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For more information on creating your own MS fundraising event, please call Paula Springman at 604-602-3209 or email Beverly.matsu@mssociety.ca


  10 Easy Steps to a Successful Event
 
1
Decide what type of event is right for you…
 
  • Brainstorm with friends, family, co-workers
  • Contact us for a list of suggestions and event templates
  • Think of who will most likely attend your event...who is your target audience?
  • Review the MS Event Guidelines
2 Set your fund raising goal!
 
  • How do you plan on reaching your financial goal?
  • Outline a realistic budget considering all costs associated with running your event...don't forget that your event expenses take away from your donation
3
Choose a date!
 
  • Take into consideration how much time you need to plan your event
  • Remember your target audience when deciding the event time and date
4
Fill out the Create Your Own MS Event form...
 
  • Click here to complete the form online OR
  • Click here to download the form, and send it to us by fax or mail. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the above file) OR
  • Give us a call at 1.800.268.7582 and ask for Beverly Matsu...we want to know all about your event!
5
Recruit Help...
 
  • Establish a planning committee
  • Look to friends, family and co-workers for help in planning and event execution
  • Create sub-committees if applicable
6
Promote your event…
 
  • Determine your audience & market your event to them
  • Flyers, posters, brochures, invitations, tickets & email are all great marketing tools
  • The MS Society of Canada, BC & Yukon Division, must approve all print material & logo use on all publications
  • We reserve the right to change the use of our logo to ensure we are being represented appropriately
  • We want our name out there & are happy to work with you 
  • We can suggest ways in which our name can be used
7
Event logistics…
 
  • Whether big or small, some planning will be needed to run a successful event
  • Event day is always a challenge so planning is your key to success
  • Create a time-line
  • We would be happy to provide some insight-contact us for suggestions and tips
8
Making your Donation...
 
  • Please submit all funds to - MS Society of Canada, BC & Yukon Division, Attn: Beverly Matsu- no later than 30 days after your event.
  • Please allow for 2-4 weeks for receipt processing, if applicable
9
Thank Everyone…
 
  • This is the number one thing to remember!!
  • Acknowledge everyone who participated in your event, let them know how much their support meant to you & how much you appreciated their help
  • Let them know how much was raised
  • We can also help...so please contact us for details how
10

Congratulate Yourself!

 
  • Taking on the challenge of hosting your own fund raising event is not an easy thing to do-we recognize the challenges you will face & appreciate all your support!
  • Every donation helps us in the fight against MS!
  • Your commitment to being creative & having fun while supporting an important mission makes you an amazing person & we thank you!
  • Be proud of your success & feel good that you have taken us one step closer to finding a cause and cure for Multiple Sclerosis

 
Our Mission :
To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life.
 

British Columbia & Yukon Division
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
1501-4330 Kingsway
Burnaby, British Columbia V5H 4G7


To locate the MS Society office near you, please select the appropriate chapter:

Telephone: (604) 689-3144
Fax: (604) 689-0377
Toll Free (BC): 1-800-268-7582
Toll Free (Yukon): 1-866-991-0577

info.bc@mssociety.ca

 

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