Saturday, September 29, 2012

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1 Sponsorship Opportunities Rescuing Animals From Disaster, Abuse, and Neglect Saturday, September 29, 2012 Terra Gallery, 511 Harrison Street South of Market, San Francisco, CA 94105

2 Kathy Milani / The HSUS Purpose The Animal Rescue Team of The Humane Society of the United States crisscrosses the country in state-of-the-art rescue vehicles, saving thousands of animals lives. Ready to respond at a moment s notice, the team deploys to natural disaster sites to assist with animal rescue and coordinate animal care, emergency sheltering and placement for lost and abandoned pets. The team uses its expertise, equipment, and financial resources to assist law enforcement with investigation, evidence collection, and animal seizure in cases of cruelty or neglect. The HSUS s multi-pronged strategy to end animal abuse and neglect includes public relations and outreach to educate, inform, and galvanize the public; a focus on passing stronger animal protection laws with increased penalties at the state and federal level; and partnerships with law enforcement to help investigate and prosecute offenders. The To the Rescue! Benefit supports the life-saving work that the HSUS Animal Rescue Team carries out every day. Co-Chairs Susan Atherton and Jessica Moment Leadership Committee to come National Steering Committee to come In Attendance 400 social, business, and political leaders, HSUS benefactors, celebrities, and members of the press Program Cocktail reception, scrumptious gourmet vegan dinner, auction, and entertainment Online humanesociety.org/rescuebenefit, Twitter #rescuebenefit, and Facebook on.fb.me/rescuebenefit12 When Saturday, September 29, 2012 Where Terra Gallery, in the South of Market area of San Francisco About The HSUS The HSUS is the nation s largest and most powerful animal protection organization. Established in 1954, The HSUS seeks a humane and sustainable world for all animals, including people. We are the lead disaster relief agency for animals and provide direct care for thousands of animals at our network of sanctuaries, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and mobile veterinary clinics. The HSUS serves as America s mainstream force against cruelty, exploitation, and neglect and also the nation s most trusted voice extolling the human-animal bond. At The HSUS, we work to reduce suffering and to improve the lives of animals by advocating for sensible public policies, investigating cruelty, and working to enforce existing laws; educating the public about animal welfare issues; joining with corporations to promote animal-friendly policies; and conducting hands-on programs that make ours a more humane world.

3 Animal Rescue: The Impact of Sponsorship Why Rescue is Needed When natural disasters strike, it s not just people that have to be evacuated or rescued; animals need saving, too. Local agencies may need help to evacuate animals ahead of a major storm, rescue them in the aftermath of a disaster, or provide temporary shelter for pets while families make new living arrangements. Michelle Riley / The HSUS Natural disasters don t happen every day, but animal cruelty does. Countless dogs, cats, and other animals suffer and die at the hands of humans every year. Animal cruelty takes different forms, from extreme neglect to the intentional infliction of pain and abuse. Either way, the suffering of these defenseless creatures is inexcusable. Cruelties we are fighting include puppy mills where dogs our best friends are packed into barren facilities and made to live in conditions of extreme deprivation and squalor; animal fighting operations that force animals to fight to the death for sport; and cases of unspeakable neglect where animals are denied the basics of humane care. The scale, complexity, and urgency of animal cruelty cases demand a strategic, multi-faceted response. The HSUS Animal Rescue Team is in the forefront of efforts to save animals from peril and to help investigate and prosecute those responsible for their abuse. What We Are Doing The HSUS Animal Rescue Team is in the forefront of efforts to save animals from peril and to help investigate and prosecute those responsible for their abuse. With a team of field responders and trained volunteers, The HSUS can deploy a fully equipped response team and provide necessary veterinary care and placement. The team includes experts on illegal animal cruelty and fighting and uses its mobile animal crimes lab equipped with the latest in forensic technology to assist law enforcement. The HSUS also offers a $5,000 reward and national tip lines to pursue animal fighters and illegal puppy mill operators. Recent Success In 2011, a series of tornadoes, historic floods, wildfires, and storms took their toll on communities across the United States. Working in tandem with local authorities and other animal welfare groups, the Animal Rescue Team helped rescue and care for a total of 2,369 animals displaced because of natural disasters. The team also deployed to more than 50 situations of significant animal cruelty last year, working with local agencies to rescue more than 9,000 animals from puppy mills, animal fighting operations, and hoarders. The Animal Rescue Team responded to 712 calls on the HSUS animal fighting tip line, paid out its 100 th reward for tips leading to successful animal fighting cases, and worked with colleagues at Humane Society University to train nearly 2,000 law enforcement personnel in cruelty and fighting investigations.

4 Julie Busch Branaman 700 Cats found at a sanctuary licensed for Months The HSUS helped provide care and shelter 100 Percent of treatable, adoptable cats placed, including ferals and FIV+ THE FUTURE For every animal we are able to rescue, there are many more we cannot reach. Many rural and underserved communities have limited animal control services, while others are cutting budgets for cruelty enforcement during tough economic times. Such cutbacks put even more animals at risk. Your sponsorship of the To the Rescue! Benefit allows us to save even more lives. Here are just a few ways your donation can help us accomplish our goal. POTENTIAL IMPACT OF $100,000 SPONSORSHIP Support the HSUS Animal Rescue Team in removing 1,000 animals from disaster sites and the worst puppy mills and animal fighting operations Provide medical supplies to care for more than 10,000 animals in our emergency shelters Pay for vet care for 5,000 animals removed from disasters or cruelty Purchase a rescue vehicle and responder equipment to rescue animals from disasters and cruelty Provide one year of funding for the Cruelty Rescue Fund to assist local law enforcement with cruelty response work in their community POTENTIAL IMPACT OF $75,000 SPONSORSHIP Train 4,000 law enforcement agents nationwide in illegal animal cruelty and fighting investigations Purchase equipment to set up temporary shelters for 2,000 animals rescued in four operations Fund our animal fighting reward program for two years POTENTIAL IMPACT OF $50,000 SPONSORSHIP Assist our partners in placing 1,000 animals in shelters and rescues Provide vet care for 2,500 rescued animals Develop training materials for law enforcement on investigating animal cruelty Provide matching funds for the Cruelty Rescue Fund to assist local law enforcement with cruelty response work in their community POTENTIAL IMPACT OF $25,000 SPONSORSHIP Maintain rescue team vehicles and the mobile animal crimes lab for one year Provide toys, bedding, and other enrichment for more than 5,000 animals Pay for up to 10 veterinarians to deploy in 10 rescues

5 Chuck Cook The Animal Rescue Team helped local agencies rescue and care for 2,369 animals displaced by natural disasters last year. SPONSORSHIP Levels and Benefits Platinum Sponsor $100,000 Listing as Presenting Sponsor with company name and/or logo on select event collateral and press materials leading acknowledgement in promotional materials, including news releases, publicity, and advertisements (if confirmed before print deadline) Listing as Platinum Sponsor in evening s program book (if confirmed by print deadline) Special onstage recognition of you, your company CEO, or designee by HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle, with opportunity to address the audience Company name and/or logo on red carpet logo wall, which will appear in print and online outlets Company name and/or logo displayed on lighted Gobo and screens during event program Company name and/or logo prominently displayed throughout event venue Full-page advertisement, placement of choice, in printed program (if confirmed before print deadline; placement subject to availability) Two (2) tables (20 guests total) with premiere seating Option of hosting HSUS President and CEO or celebrity/vip guest at your table Photo opportunities with HSUS celebrity/special guests Photographer coverage for sponsor PR usage post-event Opportunity to provide custom gift bag with company s logo (if sponsorship confirmed by print deadline) Opportunity to provide up to two (2) items for inside gift bag (if received by September 24, 2012) Recognition on To the Rescue! Benefit website with company acknowledgment and link to the company s home page Recognition of sponsorship in event blast Logo included on To the Rescue! Benefit Facebook event Recognition through relevant social media channels including The HSUS s Twitter account and To the Rescue! Facebook event, potentially reaching hundreds of thousands of people Recognition through activities at the Social Media Lounge during the event, potentially reaching hundreds of thousands of people Product placement opportunities during event (subject to approval) Use of HSUS logos and messaging for approved marketing purposes for one year Compilation of all press coverage received in association with the benefit (provided post-event)

6 SPONSORSHIP Levels and Benefits (continued) Michelle Riley / The HSUS Our work with law enforcement officials included raids on two suspected dogfighting operations in North Carolina, where we found 47 dogs and puppies. Gold Sponsor $75,000 Listing as Gold Sponsor with company name and/or logo on select event collateral and press materials, including news releases and publicity (if confirmed by print deadline) Listing as Gold Sponsor in evening s program book (if confirmed by print deadline) Company name and/or logo prominently displayed throughout event venue Verbal recognition from the stage by HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle Full-page advertisement with prominent placement inside printed program (if confirmed by print deadline) Two (2) tables (20 guests) with premiere seating Option of hosting VIP or a celebrity guest at your table Photo opportunities with HSUS celebrity/ special guests Opportunity to provide an item for the gift bag (if received by September 24, 2012) Recognition on To the Rescue! Benefit website with company acknowledgment and link to company s home page Recognition of sponsorship in event blast Recognition through relevant social media channels including The HSUS s Twitter account and To the Rescue! Facebook event, reaching hundreds of thousands of people Recognition through activities at the Social Media Lounge during the event, potentially reaching hundreds of thousands of people Product placement opportunities during the event (subject to approval) Use of HSUS logos and messaging for approved marketing purposes for one year Compilation of all press coverage received in association with the benefit (provided post-event)

7 SPONSORSHIP Levels and Benefits (continued) Kathy Milani / The HSUS This January, the team helped remove and place 11 wild animals from an unaccredited roadside facility in Mississippi. Silver Sponsor $50,000 Listing as Silver Sponsor with company name and/or logo on select event collateral and press materials (if confirmed by print deadline) Listing as Silver Sponsor in evening s program book (if confirmed by print deadline) Company name and/or logo displayed throughout event venue Half-page advertisement inside printed program (if confirmed by print deadline) One (1) table (10 guests) with premiere seating Opportunity to provide item for gift bag (if received by September 24, 2012) Recognition on To the Rescue! Benefit website with company acknowledgment and link to company s home page Recognition of sponsorship in event blast Recognition through activities at the Social Media Lounge during the event, potentially reaching hundreds of thousands of people Product placement opportunities during the event (subject to approval) Use of HSUS logos and messaging for approved marketing purposes for one year Compilation of all press coverage received in association with the benefit (provided post-event) Bronze Sponsor $25,000 Listing as Bronze Sponsor with company name and/or logo on select event collateral and press materials (if confirmed by print deadline) Listing as Bronze Sponsor in evening s program book (if confirmed by print deadline) Signage at the event Half-page advertisement inside printed program (if confirmed by print deadline) One (1) table (10 guests) with preferred seating Opportunity to provide item for gift bag (if received by September 24, 2012) Recognition on To the Rescue! Benefit website with company acknowledgment and link to company s home page Use of HSUS logos and messaging for approved marketing purposes for one year For more information on event sponsorship opportunities, contact Jennifer A. Hickman at or jhickman@humanesociety.org

8 tables and tickets Champion Table $20,000 Listing on event invitation (if confirmed by print deadline) Listing in evening s printed program (if confirmed by print deadline) One (1) premium location table (10 guests) Jim West The HSUS protects all animals, such as the 10 horses, three sheep, 40 cats, three rabbits, two guinea pigs, three dogs, two chickens, and one goat removed from one property. Benefactor Table $10,000 Listing on event invitation (if confirmed by print deadline) Listing in evening s printed program (if confirmed by print deadline) one (1) preferred location table (10 guests) Patron Ticket $2,500 Listing in evening s printed program (if confirmed by print deadline) Two (2) preferred location seats Supporter Ticket $1,000 General seating Patrons and Supporters may request to be seated at a table with friends and family who have also purchased individual tickets. The HSUS cannot guarantee placement but will make every effort to satisfy your request.

9 Sponsor form 11,493 Animals that the Animal Rescue Team helped in ,369 Animals helped at disaster sites across the country m YES, I (we) will attend The HSUS s To the Rescue! Benefit. m I (we) will be unable to attend the To the Rescue! Benefit, but wish to make a contribution of $ I would like to reserve the following: Sponsorship Levels Tables and Tickets m Platinum Sponsor $100,000* m Champion Table $20,000* m Gold Sponsor $75,000* m Benefactor Table $10,000* m Silver Sponsor $50,000* m Patron Ticket $2,500* m Bronze Sponsor $25,000* m Supporter Ticket $1,000* 9,124 Animals removed from puppy mills, hoarders, and fighting operations Contact name Company Title 50+ Times the team deployed to situations of significant animal cruelty 1,991 Law enforcement officials trained to investigate cruelty and fighting AddreSS City State Zip Code Telephone (daytime) Fax For all Sponsorship levels, table purchases, and Patron tickets, how would you like your name to appear on printed materials? Payment Options m Check in the amount of $ (Please make payable to The Humane Society of the United States) m Charge in the amount of $ m Visa m MasterCard m Discover m American Express Card NumbeR exp. Date 3-digit code on back (Visa/MC) or 4-digit code on front right of Amex Name as it appears on CARD Signature Please send form and checks to: HSUS To the Rescue! Benefit, Attn: Kevin Rowan, 700 Professional Drive, Gaithersburg, MD Phone: Fax: krowan@humanesociety.org * The HSUS does not provide acknowledgement of sponsorship for the purpose of tax deductibility. Please consult your tax advisor if you have questions. The HSUS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

10 GUEST LIST AND SEATING PREFERENCE FORM 877-TIP-HSUS The Animal Rescue Team s animal fighting tip line GUEST LISTS For Sponsors (all levels), Champions, and Benefactors, please list the guests (including yourself) who will be seated at your table. Each table can accommodate up to 10 people. 67 Average number of calls per month to the tip line $5,000 Reward for tips leading to convictions for animal fighting 100+ Rewards paid by The HSUS since the tip line began 1,421 Animals rescued from fighting operations in 2011 SEATING PREFERENCES FOR INDIVIDUAL TICKETS For Patrons and Supporters, if you would prefer to be seated with friends or family members who have also purchased individual tickets, please list their names below (including your own name, for up to 10 people total). The HSUS cannot guarantee placement but will make every effort to satisfy your request. Please send form and checks to: HSUS To the Rescue! Benefit, Attn: Kevin Rowan, 700 Professional Drive, Gaithersburg, MD Phone: Fax: krowan@humanesociety.org