Fundraising Master Guidebook: Start Here

By Jesse Lewis | HypnotistJesseLewis.com

Planning a fundraiser can feel overwhelming — ticket sales, sponsors, volunteers, promotion… it all adds up. The good news? You don’t need to figure it out alone. This quick guide shows you the proven activities that raise the most money, with links to full step-by-step tutorials you can follow.

The Core Formula

1. Set a Goal – Know your target and break it down (tickets, sponsors, extras).

2. Book the Big Pieces – Venue + entertainment that sells tickets.

3. Pick 2–4 Add-Ons – Raffles, auctions, or games that maximize profit.

4. Promote Smart – Posters, press, social media, and short videos.

5. Run Smooth – A simple event flow keeps energy high.

Fundraising Activities That Work

Here are the most popular add-ons. Choose 2–4 for your event:

• 50/50 Raffle – Quick and exciting → [Full Guide]

• Raffle Baskets – Themed prizes everyone wants → [Full Guide]

• Silent Auction – Higher bids, fewer items → [Full Guide]

• Live Auction / Dessert Dash – Loud, fun spotlight moments → [Full Guide]

• Door Prizes – Keeps the energy up every 20 minutes → [Full Guide]

• Heads or Tails Game – Fast crowd-wide fun → [Full Guide]

• Wine Pull (if allowed) – Mix of standard and premium bottles → [Full Guide]

• Gift Card Tree – Simple, sponsor-friendly → [Full Guide]

Why Entertainment Matters

Guests don’t just buy tickets for the cause — they buy for a fun night out. That’s why events featuring Jesse Lewis Hypnotist consistently:

• Sell more tickets

• Keep guests longer (so they spend more)

• Become yearly traditions people look forward to

With ready-made posters, press releases, and social media templates, your promotion is practically done for you.

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Your Next Step

Don’t reinvent the wheel. Use this system:

• Pick your 2–4 add-ons from above

• Grab the full guides to set them up

• Launch your event page and start promoting

Ready to start planning?