Event Concept & Plan

Help PACS1 Syndrome Research Foundation think through their event concept and plan to ensure their event is a smashing success.
PACS1 Syndrome Research Foundation
Old Greenwich, CT, USA
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Old Greenwich, CT, USA

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Posted October 7th

Project details

What we need
  • 3-5 one hour calls with an events professional covering topics like concept, general structure, logistics, and target attendees
  • A written summary of topics discussed, including event concept and theme, general plan, estimated budget (optional), and articulated goals (feel free to use this template as a starting point)
  • Note: This project does not include on-site event coordination or support on the day of the event
Additional details

event date will be early december, "splash for PACS1" essentially polar plunge to raise funds for research

What we have in place
  • We currently have dedicated staff member, which should make it easy for you to get started. We also have mission, vision and goals, and the ability to provide any other information you need.
How this will help
This project will save us $3,002 , allowing us to use all funds raised towards supporting research

"splash for pACS1" will be an inaugural event in our local community to raise funds for the disease to fund research towards treatments. Our hope is that we can have a successful event which we can plan annually therefore being able to have a sustainable budget to continue to fund research towards cures for this debilitating disease.

Project plan

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Prep: Information Sharing & Goal Setting
  • Professional connects with Volunteer Manager for brainstorming/overview session, to discuss goals, general concept and existing resources, including context about past events, if applicable
  • Volunteer Manager introduces staff and/or volunteers available to help with event planning and execution
  • Professional and Volunteer Manager outline next steps and timeline for sessions
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Milestone 1: Strategy Sessions
  • Up to 6 calls with Professional, event point person, and/or others involved in strategy & decision-making
  • Professional drafts or gives feedback on event management timeline, identifying roles and responsibilities and, if applicable, general day-of-event schedule based on shared materials
  • [Suggested Session] Discussion of goals and concept
  • [Suggested Session] Development of general budget and timeline
  • [Suggested Session] Sourcing and identification of vendors and attendees
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Milestone 2: Next Steps
  • Professional provides Volunteer Manager with summary of sessions and suggestions for how to update as project evolves
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About the org

PACS1 Syndrome Research Foundation
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Our mission

The goal of the foundation is to fund research that accelerate treatments for PACS1 Syndrome (a debilitating neurogenic disease)

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