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Community Outreach Committee Invites you to submit a Proposalfor 2010 Holiday Luncheon & Golf Tournament, December 13 &14The Riviera Resort & Spa – Palm Springs, CAWe cordially invite you to apply to be a recipient of funds raised by the Southern California Chapter of Site (Society of Incentive & Travel Executives). Our fundraising luncheon will be held at The Riviera Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, California. For the past ten years, Site SoCal has held a fundraiser in December to benefit small, non-profit organizations, with little to no overhead, where the money received will benefit the lives of children. Our very successful event has raised considerable funds for organizations small enough that our donation makes a significant impact.In the past, we have supported such organizations as: • THE BURN INSTIITUTE, a San Diego County service for burn survivors, at a “Camp Beyond the Scars.” • BUENA CLINTON HOMEWORK CLUB, which trains mainly Hispanic children after school in a project to learn English until their parent’s come home. • CAMP LAUREL, a Los Angeles nonprofit that supports children affected and/or infected with HIV. • LA CALLE, a Orange County organization focusing on improving the lives of high risk women through education and mentoring. • OASIS OF HOLLYWOOD, focusing on at-risk youth in Los Angeles County. • CAMP ALANDALE, a San Diego County camp for abused and neglected youth. • ALISA ANN RUSH BURN FOUNDATION ~ Champ Camp, a week long summer camp for burned children • The D.O.L.L.S. ~ an organization that benefit children with severe life challenges • RED WAGON FOUNDATION ~ an Orange County organization with no overhead, focusing on many different children and their respective needs. • HORSEMANSHIP FOR THE HANDICAPPED ~ a FREE riding day for children in San Diego county. focusing on many different children and their respective needs. • GRANTS WISHES ~ offering second wishes to children that have been re-diagnosed with cancer. • MY STUFF BAGS FOUNDATION ~ partnered with Site for a hands on event, providing duffels with personal items for children in need. THE CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION AS A SITE-SOCAL BENEFICIARY ARE:• The organization must be an established California non-profit with IRS 501 3C status. • The organization needs to be small enough that donated funds would make a significant difference to the lives of children. We focus on charitable organizations that do not already receive large corporate or government funding. • The fund must be spent within the calendar year of 2011. • The charity must be fiscally responsible and fully accountable for how the money will be spent over the next year by providing three (3) quarterly reports in 2011 as to how the money benefited children. POTENTIAL GIFT INCOMEWe can not guarantee the amount of funds our event will generate. In previous years, the average recipient has received between $10,000 - $35,000. Funds will be distributed in the first or second quarter of 2011. PROPOSAL GUIDELINESBe as detailed as you like in your proposal, including letters of recommendation and photos to illustrate your purpose. Please also include the following: 1. History of the organization 2. Purpose and mission statement 3. Documentation that you meet the requirement of non-profit with IRS 501 3C status 4. Website, if applicable 5. The population you serve 6. How the money received would be used, and how would you account to SITE-SoCal for your expenditures 7. Please add anything else you would like us to know about your group’s needs 8. Note: you should plan to be available to attend the December 14, 2010 function in Palm Springs, CA. We provide to you two (2) seats at the luncheon, a discounted room rate if needed, a table top booth for showcasing your charity and approx. three (3) minutes of time for live testimonials. SEEKING A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION FOR PARTNERING WITH Site S0-CAL FOR A HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITY DURING THE DECEMBER EVENTIn 2008 and 2009, Site So-Cal partnered with an organization called My Stuff Bags Foundation for our Lend-a-Hand event. My Stuff Bags brought enough materials to our event so that 100 people could stuff the contents of 1,000 bags that were donated to children. We would like to orchestrate another Lend-a-Hand event for our members during the 2010 program. PLEASE BE SURE TO INDICATE IN YOUR PROPOSAL IF YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE A HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR MEMBERS. The event will be approximately 2-3 hours, must operate within a ballroom at the hotel and there will be approximately 150 people participating. TO APPLY FOR CONSIDERATION
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it We look forward to learning more about your organization and thank you for replying to our request for proposal. JNR Incorporated |