Goating Fundraising

The Hormel Historic Home fundraiser in Austin, Texas, netted more than $10,000 for their building expansion project with their "goating" fundraiser. At least 150 people were “goated” — a pair of 3-year-old pygmy goats was placed on their lawn, and they had to pay $50 to have the animals removed. For a $40 donation residents could request a “goating.” Once removed, that resident could donate $40 and select a different target. “Goating insurance” was also available for a $40 donation. Many victims never even saw goats — they paid the money upfront when notified they were “next.”  Fourteen volunteers set up the “goatings,” hauling the animals from lawn to lawn and collecting donations. The 3-year-old pygmies were on loan from Stephanie Stark, a volunteer at the Hormel Home.

See Also: Flamingo Flocking, Tacky Yard, Flower Shower and Potty Protection Insurance

Sources: Michel Carty & Tina Moyer, South Shore Junior Women's Club of New Jersey

We have included a number of do-it-yourself fundraising ideas in this section such as a Goating Fundraiser that offer a break from traditional product sales.  They were developed by groups just like yours in an attempt have a little fun with their fundraiser. Some of them are tried and true while others show a lot of creativity ... and even wackiness in some cases.  All of them are obviously not appropriate for every group, but sometimes, with only a little modification, your might find some fund raising ideas that are perfect for your group. If you have an idea for a do-it-yourself fund raiser you are willing to share with others, please send it to us via email at . Include anything and everything you would want to know if you were hearing the idea for the first time.