Overview
Young Life exists in an area because the community is willing to financially support the ministry. Events such as the banquet and golf tournament are important each year. The banquet serves to celebrate, inform, proclaim the Gospel, affirm, give thanks and raise financial support. The golf tournament is a fun way to engage new participants while raising financial support. These events should be an important part of the area's overall Taking Donors Seriously (TDS) strategy.
Job Description
- Oversee all aspects of area events by providing leadership and direction to staff and other event volunteers.
- Delegate and follow up with event participants: table hosts, hole sponsors, corporate sponsors, caterers, decorations, registration, name tags, program, and follow up.
Basic Strategies to Develop
Young Life has developed “The 10 Essentials” for a successful event:
- Determine the right type of event.
- Set date, time and place of event.
- Reserve event location.
- Delegate committee assignments.
- Recruit table (banquet) or hole (golf) hosts.
- Generate a guest list.
- Invite guests.
- Make table seating (banquet) or foursome (golf) assignments.
- Plan program.
- Conduct event follow up.
Qualifications
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- Is comfortable with multi-tasking.
- Can delegate and hold others accountable.
- Possesses the gifts of hospitality and leadership.