[Checklist of requirements for online registration and information]
WEBSITE- information and registration
You will need a Worlds BIG Breakfast landing page or at least a link from your home page to the
page. Use the same information as in the brochure for content.
You need a link from the Worlds BIG Breakfast landing page to the registration form- use the same
information as the Worlds BIG Breakfast paper registration form for content. The form should be
able to be completed and submitted electronically or able to be printed to be sent by fax or post.
The software should be able to cope with any compulsory fields and not allow submission until those
fields are completed. A good idea is for the software to be able to send a registration confirmation
to the registrant’s email address, and even issue a login and password for returning people, if you
can do it.
Your local glaucoma association needs to have a mechanism to receive a completed registration
form electronically and be able to download/store this form, or at very least to print it for ongoing
records.
WEBSITE- host help
To make The Worlds BIG Breakfast a success you will need to help the hosts.
Use this blurb on the Host Help page:
Make your Worlds BIG Breakfast a success. You will find information on planning your event and
how to have the best breakfast ever! Make sure you check out the fundraising toolkit to help you
raise money to be used to increase glaucoma awareness and provide educational resources to the
community.
Create the following sections on the Host Help page or create links to each of the following sections:
Event planning
Organising a memorable breakfast but are not sure how to go about it? Here are some ideas to get
you started.
1. Pick the date. The ‘official’ date for the Worlds BIG Breakfast is Wednesday 12th March 2013
but you can choose any date during World Glaucoma Week (9th to 15th March) to share
breakfast with your family, friends and work colleagues. Let everyone know ahead of timesend out “save the date” emails, text and social media messages.
2. Choose the venue. Is it at home, in a park, at work or somewhere else? What will you do in
the case of wet weather if outside? If you are going to be at work or a school, check that is
approved, and make sure of your booking before sending out invitations.
3. The guest list. Draw up your list, including contact details and use group mailing lists if
appropriate. Social media sites are a great way to ask people.
4. BYO? Do you want people to bring anything, to dress in a certain manner? Will you
decorate the space?
5. Invite your guests. Include details like the start time, the location and any other information.
Tell people why you are holding the Worlds BIG Breakfast- to Beat Invisible Glaucoma by
raising funds for glaucoma awareness and education resources.
6. Anything else? You can approach a local business to sponsor your breakfast, either by
donating money, or goods/vouchers that you can raffle on the day. All donations $2 and
over are tax deductible and can be easily made online. If an incentive is needed why not
offer to display their logo on the day? You can also approach your local media to publicise
your breakfast and keep promoting it via social media.
Where to hold your Worlds BIG Breakfast
Where you hold your breakfast is an important decision so here are a few ideas to consider.
1. Home. Your house can be ideal if your family and friends are attending. If you are hosting a
large number of people ensure you have enough plates, etc. and other equipment. Have a
wet weather plan if you are outside.
2. Community space. You can go to a park or use a hall or sporting ground if you anticipate a
large gathering. Make sure you obtain a booking to ensure you have access.
3. Work. The workplace can be a fun place to be and usually means you can share the
organisational load. You can usually invite lots of people as well! Talk to your manager to
make it a great success.
4. Educational institution. As a student, a teacher or administrator you usually have access to
great facilities, designed to cater for events. Your BIG Breakfast is no different so why not
secure your booking today?
Event resources
Here are some resources to help you host a memorable Worlds BIG Breakfast.
1. Invitation. [create an invitation to link to from here- here is a sample invitation]
INVITATION
Dear ________________________________
I’m hosting the Worlds BIG Breakfast to raise money to
Beat Invisible Glaucoma.
You are invited to come along to help increase glaucoma
awareness and support glaucoma education.
Where: ___________________________________________
Time: _____________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________
Details: ___________________________________________
Reply by: __________________________________________
My Contact: ________________________________________
My Name: _________________________________________
All proceeds to:
www.glaucoma.org.au/worldsbigbreakfast.htm
2. Poster. [create a general poster to link to from here]
3. Poster. [create a general poster with space that the host can write their host name, contact
details, date, location and other breakfast details on it]
Fundraising tips
Hosting a Worlds BIG Breakfast means you can aim for BIG achievements as every donation assists
Glaucoma Australia to increase glaucoma awareness, leading to increased detection and a reduction
in avoidable blindness. Here is how you can make the most of your breakfast.
1. Guest donations. Make it easy for your guest to donate by setting up a donations box, and
place it in an obvious (and secure) place. You can also tell everyone it is a gold coin or paper
note donation to attend on your invitation. Let everyone know they can donate online any
time and give them the web link; do the same for guests who couldn’t attend.
[https://secure.ciau.biz/glaucoma_org_au/ssl/donate.asp?style=0 for Glaucoma Australia].
2. Local community. Local businesses are a great source of donations and support. Visit them
and talk to them about how they can help- it doesn’t have to be money- as you could ask for
goods or services that can be used as raffle prizes or for an auction. A local business or
community venue could advertise your breakfast if you give them a poster or send them an
email with the details. Your friends may even donate their talents to entertain on the day,
or offer services that can also be auctioned on the day- someone will want an electrician or a
gardener for a few hours!
3. Social and local media. The more people that attend the more donations you receive so use
these media to promote your BIG Breakfast widely.
4. Save the date. Whilst the official Worlds BIG Breakfast is not until Wednesday 12th March,
you can hold your event any time during World Glaucoma Week 9th to 15th March, 2013. Get
organised and send out a “Save the Date” so you maximise attendance on the day you
choose.
5. Enjoy and participate. If you make it an enjoyable event your guests will be more likely to
attend and to donate. Organise things that people can do whilst attending, such as simple
games, a theme or just being able to pitch in.
6. At work. If you are having your Worlds BIG Breakfast at work your employer may agree to
match donations with an equal amount- just ask. You could also add your breakfast to a
work event already happening to guarantee attendance.
Fundraising banking
How you can bank your donations.
1. Online. Use this link [https://secure.ciau.biz/glaucoma_org_au/ssl/donate.asp?style=0 for
Glaucoma Australia] to make an online donation online at our secure site, using a credit
card. Fill in the details, remembering to enter your Worlds BIG Breakfast supporter number
in the comments section, to link your donation to your event registration.
2. Phone. You can make a donation over the phone by calling Glaucoma Australia’s national
office on: (02) 9906 6640 or 1800 500 880
3. Fax. Click here to print off a donation form and fax it to (02) 9439 8736
4. Post. Click here to print off a donation form and mail it to:
Glaucoma Australia Inc
PO Box 420
Crows Nest NSW 1585
[you may also wish to add in the following sections]
Worlds BIG Breakfast merchandise. You can sell items used to eat breakfast- cups, plates, cutlery,
placemats, etc.
Recipes. Add common breakfast recipes for your country- perhaps get some sponsorship or
promotion through this?
Thank You. Capability to say “thank you” using an auto email reply when people send in their
donation.