Table of Contents:
How to Organize: This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how one person can form a coalition, how to organize small, medium and large groups, how to plan a meeting, gain support from the community, how to approach businesses, merchants, fire and safety officials, civic leaders, how to form committees, how to delegate and much much more!
Planning Worksheet: This chapter shows you how to define your goals and how to reach those goals, how to calculate expected expenses, defines your purpose (do you want to break even, make a profit or raise money for your group?), how to secure funding, how to use the barter system, money making ideas and much much more!
Event/Program Ideas: This chapter offers over 20 ideas on a variety of topics and events that have already been proven to be successful in other communities. You will find programs that you may want to offer as a one-time event, an ongoing event or an occassional program. Suggestions for the types of speakers, vendors, books, videos and much much more!
Elder Abuse: This chapter provides you with the latest information on the types of abuse commonly commited against the frail and elderly, the perpetrators' profile and how to report elder abuse and much much more!
Senior Crime: This chapter will educate you on the types of crimes targeted at seniors and provides you with the insight that you will need to relay this information to the seniors in your community.
Resources: Hours of research has been put in to the resource and reference pages saving you the trouble of locating these videos, speakers, material, references and other valuable materials to help make your event successful.
Donations: You will learn how to apply for donations directly from the proceeds of the sale of our ebook and also how to receive generous support from the Advocating for Seniors program developed by Senior Approved Services.
