Funding by Design helps you determine the feasibility of your Special Event and develop the necessary structure for success.

Integral to event planning is the development of Graphics with strong community impact.

For more information on development of an annual plan go to Development.

Any size of event including attendance and financial net result can be achieved with solid planning. Some components are:

• Creation of a Steering Committee
• Event components
• Committee assignments
• Marketing/advertising
• Data management
• Financial tracking
• Create staging script
• Follow up with critical review of event

Your event planning should utilize your computer data base for:

• Organization and outreach/marketing
• Silent Auction organization and presentation
• Follow up for future events
• Donor development

One of the most important considerations in special event planning is the event’s position in your annual plan, both for creating its desired attendance and for follow up after the event.

• What is the desired financial net gain?
• Who will be responsible for the planning?
• What is the Board of Directors commitment and involvement in the project?

What is the community presence of your organization (support base)?

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