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5 Months to Go – ‘Fete in a Box’ Countdown Planner!
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What is ‘Fete in a Box’?
‘Fete in a Box’ is the ultimate expression of our mission at the Fundraising Directory ‘to save volunteers from having to reinvent the wheel all of the time’!
- Sign up to our emails counting you down to the big event, featuring a BUNCH of tips and templates to make life easier.
- Send us your stuff! Fete in a Box is a ‘living project’ so please send us your feedback, ideas and templates to make it even more helpful!!
- This project is a huge labour of love, so please support our work by letting our advertisers know you found them through us
xMandy aka the Fundraising Whisperer
5 Months to Go! It’s time for:
☐ Convenor
- Buy a coin / note counter (currently $199 from Kogan) Finance / Logistics
☐ Logistics
- Logistics , establish power / water requirements – stalls, who needs what
- Site map, include access for emergency services
- Logistics – hire cool rooms etc
- Bin lifts
- Rubbish bins – book extra with council?
- Container Refund Scheme cage? Relevant states
☐ Stalls
- Schedule convenors meeting
- Call for stallholders
- Send stallholder info
- Collect applications
- Approve applications
☐ Marketing
- Donation schedule to start
☐ Sponsorship
- Contact previous sponsors
- Contact potential sponsors
- Contact previous donors
- Contact potential donors
- Collect donations
☐ Treasurer
- Invoices for sponsorship
- Invoices for stall fees
☐ Entertainment
- Book MCs
☐ What’s not on this list but in the email 😉
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Quickfind Guide:
Activities, Face Painters and Entertainment
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Amusement Rides and Jumping Castles
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Animals & Pony Rides
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Bulk Suppliers
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Fireworks
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First Aid, ATMs & Services
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Food, Drink & Fun Foods
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Glow Sticks / LED
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Showbags, Novelties & Prizes
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Stall Supplies & Stallholders
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