For my experience design course in 2021, we were assigned a local agency to facilitate in the planning and execution of a fundraising event. My team organized the marketing, timeline management, activities, and sponsorship details of the Special Olympics Virtual Spring Games for 2021. The following presentation summarized the details of our collaborative work in bringing together the successful event.

1. Special
Olympics
Virtual Spring
Games 2021
Josie Barry, Ryan Hughes, Allison Sweeney

2. http://fundraising.sosc.org/site/TR?
fr_id=1810&pg=entry

9. Opening Ceremony Launch
Program Area
Format
Virtual Spring Games
May 26th 2021 at 6:00 PM
Sports Programming
Facilitator
Event Details

10. Leadership
Guidelines
Clarify any questions
surrounding the website
and Virtual Spring Games
Inform new athletes by
guiding them through the
registration process
Encourage staying active
and promote engagement
in the calendar of activities
as well as send out
reminders.

11. Patricipant
Benefits
As an Athlete As a Supporter
- Donate to a feel-good organization or
athlete
- Work alongside athletes and encourage
them to participate
- Learn more about ways to stay involved
and know more about Special Olympics
- Engages the athlete to be physically
active
- Connects athletes to the organization
although virtual

12. Promote Fundraising
Engage Athletes
Publicize Event and Spread
Awareness for Fundraiser
The Month-Long Calendar and
Mileage Tracker
Provide a Space to Get Involved
and Informed
Launch Website
Program Design Goals

13. Primary Planning
Considerations
Engage athletes in ways that cause
mental and physical stimulation
Keep up the Spring Regional Games
energy in a virutal format
Provide fundraising opportunities
that support both the athletes and
the organization
Welcome any new athletes and
supporters and make sure they are
registered

14. Fundraising Activites
Athletic Activites
- Virtual Opening Ceremony
-Participate in Virtual Spring Games
Activitiy Calendar
- Sponsor an Athlete
- Donate to SOSC
- Fundraising Incentives

15. Website Sponsorship Decals and t-shirts
Strengths of
Event

16. Recommendations for
Improvement
Consider a Live Zoom Option
More interactive and allows athletes to
see each other and feel connected.
Start Planning Earlier
To manage time for potential issues
and allow time for working with vendors
Stick to Deadlines
Avoid confusion and miscommunication
by sticking to a strict schedule
Practice Better Communication
Allows for smoother event planning,
less confusion and clarifies to do list.

17. Thank you for your Time.
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