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TABLE OF CONTENTS OBJECTIVES FOR MODULE 1 .......................................................................................... 3 OBJECTIVES FOR THIS SESSION:....................................................................................................... 3 PLANNING FOUNDATIONS .............................................................................................. 4 WHY PLANNING IS VITAL TO YOUR SUCCESS.................................................................................. 4 PLANNING TOOLS .............................................................................................................................. 4 ASSEMBLING YOUR PLANNING TEAM ......................................................................... 5 PRAYER ............................................................................................................................................... 5 STRUCTURE ........................................................................................................................................ 5 PRIORITIZATION ................................................................................................................................. 5 BEST WAYS TO CONTACT PEOPLE ................................................................................................... 5 WHAT TO SAY WHEN CONTACTING ................................................................................................. 6 YOUR FIRST MEETING ........................................................................................................................ 7 MEETING SCHEDULE .......................................................................................................................... 7 THE PLANNING PROCESS ................................................................................................ 8 1. VISION & MISSION WORKSHEET ................................................................................ 9 2. BANQUET SUCCESS FORMULA WORKSHEET FOR SETTING GOALS .......... 11 3. POSITIONING WORKSHEET ....................................................................................... 12 4. “THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT” BRAINSTORMING WORKSHEET...................... 14 5. PROMOTIONAL SEQUENCE PRELIMINARY WORKSHEET ............................... 15 6. BANQUET SUCCESS TIMELINE ................................................................................. 18 7. SAMPLE RESOURCE WORKSHEET ........................................................................ 20 8. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................................................................... 21 9. SAMPLE TASK CHECKLIST ........................................................................................ 25 MODULE 1 “TO-DO” CHECKLIST ................................................................................... 32 MODULE 1 Q&A .................................................................................................................. 33
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OBJECTIVES FOR MODULE 1 Module 1: Planning Success sets the foundation for all the other steps you will be taking throughout the rest of the Banquet Success coaching program to ensure the success of your fundraising banquet.
Objectives for this session: 9 Understand WHY planning is important 9 Have the right tools to help you plan 9 Know when to start planning 9 Learn how to assemble a team to help plan your banquet 9 Go through each of the nine steps in the Banquet Success planning process: 1. Mission 2. Goals 3. Positioning 4. The Big Announcement 5. Promotional Sequence 6. Timelines 7. Resources 8. Roles 9. Tasks 9 Understand how each of the nine steps is important to the ultimate success of your banquet – and the realization of your organization’s mission BANQUETSUCCESS
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PLANNING FOUNDATIONS Why planning is vital to your success • If you fail to plan, you are automatically planning to fail • Allows you to optimize every opportunity for success, at each stage of the fundraising banquet process, long before the event happens • Enables you to map out the exact steps that produce an inevitable result • Nothing is “left to chance” • In our experience, for every hour of effective planning you invest into your banquet you can save at least _____ hours of unproductive time
Planning tools • Banquet Success Planning 9-Step Process Map • Vision & Mission Worksheet • Banquet Success Formula Worksheet (for setting Goals) • Positioning Worksheet • The Big Announcement Brainstorm Worksheet • Promotional Sequence Preliminary Worksheet • Banquet Success Master Timeline • Sample Resource Worksheet • Roles and Responsibilities • Sample Task Checklist
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ASSEMBLING YOUR PLANNING TEAM Prayer Putting together a top-notch team does not start with great recruiting skills or powerful motivational abilities, but rather the starting point must be prayer. As you start to pray about your upcoming banquet, one of the most important elements to pray about is your core planning team. Ask God: • Who He wants on your banquet planning team • To move the hearts of the people He wants involved • For the right people to be put in the right roles with the right plans
Structure The banquet team (describedin more detail later in this training module) is made up of four key areas: Executive, Administration, Promotion, and Program roles. Each role has different responsibilities for your banquet. You may have more than one person for each of the key roles, or some people may be tasked with more than one role. View the structure as flexible, and adjust it to fit your banquet plans and your organization.
Prioritization It is important that you and others involved make your banquet a focused priority. Do what you can to free up your schedule and allow time to plan and conduct the banquet. Do not try to add this on top of an already-full calendar of activities or you could significantly diminish the potential results. Make sure that every prospective team member has the mission at heart.
Best ways to contact people Start by contacting staff, actively engaged board members, commited volunteers, dependable friends and others from church and the community.
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In this era of e-mail, instant messaging, and chat rooms, human contact is still the most effective way to share your heart with others and invite them to join your efforts. Avoid vague e-mail blasts to friends and volunteers simply asking them to “help with this year’s fundraising banquet.” The best ways to invite others to help are: 1.) In person, 2.) On the phone, or 3.) Through a personal letter or e-mail
What to say when contacting The following is a sample script you could use when inviting people to join your banquet planning team. Modify to fit your organization and style: Hi! This is (YOUR NAME) from (ORGANIZATION NAME). How are you today? Listen – am I catching you at a bad moment, or do you have a quick minute to talk about something really important? You probably know that our organization has a mission to (DESCRIBE MISSION.) Our ministry is holding its annual fundraising banquet on (DATE) to ensure the success of that mission. We are currently assembling a small team of people to help plan and conduct that banquet, and I would like you to prayerfully consider helping on that team. I’m not asking you to commit to anything right now and would certainly want you to pray about this before making any decisions. We’re having an introductory planning meeting to go over what we’re trying to accomplish through this year’s banquet – and how you might be able to help. Would you be able to get together on (DAY) at (TIME) to talk about this? (Then provide location details.)
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Your first meeting A good starting point is to pull prospective team members together for a first meeting where you can: • Pray together • Share your heart about the organization and its work, and your vision for this year’s fundraising banquet • Review your banquet results from the previous year • Go over the vision and mission of the organization • Set goals for this year’s banquet • Share your personal commitment to the banquet • Discuss possible team roles • Ask people to prayerfully consider serving in one of the roles • Ask for the commitment of other potential team members • Assign team roles • Pray together and dedicate your efforts to the Lord
Meeting schedule Try to assemble your team about 20 weeks before your banquet to begin planning, if possible. If your banquet is sooner than that, assemble your team over the next week or two. It is suggested that you begin holding weekly meetings with the people who agree to help. If you can’t meet in person every time, a great FREE resource is: • http://www.FreeConferenceCall.com
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THE PLANNING PROCESS 1. Mission
2. Goals
3. Positioning
4. The Big Announcement
5. Promotional Sequence
6. Timelines
7. Resources
8. Roles
9. Tasks
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1. VISION & MISSION WORKSHEET 1.
What community/societal PROBLEM does our organization specifically address? _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________
2.
How does our organization actively SOLVE that problem? (Mention specific programs, where you invest time, energy, resources, etc.) _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________
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How is our organization the BEST in our community/region at solving that problem? (Case studies, testimonials, results, etc.) _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________
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4. What is the ultimate VISION that our organization is striving to realize? _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 5.
What is the focused MISSION that our organization has been uniquely called to fulfill? (What TO do, and what NOT to do) _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________
6. How can we ensure that everything we do for the banquet is CONNECTED to our mission? (Be sure to revisit this at every step; if something doesn't point to your mission, it might be time to remove it from your banquet) _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________
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2. BANQUET SUCCESS FORMULA WORKSHEET FOR SETTING GOALS BEFORE: Underwriting Income =
$___________
_____ # of table sponsors X ______ average table amount =
$___________
Non-attendee donations =
$___________
DURING: _______ average one-time gift = ____________ # of attendees
X
$___________
_______ average pledge, annualized = $___________
AFTER: Follow-through donations =
$___________
TOTAL BANQUET INCOME =
$___________
See tutorial: http://banquetsuccess.com/members/training-modules/1-planning Use this worksheet to: 1. Review last year’s banquet, identify what went well and what to improve 2. Set goals for this year’s banquet, beginning with the total and working up 3. Monitor progress and track results for this year’s banquet BANQUETSUCCESS
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3. POSITIONING WORKSHEET What is the primary PURPOSE of this banquet? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Why are we excited about this banquet and how can we convey that PASSION to others? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ What TONE do we want to set for this banquet? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ How can we create an upbeat EXPECTANCY about the banquet? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ What will make this banquet a “CAN’T MISS” event? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ How will we create a sense of URGENCY about attending this banquet? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
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How can this banquet instill HOPE in the hearts of attendees? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ What ATTITUDE do we want to convey to people at each step of the banquet process? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ How will the SPEAKER and THEME tie in with our positioning? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ What about our work leads ME TO INVEST my time, energy and money? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ What about our work leads OTHERS TO INVEST their time, energy and money, and how can we convey that throughout the banquet process? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ How will we create a sense of URGENCY about giving at the banquet? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ BANQUETSUCCESS
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4. “THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT” BRAINSTORMING WORKSHEET
What are the most exciting aspects about our organization?
What is new about our organization over the last 12 months?
What important things do most people NOT know about our organization?
What new initiatives have we started, or do we want to start?
Have we expanded facilities or capabilities over the last 12 months, or do we want to expand?
What new staff members, board members, or volunteers have joined our organization?
What new problems are there which our organization is rising to meet?
What new opportunities have arisen?
What new results does our organization have to share?
What more effective ways has our organization found to do our work?
What growth have we seen over the last year?
What new case study reveals more about our organization and the ability to accomplish our mission?
What results do we have from any new research or surveys, and how will that affect our work?
Other: _______________________________________________________
Other: _______________________________________________________ OUR “BIG ANNOUNCEMENT”:
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5. PROMOTIONAL SEQUENCE PRELIMINARY WORKSHEET Streams of Communication we will use: In person Telephone Mail E-mail Churches & Other Organizations Free Media (PSAs, interviews, talk shows, news coverage) Other: _______________________________________________________ Other: _______________________________________________________ Other: _______________________________________________________
Brainstorming questions to generate message ideas What possible messages could convey EXCITEMENT? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ What possible messages could convey HOPE? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
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What messages can we use to convey an UPBEAT tone? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ What specific LOGISTICAL DETAILS need to be conveyed? (Location, date, time, etc.) _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ What messages can help convey our organization’s MISSION? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ What messages will convey the POSITIONING we have chosen? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ What messages will hint at the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT and create anticipation to hear “the rest of the story”? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
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What messages could help get people excited about the SPEAKER and what he/she will be sharing? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ What messages will show that our organization is moving FORWARD? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ What messages can convey URGENCY about attending and giving? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ What messages can convey a sense of EXPECTANCY about giving? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ How will we let people know the different ways THEY CAN HELP (i.e. underwriter, table sponsor, table host, attendee) and give them what they need to do those things? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ BANQUETSUCCESS
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6. BANQUET SUCCESS TIMELINE 24 Weeks Out:
Venue, catering, and banquet speaker finalized
20 Weeks Out:
Assemble core banquet team
20 Weeks Out:
Begin planning meetings
18 Weeks Out:
Assemble lists: Underwriters, Table Sponsors, Table Hosts
16 Weeks Out:
Mail “Save the Date” (Send e-mail 3 days later)
12 Weeks Out:
Personally reach out to potential banquet Underwriters
8 Weeks Out:
General program schedule is created and set
7 Weeks Out:
Mail invitations (Send email 3 days later)
7 Weeks Out:
Church promotion begins
7 Weeks Out:
Free media promotions begin
7 Weeks Out:
Testimonial is lined up and practiced or filmed
6 Weeks Out:
Executive Director plans and practices visioncasting and organization report
6 Weeks Out:
Begin contacting potential Table Sponsors (by phone or in-person)
4 Weeks Out:
Begin asking Table Hosts
3 Weeks Out:
Contact all previous donors who have yet to RSVP
3 Weeks Out:
Testimonial is lined up and practiced
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2 Weeks Out:
Attendance update e-mail with RSVP reminder
2 Weeks Out:
General Seating push via phone and email (remind them there is no charge to attend)
2 Weeks Out:
Follow-up calls to Table Sponsors and Table Hosts to fill their tables
2 Weeks Out:
Two-Tier Appeal is prepared and practiced by person giving it
1 Week Out:
Last minute e-mails and calls using RSVP deadline
1 Week Out:
Testimonial practiced again
4 Days Out:
RSVP deadline
3-1 Days Out:
Focused attention to program preparation with staff, vendors and volunteers
BANQUET DAY 1 Day After:
Counting and documenting results by table
1 Day After:
Personal phone calls to donors over $250 (One-Time or Pledges)
1 Day After:
E-mail blast with event summary and avenues to donate
1 Day After:
Follow-Through sequence begins
2-5 Days After:
Thank you calls and hand-written cards sent to every donor and vendor
2 Weeks After:
Report total amount raised in gifts and pledges via e-mail
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7. SAMPLE RESOURCE WORKSHEET Resource/item needed Printing/Supplies Save the Dates Invitations Appeal Cards-One Time Appeal Cards - Pledge Appeal Envelopes Pens Programs Speaker Flight Hotel Rental car Honorarium Food/Supplies Caterer/Dinner Dessert Serving trays Reception Snacks Plates/Cups/Napkins Lunch for set up volunteers Decorations Table cloths Reception décor Centerpieces Table Sign Holders Venue Facility Contract Insurance Audio/Visual Lighting Security Officers Program Thank You Gifts Music Stage Props Seating Display Boards
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Deadline
Where to get
Cost
Who
12 Weeks Out 6 Weeks Out 2 Weeks Out 2 Weeks Out 2 Weeks Out 2 Weeks Out 1 Weeks Out 24 Weeks Out 6 Weeks Out 4 Weeks Out 2 Weeks Out Day-of-Event 24 Weeks Out 4 Weeks Out 4 Weeks Out 1 Week Out 1 Week Out Day-of-Event 6 Weeks Out 2 Weeks Out 1 Week Out 3 Days Out 24 Weeks Out 24 Weeks Out 12 Weeks Out 12 Weeks Out 4 Weeks Out 1 Week Out 1 Week Out 1 Week Out 1 Week Out
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8. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Executive Role: The Executive Role focuses on donor relationships. While not having to worry about the color of the napkins, this role can be result focused and make personal contact with the people who will attend the banquet, fall in love with the mission, and give generously. The Executive Role invests time into the people and the program that will take your banquet to the next level. This role also supervises all the other roles to ensure that the entire banquet is on track. Suggested qualities to look for: Leadership skills Positive attitude Decisive Has a huge heart and passion for the mission Is connected to the mission in the eyes of donors Can communicate the vision of the organization Inspires others to be part of this work __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ BANQUETSUCCESS
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Administrative Role: The Administrative Role takes care of the technical aspects of the banquet that can sometimes get overlooked in the midst of planning a major event. This role is very hands-on in arranging the necessary details to make the banquet a reality. The Administrative Role also allows the Executive Role to focus on donors and not details of the dinner while leading up to the event. Suggested qualities to look for: Very organized – Type “A” personality Attentive to details Good with people on the phone, by e-mail, and in-person Able to manage multiple tasks Willing to invest necessary time and effort for the banquet Graphic design and document creation abilities are a plus __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
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Promotion Role: The Promotion Role focuses on the people who will develop the promotional plan for the banquet and ensure that all the various messages are sent out through the right communication channels and that community outreach is successfully conducted. Suggested qualities to look for: Strong organizational skills Good planning abilities Any experience in marketing or public relations Able to motivate and work well with others Energetic Upbeat, positive attitude Good communicator Perserverence __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ BANQUETSUCCESS
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Program Role: The Program Role focuses on the people who will make the actual event run smoothly. This role focuses on working with volunteers during the entire banquet process. This role is people-friendly and ensures that all volunteer tasks are properly assigned and carried out. Suggested qualities to look for: Is well-connected with other people in the organization and the community Perseverance Energetic Dependable Able to motivate others Works well with people Adheres to deadlines Attentive to details __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ BANQUETSUCCESS
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9. SAMPLE TASK CHECKLIST Executive Role Donor Relations Personally ask prospective Underwriters Personally ask prospective Table Sponsors Personally ask prospective Table Hosts Mail invitations to the VIP reception Help send hand-written invitations to: Previous table sponsors Previous donors over $250 Selected Businesses Political candidates All board & advisory members Follow up with Table Sponsors and Table Sponsors before banquet to make sure tables are filled Promotion Help prepare schedule and messages of Promotional Sequence Review all promotional pieces and messages prior to sending out Media/Public Relations Contact media Prepare and deliver press releases BANQUETSUCCESS
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Write and Record Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for local media Ask to be a guest on local talk shows Conduct media interviews Event Related Help to select the speaker Talk with speaker before banquet to go over Mission, Goals, Positioning Prepare the Visioncasting/Organization Report and the Financial Appeal Ask local clergy to deliver opening and closing prayers Prepare and approve program schedules, scripts, and logistics (lighting, music, videos, presenters, Master of Ceremonies, etc.) Personally sign and mail Table Sponsor and Table Host letters as they commit Help to assign table numbers and layout Confirm correct listings for Underwriters, Table Sponsors, & Vendors in printed banquet program Other _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ BANQUETSUCCESS
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Administrative Role Design & Print Banquet Materials Posters “Save the Date” mailers Flyers Church bulletin announcements Church bulletin inserts Church pulpit announcements Bulletin inserts Invitations Postcards Response cards Envelopes Cover letter Programs Table Number Signs Donor Relations Call previous donors of $50 and up from previous year Help send hand-written invitations to: Previous table sponsors Previous donors over $250 BANQUETSUCCESS
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Selected Businesses Political candidates All board & advisory members Help organize an Invitation Mail-Out Party Event Related Room & Table layout (Executive Role will help assign 3 days before) Update and maintain day-of banquet agenda Track banquet donations as they come in Price and purchase supplies (cakes, plates, flowers, pens, etc.) Make table assignment display boards Create table number/name spreadsheets for greeters and ushers Follow up with major vendors (facility, speaker, caterer, printer ext.) Prepare donation envelopes (label & fill with BOTH appeal cards – onetime and pledge – and pens) Find and buy banquet music Make supplies list for day of banquet Maintain RSVP list (Enter new people into database as they RSVP) Gather pictures for slide show Other _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
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Promotion Role Assemble and Send Church Packets Cover letter Posters & Flyers Bulletin announcements Bulletin inserts Pulpit announcements Assemble and Send Business Packets Cover letter Posters & Flyers Table Sponsor invitation Assemble and Send Table Sponsor Invitations, Send To: Previous table sponsors Previous donors over $100 Businesses Doctors and professionals Political candidates All board members Communications Help prepare promotional messages Help send messages through various communication channels BANQUETSUCCESS
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Blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Media/Public Relations Help prepare Public Service Announcements (PSAs) Schedule PSAs to run Help prepare and deliver press release to local media outlets Help schedule appearances on talk shows Put event on community calendars Newspaper(s) Television stations Radio stations Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Community Outreach Visit community organizations Visit church groups Visit other non-profits Visit social service agencies Put posters and flyers up across community Other _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ BANQUETSUCCESS
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Program Role Volunteer Relations Recruit and assess volunteers Visit college groups Visit student groups Organization outreach Visit church groups and other pro-life agencies: Respect Life groups Pregnancy Resource Centers Maternity Homes Knights of Columbus Moms Prayer Groups Bible Studies Event Related Coordinate reception for Table Sponsors & Underwriters Coordinate set up and decorating on day of event Help with event logistics (lighting, music, audiovisual, sound, videos, presenters, getting people properly positioned at right time, etc.) Other _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ BANQUETSUCCESS
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MODULE 1 “TO-DO” CHECKLIST Pray Get logged into the “Members Only” web site to access all Banquet Success training. Log in for the first time at: http://banquetsuccess.com/members/?/register/ELTxz4 Get other members of your banquet team signed up for the Banquet Success e-mail updates and logged into the “members-only” web site. Once you are logged in, go to: http://banquetsuccess.com/members/training-modules Schedule your first planning meeting Make a list of people to invite to planning meeting Prepare agenda for your first planning meeting Print out your planning worksheets for first meeting Do the exercises on the worksheets yourself before asking others to do them Begin inviting people to your first planning meeting (if appropriate time) Make your fundraising banquet a priority; clear distractions from your calendar and focus on results Think BIG
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