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Fund Raising Event
One of the most popular and successful ways of making money is
to sponsor a fundraising event. Politicians and celebrities do it all
the time, along with numerous companies that have become known for this
type of activity.
Your group can choose from among many types of fundraiser events, such
as a pancake breakfast, a spaghetti dinner, a golf outing, or a
carnival. Someone in your organization should obtain information about
several of these and discuss it with the other members to determine
which one is most likely to work for you.
Events of this type should be broken down in various tasks that can be
delegated to a number of members. For example, someone will need to
request an information packet. Another person or two can be in charge
of publicity. Someone else will have to make arrangements to use the
building or grounds for the event. At least two people should share the
management of registration or fees to help ensure accountability.
Signs, parking, maintenance, and volunteers are additional tasks that
need to be shared among members of your organization. It’s a good idea
to get people signed up for these things early to avoid scheduling
conflicts later. Add a list of back-up people if possible in case
someone gets sick or is otherwise unable to serve as planned.
Keep track of who does what on something like a master list. That way,
if someone forgets or needs to swap duties, the switch can be
coordinated neatly and visibly. It’s always a good idea to send a note
of thanks after the event to let volunteers know how much they are
appreciated. They are more likely to offer their services again if they
feel the effort has truly been noticed and resulted in some valuable
service to the organization, which should be mentioned briefly in the
note or certificate of appreciation.
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