Request To Sponsor Event
The Orlando Regional REALTOR Foundation (ORRF) Sponsorship Policy
The Orlando Regional Realtors Foundation (ORRF) supports events that match our mission and main goals. These include affordable housing, disaster relief, environmental causes, and education. The following guidelines outline the process and criteria for submitting sponsorship proposals to the Foundation.
Sponsorship Request Submission
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Method of Submission: All sponsorship requests must be submitted online via the Foundation's portal
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Deadline:
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May 1st for events held between July 1st - December 31st.
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October 31st for events held between January 1st - Jume 30th.
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Late submissions will not be considered, and early submissions are encouraged to allow ample time for review.
Review Process
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Initial Review: All submissions will be reviewed by the ORRF Advisory Committee. The committee will assess the alignment of the event with ORRF's mission and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees for final approval.
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Board Decision: Final approval of sponsorship will be determined by the Board of Trustees.
Qualifying Criteria for Sponsorship
To qualify for sponsorship, the event must meet at least one of the following Foundation initiatives:
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Affordable or Attainable Housing
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Disaster Relief (post-weather event)
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Environmental Causes
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Education
Events must clearly articulate how the requested sponsorship will further one or more of these initiatives
Sponsorship Funding Guidelines
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Sponsorship Request Under $1,000: Individual event tickets with a total request under $1,000 still require the submission of the appropriate forms but do not need to go through the formal review process by the Advisory Committee. These requests may be approved directly by the Executive Director.
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Sponsorship Requests Over $2,000: Proposals requesting more than $2,000 will be carefully considered but may likely not be considered unless there is a clearly defined Return On Investment (ROI) for ORRF. Sponsorship proposals must provide a detailed breakdown of the benefits and their respective value to ORRF.
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Social media promotion (e.g. 5 custom posts with an estimated 1 million views).
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Event tickets, banner placements, speaking opportunities, media coverage, etc.
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Proposal Submission Requirements
The online submission form must include the following:
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Contact Information: Event name, primary focus of nonprofit, and date.
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Event Category: Select from the following categories:
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Affordable Housing
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Disaster Relief
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Environmental Causes
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Educational K-12 or Realtor Education
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Impact Statement: How does your event and our participation help further these initiatives?
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Event Budget: Overall event budget must be provided.
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Nonprofit Status: Submit the most current IRS Form 990 for the nonprofit organization.
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Funding Requests: Specify the amount requested from ORRF.
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Administrative and Service Costs: Indicate the percentage of the overall budget allocated to services and administrative costs.
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Event Attendance: Provide an estimate of the number of attendees.
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Event Tickets: For ticketed events, indicate how many tickets will be provided to ORRF.
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ROI for Sponsorships Over $2,000: Clearly detail how ORRF will receive ROI from the sponsorship, including:
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Social media production (reach and value).
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Event tickets (number and value).
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Banner Placements (number and value).
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Speaking opportunities and media coverage (audience reach and value).
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Highlighting Realtors and ORRF: Outline how you plan to promote Realtors® and the Foundation at the event.
Sponsorship Evaluation
ORRF will prioritize sponsorship requests that:
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Align with the Foundation's initiatives.
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Provide tangible ROI for investments exceeding $2,000.
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Offer prominent opportunities to highlight the work of Realtors® and the Foundation.
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Demonstrate financial responsibility and transparency in the nonprofit's use of funds.
By adhering to these guidelines, ORRF ensures that sponsorship investments are purposeful, impactful, and aligned with the Foundation's strategic objectives.
Important Information
Introducing the Bob Caldwell Disaster Relief event—an impactful initiative dedicated to aiding communities in crisis. We also invite you to become a sponsor and join us in providing critical support and resources for recovery. Your partnership will help turn resilience into real results.
Bob Caldwell Disaster Relief
The Bob Caldwell Disaster Relief, where we come together to help our friends and neighbors in Florida during times of crisis.
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We're eager to hear from you! If you have questions or would like to explore sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch. Your support can help us make a lasting impact.
