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!