Reach the World 2024 Benefit Committee

Annual Benefit 2016

Reach the World is a New York City-based nonprofit organization that makes the benefits of travel and global engagement accessible to classrooms, inspiring students to become curious, confident and compassionate global citizens.

Every year since 2001, Reach the World has held an annual benefit to fundraise for the organization. The guest count is typically between 150 and 200 guests from diverse New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The event format includes cocktails, a silent auction, a sit-down dinner, and an award presentation at the end of the evening. This year's Cronkite Award will be given to a prominent honoree — stay tuned for the big reveal!

The success of Reach the World's events are dependent on the volunteer Benefit Committee members whose work makes each event possible. Volunteering for RTW is a substantive way to gain event experience, network with other professionals, and give back to a good cause.

The most important fundraising activity at the event will be the silent auction. This year, the benefit committee’s goal is to source 60 prizes for the auction. The committee will meet once a week leading up to the event in the evenings on weekdays.

When you volunteer with Reach the World, you can be a catalyst for global citizenship and social mobility. Through your work, you will help fund young students’ exposure to foundational global networks – and invest in tomorrow’s global leaders, today!

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How did you find out about this opportunity?

Have you worked with Reach the World before?

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What about this experience and the RTW cause inspires you to volunteer? Please let us know a little bit about your motivation to become involved.

I am interested in (check all that apply):

Managing the gift bags

Generating publicity for the event

Designing the look and feel of the evening (auction and table displays)

Volunteering as event staff during the event

Silent Auction

A big part of the Benefit Committee's role is to source donated items for the silent and live auctions. All members of the Benefit Committee will be expected to work as part of a team to personally source a minimum of three donated items for the silent auction.

Items can come from any source - a friend, a colleague, a corporate donations program, or via cold-calls! Items can range the spectrum from experiences (plays, evenings out, services, etc.), to apparel and fashion items, to health & beauty items, to travel items, to sports items, to kids items.

What three ideas do YOU have for this year's auctions? How will you get them donated for Reach the World's benefit? Please fill in all three fields with your ideas - and be creative!

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I have read and I understand the following guidelines:

I have read and I understand the following guidelines: I understand that Reach the World does not comp committee members pre-paid seats at the Benefit. As a committee member, I will participate as event staff (staff pizza dinner provided in set-up area). I understand that this is a volunteer opportunity and is not an offer of employment or compensation. I agree to immediately let Reach the World's staff know if I have to stop volunteering for any reason.

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