Signature Chefs Auction Fundraising Event

Opelika, AL - The 5th Annual Signature Chefs Auction of East Alabama far surpassed its fundraising goal Thursday, bringing in more than $75,000. The total was $33,000 more than organizers anticipated.  Guests sampled and voted for their favorite dishes crafted by 10 area chefs at the Auburn University Hotel & Dixon Conference Center. New to this year’s event, chefs were paired with local celebrities as their sous chefs to create an added layer to the competition.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

One Night Without a Home Fundraising Event Seeking Participants

Carlisle, PA - One of Carlisle’s homeless shelters is seeking participants for the 14th annual “One Night without a Home” fundraising event at Dickinson College.  Safe Harbour is encouraging local families, youth and church groups, high school students and clubs, and college students in the Midstate to participate in this year’s event to bring awareness to the problems of hunger and homelessness in Carlisle while raising crucial funds for Safe Harbour programs.  The event centers on people spending a night outside on the college’s quadrangle, sleeping in makeshift shelters of their own design.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Fundraising Event for Lady Broncos Softball Team

Baton Rouge, LA - The Zachary High School softball team held a fundraising event at Zachary Youth Park for area children and teens.  The event featured a trunk-or-treat, pony rides, games and a softball hit-a-thon, which had students paying money to hit softballs pitched by head coach Courtney Barbour.  All proceeds raised will benefit the Lady Broncos and costs associated with the upcoming season, which begins in February.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Hebrew SeniorLife 4th Annual EngAGE Fundraising Event

Boston, MA -- Congratulations to the leadership team and many supporters of Hebrew SeniorLife, which has raised a record $1.1 million at its fourth annual EngAGE forum.  The fundraising event was held at the Emerson/Paramount Mainstage, Boston, with award-winning 60 Minutes correspondent and best-selling author Lesley Stahl and Grammy winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins. Also featured was Emmy-nominated film director Josh Seftel.  Hebrew Senior Life is New England’s largest provider of senior health care and communities and an affiliate of Harvard Medical School.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Festival of Trees Fundraising Event

Idaho Falls, ID - Thanksgiving is coming right up, and that means it’s almost time for a little pre-pre-Christmas celebration.  The Festival of Trees will be held once again the week before Thanksgiving. Enjoy a walk through the stunning array of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, sit down for a meal or treat, purchase gifts and watch local entertainers perform.  Started back in 1974, the annual fundraising event benefits people with disabilities receiving services through Development Workshop, Inc.  Via the event's Facebook page: "The event features beautifully decorated Christmas trees, decorations, performances by local artists, delicious food, holiday treats, gift shopping and more!" www.fundraising-ideas.org 

10-hour Dance Marathon Fundraiser at Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA - For members of the Lehigh Dance Marathon executive board, the 10-hour event is the candy-colored culmination to a year of fundraising events, marketing and countless promotional cover photos on Facebook. It’s a celebration of the “miracle children” and their strength in the face of illness, and a time to spread awareness of the millions of children battling diseases every day.  www.fundraising-ideas.org