Event Planning:

  • How many people should I invite?  As many as you wish.  You can
    create an intimate evening with just a few friends, or throw an all-
    out bash inviting everyone you know.

  • When should the event take place?  An event can be held at
    anytime.  However, we would like to have as many events hosted
    by April 2008 as possible so that we can confirm the development
    of the PHACES conference in November 2008.

  • What is the admission charge?  Our goal is, together, to raise
    $15,000 or more for NOVA.  We recommend asking for a
    minimum donation of $20 or $25 per person.  If you’re having a
    family event, suggest a family donation of $50 per family.  Of
    course, we appreciate anything people can give and will accept any
    donation, no matter how small or large.  The more people we
    invite, the more money we can raise for the kids!

  • Are donations tax deductible?  Definitely!  All donations are
    100% tax deductible, and donors who give $100 or more will
    receive a thank you letter on NOVA letterhead for their tax files.

  • How do people make a donation?  Donations can be made a couple
    of ways:
  • A check made payable to NOVA.  All checks should be
    collected by the host and mailed to NOVA directly at within
    30 days of your event.  The address is located on the contact
    us page.
  • Cash: We suggest that the host collect all cash and send in
    one check to represent cash donations.  The list of cash
    donations should be listed on the
    Faces_of_PHACES_Donation_List along with all other
    donations.

  • What if someone can’t attend my event?  We know that everyone
    you invite won’t be able to attend.  However, attendance is not
    required to make a donation.  Feel free to encourage your friends,
    family, co-workers, and neighbors to consider a donation even if
    they cannot attend.  Have them visit our website at http://www.
    phaces.org and make a donation.

  • What should my invitation look like?  You can do anything you
    wish for your invitation – send out formal party invitations, create
    an Evite (we will have a template that you can use if you wish), or
    just send around an email.  Whatever you want to do is fine.g