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Event Promotion Tips

The recession is affecting everyone and non-profits across the country are being hit hard, The Center wants to do everything we can to help your organization be successful. 
Here are some tips and tricks -
 1. Before you schedule your event, check our calendar on-line and see make sure your event is scheduled to maximize attendance and participation. 

 2. Send out a 'Save the Date" announcement

 3. Send your event info at least 2 weeks in advance to our email. 

 4. When you promote your event consider the following - 
     • Send a press release at least 3 weeks prior to your event.
     • Send a follow up press release the week before your event, this gives you an opportunity to update or supply additional info.
     • Day/time – put in the subject line to help people prioritize
     • Sponsoring organization or benefit details
     • Cost to attend (how to pay for tickets, on line, at door… etc)
     • Event Location (include zip code, this helps GPS dependent folks, and parking tips and don't forget to consider parking when you chose your site too)
     • Contact for event or a website that they can link to for more details

ADDITIONAL TIPS

Good luck!

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