Red Shield Appeal Official Events Tips & Hints Presented at Red Shield Appeal 2014 Update 7 March 2014

RSA Official Events – Tips & Hints PREPARATION PHASE Keep a detailed record of this year’s preparation Work collaboratively Schedule regular planning meetings Be proactive and prepared with committee Leverage appeal committee influence Secure standard setting gifts

RSA Official Events – Tips & Hints PREMISES – THE VENUE The venue must be conducive for the event Don’t settle for the first option Pay attention to décor Consider parking facilities cost, convenience, capacity

RSA Official Events – Tips & Hints PEOPLE Ensure guest speakers are aligned to our mission Coach testimonial speakers Encourage corporate volunteer engagement Brief Salvo representatives on their role Create a “floor manager” role Recruit a professional MC – media, PR

RSA Official Events – Tips & Hints PROGRAM Prepare scripted briefing notes for MC Prepare a timed run sheet – with AV notes Present a confronting statistic or compelling fact using guest numbers Never show a DVD without an introduction Announce standard setting gifts – appeal chair Allow enough time for opportunity to donate Present other opportunities to engage

RSA Official Events – Tips & Hints POST-EVENT Announce results as soon as possible Say thank you often Organise a follow up event for committee, table hosts/captains, sponsors, major donors Arrange follow visits promptly