In the pantheon of fundraising techniques, special events would be considered one of the minor gods. Costs are high in terms of the return on investment, they usually need many volunteers to work, and they take a lot of time and energy to plan. Many smaller nonprofit organizations do not have this initial upfront cash readily available to them.
Special events can be fun .
People like to attend them, and many enjoy the planning and organizing involved. It is a way to recruit, involve and motivate volunteers, and provides a vehicle to train them in teamwork and leadership roles, and a fun atmosphere in which to teach them the mission and goals of the organization. A special event generates excitement and invigorates an organization . For your publics, a special event can provide recognition of your organization , of why you exist, and of the part you play in improving the quality of life in the community. This can be very helpful when lobbying political functionaries.