Host an MVP Party

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Fill out our intake form to indicate interest and get support to host your MVP fundraising party.

What is an MVP Party?

MVP House Parties and Zoom Parties create a shared sense of community and hopefulness. These events provide a way to gather your friends and family to learn about MVP and, most importantly, join in financial support. 

MVP Parties have a welcoming environment where people make connections and get questions answered. Expect to hear about the past and present of MVP, the funding model, stories from the field, and hosts sharing their stories of why they support MVP.

MVP Parties run the gamut of size anywhere from 12-500+ attendees. It’s your party, so you and your co-hosts decide how big you want to go!

We ask hosts to set a goal of raising $10,000 for each party, and we can help you put together a host team and guest list to reach that goal. 

A Typical Party

Typically, MVP Parties run for an hour with an introduction lead by hosts followed by a presentation about MVP. There is time allotted for Q&A and then host(s) share a pitch to encourage donations. In-person events offer time at the beginning and end of the event for mingling and discussion.

Resources

Use these resources to skill yourself up on MVP information and be a pro host!

• Review the Host checklist before you get started.
  • Sample event flow template
• Slide Deck for our Comeback Campaign. Note: We are in the process of updating our materials and messaging may change.
• MVP Pitch Examples: A great pitch is personal and these examples of pitches that have been used can give you a sense of how to frame your motivation and invite others to give.
• Sample Event Invitations: Refer to these templates as you prepare your invitations, reminders, and follow up from events.
• Promo materials: Videos, physical materials, articles, handouts, talking points, and more. These can support your outreach and follow up emails.

Sample planning timeline

1. 4-6 weeks ahead: Have initial planning meeting; schedule event & debrief.
2. 4 weeks ahead: Send initial invites and schedule all meetings.
3. 1 week ahead: Practice with the planning team.
4. 1 week ahead: Reminders and pre-party financial asks.
5. 3 days ahead: Encourage personal invites from hosts.
6. 1 day ahead: Final event reminder.
7. That night or the morning after: Thank-you follow-up email from the host.
8. 0-2 weeks after: Debrief + follow-up.

Interested in hosting an MVP Party?

Fill out our intake form to indicate interest and get support to host your MVP fundraising party.