The Organization being nominated must:
• Be 501c3 with current IRS Certified Tax-Free Status
• Be in existence for a minimum of 18 months
• Benefit the Itasca County area and/or be located in the Itasca Area
o This includes within Itasca County and bordering communities of Hill City, Keewatin, Northome, Remer, etc
• Churches are not eligible unless they are a fiscal agent for a community resource
The nomination process is as follows:
• Any person who makes a (minimum) $100 donation will be provided with the opportunity to nominate one nonprofit organization for submission for a chance to be awarded the total donations for the event. o No paid employees may nominate their own organization.
• The nomination must include:
o Name of nominating member
o Name of nonprofit organization
o Non-profit mission statement and/or purpose
o Identify the population served and how the organization benefits the Itasca Area
o Non-profit primary contact name, phone number, and email
How does the evening work?
• A donor arrives and contributes a $100 (minimum) donation by cash or check
o This allows them entry into the event, the opportunity, if they choose, to nominate one non-profit, and one voting ticket
• Nominations will be accepted from 6:00 pm until 6:50 pm
• At approximately 6:50 pm, three submissions will be drawn at random
• The person who is listed on the form as the nominator will be invited to speak for 3-5 minutes describing the non-profit they nominated in an effort to garner voting support. *It is encouraged that this person be well prepared to speak in front of the room of attendees.
• At approximately 7:05 pm, voting will begin between the three randomly drawn non-profit submissions. o This is done with the ticket the attendee is given at entry
• At approximately 7:15 pm, the votes will begin to be counted
• At approximately 7:25 pm, the winner will be announced and a photo taken
• At approximately 7:30 pm, a large group photo with all attendees will be taken
Sponsorship Levels
1. Champion — $600
• Name/logo listed in the event program and on social media.
• Verbal recognition at the event.
• Logo displayed on event PowerPoint
• Option to provide promotional materials for tables
3. Friend — $400
• Name/logo listed in the event program and on social media.
• Logo on PowerPoint playing during event
• Verbal recognition at the event.
4. Contributor — $200
• Name/logo listed in the event program and on social media.
• Verbal recognition at the event.
