Create
Your Own Special MS Fundraising Event!
10
Easy Steps...
1.
Decide what type of event is right for you…
- Brainstorm with friends, family, co-workers
- Contact
us for a list of suggestions and event templates
- Think
of who will most likely attend your event...who is your target audience?
2.
Set your fundraising goal!
- How do you plan on reaching your financial goal?
- 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!
- Take into consideration how much time you need to plan your event
- Remember your target audience when
deciding the event time and date
4.
Fill out the create your own MS event form...
- Click
here to download the form, and send it to us by fax
or mail (You will need Adobe Acrobat
Reader)
- Give
us a call...we want to know all about your event!
5.
Recruit help…
- Establish a planning committee
- Look
to friends, family and co-workers for help in planning and
event execution
- Create
sub-committees if applicable
6.
Promote your event…
- Determine
your audience & market your event to them
- Flyers,
posters, brochures, invitations, tickets & email
are all great marketing tools
- The
MS Society of Canada must approve all print material & logo
use on all publications
- We
reserve the right to change the use of our logo to ensure
we are being represented appropriately
- We
want our name out there & are
happy to work with you
- We
can suggest ways in which our name can be used
7.
Event logistics…
- Whether big or small, some planning will be needed to run a successful
event
- Event
day is always a challenge so planning is your key to success
- Create
a timeline
- We
would be happy to provide some insight-contact us for suggestions
and tips
8.
Making your donation…
- Please submit all funds to the MS Society of Canada no later than 30
Days after your event
- Please
allow for 2-4 weeks for receipt processing if applicable
9.
Thank everyone…
- This is the number one thing to remember!!
- Acknowledge
everyone who participated in your event, let them know
how much their support meant to you & how
much you appreciated their help
- Let
them know how much was raised
- We
can also help...so please contact us for details how
10.
Congratulate yourself!
- 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!
- Every
donation helps us in the fight against MS!
- Your
commitment to being creative & having fun
while supporting an important mission makes you an amazing
person & we thank you!
- Be
proud of your success & feel
good that you have taken us one step closer to finding
a cause and cure for
multiple sclerosis
You can make a difference!
Let us know how we can help...
Tel:
(780) 463-1190
Toll Free: 1-800-268-7582
Fax: (780) 479-1001
email:
daryl.appleton@mssociety.ca
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Alberta & Northwest Territories Division
#150-9405 50 Street
Edmonton, AB T6B 2T4
