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Informative Speech : Wrapping It Up

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Wrapping it Up The latest approach to making money involves fundraisers. There will always be organizations and needs that must be funded. Regardless your fundraiser approach, no cost/no risk or a flat invoiced show, the key to success depends on a large turnout. Days when you just splashed the event anywhere you could, and ended up with a packed house are long gone. Today you have to focus your efforts to get the best return for the time spend with promotion and advertising. A good fundraiser is not just thrown together on a Wednesday afternoon. It requires planning, organization, and gathering enough volunteers to work the event. You need to push the date of the event far enough out to allow time for advertising and promotion …show more content…

Will this fundraiser take place as a stand-alone event? Or will the fundraiser be part of another community event? 6. What type of insurance will be required? 7. Are there any legal issues that need to be addressed? (permit, etc.) 8. Is there a clear, concise directive the proceeds will go to? 9. Is the date of the fundraiser such that it will not be in competition with other events in the area? 10. Where will the fundraiser be held? Will there be a cost associated with use of the facility by the venue? As with any performance the key is to play to a packed house. What type of free advertising is available for the organization? If they seem to stumble then be prepared to prompt them. Suggest the organization’s email, direct mail, website and social media. Mention posters on bulletin boards and announcements with “community calendar” media. Do not forget to remind them they can set up an “event” in media such as Facebook, etc. Pick a time on the timeline when these activities need to start. Assign a team leader to monitor them and report on progress. Make it a point to check community bulletin boards to see that the flyers have not been removed or covered with other materials. Prompt members, friends and others to invite people. Once these free efforts are placed in motion, keep them going up to the day of the event. The next area to think about is additional vendors, tables and materials that you can

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