DINNER IN THE DARK An evening to benefit families living in energy poverty GALA EVENT NOVEMBER 24th, 2016 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE
LIGHT UP THE WORLD ACCESS TO ENERGY CHANGES LIVES There are 1.3 billion people in the world that do not have access to electricity. Light Up The World (LUTW) is working to change that by providing sustainable energy to remote communities as a catalyst for sustainable development. Many people living in rural villages are living in poverty and when the sun sets, people have to find other ways to light their homes so they can cook, study and work. Sustainable energy and clean light at the flick of a switch can help families save money, live in a safer and healthier home environment, and expand opportunities for education and economic development. Working in some of the most remote and undeserved areas in the world, LUTW trains local technicians and builds the capacity of local service providers to transition to a sustainable future. LUTW has worked with over 220 partner organizations to bring solar power to almost 1.5 million people in 54 countries, but there is still much work to be done. Support for LUTWʼs programs is met through donations received from individuals, service groups, foundations and through collaborative partnerships with corporate and educational leaders. The incredible ongoing support of the community helps us to create opportunities for a brighter future for everyone. GALA FUNDRAISER Join us on Thursday, November 24th, 2016 at TELUS Spark Science Centre in Calgary to celebrate the 2nd Annual Dinner in the Dark Gala in support of Light Up The World. The gala will be hosted by Calgary's Dave Kelly and include a three course dinner, a live auction, Peruvian crafts and a unique opportunity to have an impact on families living in energy poverty.
Dear members of the community: LUTW is continuing in its efforts to transform lives with energy with its second with an annual fundraising gala. There are several ways that you can help us support the Dinner in the Dark Gala: Become a sponsor as outlined in the enclosed sponsorship package. Purchase event tickets (individually or by the table). Each table holds a maximum of eight people. Donate an item to our live or silent auction. This is an opportunity for you to identify your company within the gala. The Dinner in the Dark Gala is being held on November 24th, 2016 at Telus Spark in Calgary. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails, followed by a served three-course dinner hosted by Calgaryʼs Dave Kelly. The dress code for this event is business casual. Sponsorship levels can be purchased by filling out the sponsorship form on the last page of this package. Tickets and donations can also be purchased or donated using this form. You can also go online to the Light Up The Worldʼs website at www.lutw.org to register and become a sponsor, make a donation, purchase your tickets and get all the details on the event. We are looking forward to your participation. Christoph Schultz, Executive Director L ight Up The Worl d
LUTW POWERING OPPORTUNITY GALA EVENT NOVE MBER 24, 2016 THANK YOU We look forward to including your organization as a sponsor of the Dinner in the Dark Sponsorship Opportunities: Kilowatt Sponsor - $1000 - Sponsor acknowledgement at the event - Table of eight at Dinner in the Dark Gala - Corporate name listing on LUTW website Megawatt Sponsor - $2500 - On stage acknowledgment at the event - Table of eight at Dinner in the Dark Gala - Corporate name listing on LUTW website Gigawatt Sponsor - $5000+ - On stage acknowledgement at the event - Table of eight for Dinner in the Dark Gala - Corporate logo and lisitng on LUTW website - Recognition in LUTW Annual Report - Recognition in external event communications Additional ways to support the Dinner in the Dark: Gala tickets $100 per person Tables of eight - $700 Cash donations and live auction donations For more information, please contact: Tara Collins Development & Communication Light Up The World phone: 403.266.5004 fax: 403.266.5433 email: t.collins@lutw.org
SPONSORSHIP FORM LUTW POWERING OPPORTUNITY GALA EVENT NOVEMBER 24, 2016 WE WISH TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A: Gigawatt Sponsor ($5000+) Megawatt Sponsor ($2500) Kilowatt Sponsor ($1000) *If you have extra sponsored seats that you are unable to fill please let know, we would be happy to fill them with youth leaders and volunteers in the community that may not have funds for a ticket. Please contact us for details. ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SUPPORT Gala Tickets: @ $100.00 = $ Table of 8: @ $700.00 = $ Cash Donation: Amount $ Tax Receipt will be issued in accordance with CRA Guidelines. Company Name: Contact: Address: Phone: Signature: Email: Date: Completion of this agreement form is confirmation of your support as a sponsor of the event, as set out above. Upon receipt of this form, LUTW will send an invoice for payment of the sponsorship amount. The sponsor is to make payment to LUTW within 5days prior to the event. Please note that sponsorships are nonrefundable.
SPONSORSHIP FORM LUTW POWERING OPPORTUNITY GGALA EVENT NOVE MBER 24, 2016 PAYMENT OPTIONS: Please invoice Payment enclosed (Cheques payable to Light Up The World) Credit card ( Mastercard, Visa, Amex) Credit card #: Exp: / Will you be donating an item to our auction? Yes No Retail value of donated item: $ Description of donated item: *If art work, please provide: name of the piece, dimensions, artist name and a biography. (If you are donating an auction item and require areciept please include an invoice with this form.) Business/Tax Receipt to be issued to: I would like to arrange for a LUTW volunteer to pick up my donation. Please return form and payment to: Tara Collins Development and Communications Light Up the World 224 13th Avenue SW phone: 403.266.5004 fax: 403.266.5433 email: t.collins@lutw.org website: www.lutw.org Calgary, AB T2R 0K2
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION OF SPONSORSHIP FOR THE DINNER IN THE DARK GALA.
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