Fundraising is always a very special event for a special purpose. For special events everything needs to be perfect and well planned something, which one can expect from Funtastic Events.

Funtastic Events has been successfully planning fundraisers for charity since 1985 and have managed over 6200 events.

One such event that comes to spotlight is the casual Texas Hold’em style tournament. This particular fundraiser is an event, which is for all people to share, enjoy and have fun.

For the Poker Charity Event it is inevitable that the participants arrive at a particular time. The participants will arrive at their own times so it’s a good hint to give the participants for the poker game to arrive 30 minutes prior the planned time so the late comers can be accommodated.

The event is all about having a poker night so the poker tables will take up most of the space of the event. The poker tables will measure about 8ft x 4 ft, and will have seating all around.

This means that there must be enough space secured first for the reception area to accommodate people before the games commence.

It is important to keep your guests informed and up-to date about the activities of the evening so that they will be determined to show their support for the cause.

This job should be done by a person from the non-profit organization so that the trust of the people is ensured.

Since the participants in the charity event are there to support the cause even though they aren’t poker players. In order to make them feel comfortable with the game and with other participants a good or seasoned player should be assigned to each table.

This person will explain the whole game to newbies and will make sure that the game runs smoothly.

It would be a good gesture to distribute handout about the rules of the game for beginners.

Also an Emcee from the organization should be appointed to address the people and notify them about the time and when to rotate the poker games.

The main thing is to keep the participants engaged in the game before the session ends. Also to make an event like that successful you need have support of local restaurants and gift resources that will sponsor your event to make a good impression.

You can arrange gift certificates by emailing and calling non-profit organizations.

Key Points For Organizing a Successful Event:

The basic step of organizing a successful event is to first allot people their roles and responsibilities. For this purpose a committee is established which keeps a check and balance on everything. Thinks like invitation checking, poker game selection, food and beverages are the key parameters, which should be perfect.

The next thing after giving people responsibilities is to arrange a hall of considerable space for your event. The place should be big enough to accommodate your audience and it is favorable that someone donates you that place for the charity event.

Sponsorship and Donations

The next thing you do is gather local support from local companies that will be happy to donate and sponsor a poker table for the cause.

The donations can involve dinner for two at restaurants, gift cards, discount deals, free tickets to movies and free hotel stay for two. This will increase the interest and trust of the participants as they appreciate your efforts for them.

Raffle Items

These raffle items should be the highlight of your event. In other words you need to arrange your raffle items in terms of their worth.

If the raffle item is very expensive then you can set that item for auction. If the item is local then you can present it in lucky draws or for the winner of the poker game. This will keep your guests engaged in the event and create zeal for the cause.

Entry Fee

Now you should focus on the amount of the entry fee you want to keep for your guest. It should be according to the prestige and generosity of your guests.

It shouldn’t be too pricy or too cheap so a recommended rate is of about $100. It is advised that this amount is collected in advance so that the non-profit organization could make the necessary arrangements.

Now the most critical thing to do is to come up with the right invitation. The invitation should be graceful and should highlight the purpose of the event. After that it should address the activities for the evening and then the rules for the poker charity event. This will keep your participants well informed about the event’s activities and gaming rules.

Everything is done and the final touch remaining is to arrange the gaming equipment. Now buying all the equipment would be quite expensive so you can go for rental companies.

Casino Rental Company

Funtastic Events is a reliable gaming rental company in Atlanta which can meet your poker night needs very easily. They can provide you with poker tables that can accommodate up to 8 – 10 people with playing cards and poker chips.

You can even buy raffle tickets for the participants and for your organization to keep track. These are some of the tips, which can help you arrange a great memorable event.