2. AGENDA
CHARITY: WATER
KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK
VISION SETTING
IN-KIND DONATIONS
GUEST EXPERIENCE
CLASSIC MISTAKES TO AVOID
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6. BRAND
“TOOTHPASTE IS PEDDLED WITH FAR
MORE SOPHISTICATION THAN THE
WORLD’S LIFE-SAVING CAUSES”
- NICK KRISTOF
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7. IT ALL STARTED
WITH A PARTY
September 7, 2006
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8.
9. KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK
BEFORE PLANNING
1. What is your goal?
2. Who is your audience?
3. What message(s) are you looking to share?
4. What resources do you have? (time, colleagues’ time, budget)
5. Is an event the right approach?
10. VISION SETTING
THE VISION OF YOUR EVENT SHOULD BE THE GUIDING
FACTOR WHEN MAKING DECISIONS.
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11. AGENDA
CHARITY: WATER
KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK
VISION SETTING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
BUDGETS + IN-KIND DONATIONS
GUEST EXPERIENCE
CLASSIC MISTAKES TO AVOID
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13. IN-KIND DONATIONS
» Align with brands that fit with your demographic
» Understand the full partnership & what it means to your guests
» Set clear expectations before committing
» Don’t compromise your event for sponsor needs
» Find creative ways to incorporate brand recognition
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15. THINGS TO
CONSIDER
» Walk through the event as a guest from entrance to exit
» Assume the perspective of the guest who was invited by a friend
» Don’t be afraid to ask a donor their opinion
» How do you engage the new guests and long time donors?
» How does the flow of the room allow for engaging conversation?
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16. AGENDA
CHARITY: WATER
KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK
VISION SETTING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
BUDGETS + IN-KIND DONATIONS
GUEST EXPERIENCE
CLASSIC MISTAKES TO AVOID
CASE STUDY - CHARITY: BALL 2013
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17. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
» Don’t assume anything.
» Clear communication is essential.
» Partner with people & companies you trust with your brand.
» People want to learn & be inspired
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