Hold an Event

Plan Your TBTN Event

Step One: Register your Event with TBTN. There’s no fee to register. If you’d like to receive discounted TBTN gear, shirts, or banner, register here. Otherwise, register here for free registration. We list your Event on our site, and you are invited to Event Organizer Trainings 5-6 times per year! 

Step Two: Review the TBTN Event Manual. This free manual offers step-by-step planning guidance, sample itineraries, strategies for fundraising, and more! Contact us if you need speakers or gear discounts. Want an Event insta-kit with ready-to-go survivor stories, poems, and energizing playlist? Get the TBTN Event Builder Kit.

Step Three: After your event, we share your success through our social media, newsletter, and website. Send us your Event photos and videos!

Free TBTN Training & Networking Sessions for Event Organizers

TBTN hosts regular TBTN Trainings available free to all Event Organizers & Planners.

You are welcome to invite your full planning committee to attend! 

  • May 2, 2024 from 8-9pm EST: Event Wrap-Up (sharing what we learned & ideas for next year): Register here
  • September 26, 2024 from 8-9pm EST: Getting Started for 2024-25: Register here
  • November 7, 2024 from 8-9pm EST: Event Themes & Speakers: Register here
  • February 20, 2025 from 8-9pm EST: Logistics & Community Engagement
  • March 13, 2025 from 8-9pm EST: Marketing & Visibility
  • May 1, 2025 from 8-9pm EST: Event Wrap-Up (sharing what we learned & ideas for next year)

Who Can Hold an Event

Any group can organize an Event – colleges, universities, high schools, community groups, crisis centers, advocacy programs, corporations, agencies, hospitals, or other service organizations.

When to Hold an Event

TBTN Events are held throughout the year. There is no set date; however, many Event holders plan for April (Sexual Assault Awareness Month) or October (Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month).

Popular Event dates include:

  • February — Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month; Healthy Relationships Focus for Valentine’s Day (2/14); World Day of Social Justice  (2/20)
  • March — Women’s History Month; International Women’s Day (3/8); Safe Spring Break Week
  • April — Sexual Assault Awareness Month
  • May — Senior Week; Pre-Prom Awareness
  • June — LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
  • August — Women’s Equality Day (8/26)
  • September — Red Zone (highest risk for sexual assault for new students in college)
  • October — Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Alcohol Awareness Month
  • November — International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (11/25)
  • December — Human Rights Day (12/10)

TBTN Event Essentials & Risk Management

TBTN Event Hosts must comply with local laws and follow risk management practices. Confirm your compliance with the following:

1. Mission: TBTN Events must support the mission of ending sexual violence in all forms, raising awareness about sexual violence, and supporting survivors.

2. Fundraising: When using the TBTNF name or logo for any fundraiser, you must contact TBTN directly to comply with our legal and financial terms.

3. Publicity: Boost your Event visibility and support. Link your social media and/or website with the Foundation’s social media platforms and site.

4. Event Gear: TBTNF’s name and logo is only permitted on printed posters. You must order shirts and other gear directly from TBTN. We can customize your gear with your slogans, Event name, and logo.

For questions or next steps, contact us.

CONTACT US

TBTN is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization. We work hard to respond to inquiries within 24 hours, if not sooner. To reach our Legal Support Team, please complete the intake form. For all other inquiries, complete our contact form. For immediate medical support, please call 911. For counseling support, call the RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network) Hotline at (800) 656-4673 in the US or visit our Resources section for further information.

CONTACT US

TBTN is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization. We work hard to respond to inquiries within 24 hours, if not sooner. To reach our Legal Support Team, please complete the intake form. For all other inquiries, complete our contact form. For immediate medical support, please call 911. For counseling support, call the RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network) Hotline at (800) 656-4673 in the US or visit our Resources section for further information.

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