Voluntary Action Program of Canadian Heritage, 1990. — 174 p.This online manual, Guide to Special Events Fundraising by Ken Wyman, offers an introduction to planning fund-raising events. Topics covered include issues organizations need to consider before they decide to hold a fund-raising event, different types of special events, soliciting donated services and items to cut costs, and recruiting volunteers to help with the event.Introduction - A Cautionary Tale.
Ethics and Special Event Fundraising.
More than Money - What Can You Gain from Special Events?
What Makes Special Events Winners or Losers?
What are the Different Types of Events?
Selection of Ideas - Winners You Can Use.
and Losers to Watch Out For.
Getting (Almost) Everything Donated to Reduce Your Costs to Nearly Zero.
How to Guarantee Income Before You Sell Your First Ticket.
Nine Ways a Souvenir Programme Increases Effectiveness.
Challenge Grants Can Add an Element of Fun.
Hidden Gold - Extra Income After Events and Raffles End.
Auctions Encourage Top Donors to Give the Limit.
Getting Bigger Bucks from Any Crowd.
How to Get Musicians and Celebrities.
to Give Their Time and be Glad They Did.
How to Get Enough Good Volunteers.
Secrets of Scheduling Time for Maximum Effectiveness.
The Mathematics of Money at an Event - Avoiding Surprises.
What*s Deductible? Revenue Canada and Other Legal Matters.
Avoid One Shot Ideas.
The Event Ability Quiz.
Resource Guide to Organizations and Publications.
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