GRASS ROOTS FUND RAISING EVENT PLANNING

1. WHAT?
   1. Why this particular event?
   2. Aside from the money it will raise, what other effects (hopefully good!) will the event bring to your organization?
   3. How much of a risk are you taking? What if it rains the entire week of your carnival? How much does the music cost?
   4. What is the competition for the dollars you are asking for?
2. WHEN?
   1. When will you have it?
   2. Any competition on that date?
   3. Who will know of potentially conflicting events? Is there a community calendar you can check?
   4. When is a good time for your audience?
3. WHEN
   1. What's the cost? Big enough? Too big? Whose “turf” is it?
   2. Is it accessible--for wheelchairs? Public Transportation?
   3. Will the people you want to come feel comfortable there?
4. WHO?
   1. Who will be responsible overall?
   2. Who will be responsible for what parts?
   3. When will they do them?
   4. How will you check in to make sure everything is going ok?

PLANNING TIPS

• Write down your plan on a time-line, with dates at the top, using long paper, making it clear who will do what by when.
• Keep it in view
• Use different colors for various tasks and people.
• Check off what you have done. Watch your progress!
• Celebrate your success!!!!

 

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