East Bay Coalition for the Homeless - Roger Williams University

Events
When people believe in an organization they often want to be more than just silent donors. Events allow those donors
to bring their families and friends and possibly spend one-on-one time with those who are using the services and with
EBCH staff and board members. Events can help create a greater sense of connection to and responsibility for the
organization.
Goals
1. Create and raise awareness through community involvement
2. Connect and engage with current and potential donors
3. Facilitate fundraising
Why Events
1. Immediate community involvement
2. Active involvement
3. Can generate publicity
4. Requires considerable time for planning and execution
Event Planning Caveats from the Research
Survey responses from EBCH board members suggest that the EBCH should focus on a few signature events each
year – at least until additional staff assistance is available. Board member responses revealed that board members
would like to limit their planning and implementing of events to two or three per year and their attendance to two
events per year.
33