This is important information not only for attendees, but also for any entertainment or motivational speakers' potentials you plan on booking. When everything is in place for your event, the next big thing is to start looking for your sharpened motivational speakers. This process should take place at least three months in advance so that you are able to seek out the best candidate, make sure they are free the day of your event, and work out any details that need to be smoothed out before the day of the charity event. Make a list of important motivational speakers attributes that they should possess. Some things that might be on that list could include price range, if they have a special charity discount, their speaking and professional background, whether they have references, if they make people laugh, and if they can be there on the day of the event. If you are looking for your top motivational speakers online, be sure to send an email asking all of these questions and expressing your interest in their services. If you find a few candidates that meet your criteria, speak with them over the phone. This will help you decide exactly what their speaking voice sounds like, and is the best way to hold an interview with a long-distance person. Make sure they understand that this is a charity event. Hosting a charity event can be a very rewarding experience. Planning the event, as well as hiring motivational speakers, is simply a planning and execution job!