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