Special Events 101 - Trident United Way

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Exotic LocalesWhether you transform yourcampaign into a Hawaiian luau,African safari or the Australianoutback, employees are sure tohave a wild time. Encourage staffand volunteers to dress the part oflocals. Host a lunch with themerelatedfood. Organize a hula-hoopcontest.2001- A TUW OdysseyTry an outer space theme or theworld in the future.
Employee Meetings“How to get’em there and get’em in the spirit”Invite the agency or department head to say a few words ofendorsement for the campaign.Provide refreshments.Publicize charity speakers’ names in advance.Have employees turn in completed pledge cards (whether theydonated or not) at the meeting. Draw one or several of the cardsand award prizes to those employees. Make sure this is publicizedin advance.Give away gifts like balloons, footballs or sun visors to attendees.Take the meeting to the employees. Instead of meeting in aconference room, why not go right out into the work area.Arrange to have employees share their experiences with charityservices or tours at the employee meetings.Combine the TUW meeting with a regularly scheduled staff or safetymeeting.Hide a prize under one seat. Have everyone check their chair tosee if they’ve won.Make your own videotape showing your key persons visitingcharities in your area.Use your Loaned Executive. They are well-versed in commonlyasked questions about TUW.Planning Your Campaign <strong>Special</strong>EventPlanning an event is a great way to bring employees together andraise more money for your agency campaign. Careful planning is thekey to making sure everything goes off without a hitch. The followingare some helpful tips:1. Recruit a committee with representatives from all lines, levels andlocations in your agency.2. Choose an event that’s appropriate for your work environment.3. Select a date and location. Consider an easily accessible location.
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