Celebration Program Guidelines for Participating Nonprofit Organizations
Geographic focus: Must serve youth in New York City
Active 501 (c)(3) status: At least 3 years
Fully operational youth programming in effect: At least 3 years
Budget size: Typical range is $250,000 up to $3 million (not including in-kind contributions)
Events: no other major fundraising events within four months of A Celebration to Benefit New York Kids event (event typically occurs in November or early December)
Minimum number of staff: 2
- One executive staff person with access to the board of directors and decision-making authority
- One administrative staff person with non-programmatic responsibilities, including fundraising, office management, finances, human resources, etc.
Minimum time: 5 hours per week on average all year (varies from 2–10 hours per week depending on time of year)
Supports and strengthens the work of young leaders by helping them gain skills and resources, share strategies, communicate with the international community, bring visibility to their work, respond to crises, and share opportunities.
Minimum number of board members: 5
Fundraising capabilities: At least one board member who can sell $5,000 sponsorship packages or several board members who can sell $1,000 sponsorship packages
- A Youth, I.N.C. representative must make a site visit to observe your youth program activities
- A Youth, I.N.C. representative must meet with key staff members and present at a board or fundraising committee meeting
- Your board must vote and approve participation in the Celebration program
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