Rallying Together on the Day: Part Four of Organising the Ultimate Fundraising Event

Organising a fundraiser can be a lot of work but that doesn’t mean it has to be stressful.

From rounding up ideas, to forming a committee to making sure that all goes well on the day, there’s no need to fear: We have a great guide for you.

In our final part of our fundraising guide we’re looking at getting ready for the big day and the day itself.

With all of your brainstorming complete and a date for your day set in motion. All that’s left to do is to make sure that the day runs as smoothly as possible.

If you’re feeling anxious about the day, ask that you and your committee meet in the few days coming up to the event. That way if someone is unsure of what needs to be done you can get it sorted without being stressed.

Make sure that everyone is comfortable with what they’re doing, especially the people or person you’ve left in charge of gathering the funds – a person who’s good with numbers can be of great help!

Don’t forget to create a Facebook event page or gave a Twitter account. In the age of social media, information can be passed on much more quickly through the social networks. With a Facebook page you’ll be able to keep people up-to-date with the event plans.

Don’t be afraid to ask friends and family for support. It’s more than likely that they’ve been involved with a charity event so hopefully they’ll be able to lend a hand on the day.

Have a back-up plan, if it’s raining and you were planning to be outdoors perhaps stay near a venue where you can relocate with minimum fuss. Make sure if you change venues to update your even page on Facebook or to tweet out the details.

Remember to have someone keep an eye on the money box or wherever you’re keeping track of funds at all times – better to be safe.

With the help of a good team no doubt your day will be a success. Always plan ahead.

• Part One: Building a Committee
• Part Two: Coming up with Fundraising Ideas
• Part Three: Five Things you Must Remember

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