Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and that means love is in the air! The mood is set with flowers, a box of chocolates, a candlelight dinner and couples looking deeply into each other’s eyes. But Valentine’s Day isn’t just about lovebirds anymore. Nonprofits are finding that Valentine’s Day and other themed fundraisers provide their organization with recognition, an opportunity to increase donations and give everyone an amazing night out to remember. Go for the gusto by having your next Florida corporate event for a local charity be full of heart with these sweet Valentine’s Day suggestions.
Valentine Dinner Dance
- Entertain couples, singles or families with a Valentine’s Day-themed dinner dance. The event can be cocktail attire or casual.
- Rent a hotel or restaurant banquet room or event hall or space with a dance floor. Venues, at times, will offer nonprofits a discounted rate for their event.
- Have a check-in table for guests that have paid in advance or are paying their admission the night of the event.
- Decorate the room with heart decorations. Use pink or red tablecloths and linens and flower arrangements for the tables.
- Choose your menu selections by coordinating with a catering company or the in-house food and beverage department.
- Decide if you want a full bar or just serve beer and wine with an in-house bartender or with a catering company. Ensure the food is one that will go with the theme but isn’t messy.
- Rent a chocolate fountain or have mini cupcakes with hearts for dessert.
- Find a band or DJ that can play music for all ages or geared towards the theme and age group.
- Hire a photographer to take pictures with a Valentine’s Day-looking backdrop and throughout the event, so your guests will have a marvelous memento they can cherish forever.
Romantic Roses
Contact your local florist about donating slightly flawed red or pink roses for free or at a reduced charge for your Valentine’s Day fundraiser. Many times the roses are only have loose or missing petals or a scratched stem. You can sell them at your Valentine’s Day event for $2 or $5 apiece. If you can’t get a deal on roses, then ask about carnations and other red or pink flowers instead. The flower sales are another wonderful way to increase your event’s revenue.
Beautiful Bidding
Collect an array of donations for a silent auction and raffle. Have the silent auction and raffle merchandise displayed on a well-lit table with a red or pink tablecloth. Have sign-up sheets and pens with the name and description of the item for bidding. You can also sell individual raffle tickets or six for $5. These dazzling donations will increase your giving campaign during the fundraiser. You can also auction off hunks and hotties. They could be local, single celebs that are donating their time for a date night with the highest bidder.
Sell Smooches
Seal your Valentine’s Day event with a kiss! Find some local beauties or pinups that would like to pucker up in the kissing booth for a good cause. Charge the guys for the kisses and make more money for your charity!
If you’re looking for advice or assistance when planning your Valentine’s Day event, contact the Florida corporate event experts at Fun Planners. We have the expertise to plan a casual or lavish affair for any occasion. View our rentals online for an even more extraordinary event experience.
