Planning
Your Fundraising Special Event
Three
Things To Think About
A special event is a great way to raise awareness for blood cancers and
make a significant charitable contribution. Before you begin to create
your event, make sure you consider the following three criteria:
Committee – The
More, The Merrier
The more people involved in your efforts, the chances of the event being
successful increases. Ask people that you know to help plan the event
and assign each person a specific task like obtaining raffle prizes or
sending out the event invitations.
Time – Start
Early
How much time can you or your team commit towards the event each week?
It is very important to plan out your event a few months in advance.
One suggestion is creating a timeline and duty sheet for each person
involved with the event.
Budget
How much money is needed to cover the event expenses and reach your fundraising
goal? Events such as golf tournaments, black tie galas and beef and
beers usually need a deposit or commitment of people from the establishment
hosting the event. Obtaining cash or in-kind sponsorship is a great
way to minimize expenses and increase your profit margin.
Promoting
Your Event
Mail a flyer or brochure to friends, family and co-workers containing
the Who, What, When, and Where. Some Internet sites like Evite.com allow
users to create an online invitation to your event.
Contact
local newspapers, television networks and radio stations in your
area. The Society can also create a news release about your event
and post it on the Web.
Place
posters in local stores, restaurants and supermarkets.
Get
local community and religious organizations, public servants such
as police and fire departments, and youth programs involved with
your recruitment and planning. Ask them to distribute flyers to their
members or set-up the day of your event.
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