How to Plan Profitable, WOW-Factor Galas

Originally published by Stevenson, Inc., this practical resource features dozens of ideas on how to plan effective, profitable, wow-factor galas, including:Essential first steps for successful galasTips for budget planning and cost-conscious measuresVolunteer and board member involvementRevenue-boosting ideasEvent publicity and promotionWays to maximize attendanceEffective live and silent auctionsEvent checklistsBudget estimationsLeadershipPreview partiesChairperson responsibilitiesEngaging the wealthyTicket sales strategiesVenue selectionAssessment formsVolunteer committeesOnline promotionEvent securityPlease note that some content featured in the original version of this title has been removed in this published version due to permissions issues.Content: Chapter 1 Essential First Steps (pages 4–7): Chapter 2 Budgeting & Cost?Conscious Advice (pages 8–15): Chapter 3 Volunteer & Board Involvement (pages 16–23): Chapter 4 Revenue: Gala Sponsorships (pages 24–29): Chapter 5 Publicizing Your Gala, Creating Buzz (pages 30–34): Chapter 6 Revenue: Maximizing Attendance, Ticket Sales (pages 35–41): Chapter 7 Revenue: Making the Most of Live, Silent Auctions (pages 42–48): Chapter 8 Creating a Crowd?Pleasing Experience (pages 49–57): Chapter 9 Post?Event & Evaluation Procedures (pages 58–61):