The American Cancer Society s 2 nd Annual Birthdays Ball promises to be the most exciting opportunity for your company to make a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. Your company s sponsorship promotes and supports the success of the event and will assist the American Cancer Society as it works to save lives, help people stay well, get well, find cures and fight back. Through the force of passionate donors and volunteers, this inspiring event is an excellent place to network with other leaders and business people that are philanthropic and like-minded. Our commitment to you as a Sponsor is an unforgettable evening and an allaround ball experience! It is a perfect way to show appreciation to your friends, co-workers, and clients by inviting them to enjoy this experience at The Birthdays Ball. It is through the help of individuals and companies like yourself that we are making a difference in the fight against cancer. Our mission is: we are dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service. Attached is the sponsorship packet that outlines a few ways that you can help. We are excited to have you join us for our 2 nd Annual Birthdays Ball on November 15, 2014 at the Ritz-Carleton Buckhead. For more information on other sponsorship opportunities or questions, please contact Gracie Rice, American Cancer Society Senior Specialist, at 404-949-6458 or gracie.rice@cancer.org.
Saturday, November 15, 2014 The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead
The Birthdays Ball The Birthdays Ball Many of our sponsors have found the Birthdays Ball to be the perfect way to show their appreciation to their friends, co-workers and clients by inviting them to enjoy their experience, while achieving their goal of giving something back to our community and the American Cancer Society. The Birthdays Ball promises to be the most exciting opportunity available to your company to make a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. Your company s sponsorship promotes and supports the success of the event and will assist the American Cancer Society as it works to save lives by help people stay well and get well, find cures and fight back. How We Invest Your Contributions Helping You Stay Well, Helping You Get Well, Finding Cures and Fighting Back The American Cancer Society consists of more than two million Americans united to conquer cancer through balanced programs of research, education, advocacy, and service. We deliver on our promise by: Helping You Stay Well - taking steps to prevent cancer or find it at its earliest, most treatable stage Helping You Get Well - We re in your corner around the clock to help you make decisions and guide you through a cancer diagnosis Finding Cures - We fund research that helps us better understand, prevent, and cure cancer Fighting Back - We work with lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and rally communities worldwide to join the fight
American Cancer Society Accomplishments As the largest nongovernmental funder of cancer research, having spent more than $3.9 billion on cancer research, we ve played a role in nearly every cancer breakthrough in recent history. We fund beginning researchers with cutting-edge ideas early in their careers 47 of whom have gone on to win the Nobel Prize, the highest accolade in scientific achievement. In 1913, the five year survival rate was one in nine. In 1940, the survival rate grew to one in four. In 1960, it grew to one in three. Today the survival rate is 62% for all cancers. The American Society has made tremendous advancements in seeking cures for childhood cancer. Today a child risk of dying from cancer is 53% less than it was in 1975. The substantial progress in childhood cancer is largely attributable to improvements in treatment and the high proportion of pediatric patients participating in clinical trials. The American Cancer Society is deeply committed to finding new answers that will benefit every child with cancer. Another recent accomplishment is the addition of Patient navigation service which continues to expand, with new centers at health care facilities across the nation. The program provides one-on-one guidance to people facing cancer throughout every step of their journey, serving more than 88,000 cancer patients and families annually and fulfilling more than 150,000 requests for service. Our list of accomplishments is long, but the bottom line is that 11 million cancer survivors, more than 400 people a day in the US are celebrating birthdays this year who would have otherwise been lost to the disease, and countless Americans who have avoided cancer are celebrating birthdays because of the progress we ve made and the services we provide.
Why Become a Corporate Partner? Partnering with the American Cancer Society is not only a good community investment...it is also a good business investment Aligning your company with the most respected health related 501(c)3 organization with a broad base of devoted constituents including corporate and philanthropic leaders in Atlanta Create awareness of your corporate identity and portray a positive image to your current stakeholders and a new audience of potential customers Year-round promotional opportunities Who is our Target Audience? Corporate, philanthropic and social leaders in Atlanta Benefits to Your Company Increased Credibility in the Community Positioning as a partner of the American Cancer Society the largest and most respected voluntary health organization in the US will bolster your company s reputation and clarify your commitment to serving the Atlanta community Guaranteed Prominence, Competitive Edge Promotional opportunities are available and vary based on investment. These include: Promotional opportunities edge by prominently placing your company s logo on the event s website, promotional and collateral materials Event visibility promoting your company to Atlanta s corporate and philanthropic leaders Positive Customer Awareness 74% of consumers are likely to support a sponsor associated with a charity like the American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society has a 98% recognition rate among Americans Americans believe cancer is the single most important health problem facing them
Sponsorship Opportunities Event Sponsorship Opportunity to have your company s name associated with the American Cancer Society in promotional and collateral materials, invite company executives and clients to attend event and the opportunity to promote your company to Atlanta s social and philanthropic leaders Naming Opportunities Opportunity for corporate or individual donor to gain exposure by having their company/name associated the American Cancer Society and the sponsored item the night of event Additional Contribution Opportunities Research funding opportunities are available for specific research projects. Please let us know if you or your company would like to discuss research funding opportunities For questions or additional information, please contact: Gracie Rice Sr. Specialist for Distinguished Events American Cancer Society, Inc. 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway Suite 260 Duluth GA 30097 Phone: 404-949-6458 Email: gracie.rice@cancer.org
Presenting Sponsorship The American Cancer Society is proud to offer your company the opportunity to be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2 nd Annual American Cancer Society s Birthdays Ball in Atlanta. As the Presenting Sponsor, your company will be given industry exclusivity and the opportunity to promote your company to Atlanta s corporate and philanthropic leaders in a way not available to your competition. Recognition Benefits Promotional Opportunities Edge Exclusive opportunity to host the event American Cancer Society s Birthdays Ball presented by Full promotional overlay rights and tagging your advertising with the American Cancer Society s Birthdays Ball during the promotional period. is the proud Presenting Sponsor of the American Cancer Society s Birthdays Ball Company will be given opportunity to appoint an executive to the American Cancer Society s Birthdays Ball Board of Ambassadors Pre-Event Promotional Opportunities Guaranteed Prominence - Prominently placing your company s logo on the following: o Website Your logo will exclusively appear on the home page of the official American Cancer Society s Birthdays Ball website alongside of the American Cancer Society s Birthdays Ball, recognizing your company as the Presenting Sponsor o Media and Advertising Prominent recognition on all American Cancer Society s Birthdays Ball event collateral in Atlanta --placement and recognition on all event media and advertising (limited to 4 logos excluding website) o Other Promotional Materials your company will be given logo placement prominence : Exclusive logo recognition on the save the date card recognizing your company as the Presenting Sponsor Prominent placement of your company s logo included in invitations and other promotional materials (amenity limited to seven sponsors)
Event Promotional Opportunities Presenting Sponsorship continued Prominent seating for 30 of your company s executives and clients (three tables of 10) Verbal recognition as the Presenting Sponsor of the American Cancer Society s Birthdays Ball Prominent signage at the event recognizing your company as the Presenting Sponsor of the American Cancer Society s Birthdays Ball Evening Program Promotion o Opportunity to have a company executive speak during the evening program o Company s logo scrolling in event media program throughout the night o Logo recognition on company s tables night of event Program Book o Prominent company 2 page advertisement placement in the evening program -- choice of ad placement (including front inside cover) o Prominent recognition as the Presenting Sponsor on sponsor thank you page of event program Total Investment: $50,000
Platinum Sponsorship The American Cancer Society is proud to offer your company the Platinum Sponsorship opportunity for the 2 nd Annual American Cancer Society s Birthdays Ball in Atlanta. Recognition Benefits Promotional Opportunities Edge Your company will be given opportunity to appoint an executive to the American Cancer Society s Birthdays Ball Board of Ambassadors Pre-Event Promotional Opportunities Website- Your company s logo will be displayed on the official American Cancer Society s Birthdays Ball website, recognizing you as a Platinum Sponsor Other Promotional Materials your company will be one of no more than seven sponsor logos included in invitations and other promotional materials (logo benefit does not include save the date card and is limited to first three Platinum Sponsors) Event Promotional Opportunities Priority seating for 10 of your company s executives and clients (table of 10) Logo recognition on company s tables night of event Verbal recognition as the Platinum Sponsor of the American Cancer Society s Birthdays Ball Your company will be recognized in event media program throughout the night of event program 1/2 page company advertisement placement in the evening program Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor on sponsor thank you page of event program Total Investment: $25,000
Gold Sponsorship The American Cancer Society is proud to offer your company the Gold Sponsorship opportunity for the 2 nd annual Birthdays Ball in Atlanta. Recognition Benefits Guaranteed Prominence Website- Your company will be recognized as a Gold Sponsor on the official American Cancer Society s Birthdays Ball website Promotional Opportunities Priority seating for 10 of your company s executives and clients night of event (table of 10) Recognition on company s tables night of event Your company recognized in event media program throughout the night of event program ½ page company advertisement placement in the evening program Recognition as a Gold Sponsor on sponsor thank you page of event program Total Investment: $15,000
Recognition Benefits Guaranteed Prominence Silver Sponsorship Website- Your company will be recognized as a Silver Sponsor on the official American Cancer Society s Birthdays Ball website Promotional Opportunities Recognized as a Silver Sponsor on the event invitation Reserved seating for Ten (10) of your company s executives or clients night of event Company name scrolling in event media program throughout the night of event program ¼ page company advertisement placement in the evening program Recognition as a Silver Sponsor on the sponsor thank you page of event program Total Investment $10,000 Recognition Benefits Guaranteed Prominence Bronze Sponsorship SOLD Reserved seating for six (6) of your company s executives and clients night of event Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor on sponsor thank you page of event program Total Investment $5,000
Sponsorship Naming Opportunities Sponsorship naming opportunities give the corporate or individual donor exposure by having their company/name associated the American Cancer Society Décor Sponsor $25,000 verbal recognition from the podium, recognition in the event program and on the event slides, preferred seating for ten (10). SOLD Spirits Sponsor- Investment $20,000 - signage at each beverage station, recognition in the program and Priority seating for ten of your company s executives and clients (table of 10) SOLD Auction Sponsor- Investment $10,000 - banner signage on each mobile bidding device, recognition in the program reserved seating for four (4) of your company s executives and clients SOLD Attendee Gift Sponsor- Investment $10,000 - logo on attendee gift along-side the American Cancer Society s Birthdays Ball logo which will be given to each attendee, recognition in the program and four (4) tickets to the event SOLD VIP Reception Sponsor Investment $7,500 signage at the VIP Reception, recognized in the event program and on the event website, two (2) tickets to the event. Valet Sponsor- Investment $7,500 - signage at the valet area, opportunity to leave an item with your company s logo in each vehicle, recognition in the program and two (2) tickets to the event. SOLD Program Sponsor- Investment $5,000 - advertising opportunity on the back cover of the program, recognized in the program and two (2) tickets to the event SOLD Registration Sponsor- Investment $5,000 - signage at the registration area, recognized in the program and two (2) tickets to the event SOLD
Corporation Name: Address: Contact Name & Title: Sponsorship Commitment Form Telephone Number: Fax Number: E-Mail Address: Additional Contact: Telephone Number: How would you like your corporation to be listed? E-mail: Please select sponsorship level and payment method below: $50,000 Presenting Sponsor $20,000 Spirits Sponsor SOLD $25,000 Platinum Sponsor $10,000 Auction Sponsor SOLD $15,000 Gold Sponsor $10,000 Attendee Gift SOLD $10,000 Silver Sponsor $ 7,500 VIP Reception Sponsor SOLD $5,000 Bronze Sponsor SOLD $ 7,500 Valet Sponsor SOLD $25,000 Decor Sponsor SOLD $ 5,000 Program Sponsor SOLD Payment Options: Please invoice me at the address listed above. Check # enclosed. For questions or additional information, please contact: Gracie Rice Sr. Specialist, Distinguished Events 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 260 Duluth, GA 30097 404-949-6458 gracie.rice@cancer.org All sponsorships receive benefits as described in the sponsorship package. Commitment and company logo (if applicable) must be in before September 1, 2014 to be part of the gala invitation. The American Cancer Society cares about your privacy and protects how we use your Information. To view our full privacy policy or if you have any questions, please call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345.