Organize an Event –
A Planning Guide
Table of Contents

To print the entire NCSD Planning Guide, download the 15-page PDF (1.3 MB) Updated June, 2010

Use this easy step-by-step plan to organize a successful celebration in your community.

Welcome! Getting Started

Deadlines

Step 1: Register your event

Step 2: Get Local Sponsors

Step 3: Pick a Location

Step 4: Choose Event Activities
Choose a Program
Pick a Theme
Plan Entertainment
Educate
Find a Speaker
Honor Survivors
Serve Festive Food
Decorate

Step 5: Order Merchandise

Step 6: Promote Your Event
Generate Publicity
Contact the Media
Get Results
Follow Up
Look Beyond the Media

Sample Letters
Sample Letter Requesting Support [Word] [PDF]
Sample Proclamation [Word] [PDF]
Sample Letter to the Editor [Word] [PDF]
Sample Press Release [Word] [PDF]]
Sample Media Advisory [Word] [PDF]
Sample Public Service Announcement [Word] [PDF]

More Resources
Order Free Copies of Coping Magazine [PDF]
Download Free Custom Scrapbooking Pages
Use Web Link Icons and Logos
Send Photos of Your Event to Coping Magazine [PDF]

Organize an Event | Table of Contents |Welcome

Table of Contents
Welcome! Getting Started
Deadlines
Step 1: Register the Event
Step 2: Get Sponsors
Step 3: Pick a Location
Step 4: Choose Activities
Step 5: Order Merchandise
Step 6: Promote the Event
Sample Letters
More Resources

2010 Event Coverage and Photos

2009 Event Coverage and Photos

2008 Event Coverage and Photos

2007 Event Coverage and Photos