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PRACTICAL PLANNING STRATEGIESfor Marketing Your Fundraising Events
Presented by
Karen Perry-WeinstatPresident
I. objectives
II. strategies
III. tactics
DEFINING THE TERMS
EVENT OBJECTIVE - GOAL
to raise funds to support the mission of the organization
BENCHMARKS:
net return $ +/- prior eventnew event – expectations
STRATEGY
a large-scale, long-term plan for reaching a result or delivering an objective
identification and deployment of specific action items to execute the strategy(ies)
TACTIC
YOUR STRATEGIC PLAN
YOUR STRATEGIC PLAN
• define the target audience
STRATEGY: DEFINE THE TARGET AUDIENCE
DEMOGRAPHICS
• primary• secondary
• SEX: male/female/adults/families• AGE: typical range• GEOGRAPHY: radius/local/regional• STATUS: prior donor or new participant
YOUR STRATEGIC PLAN
• define the target audience
• long term versus short term
approach
• networking
STRATEGY: LONG TERM APPROACH
• add/change event(s) to keep current
• networking
STRATEGY: LONG TERM APPROACH
• add/change event(s) to keep current
• networking
STRATEGY: LONG TERM APPROACH
• develop partnerships
• add/change event(s) to keep current
• networking
STRATEGY: LONG TERM APPROACH
• develop partnerships• meaningful volunteer programs
• add new media
STRATEGY: SHORT TERM APPROACH
• add new media
STRATEGY: SHORT TERM APPROACH
• introduce new entertainment or activities
• add new media
STRATEGY: SHORT TERM APPROACH
• introduce new entertainment or activities
• pre-event kick off
• add new media
STRATEGY: SHORT TERM APPROACH
• introduce new entertainment or activities
• pre-event kick off
• step up the cool factor
YOUR STRATEGIC PLAN
• define the target audience
• long term versus short term
approach• engage them with relevant content
STRATEGY: RELEVANT MESSAGES
TARGET MESSAGE
• corporate sponsor
• board member
• donor at large
• honoree
• event attendee
• CSR exposure
• leadership for cause
• value to mission
• association with mission
• enjoyable program for good cause
YOUR STRATEGIC PLAN
• define the target audience
• long term versus short term
approach• engage them with relevant content
• effective reach and frequency
EFFECTIVE REACH & FREQUENCY
STRATEGY: REACH & FREQUENCY
• emails• websites• social media• direct mail• text campaigns
Start to define tactics
• printed materials• newsletters• PSAs • paid advertising• signage
Drizzle
• public relations• save-the-date cards• committee outreach• newsletter items• event announcements• event website/page
STRATEGY: REACH & FREQUENCY
• emails • invitations • event website• social media • sponsor letters • PSAs • paid advertising• calendar listings• committee engagement
Steady Rain
STRATEGY: REACH & FREQUENCY
Downpour
STRATEGY: REACH & FREQUENCY
• emails • social media • sponsor calls/emails • PSAs • text messaging• press releases• paid advertising• event website• e-journal
MORE $$$
A SUCCESSFUL EVENT
Sunshine
STRATEGY: REACH & FREQUENCY
PLAN BACKWARDS
FLOW CHART – an effective tool
PLAN BACKWARDS
MONTHLY TIMELINE – an effective tool
Timeline for Fall Event
Strategic Planner
Tactical Operators
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PRACTICAL PLANNING STRATEGIESfor Marketing Your Fundraising Events
Presented by
Karen Perry-WeinstatPresident