How to Host a Successful Ph il an t h r o py Even t. Candy Rivera, Tonia White, Erin Mintmier,

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2 How to Host a Successful Ph il an t h r o py Even t Candy Rivera, crivera@phigam.org Tonia White, twhite@uso.org Erin Mintmier, emintmier@uso.org

3 Resource Contacts Candy Rivera Assistant Director of Education Tonia White Senior Director, Development Erin Mintmier Regional Manager, Development

4 Career Development Top Skills people are looking for are Leadership Development and Strategic Thinking Industry Specific was ranked last If you can plan a successful philanthropy event, you can run the world! Each of these unique opportunities offers you career development like: Networking Building Relationships Preparing you for the small tasks that can go a long way

5 The Basics The difference between Philanthropy and Community Service Where to record service hours and dollars raised Website Undergraduate General Info and Resources Philanthropy and Services

6 What s New? CrowdChange Set Up Donations Teams Sell Tickets and T Shirts Share with Friends and Family January Training Sessions Thursday the 16 th 6-7pm EST Wednesday the 24 th 9-10pm EST Sunday the 28th 7:30-8:30pm EST

7 Immortal Phi gam The Immortal Phi Gam Project 2 step process Donor Drives On Campus Pig Dinners

8 Our Philanthropic Partners Campus and Community Partners The Red Cross The USO

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10 THANK YOU! Last year Phi Gamma Delta raised over $40,000 to support our service members. Without generous and engaged supporters like Phi Gamma Delta, it would be impossible for us to carry out our mission.

11 THE NEED For more than half of today s generation of service members, the U.S. has been in a state of war their entire adult lives. Today s Wars Are Different Smaller, more diverse types of conflicts Fewer clear beginnings and endings More deployments strain our allvolunteer military 4 PARTNERSHIP DISCUSSION

12 Today s Military Who they are Male: 85.5% Female: 14.5% Age: 60.9% under 30 With Children: 44.2% They make up less than 1% of the U.S. population 12

13 Why the USO? Global Reach Commitment Trust History 13

14 THE SOLUTION USO: ALWAYS BY THEIR SIDE OVER 200 LOCATIONS GLOBALLY The USO goes where no other military nonprofit can to keep members of our military connected to everything that gives meaning to their service, but we cannot do it alone. 14

15 Key Facts Who We Serve Those Actively Serving (includes Active Duty, Guard & Reserve) Military Families Wounded, Ill and Injured Families of the Fallen Transitioning Service Members What We Do We deliver support in our communities and to those deployed. We strengthen military families through programs based on connection and resiliency The USO is there from the first time they don the uniform until the last time they take it off and navigate their path back to civilian life. by the USO.

16 YOUR SUPPORT HELPS 4.9 MILLION service members and their families Mission: The USO strengthens America s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to our nation.

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18 Plan the perfect event for your chapter. Phi Gamma Delta Challenge Humvee Push Rivalry Run Fiji Football Run Fiji Island GI Fiji Point Camp Bowlapalooza Create Your Own

19 Fundraising Guidelines Use care when using the USO name and logo. If you would like our logo to add to posters, flyers, etc., please contact us. Taking care in these matters helps us protect our brand, just like you protect the Phi Gamma Delta crest. Important: Keep careful track of the donations that you raise. Submit the donations directly to USO, 2111 Wilson Blvd. Suite 1200, Arlington, VA within 30 days of your event. What is our Chapter Responsible For? (Planning/Execution, Attendance, Cost) What can the USO help with? (Guidance/advice, Logo, Letters, Videos)

20 Setting Goals How much money do you want to raise after any expenses? What is a reasonable goal? How much time do you have to put into the event? How many people do you think you can get to help you? You will need a committed team of people to help make the event a success. You will also keep your sanity and everyone can have a lot of fun while participating in the fundraiser! Key Roles: Event Logistics Coordinator In Kind Donations Coordinator (prizes, food, supplies, t -shirts) Participant Recruiter and Coordinator Sponsorship Committee Publicity Coordinator Thank you Committee Accountant Do you want to rally just your Chapter? Include other organizations (Greek and non Greek) on campus? Do you want to involve groups within the community? (Veterans/Clubs)

21 Tracking Donations

22 Lead the Way Ways to enhance your events Participants are the key. Determine how many participants you will need to reach your goal. For example, if you want to raise $10,000 than your will need 50 participants to raise $200 each. Event registration vs. fundraising requirements Don t turn anyone away. If someone can t raise the necessary $200 to participate can you find another job for them check in point host or cheerleader Ask your participants to use Social Media to let their friends know about the event and the different ways they can help. Tap into your existing networks family and friends T Shirt Sales Ask one of your creative brothers to design the official event t shirt Ask local businesses to sponsor your shirt Ask a local t shirt vendor to create the s -shirts at a discounted price Sponsorship Local businesses can sponsor the t -shirt, have banners at the event, their logo on all the flyers around campus Other Ideas

23 Lead the way Event Promotion Spread the word and encourage participation - Some ways to promote are: Media: Campus newspaper, local radio and tv stations. Many local media outlets have military friendly on air personalities/staff that might help. Online: Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Etc. Flyers and Posters: Flyers around campus or in area restaurants/stores that students frequent. Event Logistics/Planning Crucial for the success of your event. Consider all the details. Walk through the event in your mind from the perspective of the participant. Participant List Logistics Handout: Planning checklist Most Importantly Have Fun!

24 After the Event Send Thank You Cards Send a write up for campus and local media outlets. Some campuses require reporting after the fact of amounts raised. IHQ and USO also want to hear from you! Send donation form and donation to USO HQ and let us know about your success!

25 Best Practices

26 USO Fundraising Award USO Service Award

27 IT TAKES A FORCE.

28 Additional Questions?