Quiz Night in the US

A nonprofit quiz night is a crowd-pleaser that works for almost any audience. Teams of 4–6 pay an entry fee, compete across 6–8 rounds of questions, and the winners take a small prize. The format is social, competitive, and endlessly repeatable.

The overheads are low — you need a venue, a microphone, and a set of questions. The revenue streams are multiple: entry fees, a raffle, a drinks round, and a nonprofit collection during the break.

• A venue with a PA system (pub, social club, school hall)
• 6–8 rounds of quiz questions (40–50 questions total)
• Answer sheets and pens
• A scoring system (whiteboard or projected screen)
• Raffle prizes
• A card reader and cash box for entry fees
• Kayana Aid QR codes for additional donations

1. 01

   Book your venue

   A pub or social club often hosts nonprofit quiz nights for free or at low cost in exchange for bar revenue. Book at least 2–3 weeks in advance and confirm the date with the venue manager.

2. 02

   Write or source your questions

   Aim for 6–8 rounds of varied topics: general knowledge, sport, music, film, local knowledge, picture round. Difficulty should be accessible to mixed groups. Free quiz resources are widely available online.

3. 03

   Sell team places

   Set a team entry price (£40–£60 per team of 4–6 is typical). Share the event via WhatsApp groups, social media, and email. Set up a Kayana Aid page and link it in all event communications.

4. 04

   Run the evening

   Keep rounds brisk — 10–12 minutes per round. A raffle draw during the interval breaks up the evening. Announce the nonprofit's story between rounds to reinforce why people are there.

5. 05

   Announce winners and thank everyone

   Reveal the final scores, award prizes, and make a nonprofit collection before people leave. Post the total raised on social media that evening.

• A picture round (logos, celebrities, landmarks) is universally popular and easy to prepare — just display images on a projected screen.
• Charge a small fee for a "joker" — each team can double the points from one round of their choice. This adds excitement and extra revenue.
• A local celebrity or well-known face as quizmaster draws bigger crowds and more press attention.
• Pre-selling team places gives you a headcount guarantee — only open walk-in spaces on the night.