Money for the Cause: A Complete Guide to Event Fundraising

Why Hold An Event? -- The Secret To Successful Event Fundraising In Good Times And Bad -- Organizing For Success -- Learning The Basics -- Event Business Plan -- Programs, Policies, And Procedures -- Negotiating Agreements With Service Providers -- Creating The Perfect Setting -- Site Selection, Rooms, And Setup -- Food Service -- Entertainment And The Master Of Ceremonies -- The Mission And Strategic Speech Making -- Publicity -- Donation Acquisition -- Conducting The Fundraising -- Tickets And Other Advance Sales -- The Live Auction -- The Silent Auction -- Raffles And Other Moneymakers -- Putting It All Together -- The Big Event -- Applying The Rules And Covering All The Angles -- Laws, Risks, And Liabilities -- Tax Matters -- Ethics And Security -- Honing To A Fine Edge -- After The Event -- Advanced Techniques -- Where To Go From Here -- Nonprofit Resources For Nonprofits. Rudolph A. Rosen ; Fundraising Art And Illustrations By Katie Dobson Cundiff ; Foreword By Andrew Sansom. Includes Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.