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MAKE A MATCHMAKE A DIFFERENCE
Sponsored by:
Organized by:
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.
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!
Benefits for non-profits
• Raise Awareness• Raise Money• Engage the Public
Benefits for the for-profits
• Public Relations• Advertising• Give back to the community
Roles and Responsibilities
• Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce– Oversight– Planning outline– Advertising– Support– Networking resource for event sponsor and venue
leads
Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)
• Chair (Linda Gove) & Co-Chair (John Schneyer)– Support– Coordination– Brainstorming– Succession Planning– Raise public awareness
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
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
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
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
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
For Profit company + Non-profit organization
= Match
Boca Ballroom BattleBenefiting George Snow
Scholarship Fund
Hawaiian LuaiThe Wild Side of the
Maui Spa
Benefiting Boca Helping Hands
Bowling-for-Bread Bowl-a-thon
Celebration of SummerBenefiting Hospice By The Sea
Be Amazed! Get it Appraised!Discover Your Treasure!Benefiting Volunteers for the Homebound & Family Caregivers
MISSION POSSIBLEScavenger HuntBenefiting The Haven
Boca on the MoveBenefiting the Boca Raton Community Hospital
NEW IDEAS……
In Conclusion…..
YOU are the Match Maker.
Now go find your MATCH!
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