October 5, 208 Hilton Minneapolis 208 Sponsorship Opportunities
WHO WE ARE For more than 30 years, Bridging has transformed homes with hope. We work with more than 50 social service agencies and 6,000 volunteers to provide good quality donated furniture and household goods to 85 families each week. These families are looking for a fresh start as they transition out of homelessness and poverty. Bridging has grown through the generosity of members of our community and we will continue to do so, with your support. Learn more about Bridging: Bridging.org/AboutUs WHY SPONSOR? Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the 208 Gala for Bridging on Friday, October 5, 207 at the Hilton Minneapolis! Because of the generosity of sponsors, this event is Bridging s largest fundraiser of the year, raising more than $500,000 in 207 with 500 guests in attendance! As a sponsor, you will: Support local individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness and poverty. Showcase your commitment to the community. Strengthen your brand. Increase visibility to thousands of community-focused individuals and business leaders. Engage with influential leaders in the community. I was blessed to get into Bridging to get the things that I needed... It s a lot. I m thankful, because we didn t have anything. ~Joette, Bridging Client Be Recognized for your support in a variety of ways before, during, and after the event through: Bridging s website: (Bridging.org) Bridging Social Media Channels (@BridgingMN) Gala promotional materials Event signage and program We are excited to announce Fox 9 and FM07 Morning show s Jason Matheson as our event emcee. Jason s energetic humor and love for Bridging, combined with the lively and witty banter of Kurt Johnson from Kurt Johnson Auctioneering, are sure to entertain and inspire. I M READY TO BE A SPONSOR NET STEPS! For more information on becoming a sponsor, please contact Maggie Mau, Donor Relations Manager, at Maggie.mau@bridging.org or call 952.888.0777 or visit Bridging.org/engage/events/gala to become a gala sponsor today!
GALA SPONSORSHIP LEVELS $25,000 FOUNDER FRAN TECHNOLOGY $5,000 Number Available Tables of 0 with & Name on Table at Event 3 Priority Seating 2 Priority Seating Recognized as Presenting Sponsor in all Gala materials + company name included in gala logo* PRESENTING $5,000 $0,000 LIVING ROOM DINNER TABLE Priority Seating HOPE $5,000 $2,500 Exclusive Recognition in one of our on-site areas: Super Silent Auction Signature Cocktail Punch Board End-of-Evening Social Recognition on Bridging Social Media channels On Stage Recognition Recognition in Gala Event Eblasts (5,000+ subscribers)* Recognition in event program* Name Only Company Name on Bridging.org + link to + link to + link to + link to your website + link to your website Name Only /Name on Bid Tablets *IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW: June, 208 Sponsor Deadline for Save the Date Eblast August, 208 Sponsor Deadline for additional promotional materials (eblasts and event program.) EPS and JPEG File with 300 dpi or higher needed
208 Gala for Bridging Sponsorship Form SPONSORSHIP LEVELS: Presenting $25,000 Founder Fran $5,000 Technology $5,000 Hope $0,000 Living Room $ 5,000 Dinner Table $ 2,500 Other (Level and Amount) Please return completed form to Maggie Mau, Donor Relations Manager Mail: Bridging Email: 20 W 87th Street Bloomington, MN 55420 Maggie.mau@bridging.org Fax: 952-888-239 To pay online visit: Bridging.org/engage/events/gala PAYMENT OPTIONS: Credit Card Please Invoice Check Enclosed Made Payable To: Bridging BILLING INFORMATION: *Please note on check: Gala Sponsorship Business/Organization Name: Phone: ( ) Email: Contact Name and Title: Address: City: State: Zip: CREDIT CARD INFORMATION: Credit Card Type: Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: / Security Code: Signature: Date: *August, 208 Sponsor Deadline for promotional materials (EPS and JPEG File with 300 dpi or higher needed)