OCT SHERATON DENVER DOWNTOWN HOTEL

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1 2017 FALL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2017 FALL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION OCT SHERATON DENVER DOWNTOWN HOTEL EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

2 PARTNER WITH US On Oct. 30 and 31, Colorado Nonprofit Association will bring together 1,000 nonprofit professionals and individuals serving the nonprofit community from around the state and region to experience NONPROFIT OF INFLUENCE our annual Fall Conference & Exhibition. This premier event provides opportunities for attendees to build skills, network, share ideas and be inspired by presenters, exhibitors, one another and sponsors. This year s Fall Conference & Exhibition will also remind us of the power and influence of the nonprofit sector to make change and amplify its voice, while shaping the future. In 2017, nonprofits across the country are taking a stand for their mission and engaging those they serve making their voices heard. Attendees will walk away with tools and ideas to apply to their operations, programs and overall strategy. By investing in individual professional advancement, the 2017 Fall Conference & Exhibition is Colorado Nonprofit Association s cornerstone event to achieve our goal of ensuring Colorado has the nation s most effective, vibrant and innovative nonprofit community essential to the quality of life in our state. attendees by profession Administrative 8% Executive/Board 33% Finance 5% Fundraising 13% Marketing/Communications 7% Other 15% Programs 19% We ve exhibited at the fall conference for 8+ years and every year gets better and better. This is our primary outreach to the nonprofit community and we always walk away with positive connections. LOOKING FOR MORE? Stay involved at ColoradoNonprofits.org.

3 The conference provided a friendly and professional atmosphere with good food, networking opportunities and great exhibitor interaction. attendees by organization budget 18% 16% 21% 23% 22% attendees by organization mission 9% 12% 5% 5% 14% 21% 34% arts & culture community education environment & animals health & mental health human services other IT IS TIME TO BECOME AN EXHIBITOR! The Fall Conference & Exhibition exhibit hall is the bustling connection point where attendees flow from session to session. More importantly, it is a networking center where conference attendees meet each other and where they meet you. Reserve a booth in the exhibit hall to showcase your products or services and your commitment to Colorado s nonprofit community. Benefits of exhibiting include: $3M+ $1M $3M $500K $1M $250K $500K less than $250K attendees by colorado region 69% denver metro 8% weld/larimer 7% boulder 7% colorado springs/pueblo 4% out of state 3% northeast 2% other areas of colorado 1 FACE-TO-FACE 2 SHOWCASING 3 DRIVING PROMOTING 45 SUPPORTING FACE-TO-FACE INTERACTION WITH NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS helping establish and enhance relationships with existing and potential clients. SHOWCASING YOUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES to 1,000 conference attendees including key decision makers for a variety of nonprofit missions and sizes. DRIVING TRAFFIC TO YOUR ORGANIZATION through our conference app and website. PROMOTING YOUR ORGANIZATION AS AN INVESTOR in the work of the nonprofit sector, recognizing the power of our 128,000 nonprofit employees statewide with more than $27 billion in revenue. SUPPORTING THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALS working to create thriving Colorado communities.

4 BOOK YOUR EXHIBIT TODAY! PURCHASE YOUR SPACE REGISTER ONLINE AT FALLCONFERENCE.ORG WHAT YOUR EXHIBIT INCLUDES Select your booth through the online registration process. Site selection is first-come, first-served. PRICING Exhibit pricing is based on your organization s membership with Colorado Nonprofit Association. Not a member yet? Go to ColoradoNonprofits.org to learn more and join! MEMBER NONMEMBER One 8 wide x 6 deep exhibit space One 6 table (optional) and two chairs Electrical power to your booth NONPROFIT $1,100 $1,500 Wireless internet access BUSINESS $1,600 $2,000 IMPORTANT DATES MONDAY JUNE 12 Exhibit registration opens to Colorado Nonprofit Association LEADERSHIP CIRCLE BUSINESS MEMBERS MONDAY JUNE 26 Exhibit registration opens to Colorado Nonprofit Association MEMBERS (nonprofit members and business members) TUESDAY JULY 11 Exhibit registration opens to the PUBLIC FRIDAY SEPT 1 Final cancellation date for refund on exhibit space MONDAY & TUESDAY OCT 30 & 31 Colorado Nonprofit Association NONPROFIT OF INFLUENCE 25TH FALL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION CONTACTS GERRY RASEL Colorado Nonprofit Association Director of Membership Services grasel@coloradononprofits.org CHANTHY NA Bespoke Event Management Group events@coloradononprofits.org Raffle participation (optional) including listing in raffle prize section in Fall Conference app Two Fall Conference registrations (two-day each) Two exhibitor lunches (either boxed lunch in breakroom or seated lunch in plenary room with participants) for both days Access to an exhibitor-only hospitality suite (tend to personal business, make phone calls, or take a break) Organization name and link on Fall Conference website Listing on Fall Conference app, including organization name, contact information and 35-word description Special exhibitor pricing on advertising in Colorado Nonprofit Association s new quarterly magazine Nonprofit Colorado

5 EXHIBITOR DETAILS 2017 FALL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION SCHEDULE SUNDAY OCT p.m. EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN MONDAY OCT a.m. EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN 7 a.m. 3:15 p.m. REGISTRATION OPEN 7 a.m. 6 p.m. EXHIBITS OPEN 8 8:45 a.m. MORNING PLENARY 9 10:30 a.m. SESSION 1 10:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m. SESSION 2 12:30 2 p.m. LUNCH PLENARY 2 2:45 p.m. TUESDAY OCT 31 7 a.m. 2 p.m. REGISTRATION OPEN 7 a.m. 2 p.m. EXHIBITS OPEN 7 8:30 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8 9:30 a.m. SESSION 1 9:45 11:15 a.m. SESSION 2 11:15 a.m. noon noon 1:30 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA 3 4:30 p.m. SESSION 3 4:30 6 p.m. HAPPY HOUR NETWORKING BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA LUNCH PLENARY LOCATION SHERATON DENVER DOWNTOWN HOTEL 1550 Court Place Denver, CO EXHIBITOR RAFFLE OFFERING A PRIZE IN THE EXHIBITOR RAFFLE is a great way to engage attendees, collect their business cards for future follow-up and draw traffic to your booth! Please note that we do not release a list of attendee information. What to know about the raffle We list participating exhibitors and raffle prize(s) on the Fall Conference app. To win, conference attendees must visit your booth and give you their business card or other form of contact information. Remember to bring a container, such as a basket or bowl, along with a sign to encourage people to drop their business cards for a chance to win your prize(s). The exhibitor raffle takes place OCT 31 on the Fall Conference app. SCHOLARSHIPS We offer Fall Conference scholarships to individuals from nonprofits with operating budgets under $250,000. FUNDING A SCHOLARSHIP is another great way for your organization to receive recognition at the event, including: Organization name listed as a scholarship provider in the slideshow during the morning and lunch plenaries; Organization name listed as a scholarship provider on the Fall Conference app; and Scholarship provider recognition on the nametag of each of your representatives attending the event For an INVESTMENT OF $250 PER SCHOLARSHIP INVESTMENT OF $250 PER SCHOLARSHIP, your organization can demonstrate your commitment to the nonprofit sector and give nonprofit leaders from smaller organizations the opportunity to attend Fall Conference & Exhibition when they otherwise may not have that opportunity. 1:45 3:30 p.m. SESSION 3

6 EXHIBITOR GUIDELINES MOVE-IN AND SETUP Exhibitor move-in and setup must be completed by 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30 when conference registration opens. EXHIBIT DISPLAYS AND MATERIALS Each exhibit space includes a 6 table (optional). Exhibits and related materials may be table-top or free-standing. Exhibitors may offer complimentary items (such as giveaways of branded/promotional items) to attendees. Do not attach any banners, signs, etc. to hotel walls. Please only use signs with their own support/hanging mechanism or place signage on your table. Exhibit materials may promote named exhibitor(s) only. Please notify us if you plan to market or promote any third party organization not named on your exhibitor registration. Do not bring outside food or drink into the conference space. With the exception of the raffle items, food or drink giveaway items are prohibited. All exhibits including display materials, attendee interactions and giveaway items must be safe, appropriate and respectful of attendees and exhibitors. Exhibits must not impede traffic or obstruct exits, create fire hazards or other potential safety problems, generate noise at a level disruptive to attendees or other exhibitors, or include offensive or objectionable subject matter. If you are not sure whether your exhibit plans might cause a problem, please contact us before the conference and ask. PAYMENT Exhibit booth reservations are not confirmed until receipt of payment in full via the online registration system at FallConference.org. Reserve your space online and pay by credit card to confirm your space selection immediately. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS To cancel your exhibit registration, please notify us in writing ( is sufficient) by Sept. 1. It will take us time to remove your listing from Fall Conference materials, sell your reserved space to another exhibitor and add that exhibitor s details to the conference materials. We will not issue refunds for cancellations made after Sept. 1. HOTEL, TRAVEL AND SHIPPING Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel 1550 Court Pl Denver, CO Staying overnight and need a hotel room? We have secured hotel room rates starting at $219 per night. Go to FallConference.org to reserve your room. Shipping your exhibit to Denver? Shipping your exhibit to Denver? We will confirm details and share them with registered exhibitors as we get closer to the event.