The recipient of proceeds from Party Parade 2008, the 20th Party Parade year, has been selected. Those interested in submitting a proposal for proceeds from Party Parade 2009 please do so by Friday, Feb. 22, 2008.
About Party Parade / Deadline
for Application / Charity
Eligibility Requirements
Proposal Guidelines / Party Parade Fund
Party
Parade is a series of parties held annually from early February through April or
the first week of May.
All parties are given by hosts who assume the cost of the parties; guests
pay to attend the parties.
One hundred percent of the proceeds is distributed for charitable
purposes; 90% is given to the recipient charity and 10% is given to the Party Parade
Fund ( For Small Grants).
Each year the Party Parade Board selects a beneficiary from a number of community agencies that have applied. We not only raise funds, but also seek to create awareness about the chosen charity and the contributions it makes to our community.
In order to become the beneficiary of Party Parade proceeds, an organization must meet the Charity Eligibility Requirements. The Proposal Guidelines describe the information that should be included in proposals.
In addition to its major annual grant, Party Parade provides small grants to local charities through the Party Parade Fund. These grants currently range between $1000.00 and $4000.00.
The
deadline for submitting a proposal to become the beneficiary of Party Parade
2009 is Friday, Feb. 22, 2008. Please follow the Proposal Guidelines.
Send proposals to:
Party Parade Selection Committee
P.O. Box 4423
Charlottesville, Virginia
22905-4423
Charity Eligibility Requirements
To
be eligible for funding, the charity should meet the following requirements:
Be
a tax-exempt organization with 501(c)(3) status.
Use the funds received from
Party Parade in the local community, which is defined as the City of
Charlottesville, Albemarle County and any county bordering Albemarle County.
Use the funds received from
Party Parade for the designated project.
Provide Party
Parade a check in the amount of $5000.00 on July 1, 2008 to cover operating costs
such as postage, printing, copying, committee supplies, etc.
We welcome your application and thank you for your interest in Party Parade.
If your organization would like to be considered as the beneficiary of Party Parade 2009, please provide eight (8) copies of your proposal with the following information:
1.
Name, address and telephone number of your
organization.
2.
Name, address and telephone number of primary
contact person.
3.
Names of the members of your Board of Directors (or
comparable governing body).
4.
Names and titles of non-volunteer staff.
5.
A brief description of the purpose and activities
of the organization that could be included in the Party Parade booklet.
This description should explain to the public what the organization does
that is deserving of donor support. (For
example, the 1990 statement in the Party Parade booklet said “The Ronald
McDonald House provides minimal cost housing and a support group to families who
travel here so that their children can receive medical care.
It offers a place where families can stay, prepare meals, talk with other
families and be within a few minutes of our medical facilities.")
6. Most recent audit including balance sheet and income statement.
7.
A statistical report showing number of clients
served, number and types of services provided, fees charged, etc.
8.
A description of the specific service or project
for which Party Parade funds would be used.
Party Parade funds should be used in the community for direct service to
clients or for a specific project or equipment, and not for on-going operating
expenses of the organization.
9. A statement that the organization meets the Party Parade Charity Eligibility Requirements.
10.
Names, addresses and phone numbers of board members
or other volunteers who would be able to work for Party Parade and the charity.
11.
Printed information, brochures and other statements
that would give the Party Parade Board relevant information about your
organization.
Please send proposals to:
Party Parade Selection Committee
Charlottesville, VA 22905-4423