Event Planning

When planning an event, you may want to consider utilizing the following checklist:

Budget

  • Identify your budget

  • Identify how your event will fit into your budget (spreadsheets listing specific items and prices can be helpful here)

  • Determine a venue (if in person or hybrid)

  • Determine any technical assistance needed

  • Determine any catering needed

  • Determine any language interpretation needed

Consider location

  • In-person events may require parking. Is parking accessible? Are parking permits needed?

  • In-person events should be accessible to those without a car. Are there bus stops nearby?

  • Reserve the venue and designate a specific person as the point of contact

Create a vendor list

  • For in person events, you may want a caterer. Consider dietary restrictions.

Invite your attendees

  • Create a link (Mobilize, Eventbrite) to track your registration for the event

  • Advertise the event on social media and at other events

  • If applicable, you may want to invite media and news outlets

  • If applicable, you may want to invite elected officials

Designate team roles

  • Catering point of contact

  • Venue point of contact

  • Photographer