The dawn of a new year is a perfect time for planning your fundraising for the year ahead. This month we thought we’d take a look at the 2012 calendar for dates throughout the year that would be ideal for planning your next event around. We also share some key tips and advice on how to put on the perfect event – stress free!
If you have already begun your Inspired journey, now is a great time to revisit your fundraising plan, reflecting on your success to date and looking to your next milestone. If you are still pondering the perfect adventure and you’re exploring options for fundraising, an event is a fantastic tool to consider, particularly if you intend on fundraising your travel costs. Not only is an event a successful way to bring in funds for your adventure, but it is also a great way to give positive exposure to the charity.
We recommend holding one key event over the course of your fundraising rather than lots of little events. It is a better way to engage your supporters and is much more effort-efficient! As with any fundraising venture, the recipe to success for any event is keeping costs down, profits up and getting as many people along as possible. Make sure you pre-sell your tickets and give people who can’t attend an alternative way to support your cause. Keep it simple, avoid taking risks and delegate, delegate, delegate.
Holding an event does not need to be stressful. The key is thorough planning and sharing out the work. Most importantly, make sure you have fun!
Take a look at the calendar below for some significant dates to consider over the next 12 months. Perhaps you could host an Olympics party, plan a mid-winter Christmas function or welcome the first day on spring in style with a summer-themed beach bash. The options are endless.
Inspired Adventures are the fundraising experts, and we look forward to helping you plan your next event. Give us a call to talk through your ideas and we’ll help you make it an event to remember.
January
1 Jan New Years Day
23 Jan Chinese New Year
26 Jan Australia Day
February
4 Feb World Cancer Day
14Feb Valentine’s Day
29 Feb Leap day
March
1 Mar First day of Autumn
8 Mar International Women’s Day
17 Mar St Patrick’s Day
22 Mar World Water Day
31 Mar World Earth Hour
April
1 Apr April Fools Day
6 – 9 Apr Easter weekend
25 Apr ANZAC day
May
8 May Mothers Day
June
1 June First day of Winter
5 June Queens Diamond Jubilee 2012
11 June Queen’s Birthday
July
Mid-July Mid-winter Christmas party
27 Jul-12 Aug 2012 London Olympics
August
September
1 Sep First day of Spring
4 Sep Father’s Day
October
1 Oct Queen’s Birthday (WA, QLD)
31 Oct Halloween
November
6 Nov Melbourne Cup Day
24 Nov Thanksgiving
December
1 Dec First day of Summer
25 Dec Christmas