Outdoor movies are a fantastic way to engage your audience and raise funds at the same time. No matter if you are a charity, church or a school, a movie under the open stars is not only a great event but one that is very easy to organise.
To ensure your next outdoor movie fundraising night is a success there are some important steps that you should follow.
1. How much money does your group need to consider the event a success? By establishing an estimated amount of funds you need to raise you are in a better position to decide on things like; the size of the event, the type of promotion that will be needed, do you need a sponsor, how much planning is required, etc. Set your target at the beginning and plan your event around this goal.
2. Scout out a location. Finding a location with ample space, soft grass and is safe for patrons is very important. Once you have picked your spot you need to seek approval to use the area. This approval will need to be obtained in writing.
3. Decide upon a small to medium sized event company that has run outdoor movie events. Within Australia there are only a few companies so your choices are few but the majority are highly professional and very helpful with advice.
4. Decide which film you would like to show. To choose a film for the night you need to think who will be attending the event, e.g. kids, families, adults. Look at imdb online for some suggestions of films.
5. Obtain distribution rights on the chosen film. Once you have chosen your film you will need to obtain written permission from the distributors to show the movie in a public environment. The Outdoor events company will either look after this for you or help with the required paper work to be filled in.
6. Promotion, promotion and more promotion. You must make sure you give your event every chance to raise as much money as possible. Think of creative ways that you can promote your event; email, internet, blogs, press releases, signs and posters are all great. Out of all these options usually the best option that will have the greatest impact will be your local paper especially if you can obtain free editorial space.
7. Corporate sponsorship is a fantastic solution to cover all the expenses of the event and to make a profit even before the event is run. Look to real estate agents, restaurants, credit unions and or any local business that are currently generating good profit from the local community. - 26221
To ensure your next outdoor movie fundraising night is a success there are some important steps that you should follow.
1. How much money does your group need to consider the event a success? By establishing an estimated amount of funds you need to raise you are in a better position to decide on things like; the size of the event, the type of promotion that will be needed, do you need a sponsor, how much planning is required, etc. Set your target at the beginning and plan your event around this goal.
2. Scout out a location. Finding a location with ample space, soft grass and is safe for patrons is very important. Once you have picked your spot you need to seek approval to use the area. This approval will need to be obtained in writing.
3. Decide upon a small to medium sized event company that has run outdoor movie events. Within Australia there are only a few companies so your choices are few but the majority are highly professional and very helpful with advice.
4. Decide which film you would like to show. To choose a film for the night you need to think who will be attending the event, e.g. kids, families, adults. Look at imdb online for some suggestions of films.
5. Obtain distribution rights on the chosen film. Once you have chosen your film you will need to obtain written permission from the distributors to show the movie in a public environment. The Outdoor events company will either look after this for you or help with the required paper work to be filled in.
6. Promotion, promotion and more promotion. You must make sure you give your event every chance to raise as much money as possible. Think of creative ways that you can promote your event; email, internet, blogs, press releases, signs and posters are all great. Out of all these options usually the best option that will have the greatest impact will be your local paper especially if you can obtain free editorial space.
7. Corporate sponsorship is a fantastic solution to cover all the expenses of the event and to make a profit even before the event is run. Look to real estate agents, restaurants, credit unions and or any local business that are currently generating good profit from the local community. - 26221
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