Long Lunch for a cause
A heartfelt community event raising vital funds to support those in need
Rosies volunteers and team at the 2025 Rosies Long Lunch
Rosies – Friends on the Street’s signature Long Lunch unites corporate clients, community leaders, and supporters in a meaningful afternoon of connection and giving. Designed as both a fundraising initiative and a corporate engagement opportunity, the Long Lunch introduced a new strategic direction for Rosies, allowing the charity to deepen relationships with the business community.
To bring this vision to life, BonBon partnered with Rosies to provide end-to-end event support for its inaugural Long Lunch in 2024 and its return in 2025. This included shaping the overall event and partnership strategies, offering expert fundraising recommendations, sourcing key contacts, and developing speaker themes and talking points. BonBon also managed the complete delivery of the event, ensuring a seamless experience for both the hosts and attendees.
Each event featured interactive fundraising activities, creating an engaging and generous atmosphere that inspired real-time contributions. A highlight of the day was the panel of insightful speakers, carefully curated to reflect the values of Rosies and share compelling stories that resonated with guests.
Since 2024, the Long Lunch has raised over $110,000, making it a standout fundraising success and a valuable corporate partnership tool that has significantly expanded Rosie’s reach and support base.
CONFETTI-WORTHY RESULTS
350 Attendees
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$110,000+ raised
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20 Volunteers
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350 Attendees 〰️ $110,000+ raised 〰️ 20 Volunteers 〰️
FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION
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BonBon shaped the overall concept and strategy for the Long Lunch, ensuring it aligned with Rosies’ mission and created lasting value. The focus was on building strong, long-term engagement with corporate partners.
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BonBon developed interactive fundraising elements to drive donations during the event. Key giving moments were seamlessly woven into the program to maximise impact and guest participation.
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Finding ways to engage and grow the corporate network of Rosies drove BonBon’s event and partnership strategies.
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BonBon oversaw end-to-end event management of the Long Lunch, including on-site attendance and volunteer management.