Define event objectives (e.g., fundraising, networking, awareness), Set a budget and timeline, Choose a theme, date, and venue, Form an event committee (staff, volunteers, vendors), Secure sponsors and underwriters, Plan event programming (speakers, entertainment, awards), Create an invitation and RSVP process and Develop a marketing and promotion strategy.
Traditional One-on-One Mentorship, Group Mentorship, Peer Mentorship, Reverse Mentorship (mentee becomes mentor), Virtual Mentorship, Mentorship Circles (small group discussions), Industry-Specific Mentorship.
Scheduling appointments and meetings, Managing calendars and reminders, Handling correspondence (email, mail, phone), Data entry and record-keeping, Document preparation and editing, Travel arrangements and expense reports, Event planning and coordination, Budgeting and financial management, HR tasks (recruitment, onboarding, benefits) and Office operations and supply management.
Choose a Compelling Event Concept, Set Clear Fundraising Goals, Secure Sponsorships and Underwriting, Promote the Event Effectively and Execute a Well-Planned Event.
Cash Donation, Check Donation, Credit Card Donation (online or offline), Stock Donation, In-Kind Donation (goods or services), Tribute Donation (in honor/memory of someone) and Memorial Donation.
Event Sponsorship, Program Sponsorship, Project Sponsorship, Cause-Related Marketing, Branding and Awareness, Employee Engagement and Philanthropic Partnerships.
Monthly, Quarterly, Annually, Continuous (until cancelled) or Fixed-Term (e.g., 12 months).
Bequests (will or trust), Charitable Trusts (e.g., CRT, CLT), Gift Annuities, Life Insurance Policies, Retirement Plan Assets (e.g., IRA, 401(k)), Real Estate and Stocks and Securities.
Strategic Partnerships, Joint Programming, Resource Sharing, Coalition Building, Community Engagement, Cross-Sector Collaborations and Collective Impact Initiatives.
Volunteering, Fundraising, Advocacy, Education and Awareness, Community Events, Partnerships and Collaborations and Social Media Engagement.
Joint Ventures, Collaborations, Alliances, Mergers and Acquisitions, Licensing Agreements, Supply Chain Partnerships and Community Partnerships.