Fundraising Event Checklist Template: Donations, Promotion & Volunteer Management

Maximize your fundraising impact! Our Fundraising Event Checklist Template ensures seamless planning, from securing donations and promoting your cause to managing volunteers and tracking success. Download now for a stress-free and highly profitable fundraising event.

This Template was installed 5 times.

Event Concept & Goal Setting

1 of 10

Define event purpose, target audience, fundraising goal, and overall theme.

Event Name

Event Description (Purpose & Theme)

Fundraising Goal (in USD)

Target Audience (Primary)

Target Event Date

Key Success Metrics

Budget & Financial Planning

2 of 10

Create a detailed budget, track expenses, and secure funding sources.

Fundraising Goal Amount

Estimated Venue Rental Cost

Projected Marketing & Promotion Expenses

Expected Catering Costs

Contingency Fund Amount (Percentage of Total Budget)

Payment Processing Method

Budget Approval Deadline

Venue & Logistics

3 of 10

Secure venue, handle permits, manage event layout, and arrange necessary equipment.

Venue Address

Event Date

Event Start Time

Estimated Attendee Capacity

Preferred Layout (e.g., Theatre, Banquet, Cocktail)

Venue Floor Plan (Optional)

Number of Tables Required

Special Venue Requirements/Notes

Donation Strategy & Management

4 of 10

Develop donation tiers, create donation forms, implement donation tracking, and manage donor acknowledgements.

Donation Tier 1 Amount (e.g., Bronze)

Donation Tier 2 Amount (e.g., Silver)

Donation Tier 3 Amount (e.g., Gold)

Primary Donation Method

Donation Form Fields Required

Standard Donation Acknowledgement Text

Deadline for Donation Matching (if applicable)

Donation Form Template (PDF or DOCX)

Marketing & Promotion

5 of 10

Develop marketing plan, create promotional materials, manage social media, and track campaign performance.

Marketing Budget

Primary Marketing Channel

Social Media Campaign Start Date

Draft Social Media Copy (Example)

Promotional Graphic/Image

Target Audience Demographics

Website Landing Page URL

Volunteer Recruitment & Management

6 of 10

Recruit volunteers, assign roles, provide training, and schedule volunteer shifts.

Number of Volunteers Needed

Volunteer Role Descriptions

Volunteer Skillset (e.g., registration, event setup)

Volunteer Shift Sign-Up Deadline

Volunteer Orientation Time

Volunteer Waiver Form

Volunteer Communication Method

Volunteer Training Notes

Speaker/Entertainment Booking

7 of 10

Identify and book speakers or entertainment, manage contracts, and coordinate logistics.

Speaker/Entertainment Name

Contact Person

Fee Amount

Contract Signed Date

Performance/Speaking Time

Special Requirements/Rider

Performance Type

Contract Document

Sponsorship Acquisition

8 of 10

Identify potential sponsors, create sponsorship packages, and manage sponsor relationships.

Sponsorship Package Description

Target Sponsorship Revenue

Sponsorship Tier (Gold, Silver, Bronze)

Potential Sponsor Notes/Contact Info

Benefits Offered (Logo Placement, Speaking Slot, etc.)

Initial Contact Date

Sponsorship Status

Event Day Execution

9 of 10

Manage registration, oversee volunteer activities, address technical issues, and ensure attendee satisfaction.

Registration Start Time

Registration Desk Location

Estimated Attendee Count (Actual)

Audio/Visual Issues Encountered?

Brief Description of any Major Issues & Resolutions

Food & Beverage Service

Date of Event (Confirmation)

Post-Event Follow-Up & Reporting

10 of 10

Send thank you notes, analyze event success, report on fundraising results, and gather feedback.

Total Funds Raised

Number of Attendees

Summary of Event Feedback (Surveys, Comments)

Lessons Learned & Recommendations for Future Events

Overall Event Success (Scale of 1-5)

Date of Post-Event Report Completion

Which marketing channels were most effective?

Upload Post-Event Report Document (Optional)

Event Planning Management Solution Screen Recording

See our Event Planning Management Solution in action! This screen recording provides a quick overview of how to streamline your event planning, from budgeting and task management to vendor coordination and guest communication. Stop the chaos and start planning smarter.

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