Crawfish For A Cause 2022

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CRAWFISH FOR A CAUSE
E V E N T, B A N D , & S TA G E
SPONSORSHIP
PITCH DECK 2023

C A U S E
purpose is to host events that raise money for various
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intermediary between consumers and nonprofits. Our
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Founded in 2019, Crawfish For A Cause serves as an
C R A W F I S H
ABOUT US
mental health nonprofits every year. The focus of these
events is to engage, raise awareness, and entertain
food, and awareness
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MISSION
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TAT E M E N T
Connecting causes to the community through music,
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P i t c h
D e c k

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B r a n d o n Wa l t e r s
Background:
Background:
Background:
Co-Founder and President
Head of Entertainment
Head of Planning
University of Alabama/Emory University
University of Alabama
University of Alabama
M&A Advisory, CohnReznik
Private Equity, Capitala Group
Investment Banking, KPMG
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Josh Schools
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Michael Robertson
C R A W F I S H
CHARLOTTE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
C A U S E
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Justin Lukas
Background:
Background:
Head of Sponsorship
Head of Outreach & Philanthropy
University of Alabama
University of Alabama
Industrial Development, Crescent Communities
Chief of Staff, Solutions Development, SaaS
S p o n s o r s h i p
Ben Douglas
P i t c h
D e c k

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C R A W F I S H
EVENT OVERVIEW
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Music lovers, community
Partner with Youth Village to
supporters, sponsors, and
support their mission of
food lovers
helping children and young
people who face a range of
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Non-Profits
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Customers
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emotional, mental, and
Donations
Keeping costs around 70/30
Support through ticket sales &
split between funds donated
corporate/individual sponsors
and expense incurred
and donations
P i t c h
Costs
S p o n s o r s h i p
behavior problems
D e c k

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C R A W F I S H
YOUTH VILLAGES
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Who They Serve
Youth Villages works to find solutions using
Youth Villages works with children and youth who
proven treatment models that strengthen the
have serious emotional, mental and behavioral
child’s family and support systems and
problems. The children and families we help face
dramatically improve their long-term success.
incredible challenges, including poverty and
Youth Villages directly helps tens of thousands of
systemic equity issues.
increases our impact through partnerships and
advocacy.
North Carolina
North Carolina including intensive in-home
(MST), as well as LifeSet and High Fidelity
Wraparound program models.
D e c k
programs Intercept® and Multisystemic Therapy
P i t c h
Youth Villages provides a ranges of services in
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S p o n s o r s h i p
young people and their families every year and
C A U S E
Overview

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C R A W F I S H
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EVENT PLANNING FLOW
C A U S E
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Ve n u e
Fundraising
Live music acts are booked to
Crawfish is boiled onsite and
Secure an event space that is
Fundraising is obtained
ensure attendees of the event
external vendors are booked to
primarily outside and allows
through ticket sales and
have a live band experience
ensure food is available to all
space for a stage and
public/private sponsors
guests
performers
P i t c h
Food
S p o n s o r s h i p
Bands
D e c k

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C R A W F I S H
EVENT ENGAGEMENT
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Promote Non-Profit
Shining light onto teen suicide and
Promoting Will To Live Foundation
substance abuse
and The Blake House that involves
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Raise Awareness
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all the work they do to for those
Exposing non-profits associated
present ways for involvement
D e c k
with the event to attendees and
P i t c h
Involvement
S p o n s o r s h i p
needing mental health assistance

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2021 EVENT
OVERVIEW

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C R A W F I S H
F O R
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C A U S E
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S p o n s o r s h i p
P i t c h
D e c k

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C R A W F I S H
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2 0 2 1 AT L A N TA E V E N T
FINANCIALS
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$6.7K
Amount raised through:
Overhead incurred through
Total donated to Blake
- Ticket sales ($5,900)
food prep, and event prep
House, an addiction facility
for those who cannot afford
- Donations ($500)
addiction rehabilitation
D e c k
- Sponsorships ($1,100)
P i t c h
$1.7K
S p o n s o r s h i p
$8.5K

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2022 EVENT
OVERVIEW

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C R A W F I S H
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2 0 2 2 AT L A N TA E V E N T
FINANCIALS
C A U S E
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$28K
Amount raised through:
Overhead incurred through
Total donated to Will To Live
- Ticket sales ($31,400)
food prep, and event prep
Foundation to help provide in
school counseling to high
- Donations ($1,000)
schoolers
D e c k
- Sponsorships ($7,600)
P i t c h
$12K
S p o n s o r s h i p
$40K

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C R A W F I S H
Public/Private sponsors to give financial support in
Gold: $5,000, receives 15 tickets to event, and will
exchange for future tax benefits
advertise brand around event. Gold sponsorship
receives stage naming rights. Advertisement will
All sponsors will have the right to set up tents at
advertise brand on sign, and around event. Silver
event, on social media, and tickets to event
Advertisement will be the largest
Sponsorship contributions will go towards
Bronze: $1,000, receives 6 tickets to event, and
entertainment, porta-potties, crawfish, security,
will advertise brand around event. Advertisement
and other necessary overhead costs to support
will be the smallest
D e c k
sponsorships will receive band naming rights.
P i t c h
All level of sponsorships receive advertising at
S p o n s o r s h i p
Silver: $2,500, receives 10 tickets to event, will
fundraising efforts for Youth Villages
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be the largest
the event
Three sponsors levels: Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
C A U S E
EVENT SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
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EVENT SPONSORS
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OUR NEED: EVENT SPONSORS

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C R A W F I S H
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C A U S E
@heady_net
S P O N S O R S F O R 2 0 2 2 AT L A N TA
EVENT
HeadyNet
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S p o n s o r s h i p
P i t c h
D e c k

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C A U S E
capitalize by raising the most funds possible for a nonprofit.
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using our hard and soft skills to organize an event that can
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At Crawfish For A Cause, we believe in giving 110%. By
C R A W F I S H
SUMMARY
We thrive because of our impact, network, and the type of
event we throw with a great team, even better volunteers,
and our committed sponsors. We want to make the most
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impact while also throwing the best event for those who
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attend.
P i t c h
D e c k

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C R A W F I S H
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[email protected]
S p o n s o r s h i p
704-651-9723
C A U S E
THANK YOU
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Ben Douglas
P i t c h
D e c k

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