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Though the beginning goals and objectives may be broad, it’s important to continue to review and revise them as the event evolves to ensure your plans are aligned with your original intent and remind yourself why you started planning the event.  \nI. Target Audience  \nA. Who is the promotion targeted at?  \nB. What will interest them?  \nII. Message  \nA. What do you want to say to the audience?  \nB. What do they need to know or do?  \nIII. Objective  \nA. What do you intend to achieve through the event?  \n1. Increase awareness, educate, or inform  \n2. Hit a specific registration target  \nIV. Tier I events: how does the event support the college’s strategic plan?  \nEstablish a Budget  \nTo ensure fiscal responsibility, establishing a budget in the beginning is an essential aspect that will help aid in clarifying other aspects as details develop. Developing a plan for where funds will come from and who will manage what aspects of it are critical to the overall event plan.  \nI. Where will the funds come from?  \nA. Internal departments  \nB. Sponsorship  \nC. Ticket Sales  \nII. Who is responsible for managing and approving the budget?  \nIII. Where should you expect the funds to be dispersed to?  \nA. Marketing and promotion  \nB. Guest speakers/performers  \nC. Printed material  \nD. Food service  \nE. Venue logistics (decor, rental equipment, staffing)  \nBuild Your Team and Assign Responsibilities  \nDepending upon the event you may be managing it solo or a team may be necessary to support the planning. Teams vary in size but it’s important to develop and assign roles and responsibilities early to ensure accountability and keep your event on track. Below are examples of possible team structure that can be used and/or redeveloped to suit your needs.  \nI. Project Manager/ Event Lead  \nA. Oversees the entirety of the event  \nB. Manages and approves budget and purchasing  \nC. Steers the event  \nII. Site Lead/Event Coordinator  \nA. 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