Bingo Fundraising
Unless you’re a Bingo enthusiast, you may not have known that Bingo is a major fundraiser. In fact, the game’s role in its support of charitable causes has fuelled its expansion worldwide, and broadened its appeal to include people from all walks of life. Since its popularisation in the early 20th century, Bingo fundraising has become one of the world’s most reliable forms of charity, and helps institutions ranging from non-profit organisations to sporting associations, to schools and churches and even theatre groups.
Why Bingo?
Simple! Bingo fundraising boasts affordable start up costs, easy revenue and low-key fun. Some organisations charge a flat fee for the night, while others sell cards, giving a percentage to players as prize money. Refreshments are also used as a sideline to boost income.
Bingo’s appeal for charitable use is also influenced by its simplicity. Anyone can play Bingo, and it doesn’t matter what age you are!
The fact that Bingo fundraising is endorsed by celebrities also doesn’t hurt. It’s no secret that Catherine Zeta-Jones and Robbie Williams have been spotted at Bingo charity functions.
Church Bingo provides gamblers with a good feeling as well as the chance to win much needed money. After all, when the money is going to charity, you can afford more, and the church Bingo hall is often where you will spot those players with a table full of cards. This helps the church raise the funds they need, while providing a good deal of excitement and the chance to win lots of cash and prizes.
Another great thing about playing Bingo at your church is that it can bring different generations together under one roof. Unlike many other kinds of gambling, Bingo has a fun component, and many people play it for social rather than financial reasons.
Many church Bingo games are now using prizes to attract more players. It may have started with Basket Bingo, where highly collectible Longenberger baskets were given as prizes, but these days many churches offer high-value prizes such as DVD players and digital cameras.
Quite simply, there is no other game that offers quite the same reward in terms of knowing that you’re helping a worthy cause like Bingo fundraising does.
