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- Decide what type of event will be most effective for the goals you are aiming to accomplish. For example, would a film screening or speaker better suit your purpose for holding the event?
- Test your idea out — ask a few friends what they think. Consider what kind of resources you will need to make it a success.
- Get a team together, rather than working on your own. Make a list of tasks, find out what skills people have, and try to give them tasks they'll enjoy. Make sure everyone knows what their responsibilities are.
- Come up with a back-up plan. For example, what will you do if it rains?
- Do research and estimate how many people might turn up. What is the minimum number of people you'll need to make money? What's the maximum number of people you can accommodate?
- Think about the best date. Avoid competing with another local function or a major TV event, for example. Agree on a realistic timetable and give each task a deadline.
- Think of ways to keep costs down and your proceeds up. Try to get as much as you can for free — whether it's people's time, a venue, food, publicity, printing, commercial sponsorship or prizes.
- Bring materials about GI-NET's Civilian Protection Programs. All of our flyers and brochures, as well as multimedia are free and available on our site. You can request other materials by e-mailing GI-NET.
- Remember to thank everyone involved and let them know how much they've raised.
- Above all, make it fun!
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