Renowned Manhattan Center Helps Non-Profits Capitalize on Fundraising Events with Planning Guidelines

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Jul 26, 2013, 08:30 ET

NEW YORK, July 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tighter financial times within the US economy have made fundraising more challenging than ever.  Add changes to tax deductions and you've got all the ingredients for a perfect storm that could adversely affect the health of your non-profit's ability to stay well-funded and functional.

Events remain at the top of the best ways non-profits can engage with their donors.  

For a successful event, keep in mind the following: 

  • Planning is essential. You want to secure a suitable venue as far in advance as possible. You also might benefit from choosing a spot that is not just centrally located for ease of access and parking, but one that can expand if your RSVPs go higher than originally planned. Get your contract and your deposit in early, as some venues book as far as a year in advance.
  • Set your budget. Unexpected expenses are sure to arise, but you need a strict budget.
  • Make double copies of all contracts, seating charts, vendors or anything else important. You wouldn't be the first person to leave that ever-so-important folder in a taxi.
  • Invite early & avoid major holiday weeks. Consider "Save the Date" emails. Insist on RSVPs for calculating your headcount. Plan on doing late RSVP call-downs.
  • Decide on a theme...or not. Is a theme necessary? Or does your organization carry the day?
  • Seating or standing? Are seating charts required? Who'll be in charge of those? Or is a more casual event planned where guests will mix and mingle more freely? Get details on guests to avoid any uncomfortable situations.
  • Equipment counts! Does the facility you want to book offer in-house microphones, projectors, speakers, video, recording or live air streaming? Or will you have to bring this all in, at possibly significant additional expense?
  • Staff? Will you need doormen? Servers? Bartenders? Does the facility offer an in-house production team and/or staff to fill certain requirements?
  • Are special accommodations required? Is there a hotel in proximity? Will your talent or others require rooms or suites? Are they convenient to the event?
  • Communication is key. Healthy dialog between the planner and all vendors is paramount to a successful event. Make sure your requirements are specifically spelled out and that you give detailed instructions regarding what you expect from every vendor hired. Eliminate major headaches by taking time ahead of the event to clarify possible areas of confusion.

Centrally located in the heart of New York City, Manhattan Center (MCStudios.com) strives for excellence with every event. The most advanced independent production facilities in New York City include recording and television production studios in addition to the famed Hammerstein and Grand Ballrooms. Manhattan Center has been the facility of choice for countless household name artists, composers, concert promoters, municipality and political parties, television events, fashion shows, corporations, not-for-profits, record companies and worldwide and local organizations. To learn more, go to:  http://www.mcstudios.com/

For more information contact:   OBie O'Brien, Director of Sales,  212-695-6600 x 212

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SOURCE Manhattan Center

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