The NACE "Chapter Fundraising Event of the Year" award recognizes success in planning, production, and execution of a single fundraising event for the chapter that exemplify outstanding efforts and abilities of the chapter and its members.

Please note: NOTE: Proceeds from the entered event may benefit other charitable organizations; not less than 33% of the proceeds must be retained for the chapter treasury.

Award description These comments are for informational purposes only. This information is required. - 50 word max.

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Section 1: Elements Statement (max. 20 points). 1,000 word text only summary:

• Description of the chapter's fundraising event, a list of beneficiaries in attendance and the funds donated to them, a list of activities, description of the educational components, event goals and objectives, and why the chapter chose the project(s). - up to 10 points
• Describe the different, unique or creative qualities elevated the program to this level - be sure to include a description of each of these items in your summary, including a list of all goals. - up to 10 points

Section 2: Event Execution (max. 25 points):

• Event timeline and description of speaker, panel or presentation (500 word max.) - up to 5 points
• Budget and actual revenue and expense, list of all paid services from NACE members (500 word max.) - up to 5 points
• Décor, special effects, lighting or staging used to support the event theme (500 word max) - up to 5 points
• Venue/Event site - location, description of venue, unusual/unique challenges presented by the site (500 word max.) - up to 5 points
• Relationship of catering, food and beverage design, and menu to event theme (500 word max.) - up to 5 points

Section 3: Marketing and Promotion of Event (max. 20 points):

• Summary of marketing/promotion strategies and items used to promote the project (500 word max.) - up to 5 points
• Why these contributed to the success of the project (500 word max.) (e.g. increased contributions/attendance, contributions/attendance beyond expectation) - up to 10 points
• Photos or PDF files of marketing and promotional material (3 or fewer of photos and 3 or fewer pdf files must be included, such as programs, invitations, press releases, nametags, menu cards, event surveys, etc. - up to 10 points

Section 4: Chapter Participation (max. 15 points). Text summary regarding chapter and member participation including:

• Planning structure (e.g. small committee or chapter wide) (500 word max.) - up to 5 points
• Number or percentage of members volunteering/involved/attending - up to 5 points
• Ways chapter was able to provide maximum impact (e.g. leveraging resources, going beyond what was expected, breakthrough thinking that helped members approach community service in a new or more impactful way) (1,000 word max.)- up to 5 points

Section 5: Sponsorship & Donations (max. 20 points). Text and other materials describing:

• Sponsorship Statement: description of event sponsors, list cash donation or in-kind donation. Provide description and estimated value of all in-kind donations, particularly for materials that might otherwise have increased the cost of the activity (please identify NACE members). (1,000 word max.) - up to 10 points
• Supporting Collateral: Up to 3 and up to 3 PDF files of materials that demonstrate the sponsorship or donations - up to 10 points