SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES MAY 10, 2017 NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM 440 G STREET, NW, WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCHOFDIMES.ORG/GOURMETGALA

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES MAY 10, 2017 NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM 440 G STREET, NW, WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCHOFDIMES.ORG/GOURMETGALA

MARCH OF DIMES: A HISTORY OF SUCCESS For more than 75 years, we have been helping families. We successfully over-came the threat of polio and one day, every family will know the joy of a healthy baby. Since its founding in 1938, March of Dimes has consistently excelled at bringing together key stakeholders to address some of the world s gravest child health challenges. The March of Dimes sole concern has always been to give children a healthy start. We first defeated polio, then we brought together the first concerted effort to focus on birth defects. Today, we continue that quest and are simultaneously addressing the crisis of premature birth. Few have accomplished what the March of Dimes set out to do. As an organization, we have developed vaccines that led to cures and protection, funded research that won awards and saved lives, educated women about how to have a healthy, full-term pregnancy and developed breakthroughs on many fronts that are now standards of care and compassion. Whatever we believe to be an obstacle, having a stronger, healthier baby is where we focus our efforts. With the help of millions of donors, supporters and volunteers, we made a difference for families across the nation. COMMUNITY ADVOCACY RESEARCH EDUCATION SUPPORT Programs help moms to-be have full term pregnancies and healthy babies. Advocate to help moms and babies get care and services to improve their health. Research the serious problems that threaten our babies and work on preventing them. Websites provide the latest pregnancy health information in English and Spanish. Offer information and comfort to families with a newborn in intensive care. 2.1 PEOPLE Received community services and education $5 4 BABIES Screened when the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act became law $25 Invested in research 15,700 BABIES 6.1 VISITORS marchofdimes.org 3 VISITORS 90,000 FAMILIES In 131 hospitals received support through NICU Family Support 78,000 FAMILIES Invested in 530 community grants 25 STATES Received an A and B on the Premature Birth Report Card Received lifesaving surfactant therapy 200 RESEARCHERS nacersano.org Found support at our online community for NICU families shareyourstory.org Working on Prematurity

GOURMET GALA: CHEF COOK-OFF OF CAPITOL PROPORTIONS Join us at the 35th Annual Gourmet Gala wre over U.S. Senators and Representatives, serving as Celebrity Chefs, will compete for the coveted culinary awards! DATE: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 6:00 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Celebrity Chef Cook-Off 7:45 p.m. Awards Presentation 8:00 p.m. Event Conclusion LOCATION: National Building Museum 440 G Street, NW, Washington, DC Complimentary Valet Parking DRESS: BENEFICIARY: PROGRAM: Business Attire The Gourmet Gala will raise funds to support the March of Dimes mission of improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. More than 4 million babies are born in the U.S. each year and the March of Dimes has helped each and every one of them through our research, education, vaccines, advocacy and community services. The event unites those who share a demonstrated commitment to the health of our nation s infants through the March of Dimes Foundation. More than 50 Members of Congress will compete as Celebrity Chefs, serving their favorite hors d oeuvres, desserts and drinks. Sponsor representatives will serve as their Sous Chefs. The Celebrity Chefs will compete for six categories of achievement. The event will attract more than 90 sponsors and 650 guests with a goal to raise $1 million for the March of Dimes.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $35,000 SIGNATURE SPONSOR: LIMITED TO 5 SPONSORS ($31,600 is tax deductible based on 20 attendees.) Recognition as a Signature Sponsor in all print and electronic materials related to the planning and execution of the event, including media advertisements, printed invitations, website, event signage, Celebrity Chef aprons, recipe cards for all attendees, cookbooks for all Celebrity Chefs and e-blasts. Invitations for up to twenty (20) guests to attend the Gourmet Gala. Exclusive opportunity to serve as a Master Sous Chef during the Celebrity Chef Cook-Off and designate a representative to serve as a Sous Chef with Celebrity Chef(s) at their booth for 4-20 minute intervals. (Company Name will be featured on booth during Sous Chef Assignment.) Opportunity to participate in the distribution of awards during the evening program. Exclusive photo with Co-Chairs during Cocktail Reception. Photo with VIPs attending Gourmet Gala. $25,000 REGIONAL SPONSOR ($23,300 is tax deductible based on 10 attendees.) Recognition as a Regional Sponsor, on media advertisements, printed invitations, website, event signage, Celebrity Chef aprons and e-blasts. Invitations for up to ten (10) guests to attend the Gourmet Gala. Opportunity to designate a representative to serve as a Sous Chef with Celebrity Chef(s) at their booth for 3-20 minute intervals. (Company Name will be featured on booth during Sous Chef Assignment.) Exclusive photo with VIPs attending Gourmet Gala. $15,000 BENEFACTOR ($13,300 is tax deductible based on 10 attendees.) Recognition as a Benefactor Sponsor on printed invitations, website, event signage and e-blasts. Invitations for up to ten (10) guests to attend the Gourmet Gala. Opportunity to designate a representative to serve as a Sous Chef with Celebrity Chef(s) at their booth for 2-20 minute intervals. (Company Name will be featured on booth during Sous Chef Assignment.) $10,000 SUPPORTER ($8,980 is tax deductible based on 6 attendees.) Recognition as a Supporter Sponsor on printed invitations and event signage. Invitations for six (6) guests to attend the Gourmet Gala. $5,000 FRIEND OF MARCH OF DIMES ($4,660 is tax deductible based on 2 attendees.) Invitations for two (2) guests to attend the Gourmet Gala. Exclusive top-level sponsorships available. If interested, please email. *Individual Tickets will not be available for the 2017 Gourmet Gala.

SPONSORSHIP MENU MARKETING & MEDIA BENEFITS Representative to serve as spokesperson in media interviews, if applicable. Included in March of Dimes News Release announcing Sponsorship Social Media Recognition: Facebook Posts (can include photo and/or video) Logo and Link placement on Event Webpage Inclusion in Print Advertisements in The Hill, National Journal & Washington Diplomat Logo placement and Link on all Gourmet Gala E-Blasts Rights to Use the Gourmet Gala Logo/ Name PRINT & PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL SIGNATURE REGIONAL BENEFACTOR SUPPORTER FRIEND $35,000 $25,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 Premiere Logo Prime Logo Name Logo on All Name on All Name on Two Premiere Prime Reserved on Two INCLUSION IN PRINT ADVERTISEMENTS LOGO ON CELEBRITY CHEF AND SOUS CHEF APRONS Recipe Cards (distributed to all attendees) Logo Logo Cookbooks (distributed to Celebrity Chefs) Logo Logo Logo on Celebrity Chef and Sous Chef Aprons Premiere Prime Inclusion in Celebrity Chef Recruitment Materials Inclusion in Booth Guide RECOGNITION ON EVENT SIGNAGE Printed Invitation Recognition on Event Signage Premiere Prime Name Name EVENT BENEFITS Participation in Celebrity Chef Awards Presentation Master Sous Chef Benefits (Access to all Celebrity Chefs) VIP Photo Opportunity Sous Chef Opportunities (20-Minute Intervals) 4 3 2 Tickets to the Event 20 10 10 6 2 PARTICIPATION IN CELEBRITY CHEF AWARDS PRESENTATION POST-EVENT BENEFITS Recognition in Post-Event News Release Partner Impact Report delivered 60 Days Post-Event Recognition in Post-Event E-Blast SOUS CHEF OPPORTUNITY

PLEDGE FORM Sponsor Name: (Please list name as it should appear on printed materials.) Contact Name: Title: Address: City: State: Zip: _ Telephone: Fax: Email: Signature (required): Yes! We would be pleased to support the 2017 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala! _ $35,000 Signature Sponsor ($31,600 is tax deductible.) $25,000 Regional Sponsor ($23,300 is tax deductible.) $15,000 Benefactor ($13,300 is tax deductible.) $10,000 Supporter ($8,980 is tax deductible.) $5,000 Friend ($4,660 is tax deductible.) $ Contribution (100% is tax-deductible.) Please sign and fax this pledge form to (571) 257-2316 and mail donations to: March of Dimes Gourmet Gala 2110 Washington Blvd, Suite 325 Arlington, VA 22204 Note: This is a new address for payments. Checks should be made payable to: March of Dimes Foundation (Federal ID # 13-1846366) As a 501(c)(3) organization, contributions to the March of Dimes are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. For more information, contact Katie Maness at (202) 256-9426 or.