REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Elko Motorcycle Jamboree, in Elko, Nevada seeks written proposals from individuals or firms interested in contracting to provide professional fund raising services as follows:

Contract Period: December 15, 2009 through August 31, 2010

The successful candidate or firm will:

1. Provide professional fund raising services including sponsor procurement & fulfillment. This includes calling on past sponsors and expanding sponsorship base to new contacts. Prospects derived from Board suggestion and candidate's own efforts.
2. Work independently and cooperatively with EMJ stakeholders to procure sponsorship funding.
3. Report on timeline and in electronic format as determined by EMJ Board of Directors.
4. Attend EMJ meetings as determined by EMJ Board of Directors.
5. Attend EMJ events as determined by Board of Directors.

Interested BUSINESSES please submit the following:

1. Mission & vision statement, type of ownership, list of those holding a controlling interest in company.
2. List of employees that will be assigned this project and qualifications.
3. Printed example of previously successful fund raising literature.
4. List of previously successful fund raising campaigns, with contact information for reference.
5. Written plan for project success, including expanding EMJ sponsor base.
6. Written plan for thanking donors, including sample letter and timelines.
7. Compensation requirements.

Interested INDIVIDUALS please submit the following:

1. Original resume, detailing education and work history, including a minimum of 3-5 years proven track record of successful business to business sales/fund raising experience.
2. Two professional references.
3. Written plan for project success, including expanding EMJ sponsor base.
4. Sample of the written request for funding that you will submit to potential Jamboree sponsors.
5. Written plan for thanking donors, including sample letter and timelines.
6. Compensation requirements.

MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 11/25/09 AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
Elko Motorcycle Jamboree
P.O. Box 316
Elko, NV 89803

Or By Email to: sehrmann@frontiernet.net