fundraising events & sponsorships

From annual dinners featuring a keynote speaker to a special anniversary gathering, special events are increasingly used as a major fundraising tool by nonprofit organizations. On Target Fundraising can assist you in the coordination of your special event fundraiser. On Target Fundraising secures donations, increases public awareness and maintains relationships with constituents by coordinating your special events.

• Establish event strategy by recommending and planning theme, site, program and content of event in conjunction with your staff and board.
  
  
• Develop event budget by formulating expected costs and objectives in coordination with staff and board.
  
  
• Coordinate schedule of printed materials including invitations, RSVP's, programs and envelopes by conveying timelines, theme and objectives to production staff or contractors.
  
  
• Prepare special event correspondence by drafting letters, forms, and thank you's. Respond to inquiries by providing information, arranging interviews, and planning responses.
  
  
• Coordinate local steering committees by recruiting, training and corresponding with volunteers.
  
  
• Administer auction process by selecting site, creating program, ordering materials, coordinating with auction firm, planning room set up and sound system, and entering donor and guest information into computer. Develop catalog, bid forms and certificates, and oversee mailing and RSVP's. Work with marketing and development staff and volunteers to secure event sponsors, event attendees and donations.
  
  
• Oversee on-site activities of events by coordinating volunteers, directing set up, and managing the event, including the program and cashiering process. Receive and record funds.
  
  
• Identify potential major donors by building relationship with event participants and passing pertinent information on to the Development Director or staff responsible for managing major donor portfolios.
  
  
• Prepare special event report by providing, evaluating and summarizing financial information. Develop budget by formulating expected costs and objectives in coordination with staff and board.