Gala planner: budget calculator and checklist
Work out what your gala needs to raise, what it will cost and where you break even, then follow a month-by-month checklist. Free, private and printable.
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Budget calculator
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In Canada, a registered charity can generally issue a tax receipt only for the part of a ticket that exceeds the value of what the guest receives (the meal, for example). See our guide to gala tickets and tax receipts. This tool is for planning only and isn't financial, tax or legal advice.
More for organizers: a nine-month planning timeline, the sponsorship guide and what to check before an auction or raffle.
Planning checklist
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9–12 months out
6–9 months out
3–6 months out
1–3 months out
Final two weeks
Event day
After the event
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