FAQ

John Tobin's Laffs for Loot Comedy Fundraisers is a full-fledged fundraising company. Not only will we provide you with a great show, we’ll also supply you with all of the necessary tools to make your worthy cause or charity event successful. John Tobin has been a mainstay in the Boston comedy scene since 1992 and his live comedy production company (John Tobin Presents) produces and operates shows in and around New England at well-known clubs such as The Comedy Scene, Laugh Boston, ROAR! at MGM Springfield and the iconic Nick’s Comedy Stop. We’re known for bringing the best comedy to New England, let us bring it to your event!

We provide a three-person show that always includes a national headliner, along with a show-runner to help support the fundraising piece of the event.

We have an outstanding network of professional comedians that we draw from to fit your audience and content to perfectly suit your group. These comedians are custom selected by the John Tobin Presents team with the same passion and skill we bring to our shows and events known throughout New England.

We recommend booking a show two-to-three months in advance of your date and we can be successful with as little as six weeks in advance to the show if you already have your team in place.

We can help! Having done this for decades we have ideas to share for selecting the right venue. If you have another venue in mind, be sure it will accommodate a comedy style venue (i.e. private function room, VFW, Elk’s, banquet halls - not a bar or lounge).

Anything! We have done everything from raising money for a high school hockey team to helping people pay for medical bills to PTA events. If it’s important to you, it’s important to us. Any group, any cause, any time. There’s never been a more important time to raise money, why trust this important task to anyone else but someone with the depth of experience like us?

• PTA/Schools
• Medical Bills
• Special Needs Funding
• Sports Teams
• Cheerleading & Bands
• Church Groups
• Firehouse Fundraising
• Corporate Events
• Military
• Private Groups

You need to decide on a venue, choose a date, choose a ticket price, and start building your team of people to promote the event and begin the fundraising piece for your Laffs for Loot Fundraiser. You'll also need to gather raffle items (if you choose to do more than 50/50 raffle) and we will roll out an outstanding sponsorship program to you and your team as well.

A 50/50 raffle is a separate raffle that encourages people to purchase tickets to win cash, rather than a raffle item. After all the tickets have been sold for the night, the amount is tallied & the winner/ticket pulled takes home 50% of that amount. The other 50% of the amount goes toward the organizations raising money. And we have an outstanding tip to make this event even more profitable for your worthy charity or cause.

A table sponsor will raise money for your cause before the event even happens! This is a benefit to the sponsor because their business name will be part of the centerpiece of the table, seen by everyone at your event. Ex: 20 table sponsorships = $2000 to your organization before the night even starts!

At the least, 6 weeks from when the agreement is signed and the deposit is received.

A good number to keep in mind is a range from 100-150 people or more to create a substantial amount. Of course the more people at the event, the more funds that can be generated.

We have had a successful fundraiser with 45 people in attendance, which netted $7500 after expenses. We've also had fundraisers with attendance in excess of 300 people and have netted $38,000.00 after expenses (a fundraising record :0). It all depends on your goals, venue size, and your team.

• 90 minute John Tobin Presents Comedy Show
• 3 comics including a national headliner
• Your event listing on our website
• Best practices and helpful tips to motivate your group
• Online ticket sales available
• Digital flyers for electronic use and printing
• Ticket template
• Use of the Laffs for Loot Fundraising logo
• A Laffs for Loot Facebook Event
• Email campaign to 20k subscribers
• We can MC your raffles and 50/50
• Pro sound and stage lighting guidance

We will provide you with a digital version of your event's flyer once the show is booked and your $700 deposit for the show is received.

After expenses, the average amount raised has been $6000 after expenses including ticket sales, sponsorships, raffles, and auctions.

Collect raffle items that people will want to spend money on to win. Package those raffle items and our showrunner will assist in promoting.

A 50/50 raffle is a separate raffle that encourages people to purchase tickets to win cash, rather than a raffle item. After all the tickets have been sold for the night, the amount is tallied & the winner/ticket pulled takes home 50% of that amount. The other 50% of the amount goes toward the organizations raising money.

Don’t forget, YOU buy the roll(s) of raffle tickets! - Staples, Dollar Store, etc. Valuable raffle items can be auctioned off live!

Yes, we can provide shows that range from G-rated to “nightclub” acts. We've done church, synagogue, and political fundraisers, all spanking clean if that fits your audience!

John Tobin has been in the comedy business for over 30 years and his name and reputation bring excellent name brand equity to your event even before talent is even booked. We’ve perfected a formula of what works to ensure that you’ll maximize your fundraising and accomplish your goal, and have the least amount of stress possible during your experience. You will have personal contact with the Laffs for Loot team for any questions or concerns you may have as your event date approaches. Look around and compare our talent, nobody has the roster of comic stars that we do.

Our services, costs, and fees will be clearly defined upon booking your event. A $700 deposit will be required upon booking to hold the date of the event and to start the marketing support and the booking of talent. A show can always be rescheduled due to inclement weather. We will hold the deposit during the rescheduling process.

Let’s talk! Contact us using our contact form and we will reach out to you as soon as possible and get the ball rolling!