2012 Torchlight Ball Beneficiary Application

2012 TORCHLIGHT BALL BENEFICIARY APPLICATION

All About Omaha (AAO) is seeking a beneficiary for this year’s Torchlight Ball fundraising dinner to be held in April or May of 2012. The name Torchlight Ball was selected to convey the image of “passing the torch” of charitable giving and service to the Omaha community from an older generation to a new generation eager to make a difference. A portion of the funds raised at the Torchlight Ball will be given to a chosen beneficiary to help better programs and services and continue positive support in our community.

The beneficiary of the Torchlight Ball is voted on by the AAO Members and Board of Directors. If you are interested in becoming the beneficiary for the 2012 Torchlight Ball, please mail three typed and printed copies of the completed application and supporting documents to AAO at P.O. Box 24232, Omaha, NE 68124. All applications must be postmarked by Friday, August 12, 2011. Selected applicants will then be invited to showcase their organization to the AAO members at the AAO September happy hour on Tuesday, September 6th at 5:30p.m. at Quality Brands of Omaha. The AAO members will vote and choose the top three finalists. Please be prepared to give a brief presentation about your organization to our Board of Directors if you are chosen as a finalist. Finalist presentations to the Board will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m., location TBD.

Timelines: August 12th – Applications Due September 6th – Beneficiary Showcase / Membership Vote for Finalists September 21st – Finalist Presentations / Beneficiary Decision by Board Members

Please tell us about your organization: Name of Organization ______Address ______Phone ______Fax ______Email ______

Please provide information on each of the following. Include any statistics or facts that you feel are relevant to support your organization: (Attach additional pages as needed.) 1. Purpose of Organization / Mission Statement 2. Target population 3. Recent projects completed 4. Projects planned for 2012 5. Board involvement/participation 6. Community partners 7. How would you use the funds from the Torchlight Ball? 8. What and when are your major fundraising campaigns? 9. What type of volunteer opportunities do you have within your organization and/or what type of group volunteer events could All About Omaha participate in with your organization? 10. If your organization is selected as this year’s beneficiary it is expected that your organization will assist in generating support and attendance for the event. How would your board, membership or volunteers support and/or partner with AAO to ensure the success of the event through advertising, cross-promotion and attendance to the Torchlight Ball?

Please answer Yes or No to the following questions: Does your organization operate in the Omaha area and serve local residents? Yes No Can you provide verification of your organization’s 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status? Yes No

Please attach your Operating Budget for 2010-2011. Applications not including budget will not be considered.

Questions? Please email [email protected].

To submit this application, please mail three typed and printed copies of the completed application and supporting documents to:

All About Omaha P.O. Box 24232 Omaha, NE 68124 Applications must be postmarked by August 12th. Late applications will not be accepted. Selected applicants must be able to attend the Beneficiary Showcase on September 6th and the Finalist Presentations on September 21st in order to be considered.