This is a step by step guide to helping you plan your event:-
1. Choose a date and venue - use a convenient location that will work well for your event and consider the time of year too. Make sure your event doesn't clash with other activities going on in your community.
2. Decide on your event - take a look at our A-Z of Fundraising Ideas there is a whole host of suggestions.
3. Set a fundraising target - keep it realistic and achievable.
4. Invite your guests - the more people who you have the more money you will raise for Nottinghamshire Hospice
5. Promote your event - put up posters and contact your local media.
6. Ask for help - Get friends, family and work colleagues to help you. Set them jobs to help you - source raffle prizes, display posters and sell tickets.
7. Donations to Nottinghamshire Hospice - ask your guests to complete a Gift Aid form for any donations made. This is will enable Nottinghamshire Hospice to claim an extra 28p in every £1 donated raised and no extra cost to you or the person making the donation. Contact the Nottinghamshire Hospice Fundraising Team for Gift Aid forms.
8. Have fun - The key to a great event, and successful fundraising is to enjoy yourself. The more fun you have, the more your guests are likely to give!
9. Say thank you - it is important to thank everyone who is involved in the event, so let them know how much you have raised for Nottinghamshire Hospice.
10. Sending your money - Please send cheques payable to "Nottinghamshire Hospice" to Nottinghamshire Hospice Fundraising Office, 384 Woodborough Road, Nottingham, BG3 4JF together with your name, address and event details so that we can say thank you to you.
