community has members who stand out for some reason. It may be the local news anchors or athletes, or a successful local business owner. One way to raise money for your organization is to set up guest speaker fundraisers. Ask well known members of the community to donate some time, just an hour will do, to talk to groups about their professions, how they overcame adversity in their lives, what it took to get them where they are, basically any inspiring topic. Then sell tickets. To encourage participation and increase excitement about the event, sell a set number of tickets, and let everyone know seating is limited. You can also sell concessions, but for an event of this nature, it's probably better to charge a little more for tickets, and offer complimentary snacks and beverages. And don't limit your speakers to the high profile members of the community. Ask a firefighter to talk about what their job is like, and the sacrifices the job requires. Invite a single parent who works and runs a successful household to give tips to other parents. Everyone has stories and information to share, no matter who they are or what they do. The possibilities are endless.