sponsorship opportunities LUNAR NEW YEAR celebrating 30 years of helping futures blossom JANUARY 11, 2019 SKOPELOS AT NEW WORLD Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida
big brothers big sisters of northwest florida 30 TH anniversary For 30 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida has been the area s leader in one-to-one youth services. We match caring, adult mentors with children ages 6 through 18 who come primarily from single-parent homes. As a child, each of us had someone there for us other than our parents- someone who broadened our horizons, pushed us to do better, and brought a little magic into our lives. A Big Brother or Big Sister does just that for the children who need it the most. Our service area includes Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton and Bay Counties. Our mission Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-toone relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Our vision Our vision is that all children achieve success in life. why sponsor the big gala? Did you know one in three children will grow up without a mentor? In Northwest Florida, that equates to more than 55,000 children in our community who are in need of a mentor to lead them on a successful path to adulthood. Children in this community need your help! By contributing to The Big Gala, you are making a direct impact! Local impact Your money stays local. Every dollar stays in Northwest Florida to support the agency and matching services for children in our community. Last year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida served 616 children through one-to-one mentoring. Our reports show that out of our Littles matched six months or longer: 97% have remained crime free 85% maintained or improved in reading 88% maintained or improved in school attendance 82% maintained or improved in math 81% maintained or improved in science Brand awareness For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation s largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adults and children in communities across the country. A sponsorship of The Big Gala is a meaningful way to partner with your local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency to develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effects on the lives of young people in our community. new for 2019 The Big Gala will be Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida s kickoff event to its 30th Anniversary year! We ve added new sponsorship perks such as more opportunities for social media exposure, agencycreated company promotional video to be placed on event Facebook page, company logo on agency event webpage with direct link to company s website and more! We ve grown! New location at Skopelos at New World will meet the reach of up to 500 guests. Sponsors who commit by September 1, 2018 will be included on the signage for The Big Gala Theme Reveal Party to be held at Beré Jewelers.
Presenting Sponsor - $20,000 exclusive opportunity Supports twenty (20) children facing adversity with a caring, supportive mentor in their life for one year Event will be presented by Your Company Name on all media advertising Logo inclusion on multiple media screens when ballroom doors open and during dinner service Logo printed on dinner menus at each place setting Logo on step and repeat backdrop for red carpet photos One (1) suite at New World Inn on the event grounds Logo and sponsorship level announced twice a month on event Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages Table signage at your sponsored table and continuous recognition by the Master of Ceremonies Inside cover, full-page color recognition piece in event program Jewelry Sponsor - $15,000 exclusive opportunity Supports fifteen (15) children facing adversity with a caring, supportive mentor in their life for one year Opportunity to bring jewelry display and signage for your company Logo on step and repeat backdrop for red carpet photos Logo and sponsorship level announced monthly on event Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages
Entertainment Sponsor - $15,000 exclusive opportunity Supports fifteen (15) children facing adversity with a caring, supportive mentor in their life for one year Logo inclusion on multiple media screens during the entertainment Signage on stage with company logo Opportunity for company representative to introduce entertainment Logo and sponsorship level announced monthly on event Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages Wine Sponsor - $15,000 exclusive opportunity Supports fifteen (15) children facing adversity with a caring, supportive mentor in their life for one year All table wine in the main ballroom will be tagged with company logo and/or approved message Logo and sponsorship level announced monthly on event Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages
Bar Sponsor - $12,500 exclusive opportunity Supports twelve (12) children facing adversity with a caring, supportive mentor in their life for one year Logo inclusion and recognition at all bar areas Company logo on the beverage napkins at beverage stations Invitation for four (4) to The Big Gala Theme Reveal Party Logo and sponsorship level announced monthly on event Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages Gold Table Sponsor - $10,000 Supports ten (10) children facing adversity with a caring, supportive mentor in their life for one year Logo and sponsorship level announced a minimum of three times on event Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages Game & Silent Auction Sponsor - $7,500 exclusive opportunity Supports seven (7) children facing adversity with a caring, supportive mentor in their life for one year Company logo displayed on all game signage and silent auction promotional materials One (1) table for ten (10) at The Big Gala Invitation for four (4) to The Big Gala Theme Reveal Party Logo and sponsorship level announced a minimum of twice on event Facebook page
Party Favor Sponsor - $7,500 exclusive opportunity Supports seven (7) children facing adversity with a caring, supportive mentor in their life for one year Opportunity to provide up to 500 guests with a company branded party favor (must be approved by agency) One (1) table for ten (10) at The Big Gala Invitation for four (4) to The Big Gala Theme Reveal Party Logo and sponsorship level announced a minimum of twice on event Facebook page Silver Table Sponsor - $5,000 Supports five (5) children facing adversity with a caring, supportive mentor in their life for one year One (1) table for ten (10) at The Big Gala Invitation for four (4) to The Big Gala Theme Reveal Party Logo and sponsorship level announced a minimum of twice on event Facebook page Half-page color recognition piece in event program Signature Drink Sponsor - $4,000 exclusive opportunity Supports four (4) children facing adversity with a caring, supportive mentor in their life for one year Opportunity to name signature drink (must be approved by agency) Logo on specialty drink signage at all bar areas One (1) table for eight (8) at The Big Gala Three (3) bottles of wine at your table Invitation for two (2) to The Big Gala Theme Reveal Party Name recognition in event thank you ad Logo and sponsorship level announced on event Facebook page Name recognition in event slideshow Table signage at your sponsored table Half-page color recognition piece in event program
Registration Sponsor - $4,000 exclusive opportunity Supports four (4) children facing adversity with a caring, supportive mentor in their life for one year Logo included on all event registration signage as Registration Sponsor One (1) table for eight (8) at The Big Gala Three (3) bottles of wine at your table Invitation for two (2) to The Big Gala Theme Reveal Party Name recognition in event thank you ad Logo and sponsorship level announced on event Facebook page Name recognition in event slideshow Table signage at your sponsored table Half-page color recognition piece in event program Bronze Table Sponsor - $2,500 Supports two (2) children facing adversity with a caring, supportive mentor in their life for one year One (1) table for eight (8) at The Big Gala Two (2) bottles of wine at your table Invitation for two (2) to The Big Gala Theme Reveal Party Name recognition in event thank you ad Logo and sponsorship level announced on event Facebook page Name recognition in event slideshow Table signage at your sponsored table Half-page color recognition piece in event program Patron Sponsor - $1,000 Supports one (1) child facing adversity with a caring, supportive mentor in their life for one year Two (2) tickets for The Big Gala Invitation for two (2) to The Big Gala Theme Reveal Party Name recognition in event thank you ad Name listed in event program Acknowledgment of sponsors in print materials are subject to print deadlines. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is a 501(C) 3 and meets all the requirements specified by the Florida Solicitation of Contribution Act. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Services by calling (800) 435-7352. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State. All proceeds go to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, registration #CH16741.
Courtney Cook Vice President of Development ccook@bbbsnwfl.org 850.433.5437