10 Easy Steps…
1. Decide what type of event is right for you…
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Brainstorm with friends, family, co-workers.
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Contact us for a list of suggestions and event templates.
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Think of who will most likely attend your event…who is your target audience?
2. Set your fundraising goal!
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How do you plan on reaching your financial goal?
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Outline a realistic budget considering all costs associated with running your event…don’t forget that your event expenses do take away from your donation.
3. Choose a date!
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Take into consideration how much time you need to plan your event.
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Remember your target audience when deciding the event time and date.
4. Fill out the KidzFirst Canada event form…
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Fill out the Third Party event form.
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Give us a call…we want to know all about your event!
5. Recruit help…
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Establish a planning committee.
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Look to friends, family and co-workers for help in planning and event execution.
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Create sub-committees if applicable.
6. Promote your event…
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Determine your audience & market your event to them.
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Flyers, posters, brochures, invitations, tickets & email are all great marketing tools.
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KFC must approve all print material & logo use on all publications.
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We reserve the right to change the use of our logo to ensure we are being represented appropriately.
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We want our name out there & are happy to work with you.
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We can suggest ways in which our name can be used.
7. Event logistics…
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Whether big or small, some planning will be needed to run a successful event
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Event day is always a challenge so planning is your key to success.
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Create a timeline.
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We would be happy to provide some insight-contact us for suggestions and tips.
8. Making your donation…
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Please submit all funds to KidzFirst Canada no later than 30 Days after your event.
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Please allow for 2-4 weeks for receipt processing if applicable.
9. Thank everyone…
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This is the number one thing to remember!!
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Acknowledge everyone who participated in your event, let them know how much their support meant to you & how much you appreciated their help.
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Let them know how much was raised.
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We can also help…so please contact us for details how.
10. Congratulate yourself!
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Taking on the challenge of hosting your own fund raising event is not an easy thing to do-we recognize the challenges you will face & appreciate all your support!
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Every donation helps vulnerable youth through the KidzFirst Canada after school program.
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Your commitment to being creative & having fun while supporting an important mission makes you an amazing person & we thank you!
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Be proud of your success & feel good that you have contributed in a young person’s life!
You can make a difference!
Let us know how we can help…