An annual fundraising event takes planning and coordination. Invitations have intricate designs intended to make a high impact. RSVP cards and other materials need to match color for brand consistency. Even menus and signage need to blend with event materials. Support your event team. Work with a solution-oriented partner experienced in event print marketing.
The Business Problem
The Christ Hospital Health Network holds an annual gala to raise money for various hospital programs. As the 2024 gala date approached they reached out to Evolution creative solutions for print and mailing solutions. Having worked with Evolution on previous galas, they were confident in our ability to print, mail, and deliver materials on time.
Evolution’s Creative Solution
Our Creative Solutions Team started by organizing the print items and developing a timeline to meet the mailing date for the invitation and the delivery date for event materials. The invitation used spot varnish and foil application which added complexity to the print process. The size of the invitation also required a custom envelope which we had to print and build to specifications provided. The RSVP cards and driving directions were then printed, kitted together with the invite, and mailed. We also printed the evening’s menu and shipped that to the event coordinator. The 24-page booklet was printed, bound, and delivered to the event site. The successful event raised several million dollars to support The Christ Hospital Comprehensive Oncology Program.
For your next fundraising event partner with Evolution creative solutions. We are experienced in printing and mailing invitations to printing on-site event materials from signage to booklets.
Contact [email protected] or call 513-681-4450 today. You can also complete an online request here https://evo-creative.com/contact-us.
| Project Specifications | Rationale | |
| Invitation | 100 lb Endurance Gloss Cover Finished size: 27.75” x 5.75” | Endurance gloss cover paper has an elegant, high-end feel. |
| Folding | 2 folds per sheet | The final invitation was a trifold. |
| Printing | 4-color process + foil print | Offset printing is an excellent choice for detailed images. |
| Die Cut | Artistic Die Cut | The invitation was custom die cut per the design. |
| Envelopes | Digital Print 70lb Starbrite White Text Finish size 12×18” | The envelope for the invitation was custom folded in-house. |
| Reply Card | 100 lb Endurance Silk Cover Finished Size 5×7” | The reply card was digitally printed. |
| Reply Card Envelope | 70lb Cougar A7 White Envelope | A standard return envelope was inserted and included with the invitation. |
| Directional Card | 100 lb Endurance Silk Cover Finished Size 5×7” | The direction card was digitally printed. |
| Menu Card | 110lb Pearlence Cover Finished Size 5×7” | Pearlence cover is slightly heavier and remains in-tact after lots of handling. |
| Booklet | 24 pages Finished Size 8.5” x 5.5” | The booklet provided guests with information about the hospital and unit they were raising money for. |
| Book binding | Saddle Stitch | Saddle stitching allows a book to lay open on a flat surface. |
| Cover | 100 lb Endurance Silk Cover Finished size 5.5” x 17” | The endurance silk cover of the booklet matched the feel of the invitation, creating consistency. |
| Scored | The cover was scored and folded once. | The cover was folded to create a flap. |