PROM2013 CHARITY. INNOVATION. CELEBRATION.
“Since you weren’t nearly as cool in high school as you are now, why NOT relive the prom with Prime Produce?! I had a blast representing She’s the First last year! Even better, the Prom raised hundreds of dollars for She’s the First, enabling us to sponsor girls at Arlington Academy of Hope in Uganda. Come for the origami corsage, come for the free food, come to dance! But most of all, come to help us make a difference in the world.” ~Tammy Tibbets, Founder & President She’s The First (shesthefirst.org)
The Prom was a great way to meet young entrepreneurs and leaders in the non-profit world. We were able to reach a large audience by combining our networks and gain exposure to new supporters for our arts organization. Best of all, we were able to raise funds without having to plan a fundraiser! ~Tze Chun, Founder & Artistic Director Tze Chun Dance Company (tzechundance.com)
Who We Are: Prime Produce is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to innovating new channels for creative and entrepreneurial volunteers to positively impact the NFP sector. Prime Produce is 100% volunteer-run and seeks to leverage the social and cultural capital of its contributors to effect real change. Our services range broadly, from event planning assistance to benefit apparel design to the development of new nonprofit organizations. We believe that through cooperative, creative and ambitious involvement in the NFP sector, we can mutually inspire and enhance the next generation of altruistic leadership.
Prime Produce Open Benefits: Since 2010, Prime Produce has been organizing “Open Benefits� in New York City, San Francisco, and Honolulu. Our dedicated all-volunteer team creates, plans, and executes large scale event from which 100% of proceeds from each themed social event is donated to participating not-for-profits. By bringing together young leadership and support networks from the next generation of altruistic champions, we foster innovation and cooperation within the sector while simultaneously raising money for worthy causes. From our Prom-themed soirees to interactive arts festivals, each open benefit is a blend of wholesome fun, novel execution, and unadulterated altruism.
Open Benefit Attendance: Eligible non-political, non-religious 501(c)3 notfor-profits are welcomed to join the official registry and benefit financially from the events. The NFP registry includes over 50 Prime Produce recipient organizations, which range from educational fellowships (She’s The First, PreProBono) to children’s programming (Swaziland Arts for Education, Chinatown Youth Initiatives) to healthoriented organizations (American Cancer Society, Ambassadors for Sustained Health). NFP representatives and supporters for these organizations will be in attendance alongside other up-and-coming movers and shakers from within the sector. Our events bring together a crowd of conscientious, sociable, and educated 21-35 year olds. Many guests are influential young social entrepreneurs and not-for-profit leaders. For more information about Prime Produce programming and the NFP registry, please contact us at prom@primeproduce.org.
How You Can Get Involved: : We invite you to join our cause and showcase your spirit to the hundreds of Prom antendees nationwide - friends, family, and partners – who will don Prom attire and gather for an evening of socializing, dancing, and romancing. This event was devised as a platform for forging strong NFP connections within the sector, raising capital, joint promotion, recognizing young NFP leadership, and celebrating altruism.
Joining the Event Registry: Bring out your networks to socialize alongside other nonprofit supporters, have a great time, and raise money for your organization! Interested organizations need only fill out a brief questionnaire, send over their 501(c)3 documentation or fiscal sponsorship information, and the organization’s logo (around 300 x 300 pixels). The Events Committee will add qualified organizations to the event’s registry, which will entitle them to the net proceeds from the based on the organization’s attendance.
Get in touch! Let’s talk. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our event coordinators: Jerone Hsu Jerone@primeproduce.org
Nausheen Hakim Nausheen@primeproduce.org
General inquiries can also be directed to the Prime Produce Prom Committee at: Prom@primeproduce.org.
Prime Produce events are a perfect platform for any organization to raise some great money and meet other charitable organizations. Moreover, it’s a wonderful social venue to bring your organization’s supporters and staffers together to bond and celebrate altruism. Sixiang Wang, Board of Directors, Chinatown Youth Initiatives
We at Lend-A-Hand India have been working with the all-volunteer team of Prime Produce for last two years. Our association has not only been financially very beneficial to raise funds, but has also significantly expanded the awareness about the work we do beyond our usual circles. The dedicated volunteers from Prime Produce goes out of their way to help the non profits who are in the need of it the most in these tough economic times. Raj Gilda Co-founder, Lend A Hand India
Prime Produce is a great group of generous people doing great things to bring awareness to various non-profits. They throw good times for great causes! We were able to get involved with a couple of there events last year and were glad we did. Prime Produce has been a great group to partner and collaborate with as we all work toward making the world a better place. Billy Bludgus Founder & President, House of Blue Hope
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