Hitting the Right Note: Using Trivia for Fund Raising
Since becoming a blogger, I have used this space to explore the many aspects of using live trivia as a means of corporate event entertainment, employee team building or brand awareness. Today, I would like to discuss another important use for trivia events, and that is to raise funds for a good cause.
Trivia events are perfect for fund raisers. They are entertaining, challenging and compelling enough to drive a crowd, even in attention-overloaded New York City. Additionally, the questions may be customized so that they serve as an awareness vehicle for the cause- a natural pairing with the raising of dollars, which every fund raiser organizer strives for. A trivia party which captures the passion and enthusiasm of the attendees and hosts alike truly is a recipe for success.
Next month, trivia will once again be used as a means for raising dollars and awareness for an exceptionally good cause as TrivWorks teams up with The Bell House to support VH1 Save The Music foundation. Hosted by our “Special Host” Pat Kiernan, a veteran TV game show host who’s roster includes two seasons with VH1’s “The World Series of Pop Culture,” we will be tapping into people’s love for pop culture and music to raise money and awareness for an organization dedicated to keeping music education in local schools. Attendees will love the “live game show” experience, including a special “showdown” finale, as well as prizes including tickets to off-Broadway musicals graciously donated by numerous theater companies.
VH1 Save The Music was founded in 1997, when then-president John Sykes visited Brooklyn’s P.S. 58 and realized that the band students had no instruments. He started the foundation shortly thereafter, providing P.S. 58 with Save The Music’s first grant.
It just so happens that P.S. 58 is located about 1,000 yards from The Bell House, Brooklyn’s premier live music venue. It is in this spirit of “brainpower” championed by Save The Music that we have all come together to support this extremely important cause; to further drive home the impact and importance of Save The Music, as well as celebrate the special role of P.S. 58, we have arranged for a very special appearance by the school’s band students, who will open the event with a piece performed on instruments provided by Save The Music!
As a lifelong saxophone player who got his start in public schools – as well as a Brooklynite married to a New York City public school music teacher – this cause is one which I am extremely passionate about, and which means a great deal to me personally. I am so very proud to be involved in this special trivia fund raiser, and am grateful to all of our partners who have come together to make this event happen.
Click here to see the official announcement of this event, or purchase tickets by clicking here.