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French Club Fundraiser Ideas
by Erik Steel
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Overview
A French club can take advantage of a number of fund-raising opportunities that show off the unique aspects of French culture. Depending on your goals and the success of these events, you could do just one or several of the following.
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Bake Sale
Any organization could put together a bake sale, but the one put on by a French club can truly stand out. Consider the wide array options offered by French baking, including baguettes, which you might sell as sandwiches; tartes, which are open-faced French pies that can be made with custard; as well as other French favorites like brioche, croissants, pains au chocolat and éclairs.
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Talent Show
Your club could play host to a French talent show, including members performing French songs or scenes from French plays and movies, mime acts and poetry readings. You might serve coffee and petits fours to attendees to boost your profits.
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Culture Nights
Something that may really draw a crowd is a French culture night. You might invite a speaker or prepare your own presentation on aspects of French culture, such as great authors, artists and film directors, life in Paris, artisanal food and wine or the French Revolution.
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Dance
Consider hosting a French-themed dance for a fundraiser. There are a variety of French musical styles to choose from, and you could even have a theme, playing great cabaret songs of the early 20th Century or 50s and 60s pop hits by artists like Serge Gainsbourg, Françoise Hardy, France Gall and Brigitte Bardot. You could even have a dance showcasing the hip-hop that is increasingly popular in France, performed by artists like La Rumeur and Médine.
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Cooking Demo and Class
French food has a great allure for many, and a demonstration of French food and cooking might be popular in your community. You could discuss a number of regional and gourmet foods, provide samples and then invite the attendees to prepare a recipe as an experienced cook leads them. Because this type of event requires a special space and lots of resources upfront, the initial investment might be significant, but you will be able to charge more than enough for the class to profit from your efforts.
