PARTY BOOK Orientation

What is Party Book? A way to unleash your inner party planner! The concept is simple: Each coordinator asks friends and/or volunteers in their community to commit to throwing one party Reasons Why: Fundraise for a good cause Easy to plan, and lots of fun!

What is Party Book contd. Each volunteer is considered a ‘Party Book Host’ (or co-host if done with a friend) 100% of funds raised go to Kidsave Each Party Book host will: Plan the party Underwrite the cost Invite their friends to attend

Parties Can be Hosted Anywhere In someone’s home In an outdoor space (i.e. park, beach) A restaurant A business (i.e. art gallery, cooking school)

Who Are Parties Geared For? Parties can be for adults, singles, couples, teens, or children Parties can be simple or elaborate, inexpensive or upscale, and can be hosted by one family or a combination of families

Party Book Themes Wine and cheese party Jewelry party Bingo night Mother-daughter tea party Cinco de Mayo celebration Mother’s Day flower arranging party Exercise class Pancake breakfast Finger painting class National Adoption Day party (Nov 17) Cooking class Sushi night Movie night National Foster Care Month (May)event

Easy to plan, but….. GOALS are NECESSARY! In the first year, 6 parties per city is the goal, with an objective of reaching one per month! The goal is to raise between $1500- $5000 dollars per party, which generally means that attendees will pay $25 - $125 to attend a party.

Party Book Guidelines HAVE FUN! We want the host to enjoy the process of planning the party and having their friends over for some fun. BE THRIFTY The host should work to get products/services donated or at a reduced cost THE COST Money raised at the event should exceed the cost of the event (preferably by a significant amount!)

PLANNING YOUR PARTY The coordinator works with the Party Host to create the concept, choose a date, etc. The coordinator checks with Kidsave to see if there is an existing relationship with the vendor. Coordinator provides party information to Kidsave to enter on Party Book site. The party host sends an or invitation with sign up link to his/her social network Party guests register on site using easy Pay Pal option Party hosts can view site to check how many people have registered for their party Using the Party Book website is easy!

PARTY BOOK LAUNCH! Parties will ideally be planned and entered by November 10 for a November 17 launch for National Adoption Day!

RSVP’S RSVP’s are handled through the Party Book website whenever possible talog.php

Get Your Community Involved! If you have people in the community looking to volunteer in some way, this can be a wonderful way for them to help. The goal is to engage people who are not otherwise donating and to provide some education about Kidsave in the process.

KIDSAVE MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR EVENT If you wish, we can provide poster- size photos of Kidsave kids and other materials to have for your event In some settings this can be inspiring for people attending, but it may not be desired for certain events

Proposed Party Book Event Calendar 2012 NOVEMBER Holiday Baking class/party Jewelry/Gift Party Wine and Cheese Party DECEMBER Gingerbread Making Event 2013 JANUARY New Year’s Events/Chef’s night FEBRUARY Chocolate and Wine Tasting Lingerie Party Couple’s Scavenger Hunt a la The Amazing Race Baking Parties

Calendar of Events contd. MARCH March Madness-themed event Grilled Cheese and Beer night APRIL Summer is Coming … Have your gym donate the proceeds of one class to Kidsave Easter Baking, Easter Egg Hunt MAY Orchid Party Jewelry Party Tamale making and beer party Mother-Daughter Tea Party Margarita party Craft and Cocktail night Thai night with Thai food, cocktails, and foot massages

Calendar of Events contd. JUNE Scotch tasting/Cigar night Casino Night Father-Daughter dance JULY Arepas-making party for Colombian Independence Day OCTOBER Oktoberfest event Back to School Event Beer tasting event Game night Halloween-themed event: pumpkin patch, costume parties

Fundraising for a Good Cause Let’s Make a Difference! 100% of the proceeds will go to Kidsave to help find families and connections for children in government care! Party Book Launch November 17 th !

Questions? Please contact Rhona Rosenblatt, Volunteer Party Book Consultant, for further information.