1. Socials, Service Projects, and Fundraisers! Oh My!
How to Plan Successful Events
Presented by Charlin Jones-Chávez, Advisor
The University of Texas at San Antonio Chapter

2. Goal Setting Assemble your team S.M.A.R.T. Goals Specific Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Timely
What is your event about?
What is the purpose?
What do you want the end result to be?
How are you going to achieve it?
Is it realistic?
BE SPECIFIC

3. Get Organized Brainstorm Ideas Collaborate University Resources
Budget
Social
Catering
Service Project
Entertainment
Fundraiser
Decorations
Collaborate
University Resources
Other Honor Orgs
Reservations
Programming Board
Financial Assistance
Student Government
Special Events
Academic Department
Publicize
Determine:
Electronic
Venue
“Old School”
On-campus
Evaluate
Off-Campus

4. Ideas for Socials, Service Projects, and Fundraisers
University events
Volunteer Services
Programming Board
Local non-profits
Inexpensive off- campus activities
Drives
Fundraising
Bowling
On-campus sales
Mini-golf
Local restaurants
Skating-Roller or Ice
Online orders
Laser Tag

5. Electronic Publicity Facebook Instagram Snapchat Twitter
Chapter Website
Org Sync/Collegiate Link
Student

6. “Old School” Publicity
Fliers
Posters
Door hangers
Table Tents
Banners
Tabling
T-shirts
Campus Newspaper

7. Thank You! Charlin Jones-Chávez
Advisor at The University of Texas at San Antonio