How Austin Stacks GAA ran their biggest ever fundraiser and raised over €85,000, with the help of ClubSpot Events

Introduction

Austin Stacks GAA Club in County Kerry raised over €85,000 through the Quid Game Fundraising Event, organised by ClubSpot Events. The funds raised were intended to aid the purchase of a new training field, in the hope of developing an Astroturf facility with a fully inclusive area and complete the development of the club gym.

Key Objectives

Austin Stacks GAA had clear fundraising objectives:

• Hold the club’s largest ever fundraiser.
• To generate essential funds for the development of a new field, astroturf and completion of the club gym.
• To host an enjoyable and engaging experience for both contestants and attendees that would be remembered.
• To cultivate strong relationships and partnerships with sponsors and donors.

Solution

Austin Stacks GAA leveraged ClubSpot Events’ solutions to navigate their fundraising journey successfully:

• Seamless Communication: Enjoyed continuous and accessible communication with ClubSpot Events’ dedicated team, ensuring clarity, support, and timely updates throughout the event planning process.
• Tailored Event Planning: Received assistance in organising key event components, including committee and player information calls via Zoom.
• Expert Event Management: Entrusted ClubSpot Events with the meticulous execution of the Quid Game Event, from staging, sound, videography to event scheduling and participant coordination.
• Personalised Support: ClubSpot Events contacted each contestant individually to offer assistance and advice, ensuring a personalised and supportive experience for all participants.
• Digital Ticketing Solution: Utilised ClubSpot’s digital ticketing platform for easy-selling of event tickets.
• Quid Game Event Resources: Provided a number of resources outlining the entire event process, from day one of planning to the execution on the event day.
• Graphic Design Expertise: Elevated promotional efforts with visually appealing graphic designs for tickets, posters, booklet, and promotional materials.

Results

The Austin Stacks GAA Quid Game Fundraising Event allowed the club to raise vital funds and achieve outlined key objectives: 

• Financial Success: Surpassed the ambitious fundraising target, generating over €125,000 in total revenue.
• Outstanding player fundraising efforts: Over €80,000 was raised in 8 weeks by the contestants, and an additional €40,000 raised by the club through business sponsorship.
• Innovative fundraising ideas: Clubs and individual contestants demonstrated remarkable fundraising efforts, reflecting a collective dedication to the success of the event.
• Immense Local Business Support: Local businesses rallied behind the cause, contributing substantial sponsorships to support the event.
• Seamless Event Execution: The club entrusted ClubSpot Events with event management responsibilities, allowing the committee to enjoy a flawlessly executed event night.
• Unforgettable Experience for All: The event delivered was a resounding success, and provided a memorable and enjoyable night for contestants, audience members, and organisers alike.

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