The LBCC Foundation Presents: Gala An Evening to Remember A benefit for the students and programs of Linn-Benton Community College SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Dear Friends of the Mid-Willamette Valley, We are pleased to announce that the first-ever gala event to benefit the students and programs of Linn-Benton Community College will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2019, in the Historic Flinn Block Building in Downtown Albany! Enclosed please find sponsorship opportunities for supporting this spectacular occasion. One Night in Old Hollywood will be an evening to remember. The event begins with a cocktail reception, followed by an excellent dinner featuring chef-driven cuisine, inspiring remarks from students, and a paddle raise, and concludes with live music and dancing. Our theme celebrates the glamorous actors, costumes, sets and movies of Hollywood s golden age in the 1930s and guests are invited to join us on the red carpet with their own vintage style. More importantly, this evening recreates the legendary magic of the cinema to illustrate the kind of similar impact our guests will have the opportunity to make that night on behalf of education. For example, did you know that a college education changes the course of life not just for an individual, but for an entire family, and the wider community? Getting the chance to attend and finish a degree means taking pride in your future, getting a good job, providing for your children, gaining skills to contribute to the community, and strengthening the Mid-Willamette Valley. In our region, Linn-Benton Community College is THE resource for higher education that constantly opens pathways from poverty to prosperity. And yet, at LBCC, more than 75% of our students cannot afford to pay for college without help and in the last few years, applications for LBCC scholarships have increased by more than 300%. Through the leadership of caring community members, organizations and businesses, the LBCC Foundation is working to raise critical resources to give hope to hundreds of people who seek a path to a better future. You can help! The LBCC Foundation Gala is an important step in support of our community s future. Through this event, we seek to raise critical funds that will enable deserving students to have the opportunity to succeed. The following pages outline many options for supporting the Gala, with sponsorships ranging from $1,200 to $12,000. Each level comes with excellent recognition packages for your organization. Your involvement will make a difference. We hope we can count on your support! Sincerely, Jennifer Boehmer Executive Director Charlie Eads LBCC Foundation President
The LBCC Foundation Presents: An Evening to Remember Lights Camera Time to Take Action on behalf of our students and community. Remember the first movie you ever saw? Whether adventure, or romance, or humor, or intrigue chances are the transformational power of the cinema has touched your heart. you have the opportunity to create that same kind of unforgettable impact on our students and community. Join the LBCC Foundation for the inaugural gala event to support aspiring college students to achieve their dreams and strengthen the entire region. Don your red-carpet worthy attire and step back in time to Hollywood s Golden Age! We ll gather for a spectacular evening at the historic Flinn Block Building in downtown Albany. Enjoy chef-driven cuisine, signature cocktails, and no shortage of live music and exciting entertainment all inspired by the dazzle of Tinseltown. We ll also hear the personal stories of our students who, with your help, can become contributors to a community more vibrant than even the spotlight. Your support of the LBCC Gala will make all the difference. By helping to create scholarships and strengthen programs at Linn-Benton Community College, you are giving students the support they need to succeed. The Date: Saturday, April 6, 2019 The Location: The Historic Flinn Block Building in Downtown Albany The Evening: Gourmet Dinner and Live Auction Signature Cocktails Inspiring Student Stories Live Music and Dancing Benefitting: The hundreds of students who cannot attend college without scholarship support, and the programs at Linn-Benton Community College that will help them succeed. Tickets: $125 per person, $1,000 per table of eight guests. Seats are limited and likely to sell out. Sponsorships: Opportunities for recognition and support of LBCC, one of our region s most far-reaching organizations, begin at $1,200 and range to $12,000. Don t Miss This Extraordinary Evening!
Gala Sponsorships A benefit for the students of Linn & Benton Counties Champion Sponsor ($12,000) Presented by (Your Business Name) and logo will be displayed: u On all event press releases and advertising u On all printed invitations and promotional materials u On the back of each bid paddle u At your table identifying you as the presenting Sponsor u On the front of the event program u On the Gala event website, including a link to your company s website u On all email updates u On screen recognition during the event u Acknowledgement from the stage during the live program u Full page custom ad and a personal letter from your CEO in the program u A table for 8 in a prime location u A very special welcome basket at your table u Option to provide parting gifts u Article highlighting your support of students in the LBCC Magazine - 90k homes Advocate Sponsor ($7,500) u On a full page custom ad in the event program u On printed invitations and promotional materials u At your table identifying you as a sponsor u On the Gala event website, including a link to your company s website u On screen recognition during the event u Acknowledgement from the stage during the live program u Table signage highlighting your sponsorship u 6 seats in a prime location u A welcome basket of special treats at your table u Option to provide parting gifts www.linnbenton.edu/gala
Gala Sponsorships Continued Partner Sponsor ($5,000) u A half-page custom ad in the event program u Your name or logo placed on event invitations and promotional materials u Acknowledgement from the stage during the live program u On the Gala event website, including a link to your company s website u 4 seats in a prime location u Table signage highlighting your sponsorship u A welcome basket of special treats at your table u Option to provide parting gifts Supporter Sponsor ($2,500) u Your name in the event program u Your name on the event website u 2 seats in a prime location u Table signage highlighting your sponsorship Friend Sponsor ($1,200) u Your name in the event program u Your name on the event website Your Support of the LBCC Gala Will make all the Difference! www.linnbenton.edu/gala
Yes, we would be pleased to participate as a sponsor of the LBCC Gala SPONSOR LEVEL SELECTED Champion Sponsor $12,000 (tax- deductible amount: $11,000) Advocate Sponsor $7,500 (tax- deductible amount: $6,750) Partner Sponsor $5,000 (tax- deductible amount: $4,500) Supporter Sponsor $2,500 (tax- deductible amount: $2,250) Friend Sponsor $1,200 (tax- deductible amount: $1,200) Please list our sponsor name as Contact for marketing materials including logo & print ad Contact Name Phone Email Fax Thank you for your support of the LBCC Gala & the LBCC Foundation The LBCC Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Tax ID: 23-7212073 Please make checks payable to: LBCC Foundation Please return this confirmation and payment to Andrew Wynings, LBCC Foundation 6500 Pacific Blvd SW Albany, OR 97321 www.linnbenton.edu/gala