Event Strategies For Success is pleased to collaborate with you on the fundraising agenda and shaping the event itself. This hands-on offering demands a minimum engagement of five months, essential for aligning our efforts on your fundraising and marketing strategies. Our guiding philosophy is simple yet impactful: Together, we plan and implement.

1st Collaboration: Introductory Meeting – The Information Gathering Stage

We begin by understanding your current fundraising landscape — examining your objectives, celebrating your successes, and learning from any setbacks. Our goal is to assess your readiness for a signature event that promises longevity and growth, transforming your venture into a substantial fundraising success.

2nd Collaboration: Engaging Key Team Members – Shaping The Action Plan

We convene with you and your pivotal team members to outline actionable steps and prepare for potential challenges. At this stage, we craft a robust action plan tailored to your event’s unique requirements.

3rd Collaboration: Your SIGNATURE Plan Review – A First Look at The Action Plan & Gut Check

Midway through our journey, we present the initial action plan, blending our insights with the valuable feedback from your leadership. This plan will reflect a thorough understanding of your organization’s mission and market positioning.

4th Collaboration: Implementation – The Magic Begins

With a strategic blueprint in hand, we initiate the launch of your custom-tailored fundraising campaign, underpinning the narrative that will resonate with your audience and stakeholders.

5th Collaboration: Professional Event Management Service – Ensuring an Elegant Execution

Our role expands to cover all critical aspects of event execution:

1. Aligning your event budget with production goals.
2. Developing up to three signature themes for your selection.
3. Coordinating with key event personnel, including emcees and entertainers, to guarantee seamless production.
4. Crafting the event script, with up to three drafts and one final version for approval.
5. Collaborating with designers to deliver all event materials on schedule.
6. Serving as the primary contact for your venue’s team.
7. Engaging an event director to manage live event logistics.**
8. Leading three pre-event rehearsals to fine-tune the event flow.
9. Assisting in the recognition of all contributors to the event’s success.
10. Generating pre- and post-event press releases or media briefs.

Please note the following:

*Fees for vendors, service providers and the event director are not included in the fee for professional event fundraising and management services.
**Rehearsals may be on and/or off site and may include key vendors and team members.  All costs associated with pre-Gala rehearsals are the responsibility of the organization. 

INVESTMENT

All fees based upon the organization’s fundraising target:

Fundraising goal of $100,000 to $250,000 the fee = $20,000 (5 month minimum @$4,000 per month)
Fundraising goal of $251,000 to $500,000 the fee = $30,000 (6 month minimum @ $5,000 per month)
Fundraising goal of $501,000 to $750,000 the fee = $42,000 (7 month minimum @ $6,000 per month)

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

When selecting this service, we offer (2) options for your convenience:

Option #1 – Check Payment
A formal contract will be created, a down payment will be made, monthly payments will be made via check until the completion of the Gala.

Option #2 – Credit Card Payment
A formal contract will be created, a down payment will be made, a monthly payments will be made via credit card until the completion of the Gala.

NEXT STEPS

We would love to learn more about your event and ways we can collaborate. Follow the link below to schedule an appointment with us.