GUIDE TO HOSTING
A LEMONADE STAND
GUIDE TO HOSTING A LEMONADE STAND
to benefit Boyer Children’s Clinic
Why a Lemonade Stand?
Fourteen years ago, an eight-year old Montlake neighborhood boy hosted a lemonade stand to
raise money to support the “clinic down the street”, Boyer Children’s Clinic. What started as a
humble childhood project became an annual neighborhood tradition that has raised more than
$24,000 over the years, and has made a tremendous impact for the children and families served
at Boyer.
You too can make a difference, and carry on the Boyer Lemonade Stand tradition, one cup at a
time! It’s easy, fun, and a great opportunity to introduce philanthropy to the children in your
life.
A variety of tools are available to help you with your individual fundraising event. Please follow
these simple steps to hosting your own Boyer lemonade stand anytime during the month of
August.
Getting Started
Register your Boyer Lemonade Stand
online with us at www.boyercc.org, or email [email protected] by July 18th.
Pick up your free Boyer Lemonade Stand Kit
Tuesday, July 29th between 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Boyer Family Picnic.
For alternate arrangements, please email [email protected].
Kit materials are also available online to download and print: www.boyercc.org.
Set a fundraising goal.
Before you hold your fundraising event, set a goal for how much money you would like
to raise. Remember – no amount is too big or too small. Use the Goal Poster to update
supporters of your progress throughout the day.
For more information,
please contact Boyer’s Development Department
at (206) 325-8477 or [email protected]
GUIDE TO HOSTING A LEMONADE STAND
to benefit Boyer Children’s Clinic
Make it a Success!
Location, Location, Location:
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Determine the best location for you and your family. High traffic areas are always good
for “business”, but please remember safety is a priority at all times.
Night Out in Seattle is Tuesday, August 5th. Why not get your entire neighborhood
involved and host your lemonade stand at your block party?
Get Creative:
Make your event stand out by including multiple ways for people to donate.
 Offer a variety of refreshments: bottled water, baked goods, fresh sliced watermelon,
or doggie treats and water bowl, etc.
 Host a garage sale along with your lemonade stand.
 Sell raffle tickets and award one lucky donor with a special prize.
 Set up a sprinkler in the front yard as another fun activity for kids visiting your stand.
Spread the word:
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Use Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, neighborhood blogs and email are great tools to
notify people near and far about your lemonade stand and fundraising efforts. Post a
message a few days before your event and on the morning of your lemonade stand.
*Be sure to send a link to Boyer’s website so your family and friends can donate even if
they can’t make it to your stand.
Create signs and display them around your neighborhood at schools, parks, local
businesses, libraries and community centers a few days before your lemonade stand.
Drop flyers on your neighbors’ doorsteps the day before your event.
(Hint: Use the Advertisement Flyer Poster from the Kit provided.)
Use sidewalk chalk art on every corner of your block to direct foot traffic to your
lemonade stand – FUN!
Honor a Boyer child at your stand. Place a framed picture of your honoree at your
lemonade stand! This is a great conversation starter, and an opportunity to explain why
supporting Boyer Children's Clinic is important to you.
For more information,
please contact Boyer’s Development Department
at (206) 325-8477 or [email protected]
GUIDE TO HOSTING A LEMONADE STAND
to benefit Boyer Children’s Clinic
Get Organized:
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Recruit. Ask friends, family, and neighbors to help out at your stand! Many hands make
light work, and with all your promotions you’ve been doing, you will very likely be glad
to have a few helpers.
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Supplies. Here are some essentials we suggest you have on hand:
o Table
o Tablecloth and decorations
o Container for donations
o Cups
o Napkins/paper plates/paper towels
o Ice
o Cooler
o Containers to hold an mix lemonade
o Mixing Spoon
o Lemonade
o Camera: please take pictures of your event and share with us at Boyer!
Use the Tools Provided:
We’ve put together some essential tools to help you with your fundraising efforts. Please pick
up your Lemonade Stand Kit on Tuesday, July 29th, 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Boyer Family Picnic.
Or you can find the following printable items at www.boyercc.org.
o Boyer Lemonade Stand Banner
o Advertisement Flyer/Poster
o Thank you Business cards
o Goal Poster
o Donation Jar Sticker
o About Boyer Doc
o Checks Payable/Online Donation Instructions
o Donation Sheet (How to submit donations)
For more information,
please contact Boyer’s Development Department
at (206) 325-8477 or [email protected]
GUIDE TO HOSTING A LEMONADE STAND
to benefit Boyer Children’s Clinic
Accepting Donations
What should I charge for a glass of lemonade?
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We suggest that instead of putting a price on each cup of lemonade, simply ask your
customers to make a donation.
Be sure to let your supporters know that you can accept checks and cash, and that
online donations can be made at www.boyercc.org.
Checks should be made payable to “Boyer Children’s Clinic”. Please display the “Checks
Payable” sign included in your kit (also available online to print).
Please note that all donations to Boyer Children's Clinic are tax-deductible.
Parents! Why not encourage your child’s fundraising efforts even further by matching
his or her total lemonade stand earnings?
If your employer has a charitable giving program, double your donation again with a
company match!
Submit your Proceeds
After your stand, send in your donations. Cash donations received at your stand should be
transferred to a personal check, money order or bank check. You'll receive a return envelope
and Donation Sheet in your fundraising kit (also available online). Please mail to:
Boyer Children’s Clinic
Attn: Lemonade Stand 2014
1850 Boyer Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98112
Thank your Supporters
Thank your supporters by sending a follow-up email, Facebook or Twitter post, or personal
thank you notes reporting your final results and letting everyone know how much you
appreciate their support. The collective sum of individual giving is truly inspiring, and makes
a real impact in the lives of the children and families served by Boyer Children’s Clinic.
For more information,
please contact Boyer’s Development Department
at (206) 325-8477 or [email protected]