Putting Together Special Fundraising Events for your Community Sharmila Nikapota, Founder and Trustee SRF
Sohana Research Fund STARTED IN 2011 DEDICATED TO FUNDING RESEARCH/CLINICAL TRIALS 100% DONATIONS GO TO RESEARCH VOLUNTEER TEAM AIM – TREAT AND CURE EB
Special Events • Silver Butterfly Dinner Altitude 360 May 2011 • Swing Dance Sept 2011 • House of Lords Dinner December 2011 • Downing Street Reception March 2012 • Research Update Meeting Skyloft 2013 • Silver Butterfly Dinner at RIBA May 2013 • Cadogan Hall Concert Dec 2013 • Danielle De Niese Recital June 2014 • Research Update Meeting Christies 2015 • Silver Butterfly Dinner May 2015 • Cadogan Hall Concert Dec 2016 • Research Update meeting Feb 2017 • Silver Butterfly Dinner May 2017
Champagne Reception Entertainment Dinner Magician Speeches Video Pledge Live and Silent Auction
Key Lessons Learnt • What are you aiming for? • Who have you got around you? • Plan in advance • Look professional • Make it personal • Follow up and keep engagement
Top Tips • Go for it – but have a clear vision • Be realistic • Ride the setbacks • Evolve • Core • Learn • Stay Positive
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