Special Events Can Raise Funds for your NGO |
Monday, 11 December 2017 NGOs today cannot use the same fundraising methods used decades ago. Although NGO staff continue to raise funds through customary methods such as grant writing and calls to potential funders for donations, NGOs are also focusing their attention on organizing special events that involve community members and potential funders. Special events, according to , can include events that raise awareness on a specific issue while, at the same time, acting as a fundraising event where donors can engage with grantees. Special events can take the form of art exhibits, marathons and movie premiers to name a few. The purpose of the event is to find creative ways to attract an audience and achieve financial support from the participants. The article, from the organization , gives the following suggestions that can help organize a successful event: 1. Planning the event entails planning for everything you think will be required: the what, why, how, for whom and when of the event. Planning should include setting a goal, defining the type of event, the date and venue, and allocating the needed budget. 2. Preparing for the event involves forming teams that will be in charge of carrying out necessary tasks to ensure proper organization of the event. A checklist
3. Organizing the event requires the following few steps to ensure its success:
Organizing your event can require modifying some of these steps, but following the broad detailed outline can help you ensure that you plan a successful fundraising event. To read the full article go to the link below: Photo of fundraising books courtesy of Howard Lake via Flickr |
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