1. Organized by:
MAKE A MATCH
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Sponsored by:
2. Series of fun-filled events held at different locations in the
greater Boca Raton area during the month of August, non-profit
members are sponsored by for-profit members to raise funds
and awareness. Events usually include elements of food, drink
and/or entertainment.
3. What is âBoca Festival Daysâ?
⢠Events throughout August
⢠Locations in Greater Boca Raton
⢠Events run by non-profits
⢠Supported by for-profits
⢠Program organized by Greater Boca Raton
Chamber of Commerce
⢠Raises awareness and $$$ for the non-profits
⢠Advertising and PR for the for-profits
⢠Engages the public
⢠Fun!
5. Benefits for the for-profits
⢠Public Relations
⢠Advertising
⢠Give back to the community
6. Roles and Responsibilities
⢠Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
â Oversight
â Planning outline
â Advertising
â Support
â Networking resource for event sponsor and venue
leads
7. Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)
⢠Chair (Linda Gove) & Co-Chair (John Schneyer)
â Support
â Coordination
â Brainstorming
â Succession Planning
â Raise public awareness
8. Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)
⢠For-profits responsibility:
â Event Entry Fee ($250)
⢠Voluntary Opportunities for the For-profits:
â Additional financial support
â Logistics/Planning support
â Materials support
9. Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)
⢠Not-for-profits
â Find a For-profit sponsor (key success factor)
â Coordinate ALL event logistics - including, but not
limited to:
⢠Date/time
⢠Venue
⢠Price
⢠Entertainment
⢠Advertising
⢠Writing and submitting Pre- and Post-event Press Releases
â Provide testimonials
â Provide feedback for improvement
10. Preparing to Find a Match
⢠Consider who you are working with already
⢠Ask to work with them on an event
⢠Call companies
⢠Plan to attend âMake a Matchâ and other
networking events
⢠See the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of
Commerceâs Membership Directory
11. Selling Yourself to the For-Profits
⢠Tell them how they will benefit
⢠Tell them what you will do for them
⢠Remind them what you have already done for
them
⢠Bring brochures and information to âMake a
Matchâ
⢠Come to âMake a Matchâ prepared to work
12. Running a Successful Event
⢠If you have had a successful event in the past,
share the information with us
⢠Start planning early
⢠Advertise, Press Releases, Network
⢠Keep it simple
⢠Ask for help
⢠Hold people accountable to dates and
deliverables
16. Celebration of Summer
Benefiting
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Benefiting Volunteers for the
Homebound & Family Caregivers