Tips to Stay on Schedule:

Expert Tips to Keep Your Event on Schedule

Staying on schedule during a fundraising event is essential to ensure its success. Here are some expert tips to help you keep your event running smoothly:

• 1. Allocate time for announcements just before or after dinner to avoid disrupting the flow of the event.

  2. Keep any videos shown to less than 5 minutes in duration. This will help maintain audience engagement and avoid time wastage.

  3. Ensure Guest Speakers keep to their time slot by communicating time constraints beforehand and having a moderator to manage their time.

  4. When honouring special people at your event, give them the choice of receiving an award or delivering a speech - not both. This will prevent time overruns and keep the event on schedule.

  5. Communicate with the venue/catering company to ensure they stay on schedule. Plan ahead and make sure everyone is aware of the event schedule.

  6. Do not feel pressured to thank every single person who has helped the event. Attendees know they are there to support the charity and make money for it.

  7. Getting people out the door at a reasonable time will help them leave with a positive feeling about the event. Plan ahead and manage time effectively to achieve this.

  By following these tips, you can ensure that your fundraising event stays on schedule and meets its objectives. Guests will appreciate a well-managed event, and your charity will benefit from a successful fundraiser.