Fund Raising Events & Other Stuff
Why Organize an Event? Generate new revenue Team building Publicity
How to Organize an Event Brainstorm opportunities – GFL Develop a P/L Consider soft costs (staff/volunteer time)
How Do We Find/Create an Event? Creativity Other local events Events thru the internet
Barriers to Entry Creativity In your gut Staff/Volunteer time, cash
Criteria for a Successful Event Profitability Sustainability Creative leadership
Advantages Motivated People Office and Support We are important Who are we?
Is it worth it? How much $$ is enough? Time commitment Creative driver – who’s your IT guy?
Examples – Not for Everyone Stair Climb/ Endurance Events Taste of the Town Fun and Funky
Why Not Tennis? Little ROI Sustainability But why not try?
Success Today One guy does something Keep thinking Now you know who to call!
Right for Me? I don’t know Do you need money? Get past the dole?
What’s Next? Find the IT guy Gerald McGrew Have a cocktail