How to host a Homeopathy Morning Tea

Hosting a Homeopathy Morning Tea to fundraise for The Aurum Project is an ideal way of getting friends together for a good cause.

Make it personal

When inviting people, share your story or a story of a person who uses homeopathy – remember that people like to give to a cause that involves people. Your supporters are more likely to donate if they can relate to the cause and why it’s important to you. Who do you know who has been or is being helped by homeopathy?

Set a Fundraising Goal

Set a fundraising target for your event – aim high! You will be surprised by how generous family, friends and colleagues can be. You’re also more likely to strive to achieve a goal if it’s slightly more than what you think you can achieve.

Gallery photos

We would love to receive a photo of your occasion, the names of the people in your photo and 100 words about why you were compelled to help with fundraising for Australian homeopathy research. Make sure it clearly communicates why you are fundraising for the Aurum Project. Be creative!

Reminder emails/calls

Just before your event, send a reminder to your homeopathy supporters and ask them to check the Gallery section of the Aurum Project website to see what others have done for their occasion. Demonstrate that you are dedicated to the cause and communicate your goal of reaching a certain amount from your occasion.

Communicate where the money goes

Make sure your supporters are aware that all money raised will enable the Aurum Project to continue promoting and encouraging homeopathy research in Australia. Homeopathy is not only a holistic and sustainable form of medicine, but it is the most cost-effective medicine available. It can make a difference in the life of families with children suffering from ADHD and autism spectrum right across the range of severity encompassing asthma, allergies and childhood sleep problems.

Aurum Project fundraising

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What can I plan for an occasion?

A.

• High Tea – crooking your pinkie and extolling the virtues of Arnica whilst tea-sipping
• Afternoon Tea – home made chai  between 3pm and 5pm
• Lunch, commonly abbreviated from Luncheon can be at home, picnic or BBQ
• Music soiree, book reading, continuing education session, theatre-outing
• Invite a favourite homeopath to give an introduction to homeopathy for your family and friends
• At-home flicks with pillows, pyjamas and BYO popcorn  – how many homeopathy movies are there?
• Play soccer in the park (losing team makes the donation)
• Fancy dress party (come along dressed as the homeopathic remedy which intrigues you the most)
• You could ask your employer, local business, homeopath or chiropractor to match dollar for dollar the amount you raise, in order that their business name will appear on the Aurum Project website as a supporter.

Q. Where will I hold my occasion?

A. You could have it in your own home, at your workplace, yoga class, local café or play group.

Q. When will I hold my occasion?

A. World Homeopathy Awareness Week (WHAW), in April, is an opportune time to host an occasion but it can be held any time of year by anyone. The focus for the 2010 World Homeopathy Awareness Week was the homeopathic treatment of stress and anxiety and WHAW occasions were held in more than 45 countries around the world including Armenia, Japan, Ireland, Canada, UK, Israel, India, Brazil, South Africa and Kenya. http://www.worldhomeopathy.org/index.html

Q. How many people can I invite?

A. There is no minimum or maximum number of people. You can keep it simple or have an “all the more the merrier” feeling for your occasion.

Q. Should I charge an entry fee to raise money?

A. Yes, if you want to. Some hosts do charge an entry fee to help raise funds but it’s entirely up to you and what you think is appropriate for your guests. If you invite 10 people and they each put in $10 then you already have $100 raised – easy.

Q. Is my online donation tax deductible?

A. Yes, all donations of $2.00 or more are tax deductible but the minimum amount for an on-line donation is $15. Simply fill in all the requested details when making an online donation (including a valid email address), and you will receive an official tax receipt from the Aurum Project. Simply click on the donate button on the donation page of this website.

Q. How much do I need to raise before I can be listed as a supporter on the website?

A. Donations of $100 and over appear on the Aurum Project website.

Q. Can I donate anonymously?

A. Yes. You will be given the option to decline or to give permission for your name to be displayed on the Aurum Project website.

Q. Is the Aurum Project online fundraising system secure?

A. Yes – our online donation security is guaranteed by the Westpac Bank. Every payment made on our online fundraising system is fully secured.

Q. Is there a minimum amount I can donate?

A. Yes. The suggested minimum amount is $15 for an online donation, and you will receive a tax-deductible receipt.

Q. How do I know if my donation was successful?

A. If you have provided an address when making an online donation, you will receive a tax receipt after you complete your donation.

Q. What types of payment do you accept?

A. Our online fundraising system accepts most major credit cards.

Q. How do I make sure that my name or business name appears on the website?

A. Any donation over $100 will appear on the website if you wish it to.

Q. What if my friends make a donation in cash at my occasion?

A. If you collect a cash donation at your occasion, you can choose to pay the cash in via your credit card. If you enter the amount, the person’s name and their address, they will be sent a tax receipt for their gift.