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Event Planning Kit

The Basics -Who, What, When & Where -Light Bulb Art -Event Checklist -Involving Youth -Email & Print Invitations -Lights On At-A-Glance -Afterschool Facts Event Ideas & Activities -Case Studies -Issue a Proclamation -Sign on to Project 2010 -Lights On In an Election Year Policy-Makers -Invitation -Proclamation Getting Press -Ten Steps -Media Timeline -Save the Date -Media Alert -News Release Using Lights On to Raise Funds -10 Tips for Getting Sponsors -32 Ways to Give Sponsors Exposure at Your Event -Sample Letter to Potential Sponsors Artwork & Materials -Light Bulb Art -Graphics & Logos -Newsletter Article -Lights On Buttons & Other Items -Poster -Radio Announcer Copy -Web Banners -Afterschool Fact Sheet -Lights On! Fact Sheet Sample Materials -Email & Print Invitations -Save the Date -Media Alert -News Release -Policy-Maker Invitation -Policy-Maker Proclamation -Other Proclamation

Provided below are case studies of successful events including tips from organizers on what worked; ideas for event activities and themes; and a short description of some past Lights On! events. We hope these are useful in your planning and help spark some ideas for your own event!

Case Studies

• Cultural Event Opens Door to New Contribution
  
• Strengthening Ties to Stakeholders
  
• Achieving Bigger, Higher-Profile through Collaboration
  
• Youth-Led Celebration
  
• Battle of the Bands Draws Media, Local Officials
  
• Open House at a Faith-Based Program Impresses Local Leaders, Boosts Staff
  
• Creative Program Inspires Policy Maker Support
  
• Community Comes Together to Light Up the Sky
  
• Donations Bring Evansville Event to Light
  
• Committee Connects to Business for Lights On Afterschool
  
• Attention to Sponsor Recognition Helps Recruit New Funders and Expands Existing Sponsorships

See how your colleagues celebrate Lights On Afterschool! (Click on the logo of your organization):

Lights On Afterschool!: A Sampling of Past Events Nationwide