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LET US INTRODUCE OURSELVES

Farm to Table(aux) is a fundraising event concept dreamt up by Studio4Forty, a leader in nonprofit event fundraising with proven successes at over 100 nonprofit organizations worldwide. The Studio4Forty team is stacked with smart, savvy, and sincere experts in the nonprofit and events arenas to set you up for fundraising success—and make sure everyone involved has the most fun possible.

Farm to Table(aux) is a unique and highly creative fundraising event concept leveraging cuisine and art into an engaging and entertaining feast for your supporters. This signature fundraising event playfully unites the widely popular Farm-to-Table culinary trend with a contemporary interpretation of the “tableaux vivants” (living pictures) from French theater - static but dramatic visual depictions using carefully posed actors in costume, appearing in sets adorned with vibrant props and scenery. Farm to Table(aux) events feature fresh, seasonal and locally-sourced dishes prepared by inventive chefs featuring artistic displays and live performances showcasing community artists and entertainers.

FARM TO TABLE(AUX) IS A PROVEN WINNER WITH ART LOVERS AND FOODIES, ALONG WITH NONPROFIT DONORS, SUPPORTERS AND FUNDRAISERS BECAUSE IT:

• Showcases creativity from art auctions featuring nonprofit clients’ work, table(aux) art installations, and “Mystère” box raffles
• Invites participation from the community, your supporters, local culinary creatives along with artists and designers
• Celebrates community as guests share delicious dishes “family style” at long feasting tables

EVENT OVERVIEW

ATTENDEES: 350 community- minded art & food lovers come together to enjoy: COCKTAIL RECEPTION

• 2-5 local designers, directors &

artists each produce a unique tableau using local models, costumed actors, or dancers who perform in mini-vignettes.

• Farm-to-table appetizers

prepared by local chefs or farmers and artfully displayed at food stations and/or as passed hors d’oeuvres.

• 2-3 wine stations, 1-2 signature

cocktail stations, and 1 craft beer station. SEATED FEAST

• Mission communication.
• Seated dinner or antipasti and

desert platters, preferably served family-style.

• Live auction and cash call.
• Stage entertainment: performers
• r models from tableaux,

dancers, singers, or musicians.

• Mystère raffle presentation

THE OPPORTUNITY

ATTRACT NEW SUPPORTERS Media! TV, print and social media love this fresh non-profit event

• concept. Our events draw new committee members, volunteers,

attendees, donors, and sponsors. RAISE MORE REVENUE We help you strategically plan innovative ways to use art, wine, and auction donations to drive a stream of revenue sources and net proceeds:

• Ticket sales ($30,000 - $60,000)
• Innovative raffle concepts ($10,000 - $20,000)
• Silent auction ($5,000 - $15,000)
• Live auction ($50,000 - $100,000)
• Cash call ($30,000 - $60,000)
• Custom sponsorships ($50,000 - $100,000)

THE SUCCESS RATE:

$200K AVERAGE FIRST-YEAR NET REVENUE 40% NEW DONOR ATTENDANCE 100% PARTNER RETENTION

SET THE STAGE WITH YOUR THEME!

Announce your theme with event graphics and branding.

• Our graphic design gurus create a complete creative identity

for your event that will wow your crowd and supporters.

• The package includes your event’s webpage, save-the-dates,

invitations, posters, email blasts, and ads. Customizable templates are also available for you to use for sponsorship presentations, event programs, and event signage. ART THEME EXAMPLES: POP! Goes the Warhol is one replicable theme that lets guests mingle with Andy Warhol look-a-likes and featured tableaux vivant anchored around Warhol’s famous Marilyn Monroe painting and soup cans made from painted oil

• drums. This theme also allows for creative sponsorship
• pportunities and vibrant décor.

Past st theme ideas: s: Andy Warhol • Leonardo Davinci

• Peace • Wings • Art & Soul • Eat Your Art Out

A R T + S O U L

SURROUND GUESTS WITH ENGAGING ART

From tableaux to auctions, décor to entertainment, the options are endless!

• Leverage local theater groups, performers, gymnasts,

makeup artists and/or face/body painters.

• Create a striking stage with dramatic lighting and live

entertainment for the seated program.

• Encourage guests to interact with your tableaux and performers.
• Integrate sponsors into art displays, auctions & branding
• pportunities.
• Use an artist’s iconic work as a backdrop and give your

volunteers costumes and props to “put them in character” (as Mona Lisa or the Last Supper)

THINK BIG WITH ART INSTALLATIONS

• Create a conversation piece and “still art” installation

(no actors necessary) with the help of local artists, then leverage these as a photo backdrops for guest photos.

• Turn your volunteers into roaming actors (like Warhols or

living statues) by dressing them up and sprinkling them throughout the crowd, adding excitement to the guest experience.

SHOWCASE YOUR SPONSORS CREATIVELY!

• Ask sponsors to donate an art installation (such as a

BMW adorned a la Warhol), or sponsor a tableaux.

• Integrate sponsors into your auction by asking them to

donate elements of live auction packages.

• Create sponsor-branded signature cocktails for your

event or creative renditions of a sponsored swag bag.

• Ask sponsors to underwrite specific event expenses in

creative ways.

FEAST AMONG PHILANTHROPIC FRIENDS

• Local chefs, farmers, and food purveyors create culinary

masterpieces.

• Seating at long tables (also known as a Feasting Tables or

King’s Tables) with guests passing dishes family-style enhances a spirit of community, conviviality, and contribution!

• Signature (and sponsored) cocktails and premium wines

compliment your feast.

CULINARY INSPIRATION:

Call on the su support of a local culinary y education program to create an exq xquisi site exp xperience for yo your community. y. Students at community colleges and vocational schools can gain valuable experience by planning, preparing, and serving your guests. Ask sk local farmers s or food purve veyo yors s to partner with local chefs s and rest staurants s to create a culinary ensemble for your event. These supporters will be thrilled by the visibility gained at your large event!

Our Services L E T ’ S C R E AT E A M A S T E R P I E C E !

WE OFFER $35,000+ IN TANGIBLE BENEFITS FOR A COMPLETE PACKAGE COST OF ONLY $22,000.

$7,000 Exclusive Annual License to FTT for your location. $6,000 Branded Design Package customizing your promotional materials from event webpage to e-blasts, printed invitations & advertising. $5,000 Event Consulting and project management. Learn enhanced revenue generation strategies, budgeting, venue selection & negotiation, sponsorship & auction concepts and committee management. 30 hours. $5,000 Premium Wines shipped in for your event. Up to 12 cases @ $15-35/bottle. $3,000 - 4,500 Live Auction Prize of a trip to Napa Valley (2 couples/2 nights or 1 couple/3 nights) with 4 unique winery experiences. $3,000 Proprietary FTT “How-To” Guide including step-by-step roadmap, best practices, timelines, budget templates, sponsorship materials, music playlists, and more. $2,000 ”Day Of” On Site Experts for event set-up, management and logistics. 12–16 hours. $1,000 - 2,000 Cash Call. Our on site experts are all experienced auctioneers and can conduct your cash call. Value Varies Discounts of 25-30% on electronic check-in and mobile bidding software from Greater Giving, plus hands on training and set up assistance. OUR FEE* $22,000 ove ver three inst stallments s = 1/3 upon signing • 1/3 midway • 1/3 upon completion of event *Travel costs for onsite event management are not included. Guest count does not include non ticketed attendees such as volunteers and vendors.

We value our partners and want to see them blow their goals out of the water. To help nonprofits produce the most successful events possible, we bring to them the following benefits: WE’RE A RELATIONSHIP MAGNET: Farm to Table(aux) events raise the bar on nonprofit events and enhance your organization’s

• verall fundraising efforts. Your event will attract a new, diverse, and often younger attendee and donor base. Additionally, our exciting

and engaging format energizes board members and volunteers. WE’RE A ONE STOP SOLUTION: Our nonprofit event package offers market-tested solutions—including pre-event budgeting, sponsorship planning and activation, revenue strategy, and invites to registration. Basically, we cover all the bases. Our proprietary “How To” guide and monthly great ideas also provide you with all the necessary details about how to plan and execute our event concepts. WE’RE A TEAM OF EXPERTS: The Studio4Forty team helps guide you every step of the way. Our talented and experienced team includes nonprofit development and event planning professionals, graphic designers, and wine procurement experts who have a long and strong track record of success designing and executing nonprofit events all over the country. WE TAKE A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH: We know every nonprofit is a unique organization with a variety of stakeholders involved in the fundraising effort. We like getting to know you and seamlessly collaborating with your organization’s team, year after year, so that together, we are the most successful that we possibly can be.

YOU DESERVE THE TOTAL PACKAGE

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WHAT OUR NONPROFIT PARTNERS SAY…

“We are thrilled with the possibilities you have created for us!!! We were looking for a unique opportunity to help take our fundraising to the next level. Farm to Table(aux) has filled that need in incredible ways, far surpassing our financial expectations two years in a row and growing our base of supporters through a fun and meaningful evening. For a nonprofit leader, the STUDIO 4Forty team and their Farm to Table(aux) event is a dream come true, hitting all the right notes and then some. We've done events on our own for many years but not at this caliber. The investment is well worth it.” ” ZANE SMITH, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County

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“As one of the largest museums in the Southeast, The Columbus Museum prides itself on bringing high quality American art and history exhibitions to our community. When transitioning to a new annual fundraiser, it was important to us that the event reflect the same creative elements, thoughtful planning, and exciting experience that our patrons expect when they visit the Museum. We also wanted an event that complimented our mission to bring art and history to life. Farm to Table(aux) is the perfect event for us. It literally demonstrates our mission as volunteers take works from our collection and bring them to life. The décor, entertainment, and food are all a delightful feast for the senses of our guests. Through Farm to Table(aux), we have been able to reenergize our core support base and bring in new volunteers and donors. We are excited to see where this year takes us!” CARMEN OVERTON, Director of Development, The Columbus Museum

Contact us

ANGIE CARWILE Angie@studio4forty.com • 843-696-8287 studio4forty.com farmtotableaux.com