Overview Who When amp Where LBF Support amp Resources Overview The purpose of Cocktails for a Cause is To expand and deepen the LBF network of supporters in new and emerging markets To fund the 11for11 campaign ID: 808385
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Overview & Approach
Slide2Cocktails for a Cause
Overview
Who, When & Where
LBF Support & Resources
Slide3Overview
The purpose of Cocktails for a Cause is:
To expand and deepen the LBF network of supporters in new and emerging markets
To fund the #11for11 campaign
Any new or existing LBF supporter can host a cocktail party, hosts simply need to be educated about the foundation.
Within the invitation and at the party there will be an opportunity to learn about LBF and to become an #11for11 supporter.
Slide4Who, When & Where?
Who?
Any new or existing LBF supporter can host a cocktail party, hosts simply need to be educated about the foundation.
Guests may include existing or prospective LBF supporters, LBF board members, brain cancer survivors, etc.
When?
Anytime
Consider re-purposing already planned events (i.e. your annual 4
th
of July or Christmas party, jewelry shows, etc.)
Where?
Anywhere
Slide5LBF Support* & Resources
Paperless Post branded invite available to hosts
#11for11 cocktail napkins for the party
Other signage or take away
#11for11 T-shirts available for those who sign up onsite
Request to add guests to LBF database
Additional party resources available in Appendix
* LBF may offer to subsidize the cost of the party. This depends on a variety of factors including the forecasted support levels and host need.
Slide6APPENDIX
Party Planning Resources
Slide7Timeline
4 – 5 Weeks
THE ESSENTIALS
Create party budget
Make guest list
PREPARE FOR THE PARTY
Send invitations
Decide menu & drinks
Book caterer (Optional)
Book party wait staff (Optional)
Book entertainment (Optional)
Take inventory of owned party supplies (decorations, utensils, dishes
etc
)
List other supplies needed
2-3 Weeks
Order rental equipment (Optional)
Decide/Order flowers
Shop for decorations
Shop for non-perishable goods
1 – 2 Weeks
Manage RSVP’s
2 Days
Confirm entertainment, caterers, staff, cake, flowers
etc
Select Music
Day Before
Prep Food
Decorate
Party Day
Pick up ordered food, ice
Finish remaining decorations
Prepare perishable foods
Set tables & chairs
Organize bar and prep drinks
Have camera ready
Set the mood, light candles start music etc.
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