Organising a fundraising event is no simple task. Granted, the size of your event determines the amount of work required.
The bigger the fundraiser, the more aspects that need to be covered.
People are prone to make mistakes. One of the best ways to learn is from the bad habits of others. Lack of experience, misconceptions, misinformation, they can all lead to making mistakes.
Here are some of the most common ones:
1. Wanting to Control Everything and Taking on Too Many Responsibilities
Typically, an event checklist is very complex. If you don’t have a lot of experience organising a fundraising event, you may try to control everything. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Well, there’s a difference between being in control and doing everything yourself.
Taking on too many responsibilities often leads to problems. If the fundraiser you are planning is rather complex, you need to be able to delegate certain tasks.
You have to learn how to pass some responsibilities to other members of the team.
Experienced fundraiser planners know this enables them to keep track of things better. By delegating, they get a clearer overview of the entire event planning checklist.
Also, it lowers the stress level and boosts creativity.
2. Organising a Fundraising Event without Having a Plan B
With big events, certain plans can go wrong. It isn’t always the fault of those planning the fundraiser. It’s imperative to have a plan B just in case something goes wrong.
Experienced planners plan ahead for all possible scenarios they can think of, and you should do the same. Let’s say you’re hosting an outdoor event. It’s best to have a backup plan in case it will rain.
No one can see into the future, so it’s impossible to prepare for everything. But organising a fundraising event that will be successful also means being aware of possible things that might not go as expected.
3. Cutting Costs Where You Shouldn’t
You’re on a tight budget. Most fundraisers are. Still, making certain compromises just to save money is a double-edged sword.
One of the most common mistakes fundraiser planners make is to try and lower their expenses when it comes to entertainment.
Some don’t see a place for this at their event. One of the reasons could be that they don’t know the benefits.
Professional entertainers like the electrifying String Angels can help you achieve your goals faster.
They’ll bring more people to the event and turn it into an unforgettable experience for your guests. And happy guests tend to dig deeper into their pockets for donations.
4. Lack of Creativity
Successful fundraisers are all about providing guests with a memorable experience.
You want your event and your organization to be remembered. So coming up with a great theme and entertainment is an important aspect. Creativity is your best asset in this case.
To be able to really stretch your creativity muscle, you need a stress-free planning process. A great place to start is to avoid the bad habits presented in this article.
The Grable Group manages a select pool of speakers, comedians, artists, and entertainers. Working with us will make your fundraiser stand out.
Feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or would like to learn more.
