The document describes Boca Festival Days, a series of fundraising events held in August in the greater Boca Raton area. Non-profit organizations partner with for-profit sponsors to organize events that raise funds and awareness for their causes through food, drinks and entertainment. The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce oversees the program and connects non-profits with for-profit partners. Both non-profits and for-profits benefit from increased awareness, engagement, advertising, and giving back to the community. The document provides details on roles, responsibilities, and tips for a successful matching of organizations and event planning.

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!

4. Benefits for non-profits
• Raise Awareness
• Raise Money
• Engage the Public

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

13. For Profit company + Non-profit
organization
= Match

14. Boca Ballroom Battle
Benefiting George Snow
Scholarship Fund
Hawaiian Luai
The Wild Side of the
Maui Spa

15. Bowling-for-Bread
Bowl-a-thon
Benefiting Boca Helping
Hands

16. Celebration of Summer
Benefiting
Hospice By The Sea
Be Amazed!
Get it Appraised!
Discover Your Treasure!
Benefiting Volunteers for the
Homebound & Family Caregivers

17. MISSION POSSIBLE
Scavenger Hunt
Benefiting The Haven

18. Boca on the Move
Benefiting the Boca Raton Community Hospital

19. NEW IDEAS……

20. In Conclusion…..
YOU are the Match Maker.
Now go find your MATCH!