Conceptualize Your Event
1) Outline the concept of your event including:
Purpose & Goals of Event
Title of Event
Target Audience (Undergrad, Grad/Law, Residents, Women/Men)
Date (chose a primary date and an alternate)
Start and end time
Number of participants & Participant Cost
Program (speakers, video, band)
Room setup (tables, chairs, stage, podium)
Equipment (audio, lighting, etc)
Food (breakfast, lunch, snack, reception, dinner)
2) Develop a realistic budget:
Click here for a budget worksheet designed to make your budgeting experience as simple as possible
Keep in mind that not all events will use every budgeted item, and that some events may incur costs not accounted for on the budget worksheet.
3) Obtain necessary approvals for:
- Event Registration. An EvR is required to reserve space and for event approval.
- Corporate Sponosorship. To obtain sponsorship from a corporation/ business/ donor for your events contact and gain approval from University Relations at development@sandiego.edu
- Using a Speaker. Be sure to follow the Guest Speaker Policy and complete the EvR.
