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 Afterschool events. We hope these are useful in your planning and help spark some ideas for your own event!

Case Studies

• Working with Local Restaurants to Forge Creative Partnerships in Smaller and Rural Communities

• Forging Relationships with Media and Policy makers

• 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

• Youth Race Inspires Policy Maker Support

• Community Comes Together to Light Up the Sky

• Committee Connects to Business for Lights On Afterschool

• Attention to Sponsor Recognition Helps Recruit New Funders and Expands Existing Sponsorships

 Also see our highlights of events from 2010, which includes summaries of dozens of events spanning all 50 states.