How to Plan a Profitable, Wow-Factor Gala (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781118690390)

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 galas
• Tips for budget planning and cost-conscious measures
• Volunteer and board member involvement
• Revenue-boosting ideas
• Event publicity and promotion
• Ways to maximize attendance
• Effective live and silent auctions
• Event checklists
• Budget estimations
• Leadership
• Preview parties
• Chairperson responsibilities
• Engaging the wealthy
• Ticket sales strategies
• Venue selection
• Assessment forms
• Volunteer committees
• Online promotion
• Event security

Please note that some content featured in the original version of this title has been removed in this published version due to permissions issues.