Teaching Paper: Event Planning Templates for Non-Profit Leaders

Community events play a pivotal role in non-profit fundraising, awareness, and community engagement, yet many organizations struggle with fragmented processes and unclear responsibilities. This Teaching Paper introduces a suite of structured event planning templates designed to enhance accountability, efficiency, and transparency. Tools include a comprehensive checklist, budget planner, timeline template, volunteer assignment sheet, and marketing plan framework. A case study of a fundraising gala demonstrates their application and value in practice. By bridging academic insights with practical tools, the resource equips non-profit leaders, educators, and practitioners with replicable frameworks for planning, managing, and evaluating successful events.