Online Leadership Handbook Online Leadership Handbook Events Event Suggestions Creative and well-organized events are at the core of every successful alumni group. One good activity is much better to three or four poorly planned and executed events. All programs and activities should be justifiable use of the group's resources and should be meaningful and fun. The most significant expense that alumni consider when deciding whether to attend an event is their time. Charges for a dinner or a nominal fee to offset the costs of a reception do not deter attendance if it is perceived to be worthwhile and of value.
People are most likely to attend an event if they have made a reservation.
This is further enhanced if it is a pre-paid reservation. Anything the donor receives in material value, such as a meal or merchandise, cannot be included in the deductible portion. E-mail us .