Karinza Akin & Selena Browning Assistant Directors Advancement - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Karinza Akin & Selena Browning Assistant Directors Advancement Events

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The Ohio State University Advancement Events 3

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General Event Planning Tips 9

Always start with how you want your audience to feel 10

Focus on the message to spark the emotion 1 1

Use what is unique about Ohio State and your Club/Society to unite and engage your audience 12

• Plan ahead ! There is no such thing as starting too early • Keep the goals / objectives / outcomes in mind when making decisions 13

Be proactive and flexible (always have a rain plan) 14

Hospitality: The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests 15

Think through the entry experience – it’s what sets the tone 16

Look for opportunities to add a “wow factor” 17

Or to add a special touch 18

Think through the exit experience – it’s what guests will remember 19

Category One Event Ideas 20

Networking 21

Art 22

Student Programming 23

Community Service 24

Lifelong learning 25

Diversity and Inclusion 26

Health and Wellness 27

Special Interest 28

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Sesquicentennial themed events will count as Category 1 special interest events - Incorporate 150 th programming into a pre-existing event/game watch - Create a new one 30

Host a 150 th Birthday Party! 31

Sesquicentennial Events in a Box - Pennants - Photo Postcards - Table Tents - 150 Lapel Pins 32

Buy into pre-existing events in your community 33

Nightlight 614 34

Picnic with the Pops 35

Resources 36

• The website & handbook • Event checklist • Registration template 37

Clubs 38

Societies 39

Questions? Karinza Akin Selena Browning Browning.116@osu.edu Akin.34@osu.edu 614-292-5762 614-688-2826 40