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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."

May 2008© ShareKnowledge Inc. 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

May 2008© ShareKnowledge Inc. FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING The value of volunteer time is estimated at $18.77 per hour. ( This estimate acknowledges the value that individuals offer in dedicating their time, talents, and energy to make a difference in their communities.

May 2008© ShareKnowledge Inc. 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.

May 2008© ShareKnowledge Inc. THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

May 2008© ShareKnowledge Inc. 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.

May 2008© ShareKnowledge Inc. 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.

May 2008© ShareKnowledge Inc. 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.

May 2008© ShareKnowledge Inc. HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT? 1. Encourage your employees/staff to attend Hands-Up! Expo on Friday October 24 th 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.

May 2008© ShareKnowledge Inc. 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!

May 2008© ShareKnowledge Inc. 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 1 st 2008 until April 30 th Your logo on EVERY page. Your leadership logo will live on in over 750,000 non profit flyers!

May 2008© ShareKnowledge Inc. 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

May 2008© ShareKnowledge Inc. 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

May 2008© ShareKnowledge Inc. 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

May 2008© ShareKnowledge Inc. THANK YOU! Any questions?

May 2008© ShareKnowledge Inc.