Invitations

Campus Resource

Events and Protocol team

UNR Med Event Tips

Creating the List (3-2 months out)

  • Begin by scheduling your event
  • Identify groups and individuals to invite
    • Internal constituents
    • If external constituents are to be invited (those who are not current faculty, staff or students) the list must be pulled through your college's Director of Development.
      • Please contact Events and Protocol for more details on this process.
      • Generating a list to external constituents needs to take place at least 12 weeks prior to event

Creating the Invitation (10 weeks out)

  • Start with the end in mind. Your goal is to send 8-5 weeks prior to the event
  • Both electronic invitations and print invitations are acceptable, depending on the audience and budget.
  • Electronic invitations need to be ADA compliant
    • Contact Events and Protocol for assistance
  • Spell out all words - do not abbreviate
  • Do not include periods to close sentences, unless in a paragraph format
  • Limit font style to no more than two
  • Standard information to include:
    • Name of host
    • Event type/name/purpose
    • Date
    • Time
    • Place
    • RSVP/ Registration instructions
      • If you would like a consultation on setting up an Eventbrite registration link, contact Events and Protocol 12 weeks prior to event
    • Event directions/map when appropriate (it is often encouraged to send a reminder prior to the event reminding guests of details with a link to provide directions)
  • The design and content of event invitations and promotional materials to large internal audiences and all external audiences must be approved by the Events and Protocol office. Please contact Events and Protocol for approval.

Sending the Invitation (8-5 weeks out)

  • Print Invitations
    • Contact Events and Protocol for recommended vendors
    • If an outside vendor is used and printing costs exceed $50, a print release is required
  • Formatting Email Invitations
    • BCC all individuals being invited
    • BCC yourself
    • Direct replies to appropriate email address