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		<title>Create a High Impact Fundraiser</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 21:38:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are three tips to help you create a high impact fundraiser: 1) Let Chocolate be the Central Theme of the Event We suggest that you hold a chocolate-themed fundraising event which is a great way to bring a group [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are three tips to help you create a high impact fundraiser:</p>
<p>1) <strong>Let Chocolate be the Central Theme of the Event</strong><br />
We suggest that you hold a chocolate-themed fundraising event which is a great way to bring a group of people together, make a huge difference in the lives of others, and enjoy the pleasures  of chocolate.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-234" href="http://www.globalcocoaproject.org/events-fundraisers/create-a-high-impact-fundraiser/attachment/chocolate-fundraiser/"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-234" title="chocolate-fundraiser" src="http://www.globalcocoaproject.org/wp-content/uploads/chocolate-fundraiser.jpg" alt="Create a High-Impact Chocolate Themed Fundraiser" width="150" height="150" /></a>Event options include:</p>
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<li>a <a href="/get-involved/host-a-chocolate-tasting">fine chocolate tasting</a>,</li>
<li>a chocolate and wine pairing event,</li>
<li>a chocolate cupcake and</li>
<li>a chocolate bake-off, to name just a few.</li>
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<p>Basically anything you can dream up that’s delicious, chocolatey and will bring people together to do great things!</p>
<p><strong>2) Set a Goal</strong></p>
<p>For the greatest impact, we 		recommend setting a goal for your group&#8217;s fundraising event. It&#8217;s important to know your objectives beforehand to help focus your efforts and be successful. Goals can be purely financial or even better, directed at donating a specific tool or project &#8212; like a well or 5 bikes. This can be particularly useful in helping guests or sponsors understand the purpose of the event and why their participation is critical.</p>
<p><strong>3) Let us help!</strong><br />
For the past several years, the Global Cocoa Project team has managed or assisted others in managing fundraising events, so please don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us if we can answer a question, connect you with a chocolatier or offer ideas.</p>
<h2>Taking Next Steps: Event Planning Documents</h2>
<p>What&#8217;s in the Bundle:</p>
<p><em> &#8211; How to Host a Successful Chocolate Tasting Event</em><br />
<em> &#8211; Chocolate Tasting Checklist</em><br />
<em> &#8211; Chocolate Tasting FAQ</em><br />
<em> &#8211; Global Cocoa Project One Sheet</em><br />
<em> &#8211; Global Cocoa Project Brochure</em><br />
<em> &#8211; Global Cocoa Project FAQ</em><br />
<em> &#8211; Chocolate Fact Sheet</em></p>
<p><a href="/wp-content/themes/gcp/resources/GCPEventPlanningDocs.zip">Download our Event Planning Document bundle</a></p>
<p>We are so grateful for your partnership in helping improve the lives of cocoa farmers in Africa.</p>
<p>Have a great event!</p>
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		<title>Dark Side of Chocolate: American Chocolate Consumption</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 22:03:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Global Cocoa Project</dc:creator>
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