Special Events Management
For smaller, hard pressed voluntary organizations, one of the first fund raising ideas that comes to mind is holding a fund raising special event such as a 'thon (e.g. run-a, swim-a) or a banquet or bake sale or golf tournament. When are these kinds of events worth it? What must be done to ensure success? What are some novel new ideas for special events? See the websites listed below for some answers.
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This is an on-line booklet by noted Canadian fundraiser Ken Wyman. Contains complete coverage of how and when to try raising money by various kinds of special events in 21 easy-to-read and very practical pages.Heritage Canada -
Here are a number of short articles from Charity Village that deal with various aspects of special event fundraising.Charity Village -
This is nifty set of newsletters covering all aspects of putting on successful athletic events for raising money.Runwalkride.com -
The publisher John Wiley puts out manybooks on how to run special events. Have a look at them.John Wiley and Son, Publishers