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HOW TO PLAN A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING EVENT

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AGENDA

CHARITY: WATER

KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK

VISION SETTING

IN-KIND DONATIONS

GUEST EXPERIENCE

CLASSIC MISTAKES TO AVOID

CASE STUDY - CHARITY: BALL 2013

Lauren Kane

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REINVENT CHARITYMISSION

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PROOF100%

BRAND

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“TOOTHPASTE IS PEDDLED WITH FAR

MORE SOPHISTICATION THAN THE WORLD’S LIFE-SAVING CAUSES”

- NICK KRISTOF

BRAND

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IT ALL STARTED WITH A PARTY

September 7, 2006

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KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE PLANNING

1. What is your goal?

2. Who is your audience?

3. What message(s) are you looking to share?

4. What resources do you have? (time, colleagues’ time, budget)

5. Is an event the right approach?

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THE VISION OF YOUR EVENT SHOULD BE THE GUIDING FACTOR WHEN MAKING DECISIONS.

VISION SETTING

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AGENDA

CHARITY: WATER

KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK

VISION SETTING

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

BUDGETS + IN-KIND DONATIONS

GUEST EXPERIENCE

CLASSIC MISTAKES TO AVOID

CASE STUDY - CHARITY: BALL 2013

Lauren Kane

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IN-KIND DONATIONS

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» Align with brands that fit with your demographic» Understand the full partnership & what it means to your

guests» Set clear expectations before committing» Don’t compromise your event for sponsor needs» Find creative ways to incorporate brand recognition

IN-KIND DONATIONS

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GUEST EXPERIENCE

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» Walk through the event as a guest from entrance to exit» Assume the perspective of the guest who was invited by a

friend» Don’t be afraid to ask a donor their opinion» How do you engage the new guests and long time donors?» How does the flow of the room allow for engaging conversation?

THINGS TO CONSIDER

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AGENDA

CHARITY: WATER

KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK

VISION SETTING

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

BUDGETS + IN-KIND DONATIONS

GUEST EXPERIENCE

CLASSIC MISTAKES TO AVOID

CASE STUDY - CHARITY: BALL 2013

Lauren Kane

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THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

» Don’t assume anything.» Clear communication is essential.» Partner with people & companies you trust with your brand.» People want to learn & be inspired

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CHARITY: BALL 2013

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» Celebrate an amazing year with our supporters» Raise $3M for water, $1M for operations» Democratize giving » Go big

VISION

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2,300GUESTS

280VOLUNTEERS

$4MRAISED

CHARITY: BALL 2013

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