1. Fund Raising Events & Other Stuff

2. Why Organize an Event? Generate new revenue Team building Publicity

3. How to Organize an Event Brainstorm opportunities – GFL Develop a P/L Consider soft costs (staff/volunteer time)

4. How Do We Find/Create an Event? Creativity Other local events Events thru the internet

5. Barriers to Entry Creativity In your gut Staff/Volunteer time, cash

6. Criteria for a Successful Event Profitability Sustainability Creative leadership

7. Advantages Motivated People Office and Support We are important Who are we?

8. Is it worth it? How much $$ is enough? Time commitment Creative driver – who’s your IT guy?

9. Examples – Not for Everyone Stair Climb/ Endurance Events Taste of the Town Fun and Funky

10. Why Not Tennis? Little ROI Sustainability But why not try?

11. Success Today One guy does something Keep thinking Now you know who to call!

12. Right for Me? I don’t know Do you need money? Get past the dole?

13. What’s Next? Find the IT guy Gerald McGrew Have a cocktail