Each of us deserves to live without fear, day to day, in our family, our school or our community. CAVEAT works very hard to make that happen through prevention education, justice reform and victims rights advocacy.

Many of you have asked what you can do to help. This very important work we do for the benefit of all Canadians comes with a cost. Help us make our country just a little bit safer by organizing a fundraising event on our behalf.

With your help, we will be able to continue to do valuable research and to insist on fair laws that respect the rights and dignity of all Canadians.

Your school (organization) will be a leader that is respected and valued. You will get tremendous satisfaction from knowing that you have indeed made a difference. And you will have a lot of fun!

If not me, then who?
If not now, then when?

The opportunities for fund raising events are limited only by your imagination. Whether you are considering a bake sale or a banquet dinner, we would like to encourage and support you from the beginning. That's why we created the NO FEAR! Guide. It will STEP you through the general things that usually apply to fund raising events. But, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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STEP 1: Strength in Numbers!
In order to successfully carry out any event, you need a group of dedicated volunteers. Of course, the size of this group is dependent on the tasks at hand. (i.e. a bake sale will require a few people, where as a dance-a-thon will require an army of volunteers) The core group of people will be your planning committee. Agree to meet regularly until the event is planned. Perhaps regular lunch hour meetings will work well. As well, you'll need a teacher that will support your event. (that way, you will have a classroom to use for meeting as well!)

STEP 2: The Storm of the Brain! (more commonly known as BRAINSTORMING!)
Give free reign to your imaginations. Don't throw out any ideas at first. The wackiest idea might make the greatest way of raising funds. Remember that the idea should, in the end, be realistic. Realize the number of people you have to work with and your limited resources.
Here's just a few ideas that we came up with to get the creative juices flowing:

• Auctions
• Dinner Dances
• Theme Parties
• Arts and Crafts Shows
• Costume Parties
• Tournaments
• Bake Sales
• Celebrity Appearances
• Theatrical Events
• Barbecues
• Sport Auctions
• Carnivals
• Beach Parties
• Skating Parties
• Walk-a-Thon (or other 'a-thons')
• Food Festivals
• Rummage Sales
• Raffles
• Holiday Celebrations
• Home Team Sporting Challenges
• Rummage Sales
• Contests (i.e. jello eating)

STEP 3: We like to be in the KNOW, too!
Contact the Speers Society to let us know the details of your event. 

STEP 4: Shoot for the Stars (or at least one!)
Be sure to set clearly defined goals; especially in in the financial area (how much you want to raise?). Basically the 5 W's: why your doing the event; what the event is; who will be attending (your target audience - who's most likely to attend? All grades, or just the seniors) and who will be organizing; when the event will take place; where it will take place (i.e. cafeteria); and you should probably describe the 'how' as well (talk about the fact that you've been in touch with CAVEAT , etc.) Then all you have to do is plan, plan, plan. Remember to try and keep costs down, so you can meet your donation goal.