I often run into other people that want to help with Fund Raising events, but just don't know what to do in most cases.

I recommend getting together with an organization already involved in fund raising efforts. In my case, in addition to selling tickets for a Comedy or Music Event at the gate, I offer them online as well. Raffle tickets for prizes is always a great method. Prizes can be purchased or donated in advance. Silent auctions on items at our events is another method that works well, especially for donated items. Everything from gift baskets, furniture, to dental teeth whitening has been donated at some of the events I have been involved in. For the smaller items donated that can be shipped, I often will list them as charity auctions on Ebay.

Being both a home based business, and an entertainer, I often meet other celebrities that donate autographed CD's, DVD's, and photos for my auctions. Keep an eye out, especially if you are a comedy and music fan. Some of these people I call friends, have been winners on NBC's Last Comic Standing show or multiple ASCAP music award winners that travel the world.

Who knows, maybe one day my autograph will be worth something on Ebay.