How to Host a Fundraising Event
Want to Host Your Own Fundraising Event?
Awesome! We’re here to help! We have a dedicated set of volunteers ready to answer your questions and get you started. There are also resources we've developed to help you. Scroll down for our event planning guide.
Recruit Your Committee
Everything is easier with a team! Organizing a fundraiser can seem overwhelming, be sure to recruit your friends, family, others in the LGSOC community, coworkers, etc to help you plan and execute your event.
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Choose Your Event Type & Date
Do you want to host a race? A happy hour? A trivia night? There are so many options out there to host a fun and engaging fundraiser!
Once you have an idea of WHAT you are doing, you’ll have to decide WHEN! Pick a date that works for your team and will ensure the most engagement! (consider September)
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Create your Free Event Webpage
With your webpage, you can sell tickets, ask for donations, give instructions, and send registered participants emails. We will help you set up your initial webpage and then share access to you.
Gather/Create a logo for your event, Determine an event name, Write a short event description, and fill out the form for us to set up your event.
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The best part is that you can come back anytime to make changes. If you need help, just ask! Email us at Fundraising@staaroc.org
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