Events

Host a fundraising event for SickKids.

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You might be thinking... "What do I need to do to plan an event?" and "Where do I start?"

Here is an outline for the main things to think about when planning and organizing an event. (They may not all apply to your event.)

Form a planning committee
Determine a coordinator
Choose an event
Set goals: e.g., raise X$, awareness, # of participants
Submit an Event Proposal form to the SickKids Foundation. A development coordinator will contact you within seven business days to review any issues or concerns.
Decide on roles/tasks for committee members.
Positions for committee members/ sub-committees
Choose a venue
Choose a date, time of day, and length of time for the event
Determine legal, insurance, liability, permit and safety issues you may need to address
Work with your development coordinator to determine a plan for tax receipts
Recruit volunteers
Develop a publicity/promotion plan
Solicit sponsors
Invite participants
Decide how money will be collected and handled
Create supply checklists for the event
Create a "Day of the Event" agenda
Lay out how venue will be set up
Set up / clean up details and timing
Thank yous and recognition
Wrap up and evaluate event