Event Planning Guides
Free guides, checklists, and templates for nonprofits, charities, and volunteer committees. Pick the one that fits the event you're planning.
Charity events
How to plan a charity galaStep by step, from setting a goal to thanking donors.
25 charity event ideasEasy to big ideas for small groups, sorted by effort.
How to plan a charity auctionCollecting items, setting bids, and running the night.
Charity event budget templateThe income and cost lines to include, and how to use them.
Planning any event
Event planning checklistWhat to do from 3 months out to the week after.
Community event planning guideThe 5 phases every community event goes through.
How far in advance to plan a fundraiserTimelines for small, mid-size, and large events.
Nonprofit fundraising event checklistEverything to line up before a fundraiser.
People and vendors
Free download
Comparing tools
Want the plan written for you?
EventCenter is an event planning app that writes your task list for you, with due dates worked back from event day. Built for nonprofits and volunteer committees.
Start your free 14-day trialNot ready yet? Get the free planning kit instead.