May 2008© ShareKnowledge Inc.. May 2008© ShareKnowledge Inc. THE MISSION OF THE HANDS UP! EXPO "An opportunity for our citizens to learn about volunteering

May 2008 © ShareKnowledge Inc.


THE MISSION OF THE HANDS UP! EXPO

"An opportunity for our citizens to learn about volunteering as well as an educational conference for those

working in non-profit organizations to assist them in delivering services to our

community more effectively."


THE PURPOSE OF HANDS UP! EXPO

• Current volunteer workforce is both aging and over utilized

• The non-profit sector will be unable to maintain sustainable community services.

• Hands-Up! Expo aims to recruit "new" volunteers of all ages to

join the ranks and more actively participate in their community. • Unique event that provides learning opportunities for non-profit

community

• Provides a one-stop opportunity for attendees to simply browse to learn about numerous ways they can get involved

• First of its kind event in Canada is a true win-win


FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING • The value of volunteer time is estimated

at $18.77 per hour. (www.independentsector.org)

This estimate acknowledges the value that individuals offer in dedicating their time, talents, and energy to make a difference in their communities.


OUR GOAL AT HANDS UP! EXPO

• Based on half of the estimated 6,000 attendees committing up to six volunteer hours per month, Hands Up! Expo will generate over $4 million in new volunteer value per year for our community.


THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE


EASY ENTRY FOR ATTENDEES • 6000 attendees expected

– Free admission. Attendees will be asked to bring a non-perishable food item or provide a free-will offering.

– Be a Volunteer, Invite a Volunteer initiative.– Free Bus Transportation to and from expo.– Schools will bring their student leaders, parents will bring

their children and teens.– Companies to be asked to give one extra hour off on Friday

so staff can attend.– All financial proceeds will be distributed equally among the

exhibitors while any food donations will be taken to our community food banks.


WHO QUALIFIES AS AN EXHIBITOR? • Only qualified exhibitors will participate in the

event– Service Clubs and Community Sports Organizations– Non Profit Organizations– Those applying for exhibitor space must uphold

inclusion in their mission and not discriminate against religious, color, race or sexual preference in their organization.


WHY BE AN EXHIBITOR? • To showcase your non-profit organization

and its services to 6000 attendees• To solicit individuals to volunteer• To strengthen your organization through

educational seminars that will be held at the conference.


HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT? 1. Encourage your employees/staff to attend Hands-Up!

Expo on Friday October 24th by adding one an hour to their lunch hour or an hour early off work.

2. Become a corporate sponsor to Hands-Up! Expo

3. Support the sustainability of non-profit organizations.


CORPORATE RECOGNITION • Become "Top of Mind" with the

community non-profit exhibitors and attendees.

• Associating with our Hands Up! Expo will create aura of excitement for your brand.

• Showcase your community engagement. • Excellent Marketing Value!


THE LONGEVITY OF YOUR INVESTMENT • Hands Up! Expo will be an annual event • The Southeastern New Brunswick Hands Up!

Expo website will have a shelf-life from May 1st 2008 until April 30th 2009. Your logo on EVERY page.

• Your leadership logo will live on in over 750,000 non profit flyers!


THE LONGEVITY OF YOUR INVESTMENT • It is also intended that the Hands Up! Expo will

be organized in many other parts of Canada. • A national Hands Up! Expo website will be a

portal for non-profit organizations providing follow-up marketing well after our Moncton Hands Up! Expo


WHY SPONSOR HANDS UP!

• 3 distinct benefits: – To showcase your support to thousands of

volunteers and the non-profit sector– To encourage individuals to volunteer– To strengthen our non-profit organizations

through educational seminars


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • Levels of Sponsorship:

– Leader - $ 10,000 (includes booth, and

insert in attendee bag and logo on 750,000 flyers) – Patron $ 2,500– Friend $ 1,000


THANK YOU!

• Any questions?

Debbie McInnis Tony Hebert Annette Vautour-MacKay

Executive Director President Executive Director

TEL: 506 - 858-8600 ext. 61 TEL: 506 - 389-1055 TEL: 506 - 869-6825

FAX: 858-0584 FAX: 855-0004 FAX: 853-7856

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