Gaming and raffle laws vary from state to state and often require consultation from legal counsel. In order to save costs and protect the fundraising efforts of every C.A.S.T. for Kids Event Coordinator, the Foundation will not permit any raffles to be held for fundraising purposes or as entertainment at events. The risks of a raffle being conducted illegally would affect all events nationwide. Our mission to enrich the lives of children with special needs, support their families, and strengthen communities is too important to take this risk ...

The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation has software for online giving. Our software, Network for Good, allows C.A.S.T. to take general donations via credit card. In addition, we create a personalized online fundraising page for your event. Get the most of the online fundraiser C.A.S.T. has set up for your event! Share your event-specific link with donors and sponsors to ensure your donations are credited to your event.  How to Successfully Share Your Fundraising Page Click on Donate to this Event from your event webpage  Copy your fundraising page (campaign) webpage address (URL) and send it to friends via text or ...

Donations (monetary and in-kind) from local community members or businesses are vital to a thriving C.A.S.T. for Kids event. The strength of the event grows as the community involvement and support increases. Our goal is to establish long-standing, annual fishing events for kids with special needs around the country. A strong local community financial and volunteer base helps makes this possible. Sponsor Logos As you acquire sponsors, be sure to get a logo to put on the back of your event t-shirts. All sponsor logos are due to your Regional Director via email 6 weeks prior to your event. Sponsors ...

The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation has an online fundraising platform called Network for Good. Our national office creates a Network for Good fundraising page for your event which you can utilize. You may personalize this link and share it via e-mail, text, and any form of social media. Grants available from local area retailers, various sporting goods companies etc. Many have online applications. It is ALWAYS best to follow up with an online application with a personal visit with the store manager. This greatly improves your chances of grant approval. Kiwanis Club Grant Program (for the Children’s Fund) Elks grants ...