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Why Choose a Comedy Fundraiser?

Comedy fundraisers combine entertainment and philanthropy. This type of fundraising can help you gain new audiences and get the community involved in giving back.


Some benefits of a comedy fundraiser are:


  • You will be raising money for your nonprofit organization.
  • Community members become aware of your nonprofit organization.
  • New donors and supporters have been attracted by the comedy event.
  • Attendees create memories from attending the event.
  • A relationship is created with local businesses, which may provide support for your nonprofit organization in the future.
  • There is an opportunity for attendees to attend a future event.


Seattle area comedians work together as well as support each other creating a supportive atmosphere where people come out to enjoy some good laughs while supporting causes making a positive impact within the Seattle area.

Perfect for Many Types of Nonprofits

Whether an organization is small and just developing, or large with many years of service, a comedy fundraiser can be one of those events that becomes a lasting memory in your organization's annual fundraising strategy.


A wide variety of non-profit organizations are likely to find that a comedy fundraiser can work for them. These organizations include:


  • Education and youth programs
  • Health and wellness organizations
  • Environmental conservation
  • Animal rescue organizations
  • Arts and cultural organizations
  • Veterans services
  • Housing and homelessness initiatives
  • Community development organizations
  • Food assistance programs
  • Family support services

 

What Makes a Successful Comedy Fundraiser?

Ultimately, the most successful charity fundraisers are about providing an entertaining experience for all those attending. Typically successful events will feature:


Great Entertainment

When using professional comedians they help generate energy in the audience, which supports keeping the audience interested throughout the entire evening.


Community Partnerships

Partnering with local businesses, volunteers and sponsorships help draw people out to attend your event by strengthening ties within your community.


An Inspiring Mission

When you share the story of how your organization is making an impact when donors provide funding it creates a connection.


A Welcoming Venue

The selection of your venue directly affects the comfort level of your attendees while helping to support your goal for hosting this event.

Supporting Seattle Nonprofits

There is a very active non-profit sector in Seattle and it includes many different types of organizations that are working to improve people's lives by means of education, health care, environmental preservation, the arts and countless other efforts.


Fundraising comedy events allow non-profits to have another alternative method of connecting their supporters as well as a way to celebrate the generosity and sense of community that makes Seattle so unique.

 

Why Partner With Nonprofit Comedy?

We also understand that each non-profit organization has their own unique objectives, clientele, and funding requirements.

It's our goal to assist in creating event opportunities for Non-Profit Organizations that are both enjoyable for attendees and impactfully contribute to the community through the union of:


  • Comedians with talent
  • Nonprofit Organizations locally
  • Supporters of Community
  • Sponsors/Businesses
  • Event Venues
  • Volunteers

Who Should Consider a Comedy Fundraiser?

Fundraising events using comedy are an excellent choice for:


  • Non-profit organizations in the community
  • Community Foundations
  • Schools & Programs of Education
  • Organizations that care about animals
  • Groups focused on environmental issues
  • Charities in health care
  • Faith-based Organizations
  • Associations within communities
  • Charitable initiatives sponsored by businesses


Whether it is your first time organizing a fundraiser or adding another fundraiser to your annual event calendar, using humor is one great option for you to create fun connections to your donors.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

A Comedy fundraiser is a live event featuring a series of standup Comedy performances which are held for the purpose of raising funds or awareness for a non-profit organization.

Comedy Events will bring people together as supporters of the organization, encourage engagement within the community, produce a lasting memory for attendees and allow you to solicit donations while promoting your non-profit's mission.

Yes. Regardless of size, any type of organization (education, health, environmental conservation, social services, etc.) can benefit from hosting a Comedy fundraiser.

Attendees include: the supporter base of the non-profit organization, the local community, businesses located locally, volunteers, family members, and anyone else who wants to support a worthy cause and enjoy some live entertainment.

Yes. Many times, local businesses will support Comedy fundraisers either through sponsorship or donation or partner with the non-profit organization in their efforts to promote the event and/or have employees attend the event.

No. Smaller non-profits can also utilize Comedy fundraisers to reach new people in the community and strengthen their relationships with them.

Comedians create an atmosphere that is relaxed and enjoyable allowing the donor/supporter to feel comfortable participating while at the same time helping to grow your connection with them.

Nonprofit Comedy would like to assist you in planning your Comedy fundraiser, finding partners for your event and ensuring that your event meets your organizational goals.

Turn Laughter Into Lasting Community Impact

Laughter has the ability to unite individuals in addition to inspiring significant dialogue as well as support to nonprofits creating positive impacts on the lives of all those residing in Seattle. If you are developing an annual fundraiser seeking innovative methods to engage supporters at events, or brainstorming creative and unique event concepts, Non-Profit Comedy will assist you create successful events.

 

Let’s Create a Fundraiser Your Community Will Remember

Non-profit Comedy invites you to collaborate with us to identify how live entertainment can motivate donors to be generous while also supporting the critical mission of non-profit organizations in Seattle.