2015 Wheelchair Sports NSW Annual Luncheon. Sponsorship Proposal

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1 2015 Wheelchair Sports NSW Annual Luncheon Sponsorship Proposal

2 Overview The purpose of this document is to provide potential sponsors an overview of the annual WS NSW Annual Luncheon and sponsorship opportunity available for the 2015 Annual Luncheon including: Introduction Background on WS NSW Annual Luncheon 2015 Annual Luncheon Sponsorship Investment & Benefits Should you require any further information, please don t hesitate to contact me on or via . Best regards, Helen O Connor Fundraising Manager Wheelchair Sports NSW Phone: heleno@wsnsw.org.au WS NSW Annual Luncheon - Sponsorship Proposal Page 2

3 Background on WS NSW Wheelchair Sports NSW (WS NSW), formed in 1961, is a non-profit organisation, responsible for the development, promotion and delivery of wheelchair sports in NSW. It all started more than 50 years ago with a few visionary wheelchair members who believed in the power of sport to rehabilitate and integrate. In Australia, 1 in 5 people have a disability, however only 21% of females and 28% of males with disabilities in Australia participate in sufficient amounts of physical activity. Without physical activity, people with a disability are 9 times more likely to acquire further health issues through long term illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Many Australians living with disability face financial challenges with ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, and/or modification to homes, cars and equipment to support day to day activities. Discretionary funds for participation in sport and recreation are often prohibitive, however 75% of people with a disability do wish to participate more in sport. It is for these reasons that Wheelchair Sports NSW exists - to remove participation barriers to ensure that individuals with a disability have the opportunity to get involved and experience the life-enriching benefits of participation in sport. Our Vision to enrich the lives of people with a disability through participation in sport. Sport is a powerful rehabilitation tool for those who have suffered catastrophic injury and is a strong integrating force for those with a disability living in a predominately able bodied society. For many individuals, participation in wheelchair sport is also an important pathway to social connection or re-joining the community following a catastrophic injury and/or illness whilst forming friendships, increasing confidence, social skills and education, along with building overall motivation, determination and courage. WS NSW provides sporting programs, wheelchairs, facilities, financial assistance and support staff to over 600 members, of all ages (8 to 80) and all stages (beginner to Paralympian) across a variety of sports. Programs are specifically designed to cater for people with physical disabilities ranging from spinal cord injury, spina bifida, amputation, paraplegia, quadriplegia to other similar disabling conditions. Our consistent efforts over the years have made Wheelchair Sports NSW a high profile, disability sporting group in Australia and some of our athletes are household names, including: Louise Sauvage (4 times winner of the Boston Marathon and Paralympic Gold Medallist) Kurt Fearnley (Paralympic Gold Medalist - Marathon) Kylie Gauci (Paralympic Medallist and Australian Wheelchair Basketball Representative) Ryley Batt (Paralympic Silver Medallist and Australian Wheelchair Rugby Representative) David Hall (former World No.1 wheelchair tennis player, Paralympic Gold Medallist) WS NSW Annual Luncheon - Sponsorship Proposal Page 3

4 Background on WS NSW Annual Luncheon WS NSW is a small charity that does big work for those with disabilities a recognised leader in the field of disability sport. After celebrating 50 years of wheelchair sport in NSW during 2011, WS NSW does not want to rest on its laurels and continues to strive for greater support from the corporate sector and wider community. WS NSW conducts a series of fundraising events throughout the year to raise the vital funds required to continue its program delivery, including the Wheelchair Sports NSW Annual Luncheon held in October each year. The goal of the Annual Luncheon is to celebrate the Wheelchair Sports NSW membership while garnering support for the service provided to the membership base. The format of the Luncheon is to provide guests with inspirational and moving stories from the people associated with wheelchair sport, a silent auction, a raffle and an opportunity to contribute to Wheelchair Sports NSW with a pledge of support (e.g. the purchase of a sport specific wheelchair). Special guest addresses come from juniors and established WS NSW athletes and their families, sharing with attendees their stories and demonstrating the positive impact wheelchair sport has on their lives. Over the past six years, the Annual Luncheon has raised significant funds for wheelchair sports programs in NSW. In 2014, the theme to Keep our State Rolling focused on raising funds to support the purchase of a minimum of 45 sports specific wheelchairs at $2,000 each, a goal of $90,000 plus for WS NSW members living throughout NSW. In recent years ClubsNSW has been the major sponsor of the annual luncheon event. It is thanks to the support from organisations like ClubsNSW that help make this event such a great occasion. WS NSW Annual Luncheon - Sponsorship Proposal Page 4

5 2015 WS NSW Annual Luncheon The 2015 Annual Luncheon will be held on Friday 30 October at the Amora Hotel. In 2015, we aim to raise a further $150,000 at the luncheon to support wheelchair sports programs and services in NSW. When: Friday 30 October, 2015 Where: Time: No. of Guests: 250 MC: Special Guests: Amora Hotel, Jamison Street, Sydney 12 noon for 12:30pm Stephanie Brantz, ABC TV Wheelchair athletes, Sponsors, WS NSW Board members Example schedule: 12noon Guests arrive 12.20pm 12.35pm 12.45pm 12.55pm 1.00pm 1.15pm 1.40pm 2.15pm 2.20pm 2.30pm 2.45pm Guests seated Welcome address by MC WS NSW address ClubsNSW address Entrée served Q&A with special guest athletes Main course served Tea/Coffee/Chocolates served per table Silent Auction winners announced Raffle Drawn Closing comments Guests depart WS NSW Annual Luncheon - Sponsorship Proposal Page 5

6 Gold Sponsorship Investment & Benefits Investment: $6,600 inc GST for 2015 Benefits include: Recognition Sponsors will be verbally acknowledged as the Gold event sponsor. Signage Placement of pull up banners in the room Banner/Signage on allocated table. Note: Signage costs to be borne by and remain the property of Gold Sponsor. Logo/Brand Recognition Gold Sponsor logo/brand strategically placed and readily identifiable on each of the following: Luncheon Invitation (print & electronic) Luncheon printed program Any digital displays that may be used throughout the luncheon Sponsor Hospitality One (1) table (seating 9) at the luncheon hosted by a wheelchair athlete Media/PR Recognition of sponsorship in press releases Website Recognition in press release on WS NSW website WS NSW Logo Usage Use of WS NSW logo for advertising campaigns, public relations and media activities (as approved by WS NSW). Other Opportunities Include: Donation of Auction / Raffle items Promotion of Luncheon to contacts (eg. Corporate partners) Media / PR opportunity. Raise awareness of the luncheon through Gold Sponsor s PR resources. WS NSW Annual Luncheon - Sponsorship Proposal Page 6

7 Table Sponsorship Investment & Benefits Investment: $3,300 inc GST for 2015 Benefits include: Recognition Sponsors will be verbally acknowledged as a Table sponsor. Signage Banner/Signage on allocated table. Logo/Brand Recognition Table Sponsor logo/brand strategically placed and readily identifiable on each of the following: Luncheon printed program Any digital displays that may be used throughout the luncheon Sponsor Hospitality One (1) table (seating 10) at the luncheon. Other Opportunities Include: Donation of Auction / Raffle items Promotion of Luncheon to contacts (eg. Corporate partners) Media / PR opportunity. Raise awareness of the luncheon through Gold Sponsor s PR resources. WS NSW Annual Luncheon - Sponsorship Proposal Page 7

8 Sponsorship Benefits Inclusions Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Table Sponsor Verbal acknowledgment at the event. Brief address at the event. - - Pull up banner at the event Signage on own table. Promotional material on each table. - - Logo/Brand placed on luncheon Invitation. - Logo/Brand placed on luncheon printed program. - Logo/Brand Auction items bidding sheet. - - Logo/Brand on digital displays used throughout the luncheon. Logo/Brand on WS NSW newsletters (digital & print) used to promote the event - - Table Allocation Wheelchair athlete table host - Sponsor representative to assist with prize draws. - - Recognition of sponsorship in press releases including WS NSW website. - Logo identification and hyperlink from WS NSW website sponsors page - - Use of WS NSW logo for advertising campaigns, public relations and media activities (as approved by WS NSW). Invitation to sponsor team members to participate in event as event volunteers * NB: signage costs to be borne by and remain the property of the sponsor WS NSW Annual Luncheon - Sponsorship Proposal Page 8

9 Sport is now my life. I was given the opportunity to participate and compete and I believe everyone should be given the same opportunities LOUISE SAUVAGE OAM Wheelchair Sports NSW Patron WS NSW Annual Luncheon - Sponsorship Proposal Page 9