Whether you have specific responsibility for running events or you’re a member of staff who runs events ad-hoc, whether your organisation is small or large, this four part video training course will guide you through the processes that will help your event run smoothly and with the minimum of stress.
- Event management: how to plan and run a great event (script for part one) Microsoft Word Document (29 KB)
- Event management: how to plan and run a great event (script for part two) Microsoft Word Document (30 KB)
- Event management: how to plan and run a great event (script for part three) Microsoft Word Document (34 KB)
- Event management: how to plan and run a great event (script for part four) Microsoft Word Document (29 KB)
- Event management: how to plan and run a great event (part one) Video
- Event management: how to plan and run a great event (part two) Video
- Event management: how to plan and run a great event (part three) Video
- Event management: how to plan and run a great event (part four) Video
- Booking a venue checklist Microsoft Word Document (26 KB)
- Booking form template Microsoft Word Document (34 KB)
- Budget template Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (78 KB)
- Date setting checklist Microsoft Word Document (23 KB)
- Design checklist Microsoft Word Document (29 KB)
- Event formats Microsoft Word Document (25 KB)
- Event laws and licences Microsoft Word Document (27 KB)
- Events marketing planner Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (38 KB)
- Example risk register Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (39 KB)
- Sponsorship brochure example PDF document (1286 KB)
- Promotional strategy Microsoft Word Document (39 KB)
- Sample evaluation form Microsoft Word Document (38 KB)
- Sample event timeline Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (412 KB)
- Sample sponsor contract Microsoft Word Document (60 KB)
- Sample sponsorship proposal PDF document (98 KB)
- SWOT analysis template PDF document (170 KB)
- Sponsorship proposal template Microsoft Word Document (52 KB)
- Venue finding brief Microsoft Word Document (23 KB)
Course structure
- First steps: determining aims and objectives
- Event planning and resources
- Attendee management and event promotion
- On-the-day and post event management and evaluation
Learning outcomes
- determine the aims and objectives of your event
- set a budget for your event
- create a plan for the event, including problem-solving
- create a staff volunteer rota
- understand the promotional opportunities available
- understand what tools you can use to evaluate the event
Still not sure? Watch a preview.
- Preview video is 2mins and 15s (full course is over 30 minutes long).
- Read a transcript for this preview video (Word, 23kb)
Downloadable resources
Upon purchasing this course you will be able to download:
- budget template
- design checklist
- risk register template
- sample sponsor contract form
- booking form template
- sample event timeline
- venue finding brief
- and more!
Find out about your trainer
Sarah has over seven years experience in the events industry, including managing small seminars, workshops, product launches, art exhibitions, three day conferences for over 500 Macmillan Nurses, high profile lectures with guest speakers such as Senator George Mitchell, award ceremonies and charity fundraisers. She has worked in both the voluntary and public sector, starting her career at Macmillan Cancer Support, then moving on to CABE, the Government's advisor on architecture and the built environment, before joining NCVO to manage their flagship events programme.
Got a question or need more help?
- If you've got a specific question about this course email us on knowhow@ncvo.org.uk.
- If you're interested in face to face charity training, send an email to our consultancy team on consultancy@ncvo-vol.org.uk or have a look at the training courses we offer.
- Search for 'Project Management' in our events listings.
