Sponsorship Proposal Family Matters 29th Annual Walkathon October 13, 2018
About the Walk Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 Location: Gale Academy, 1631 W Jonquil Terrace, Chicago Time: 9:00 AM registration/t-shirt pickup; 10:00 AM step-off 300+ walkers participate, 75% from the north side of Chicago, including Rogers Park, and North Shore suburbs 1,000+ constituents receive Walkathon mailings 2,000+ local supporters are on our e-mail list All walkers are encouraged to create or join a team and collect pledges. Individual walkers are also welcome. All sponsors are invited to bring a team of walkers; the event is a fun-filled community-building opportunity. Children, pets, and strollers are welcome and encouraged! All walkers receive a t-shirt and a picnic lunch, and are entered into a free raffle.
Why we walk Family Matters has been walking for equity for 29 years. We walk, and work, to: - Overcome structural racism and systemic oppression. - Facilitate personal and collective justice and influence social change. - Nurture meaningful and life-changing relationships within homes, schools, and communities. - Engage youth through transformative educational experiences to foster a love of learning. - Close the education gap. - Support youth through school transitions and prepare them to be college- and career-ready. - Cultivate leaders that are confident, resilient, responsible, and accountable. - Prepare and support families in effectively navigating institutional and systemic constraints. Family Matters Programs: Boys to Men (Teen Boys Program) and That Goddess Power (Teen Girls Program) - Programs focused on academic support, leadership development, advococy, career planning/preparation, and relationship-building for youth ages 12-19 Family Connections - leadership and literacy program for children in 1st through 6th grades Evening Tutoring - one-on-one tutor/mentor program which pairs youth with adults who work together at least once per week throughout the school year Project RISE - Summer paid internship experience for teens which includes job training and resume building skills
What you can do On Saturday, October 13, 2018, we will once again gather a group of 300+ friends and walk five miles together to raise awareness and funds for Family Matters. Please support our work by becoming an Event Sponsor: 5-Mile Sponsor - $5,000 Live mention at Step-off Logo on t-shirts (prominent) Booth at picnic Signage at mile marker Water Sponsor - $4,000 (1 available) Branded water bottles for walkers Logo on t-shirts (prominent) Booth at picnic Half-Way Sponsor - $2,500 (1 available) Logo on t-shirts (prominent) Signage at half-way point 1-Mile Sponsor - $1,000 (5 available) Signage at mile marker Logo on t-shirts (small) Business Partner - $500 Community Partner - $250 Logo included on Family Matters website *Logo will be included in Walkathon brochure (if submitted by July 20th) and on banner, and Family Matters website, e-blasts, and social media.
Walkathon Schedule Join us today To become a sponsor, please contact Gretchen Nord at gretchen@familymatterschicago.org or 773.465.6011 x114. We look forward to hearing from you! You are encouraged to choose benefits which best fit your marketing needs. We would also welcome any of your ideas for additional opportunities that would benefit your business. Contact us today to customize your sponsorship!
Sponsor Agreement Company Name: Contact Name: Email: Address: City and Zip code: Phone Number: Sponsorship Level: 5-Mile Sponsor ($5,000) Water Sponsor ($4,000) Half-Way Sponsor ($2,500) 1-Mile Sponsor ($1,000) Business Partner ($500) Terms and conditions: Company logo will be included in print materials if sponsorship commitment is made by July 20, 2018. Sponsors are responsible for the submission of logo files by material deadlines. Payment is due within 30 days of signed agreement. Community Partner ($250) Sponsor Signature Family Matters Signature Please return this form via mail or email to: Gretchen Nord Family Matters 7731 N Marshfield Ave Chicago, IL 60626 gretchen@familymatterschicago.org Thank you for partnering with us! 7731 N. Marshfield Chicago, IL 60626 773.465.6011 www.familymatterschicago.org