Tool # 1: Community event organizer This tool outlines 12 basic steps to follow when selecting, organizing and conducting a community event such as a fund-raiser. Custom-tailor these steps to reflect your own ideas and the special needs of your event. Community Event Organizer Step 1: Explore the possibilities Step 2: Select the event Step 3: Appoint the event chairperson Step 4: Establish a committee system Step 5: Form a steering committee Step 6: Define committee tasks Step 7: Itemize the budget Step 8: Develop a timetable Step 9: Recruit volunteers Step 10: Do it! Step 11: Clean up and give thanks Step 12: Conduct an evaluation Tool # 2: Fund-raiser planning sheet This sheet will help you plan your fund-raiser because it will guide you through the main steps of organizing one. Use this sheet as a basic tool to set your goals, decide which type of fund-raiser fits your needs best, and who can help with it. Fund-Raiser Planning Sheet Fund-raiser: Set financial goal? how much money do you want to raise? Set other goals for your group: Choose the best fund-raiser for your community: Set the date for your event: Outline all the tasks you need to do: Who will be responsible for each job? Brainstorm potential donors and supporters:
