ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Join Us on a Mission to Eliminate Racism and Empower Women! Partner with as an Annual Sponsor. Companies looking for creative and engaging ways to make an impact on the Houston community are invited to partner with to eliminate racism, empower women and girls, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. This year, we celebrate our 110-year anniversary of being on a mission. Sponsors are invited to recognize this achievement by participating in our legacy events and activities which will provide critical funding to continue our mission for another 110 years. Events and programs this year include: YWCA of Houston Legacy Sponsorship, Annual Outstanding Women s Luncheon, Persimmon Club, and Purchase with a Purpose.
WHY PARTNER WITH YWCA OF HOUSTON? is proud to offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities that can be tailored to your marketing goals and budget. Sponsorship allows your company to show support for the work we do at. Event cross-marketing will increase your business exposure within the community through event promotion on the website, e-mail communications to a distribution 3000 subscribers, social media channels, and event materials. Sponsorship provides an opportunity to engage and connect with an additional market of potential customers. HOW YOUR SUPPORT HELPS Your sponsorship supports the one in four women and their children in Houston who will experience homelessness or experience food insecurities. Your support helps to: Provide housing for Chronic Homeless women ages 18-24 with 10 dormitory style permanent housing beds and 5 emergency beds through our YWCA Center for Women. Provide housing for Chronic Homeless women or men ages 18-24 with children, with 31 Permanent Scattered site apartments through our Choices Permanent Supportive Housing Program. Operate 12 Centers for Senior Life located throughout Houston where seniors receive: nutritional meals, day trips, health and nutrition education, fitness training, and opportunities for recreational engagement. We served 102,159 meals served in 2015. Manage our Meals on Wheels program in which we served 1,305 seniors, 819 of them being women and 197,212 meals in 2015. Empower teen girls with leadership skills, career exploration, and prevention education that promotes healthy choices, financial literacy, health and nutrition support, and positive peer to peer relationships. Last year, 47 teen girls participated in YWCA Empowerment Zone Camp. Empower young girls in the areas of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and to encourage them to pursue careers within these fields, particularly for underrepresented girls. Last year, 25 girls participated in YWCA TechGYRLS Camp. Empower young girls from diverse backgrounds; to represent and communicate their interests, needs, and aspirations; To develop their own leadership skills, and support the leadership development of other young women through our Young Women s Leadership Council. Celebrate the accomplishments of 10 outstanding women whose professional accomplishments and community contributions have enhanced the quality of life for all of us. Launch the Community Food Pantry to end hunger based on a client-choice model and in partnership with Houston Food Bank. Continue to support the go-to organization for women and girls in Houston. Page 2
OVERVIEW OF 2017 SPONSORSHIP EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES LEGACY SPONSOR As we celebrate our 110-year anniversary, is offering a new opportunity to be recognized as the Legacy Sponsor for 2017. YWCA of Houston works throughout the community to eliminate barriers to life and empower women and girls. Our community events aim to educate the community about the pressing issues facing women and girls such as: early childhood education, STEM education, housing, civil rights, fair wages, sexual assault, health awareness, youth leadership development, selfimage, and more. As a Legacy Sponsor, you will be featured throughout the year as we host these community events. ANNUAL OUTSTANDING WOMEN S LUNCHEON Each year, 500+ people attend the Outstanding Women s Luncheon (O.W.L.), a charitable event that helps further its mission and provides an opportunity for us to celebrate the accomplishments of 10 outstanding women whose professional accomplishments and community contributions have enhanced the quality of life for all of us. The event is held in May of each year. PERSIMMON CLUB Persimmon is our national brand color reflecting the strength and confidence of the YWCA. Reflecting on our brand, we are excited to launch the Persimmon Club, a philanthropic group that champions the YWCA of Houston and its mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Your membership will be a symbol of hope and advocacy for pursuing the rights of women and families, fighting on the front-lines of some of our nation s greatest issues like Civil Rights, Fair Wages, and Sexual Assault. Through your membership, we will stand as a collective voice to fight for legislation which impacts the women and girls we serve. PURCHASE WITH PURPOSE The coumminty loves to shop at local businesses! So, make their next purchase one that will make a difference in the lives of women and girls of Houston. As a Purchase with Purpose sponsor, each time your customers purchase from you, your company will designate a portion of the proceeds to the. You can designate a percentage or specified dollar amount for each purchase made this year. Page 3
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS ANNUAL OUTSTANDING WOMEN S LUNCHEON Audience Demographics: 500+ anticipated guests each year 2,000+ guests invited Guests include business and community leaders. About 30% of attendees are new to. Event marketed through website, e-blasts, traditional and social media STILETTO $25,000 Event Underwriter Designation and Recognition Recognition as Annual Corporate Sponsor Company Logo Included on Printed Materials and Visuals During Event Company Recognition/Logo Prominently Displayed on Website and Social Media Advertising Company Logo On E-Blasts (Pre- & Post- Event) Preferred Seating for One Table of (10) with Company Name Displa yed on Table (10) Guests Admitted to The V.I.P. Reception (Prior to the Start of the Event) to Meet and Greet with Keynote Speaker Professional Group Photo with Keynote Speaker (4) Invitations to the Honoree Reception 60-Second Commercial/Speaking Opportunity during Honoree Reception Full-Page Advertisement in Program Booklet with Prominent Placement PLATFORM HEEL $15,000 Recognition as Annual Corporate Sponsor Company Logo Included on Printed Materials and Vi suals During Event Company Recognition/Logo Prominently Displayed on Website and Social Media Advertising Preferred Seating for One Table of (10) with Company Name Displayed on Table (5) Guests Admitted to the VIP Reception (Prior to the S tart of the Event) to Meet and Greet with Keynote Speaker (3) Invitations to the Honoree Reception Half-Page Advertisement in Program Booklet with Prominent Placement Page 4
PUMP $10,000 Recognition as Annual Corporate Sponsor Company Name Included on Printed Materials and Visuals during Event Preferred Seating for One Table of (10) With Company Name Displayed on Table (3) Guests Admitted to the VIP Reception (Prior to the Start of the E vent) to Meet and Greet with Keynote Speaker (2) Invitations to the Honoree Reception Quarter-Page Advertisement in Program Booklet WEDGE HEEL $5,000 Company Name Included on Printed Materials and Visuals during Event Seating for One Table of (10) (2) Invitations to the Honoree Reception Quarter-Page Advertisement in Program Booklet KITTEN HEEL $2,500 Company Name Included on Sponsor Page of the Even t Program Book Seating for One Table (10) Page 5
PERSIMMON CLUB MEMBERSHIP LEVELS Persimmon is our national brand color reflecting the strength and confidence of the YWCA. The Persimmon Club is a philanthropic group that champions the and its mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Your membership will be a symbol of hope and advocacy for pursuing the rights of women and families, fighting on the front-lines of some of our nation s greatest issues like Civil Rights, Fair Wages, and Sexual Assault. Through your membership, we will stand as a collective voice to fight for legislation which impacts the women and girls we serve. PERSIMMON CLUB BENEFACTOR $110 Listed as annual member and supporter of s Mission PERSIMMON CLUB SUPPORTER $500 Listed as annual member and supporter of s Mission Invitation YWCA Cocktails and Conversation PERSIMMON CLUB PARTNER $1,000 Listed as annual member and supporter of s Mission Invitation YWCA Cocktails and Conversation 1 ticket to Annual Outstanding Women s Luncheon PERSIMMON CLUB PATRON $2,500 Listed as annual member and supporter of s Mission Invitation YWCA Cocktails and Conversation 2 tickets to Annual Outstanding Women s Luncheon Exclusive invitation to Holiday Soiree PERSIMMON CLUB LIFETIME $5,000 Listed as annual member and supporter of s Mission Invitation YWCA Cocktails and Conversation Kitten Heel Sponsor for Annual Outstanding Women s Luncheon Exclusive invitation to Holiday Soiree Page 6
LEGACY SPONSOR 2017 EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY As we celebrate our 110-year anniversary, is offering a new opportunity to be recognized as the Legacy Sponsor for 2017. works throughout the community to eliminate barriers to life and empower women and girls. Our community events aim to increase awareness on pressing issues facing women and girls such as: early childhood education, STEM education, housing, civil rights, fair wages, sexual assault, health awareness, youth leadership development, selfimage, and more. The goal is to educate, train, and empower the community to make a social impact so women and girls can live and thrive successfully. community education events for this year will focus on the following topics: Race in America Town Hall, Week without Violence Rally, Change Your Life. Change Your Lifestyle. * * Topics are subject to modification depending on emerging trends or interest areas. LEGACY SPONSOR $110,000 A year s worth of recognition at Community Education events A table at the Annual Outstanding Women s Luncheon with preferred seating Special recognition at luncheon Company Spotlight on email blasts throughout the year (circulation of 3000) Logo with hyperlink prominently displayed on website with sponsorship profile Press release announcing sponsorship and mention in media coverage for the event Invitation to focus group or town hall on emerging topics in eliminating racism and empowering women Special invitations to events and workshops throughout the year Page 7
PURCHASE WITH PURPOSE PURCHASE WITH PURPOSE SPECIFIED AMOUNT DONATAED EVERY PURCHASE Why Your Business Should Be a Purchase with Purpose Sponsor? The coumminty loves to shop at local businesses! So, make their next purchase one that will make a difference in the lives of women and girls of Houston. As a Purchase with Purpose sponsor, each time your customers purchase from you, your company will designate a portion of the proceeds to the. You can designate a percentage or specified dollar amount for each purchase made during a time period. According to the 2016 Havas Worldwide Prosumer Report, 73% of consumers believe brands have a responsibility to do more than just generate a profit Doing social good can drive customer loyalty for your business Purchase with Purpose is a convenient and flexible way to achieve your corporate social responsibility goals Great co-branding opporunity with, the go-to organization for women and girls Customize your sponsorship! You can designate a specified dollar amount or percentage of each customer sale throughout a time period. For example, every $1 dollar or 5% of the sale will be designated to the during the summer. Contact Executive Director, Allison Booker-Brooks at abooker-brooks@ to customize your Purchase with Purpose sponsorship. Logo with hyperlink prominently displayed on website with sponsorship profile during the month you select for your business. and its supporters will drive customers to support your business through various media outlets, Facebook, Twitter and targeted email campaigns. Co-branded materials with your company and at the point of sale. Page 8
ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Join Us on a Mission to Eliminate Racism and Empower Women! Partner with the YWCA as an Annual Sponsor. SPONSORSHIP FORM Please complete this Sponsorship Commitment Form and return to abooker-brooks@. Contact Name Company Name Address City/State/Zip Telephone Email I/We will recognize the 110-year achievement of the by committing to the sponsorship package below. Legacy $110,000 Persimmon Club Annual Outstanding Women s Luncheon Indicate Level: Indicate Level: Purchase with Purpose donated for every customer purchase the month(s) of Please charge my credit card listed below. Enclosed please find my check to YWCA Houston. Name on Card Payment Options (please select one): I will make my payment on-line at www. Please email my invoice. Credit Card Information: Sec. Code Card Number Signature Expiration I am unable to sponsor now but would like to make a tax-deductible donation. Amount $ Please contact me about in-kind support for events: raffle, silent, or live auction items. The YWCA is a qualified 501 (c) 3 charity under FEIN: 74-1109658 and all contributions made to the organization are tax-deductible.