Brain Aneurysm Foundation Event Planning Guide 2016-BAF-Event-Manual | Page 14

FAQs FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you are interested in learning more or have questions, contact the Brain Aneurysm Foundation at [phone] or [email protected] WILL THE BRAIN ANEURYSM FOUNDATION STAFF BE ABLE TO HELP ME ORGANIZE MY FUNDRAISER? WHAT IS A VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER? A volunteer fundraiser is an event organized and managed by a volunteer in which funds are raised in support of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISERS? Past volunteer fundraisers have included walks, 5k runs, Bowling, and Golf events. Funds can be raised through participant fees, ticket sales, auctions, and more. See the manual for fundraiser ideas. WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR HOSTING A VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER? The process is made easy for you. Fill out the Event Planning Form with your event details to ensure compliance with our policies and procedures. These policies serve to ensure that all events using the Brain Aneurysm Foundation name and logos maintain a prudent cost of funds raised, follow all relevant local, state, and federal laws, and portray the Brain Aneurysm Foundation in a positive light. Staff will schedule a phone call with you to review your event details and answer any questions you may have. The Brain Aneurysm Foundation team is eager to provide guidance and strategy for your fundraiser. We also recommend you form a committee, who can support you during the planning period and throughout the entire event. WILL A BRAIN ANEURYSM FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVE ATTEND THE FUNDRAISER? We will do our best to support you and your event in any way we can. Please see the manual to see what the Brain Aneurysm Foundation can offer! HOW SOON AFTER THE FUNDRAISER DO I SUBMIT THE FUNDS RAISED? Submit the event proceeds and all required post-event paperwork to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation within 7-10 days after your fundraiser. I’D LIKE TO ATTEND AN EXISTING EVENT. HOW CAN I FIND AN EVENT NEAR ME? Please visit www.bafound.org/list-events for a list of upcoming events. CAN I USE THE BRAIN ANEURYSM FOUNDATION NAME AND LOGO WHEN PROMOTING MY FUNDRAISER? Once your fundraiser is approved, we will provide you with the logo for your marketing materials. Anyone using the Brain Aneurysm Foundation logo must have the logo use approved first. For example, if you put our logo on your website, we would need you to forward the link to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation for us to take a quick look and approve it. 13 FUN WAYS TO FUNDRAISE An Event Planning Guide from the