Sponsorship Opportunities M A R C H 2 0, 2 0 1 8 T H E R I T Z - C A R LT O N, WA S H I N G T O N, D. C.
Celebrate & Grow True Leaders Investing in young people through National 4-H Council s largest annual fundraising event is a chance for you and your company to have a lasting and meaningful impact on today s youth. It s a way for you to develop tomorrow s workforce the next generation of confident and successful leaders, visionaries and entrepreneurs. We are excited to offer numerous sponsorship opportunities all of which will provide your company with significant benefits and the chance to: Connect with Fortune 500 companies and their leaders, as well as elected officials, celebrities, notable 4-H alumni, and other distinguished guests. Increase your brand s visibility nationally with a media reach of 55 million impressions. Grow more true leaders ready for life, ready for career through the lifechanging 4-H experience. Recognize the significant commitment of 4-H alumni and rally millions more to raise their hands in support of 4-H. Meet, honor and witness the aweinspiring accomplishments of 4-H youth and the mentors, educators and families who support them.
2018 Legacy Awards Honorees We are excited to announce the first honorees: Grow True Leaders Corporate Honoree A special thanks to all of our sponsors, including the 2018 Legacy Awards Corporate Honoree, which will be accepted by New York Life President John Y. Kim National Distinguished 4-H Alumni Medallion Recipient Mr. Zippy Duvall President, American Farm Bureau Federation Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for believing that there can be millions like me and thank you for growing true leaders. Amelia Day 2017 Youth in Action National Winner, Georgia 4-H
Valued Partners from 2017 Join the many individual and corporate sponsors who support America s largest youth development organization and are committed to growing true leaders. Jennifer Nettles NATIONAL 4-H CELEBRITY SPOKESPERSON AND HONORARY EVENT CHAIR Jennifer Nettles is an award-winning singer, songwriter and musician. She is the lead singer of Sugarland, a solo artist and Broadway star. Jennifer is a proud 4-H alumna and is the recipient of the 2012 National Distinguished 4-H Alumni Medallion. YOUTH IN ACTION PILLAR SPONSORS LEGACY LEADER LEGACY ADVOCATE KEN & LUCY HICKS LEGACY PATRON LANDEL & CHRIS HOBBS JIM & MARCIA BOREL JENNIFER WHITLOW DAVID AND PAULA EPSTEIN LEGACY FRIENDS CALEB K. CHENG LEGACY DUO
Exclusive Legacy Awards Dinner Sponsor $100,000* The dinner sponsor will join an esteemed group of leaders dedicated to growing the next generation of kids. Supporters at this level will enjoy significant recognition on-site at the event, as well as through various media opportunities surrounding the event. Attend both the VIP and general receptions Premium seating at the Legacy Awards Dinner Introduction to and photo opportunities with celebrity and VIP guests Sponsor branding and logo inclusion on event promotional materials including website, emails, program signage and the large stage screen Prominent sponsor name recognition as the Exclusive Legacy Awards Dinner Sponsor and inclusion in post-legacy Awards photo to be distributed via newswire service Premium placement in the Legacy Awards program with a double-page spread ad Two Facebook posts and four Twitter posts promoting sponsorship *Tax deductible amount $99,000
National Distinguished 4-H Alumni Medallion Award Sponsors $100,000* The Alumni Award sponsors will be recognized for honoring alumni who have embodied the 4-H pledge through their significant accomplishments in professional life or in service to the nation. This is the highest honor that National 4-H Council bestows upon its alumni. Attend the VIP and general receptions Premium seating at the Legacy Awards Dinner Introduction to and photo opportunities with celebrity and VIP guests Sponsor branding and logo inclusion on event promotional materials including website, emails, program signage and the large stage screen Prominent sponsor name recognition as the National Distinguished 4-H Alumni Medallion Awardee Sponsor and inclusion in post-legacy Awards photo to be distributed via newswire service Premium placement in Legacy Awards program with a double-page spread ad Two Facebook posts and four Twitter posts promoting sponsorship *Tax deductible amount $99,000
Legacy Awards Dessert Sponsor $50,000* Attend the general reception Seating at the Legacy Awards Dinner Exclusive invitations for two to attend the VIP reception Celebrity alumni chef-inspired dessert will be featured Introduction to and photo opportunities with celebrity and VIP guests Sponsor branding and logo inclusion on event promotional materials including website, emails and program signage Prominent co-branded signage displayed at the post-legacy Awards Dessert Reception Premium placement in Legacy Awards program with a full-page ad Two Facebook posts and four Twitter posts promoting sponsorship *Tax deductible amount $49,000 4-H Clover Dinner Centerpieces $25,000* Attend the general reception Seating at the Legacy Awards Dinner Sponsor branding and logo inclusion on event promotional materials including website, emails and program signage Sponsor name and logo on centerpieces on all tables during the Legacy Awards Dinner Placement in Legacy Awards program with a ½ page ad One Facebook post and two Twitter posts promoting sponsorship *Tax deductible amount $24,000
4-H Silent Auction Sponsor $25,000* Attend the general reception Seating at the Legacy Awards Dinner Sponsor branding and logo inclusion on event promotional materials including website, emails and program signage Prominent name and logo signage on the silent auction website and on-site Placement in Legacy Awards program with a ½ page ad One Facebook post and two Twitter posts promoting sponsorship *Tax deductible amount $24,000 Board Chair & CEO Reception Sponsor (VIP Reception) $25,000* Attend both the VIP and general receptions Seating at the Legacy Awards Dinner Sponsor branding and logo inclusion on event promotional materials including website, emails and program signage Prominent name and logo signage at the National 4-H Council s Board Chair & CEO Reception Premium placement in Legacy Awards program with a ½ page ad One Facebook post and two Twitter posts promoting sponsorship *Tax deductible amount $24,000 4-H Legacy Registration Sponsor $15,000* Reserved seating for 10 guests to attend both the general reception and the Legacy Awards Dinner Prominent co-branded signage displayed at Legacy registration Placement in Legacy Awards program with a ¼ page ad *Tax deductible amount: $14,000
Legacy Leader $50,000* Legacy Advocate $25,000** Legacy Patron $12,000*** Participation Benefits Preferred seating for 10 (one table) guests at the Legacy Awards Dinner Exclusive invitations for two to attend the VIP reception Invitations for 10 guests to attend the general reception Introduction to and photo opportunities with celebrity and VIP guests Discounted rate for additional ticket purchases Recognition Benefits Branding and logo inclusion on event promotional materials including website, emails and program signage Placement in Legacy Awards program Full page ad ½ page ad ¼ page ad Prominent sponsor name recognition and photo inclusion in postevent photo to be distributed via newswire service Designation as a National Partner of National 4-H Council for 12 months on event website (with hyperlink) Two Facebook posts and four Twitter posts promoting sponsorship Two Twitter posts promoting sponsorship * Tax deductible amount of $49,000 ** Tax deductible amount of $24,000 *** Tax deductible amount of $9,000 Legacy Duo $2,200 Seating for two at the Legacy Awards Dinner Invitations for two to attend the general reception Listed as Legacy Duo on event website Tax deductible amount of $2,000 Single Ticket $1,200 Seating for one at the Legacy Awards Dinner Tax deductible amount of $900 Additional Sponsorship Opportunities For more information about becoming a 2018 National 4-H Legacy Sponsor, please contact Carolyn Cepek at 301.961.2983 or ccepek@fourhcouncil.edu Legacy Awards Printed Program (Full Page Ad) $1,000 Tax deductible amount of $1000 Legacy Awards Printed Program (1/2 Page Ad) $500 Tax deductible amount of $500 Legacy Awards Printed Program (1/4 Page Ad) $250 Tax deductible amount of $250