SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
Drexel University Friday, November 30 The Philadelphia Polar Plunge is an event to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Pennsylvania s Philadelphia local program (SOPA-Philadelphia). Plungers commit to Freezin for a Reason and raise a minimum of $50 to dip a toe, wade, or jump into an icy pool at Drexel University s Recreation Center. Funds raised from the plunge support operating costs for the nearly 1,000 athletes that participate in Special Olympics activities across the city of Brotherly Love. Special Olympics PA holds more than 250 competitions and training events each year. All training and competition opportunities are provided free of charge to the athletes and their families, enabling everyone to experience the benefits of Special Olympics that extend well beyond the playing field. We hope you will commit to be Freezin for a Reason with us this December! COME OUT AND JOIN US AND BE FREEZIN FOR A REASON! Special Olympics Pennsylvania Mission To provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
PHILLY POLAR PLUNGE MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS SOCIAL MEDIA STATISTICS As of June 1, 2018 Facebook Special Olympics Pennsylvania 10,024 FOLLOWERS Special Olympics PA - Philly 1,355 FOLLOWERS Twitter Special Olympics Pennsylvania 2,001 FOLLOWERS Special Olympics PA - Philly 2,471 FOLLOWERS 2017 CAMPAIGN REACH 20,000 + MEDIA SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR $15,000 Exclusive Presenting Sponsor of the 2018 Philadelphia Polar Plunge Full promotional rights, including license to use SOPA Polar Plunge logo and SOPA marks Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in all pre and post-plunge press releases Inclusion in all SOPA media coverage from television, newspaper, radio and online partners Extensive publicity at Plunge site (banners, product displays, booth, etc) including exclusive opportunity to provide scripted announcements during event Logo prominently displayed on commemorative 2018 SOPA Polar Plunge shirts, given to all Plunge participants (over 500) Logo recognition linking back to company webpage through digital media including: SOPA - Philadelphia newsletter sent to more than 2,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers, and donors Polar Plunge website (www.plungepa.org) and registration site SOPA - Philadelphia website (www.sopaphilly.org) for a year SOPA - Philadelphia Twitter (@SOPAPhilly) and Facebook (@SOPAPhiladelphia) Opportunity for company representative to speak before any Plunge (Cool Schools Plunge, Business Plunge, General/Univeristy Plunge) Opportunity for company representative to do a check presentation with SOPA - Philadelphia athletes Premier employee volunteer opportunity on Plunge day or at future SOPA - Philadelphia competitions or events (optional) Company representatives invited to take the Plunge (up to 30 Business Plungers or 300 General Plungers)
ARCTIC SPONSOR $7,500 (4 AVAILABLE) Sponsor naming opportunity for one of the 4 Event Plunges (Cool Schools Plunge, Business Plunge, General Plunge, or University Plunge) Ex. Business Plunge presented by Company Name Full promotional rights, including license to use SOPA Polar Bear Logo, and other SOPA marks Publicity at Plunge site (banners, product displays, booths, etc) including company mentions during event and during public address at start of the event Logo prominently displayed on commemorative 2018 SOPA Polar Plunge shirts, given to all Plunge participants (over 500) Logo recognition linking back to company webpage through digital media including: SOPA - Philadelphia newsletter sent to more than 2,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers, and donors Polar Plunge website (www.plungepa.org) and registration site SOPA - Philadelphia website (www.sopaphilly.org) for a year SOPA - Philadelphia Twitter (@SOPAPhilly) and Facebook (@SOPAPhiladelphia) - minimum 6 pre and 4 post mentions Recognition in all Plunge press releases and media alerts Opportunity for company representatives to pose for a check presentation with SOPA - Philadelphia athletes Optional employee volunteer opportunity on Plunge day or at future SOPA - Philadelphia competitions or events Company representatives invited to take the Plunge (up to 15 Business Plungers or 150 General Plungers)
GLACIAL SPONSOR $5,000 Publicity at Plunge site (banners, product display, booth, etc) including company mentions during the event. Logo recognition linking back to company webpage through digital media including: SOPA - Philadelphia newsletter sent to more than 2,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers, and donors Polar Plunge website (www.plungepa.org) and registration site SOPA - Philadelphia website (www.sopaphilly.org) for a year SOPA - Philadelphia Twitter (@SOPAPhilly) and Facebook (@SOPAPhiladelphia) - minimum 3 pre and 2 post mentions Logo prominently displayed on commemorative 2018 SOPA Polar Plunge shirts, given to all Plunge participants (over 500) Opportunity for company representative to participate in check presentation with SOPA - Philadelphia athletes Optional employee volunteer opportunity on Plunge day or at future SOPA - Philly competitions or events Company representatives invited to take the Plunge (up to 10 Business Plungers or 100 General Plungers)
ICEBERG SPONSOR $2,500 Logo recognition on commemorative 2018 SOPA Polar Plunge shirts, given to all Plunge participants (over 500) Limited digital media recognition through logo linking back to company webpage through: SOPA - Philadelphia newsletter sent to more than 2,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers, and donors Polar Plunge website (www.plungepa.org) and registration site SOPA - Philadelphia website (www.sopaphilly.org) for a year Opportunity to display company banner at event venue Company representatives invited to take the Plunge (up to 5 Business Plungers or 50 General Plungers)
CRYSTAL SPONSOR $1,000 Logo recognition on commemorative 2018 SOPA Polar Plunge shirts, given to all Plunge participants (over 500) Logo recognition on Plunge event page (www.plungepa.org) Company representatives invited to take the Plunge (2 Business Plungers or 20 General Plungers)
To customize a sponsorship package or learn more about Philadelphia Polar Plunge opportunities, please contact: Eric Cushing Vice President, Development & Marketing 610-630-9450 x229 or ecushing@specialolympicspa.org For more information about the Polar Plunge, please visit the following sites: http://specialolympicspa.org/about-philadelphia-polar-plunge https://www.facebook.com/polarplungepa/