Summary Introduction Organizer Timeline 4 To 9 Months Before Lock Down A Venue 4 Months Before Build A Killer Leadership Team Set Up A Placeholder Website Become a MLH Member Event Sponsorship Introduction to Fundraising Budget Understand Your Sponsors Put Together A Sponsorship Prospectus The 5-step MLH Sponsorship Process 2 Months Before Prizing Book Mentors And Judges Promote Your Event 1 Month Before Get Final Headcount Organize Transportation Order Supplies and Book Vendors Create Your Schedule Update Website With Final Info Finalize Your Emergency Plan 1 Week Before Send Reminders Do A Run-Through Day Of Event Setup Your Event Social Media Kick Off Host an Exciting Mini-Event Cup Stacking After The Event Organizer Resources Example Documents Software for Hackathons Contributors