ways to fundraise
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Raise funds on Facebook
You can donate and raised funds for The center (Gay & Lesbian Center of Bakersfield) using your Facebook. Just look for and click on the "Fundraiser" link and follow the instructions. Choose the Non-Profit option and search for "Gay & Lesbian Center of Bakersfield". This is still our legal name. Host a Party
At your birthday party or holiday gathering, you can ask donations be made to The Center in lieu of gifts. Contact us for tips! Host a Car-wash or Baker Sale
Car wash and baker sales are easy, fun and low cost fundraising activities that you can do any day. They are also good ways to bring your friends and families together to support a cause you care about - The Center and the well being of the local LGBT community. |
Clean Out Your Garage
Do you have clothes, art supplies, toys, furniture and other items in good condition that you no longer use? Consider hosting a yard-sale to benefit The Center. You can also donating the items to The Center so that we can sell them. Contact us to schedule a drop-off. , More Fundraising Ideas
Click this LINK for more fundraising ideas that you can do to help The Center. |
SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING EVENTS
Another way to help The Center raise funds is by attending and promoting it's signature fundraising events. Below are some of the fundraising events The Center organizes and hosts.
GIVE BIG KERN
Who: LGBTQ+ individuals and allies
Where: Online and The Center
When: The giving campaign kicks off April and ends with a 24-hours online marathon in the first week of May.
Cost: Free
Description: GIVE BIG KERN is a 24-hour crowd-funding campaign organized by Kern Community Foundation. This special one-day celebration of the giving spirit of Kern County is designed to bring the county together as one community (including LGBTQ residents), raising dollars and volunteer hours for Kern County's nonprofits.
Out of the 100+ nonprofit organizations that participate in GIVE BIG KERN, The Center has been the only LGBTQ organization and The Center has been among the leading organizations throughout the campaigns ranking among top 5 in terms of donations and number of donors.
The Center is proud to participate in this annual county wide giving campaign. Beside the money raised, it give us the opportunity to stand side-by-side with other organizations and show the power of our LGBTQ community trough your support and donations. Additionally, your donation will have tremendous impact when we put them to work for our LGBT community.
To close this giving campaign, The Center hosts a celebration to engage the LGBTQ community and thank our donors.
For sponsorship opportunities or any other information please contact The Center
Who: LGBTQ+ individuals and allies
Where: Online and The Center
When: The giving campaign kicks off April and ends with a 24-hours online marathon in the first week of May.
Cost: Free
Description: GIVE BIG KERN is a 24-hour crowd-funding campaign organized by Kern Community Foundation. This special one-day celebration of the giving spirit of Kern County is designed to bring the county together as one community (including LGBTQ residents), raising dollars and volunteer hours for Kern County's nonprofits.
Out of the 100+ nonprofit organizations that participate in GIVE BIG KERN, The Center has been the only LGBTQ organization and The Center has been among the leading organizations throughout the campaigns ranking among top 5 in terms of donations and number of donors.
The Center is proud to participate in this annual county wide giving campaign. Beside the money raised, it give us the opportunity to stand side-by-side with other organizations and show the power of our LGBTQ community trough your support and donations. Additionally, your donation will have tremendous impact when we put them to work for our LGBT community.
To close this giving campaign, The Center hosts a celebration to engage the LGBTQ community and thank our donors.
For sponsorship opportunities or any other information please contact The Center
Sips, Giggles & Thanks
Who: Center donors, volunteers, staffs and guests
Where: Varies
When: Q1
Cost: Varies
Description: Please join us to celebrate and recognize those who make The Center possible. Meet and mingle with Bakersfield's LGBTQ+ community movers and shakers. Learn more about The Center’s plans for the upcoming year(s), share your ideas, engage with staff, volunteers, board members, donors and supporters like you.
For sponsorship opportunities and to contribute prizes for the silent action, or any other information please contact The Center.
Who: Center donors, volunteers, staffs and guests
Where: Varies
When: Q1
Cost: Varies
Description: Please join us to celebrate and recognize those who make The Center possible. Meet and mingle with Bakersfield's LGBTQ+ community movers and shakers. Learn more about The Center’s plans for the upcoming year(s), share your ideas, engage with staff, volunteers, board members, donors and supporters like you.
For sponsorship opportunities and to contribute prizes for the silent action, or any other information please contact The Center.
Theatre Night
Who: LGBTQ+ individuals and allies
Where: Varies
When: Q2/Q3
Cost: Varies
Description: Mingle with our fabulous community at The Center's most popular signature fundraiser: Theater Night! The evening includes a pre-show cocktail party, opportunity drawings, a silent auction, delicious food and great drinks, and a fantastic performance.
For sponsorship opportunities and to contribute prizes for the silent action, or any other information please contact The Center.
Who: LGBTQ+ individuals and allies
Where: Varies
When: Q2/Q3
Cost: Varies
Description: Mingle with our fabulous community at The Center's most popular signature fundraiser: Theater Night! The evening includes a pre-show cocktail party, opportunity drawings, a silent auction, delicious food and great drinks, and a fantastic performance.
For sponsorship opportunities and to contribute prizes for the silent action, or any other information please contact The Center.
Winter Wonderland
Who: LGBTQ+ individuals and allies
Where: Varies
When: Q1/Q4
Cost: Varies
Description: Winter Wonderland has become on The Center's most sought after signature event! The evening includes cocktail, dinner, entertainment, opportunity drawings, a silent auction and more.
For sponsorship opportunities and to contribute prizes for the silent action, or any other information please contact The Center.
Who: LGBTQ+ individuals and allies
Where: Varies
When: Q1/Q4
Cost: Varies
Description: Winter Wonderland has become on The Center's most sought after signature event! The evening includes cocktail, dinner, entertainment, opportunity drawings, a silent auction and more.
For sponsorship opportunities and to contribute prizes for the silent action, or any other information please contact The Center.
