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Host a House Party for Environment CaliforniaEnvironment California doesn’t take money from corporations. Or from the government. Instead, we rely on contributions from citizens who share our vision for a cleaner, healthier and better protected environment. A powerful and effective way to support our work is to organize a fundraiser at your home or in your community. What to do: Let us know: Call (916-446-8062) or email (info [at] environmentcalifornia.org) Environment California to let us know you want to host a fundraiser. Determine your goals: What to do want to get out of the event? How many people do you want to attend? How much money do you want to raise? Is part of your goal educating your friends about environmental issues? Timeline: Create a timeline for planning your event. Normally at least 2 months is needed. Theme, speakers & program: Work with Environment California to figure out: (1) what issues you want the fundraiser to focus on, (2) where the fundraiser should be, (3) who from Environment California is able to come to your event, and (4) a simple agenda for the event. Finalize the day & time: Weekday evenings typically are best but a weekend afternoon can work too. Find help: You may want to find a couple friends to be a part of a “host committee” that can help you plan the event. Create an invite list: You’ll want to create a spreadsheet with everyone you want to invite. In addition to your own family, friends and co-workers, you may want to ask others for people to invite. Typically you should invite twice as many people as you would like to come. Materials: In the very least you will need invitations, a program, and other materials to hand out at the event. Environment California can help with materials or you can do them yourself. Donations: Your invitations should ask for
donations. You can work with Environment
California to determine the best amount to ask for. Ideally you want people to send their
donation with the RSVP so that you don’t have to worry about money at the event. |