Posted by Sean Lukasik on Mon, Aug 09, 2010 @ 10:48 AM
Many times, parent organizations try to create activities and raise money at the same time for their elementary or middle schools. Usually, accomplishing both goals is very difficult. The most painful fundraisers seem to be those selling wrapping paper or greeting cards or those boxes of candy bars.
Planning a family activity that will generate interest and have large attendance is also a challenge. For years, school carnivals have been a fun way for parents and children to interact, but the work involved is immense and the financial rewards minimal.
A school carnival that is held in partnership with an entertainment company can take a lot of the work out of the event while creating something that will be heavily attended and reap financial rewards for all involved!
Some entertainment companies are willing to create special packages with schools during their off season and partner to create a successful event. Three to four inflatables and a few carnival games can be the base needed to get children and their families to attend a school carnival. Add food, music and some other activities and you have a successful event.
Instead of paying lots of money for inflatables, get a company that will train your volunteers to operate the inflatables while they provide trained supervision. You'll cut the company’s expense considerably. Then work out a split after a fair guarantee so everyone makes money.
By charging an admission fee for unlimited rides, you create an easily tracked income stream that can be used to pay for the main attraction, the inflatables. All other money made from sponsorships, food sales, crafts, or flea markets can be kept by the organization.
With a partnership in place, it is in everyone’s interest to get lots of people to attend - resulting in a successful event... and a profitable one too!
Posted by Sean Lukasik on Mon, Jun 21, 2010 @ 02:39 PM
When choosing a TV Style game show for your next corporate or college event, don’t just take an “off the shelf” version. For a little more money, you can customize your game show to represent your company or the theme you are presenting.
Writing custom questions for any game show does take some time and will require a bit of programming, but it can make the difference when you are presenting the game show to an involved and dedicated audience. As an example, Bobby K Entertainment has created several versions of our Hot Seat game show to incorporate different themes.
The basic concept of Hot Seat is that contestants compete against 24 other players and try not to get eliminated by selecting an incorrect answer from four possible answers for each question. There are four different rounds with a winner in each round.
In customizing the show, we have created themes for Black History Month, Green (environmental), Latino History, and Pop Culture. The possibilities are endless as you can create questions around a corporate philosophy, sales and product information, or employee information One could even create a special show for Class or Family Reunions.
For more information on customization or the types of game shows available, go to www.bobbykgameshows.com.
Posted by Bob Kramarik on Mon, May 24, 2010 @ 10:19 AM
There are many ways to raise money for your college, university, high school, PTA / PTO, club, and organization. You could sell candy bars and magazines, but why not try something that is unique and fun for everyone? Host a 'Stay & Play Party' with Bobby K!
You can make lots of money and lots of smiles – here’s how:
Bobby K Provides:
• Giant Dual Lane Slide
• Obstacle Course
• Moonbounce
• Kid’s Maze
• One Adult/Teen Interactive (ie. Bungee Run, Joust)
• 2 staff to setup, train, supervise and remove equipment
• All insurances
• All wristbands and indemnification forms
• Event is for up to three hours on a weeknight or vacation day!
You Provide:
• The location
• Volunteers to operate the inflatables (total ten)
• Electric for the blowers
• All Promotion for Event
• Ticket Sales & Advertising Sales if applicable (organization can sell sponsors for
entire event or individual items and place placards around to show which business
participated – potential of about $750)
• Concessions
• $500 deposit on event
How we both make money:
• Bobby K is guaranteed $500
• Tickets are sold for $6 in advance, $8 at door for anyone who is participating (will
get a wrist band). Parents are not charged unless they wish to participate.
• After first $500 in ticket sales, remainder of ticket sales are split 50/50
• Organization makes ALL money on concessions and advertising/sponsorships.
Revenue Projections (based on 300 participants):
• Tickets - $900 advance, $1200 at door, $2100 total
• Concessions - $400
• Advertising – $500 individual sponsors, $250 event sponsor, $750 total
• Bobby K receives $1300
• Organization receives $1950
It sounds simple... and it is! Contact us today to find out how to customize an event like this for your school.