Special events in the nonprofit sector

<b>Learning Objectives</b><br /> On completion of this chapter; thereader will<br />• Define special events and understand the role of special events in the<br />nonprofit sector<br />• Describe the different types of nonprofit events<br />• Describe the factors that influence the objectives of special events<br />• Understand the issues involved in producing special events<br />• Understand the risks associated with hosting special events<br />• Describe the procedures involved in managing special events<br />• Understand the importance of marketing and public relations for special events in the nonprofit sector<br /><br />