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 “Boca Festival Days”?
• 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
– Oversight
– Planning outline
– Advertising
– Support
– Networking resource for event sponsor and venue
leads
7. Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)
• Chair (Linda Gove) & Co-Chair (John Schneyer)
– Support
– Coordination
– Brainstorming
– Succession Planning
– Raise public awareness
8. Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)
• For-profits responsibility:
– Event Entry Fee ($250)
• Voluntary Opportunities for the For-profits:
– Additional financial support
– Logistics/Planning support
– Materials support
9. Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)
• Not-for-profits
– Find a For-profit sponsor (key success factor)
– Coordinate ALL event logistics - including, but not
limited to:
• Date/time
• Venue
• Price
• Entertainment
• Advertising
• Writing and submitting Pre- and Post-event Press Releases
– Provide testimonials
– 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 “Make a Match” and other
networking events
• See the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of
Commerce’s 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 “Make a
Match”
• Come to “Make a Match” 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
Hospice By The Sea
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Benefiting Volunteers for the
Homebound & Family Caregivers