Sponsorship Opportunities Greensboro Signature Chefs Auction September 28, 2017 Empire Room 203 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC, 27401 Event Chair: Patrick Rush, CEO-Triad Financial Advisors, Inc. Ambassador Family: The Ziehmer Family- Dr. T. Richard, Gina & daughter, Zia
The March of Dimes CARES The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. We carry out this mission in a variety of ways. You can play a vital role in helping us find solutions to combat prematurity and birth defects. We re making breakthroughs to improve the health of moms and babies, and together, we can save billions of dollars and tens of thousands of lives. Annually in the United States: Nearly 4 million babies are born, and about 380,000 of those are preterm. 120,000 babies come into this world with a birth defect. Almost 23,500 babies die before reaching their first birthday. The societal cost of premature birth is $26.2 billion. In the last year: We funded research grants totaling nearly $24 million. We invested $5.56 million in maternal and child health community grants. More than 90,000 families with a newborn in intensive care were offered comfort and information through NICU Family Support. 15,700 babies received lifesaving surfactant therapy, developed by March of Dimes researchers. Sources and Notes Births and preterm births National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), final natality 2014. Birth defects CDC estimate of the number of babies born with a birth defect. Infant mortality NCHS, infant mortality, 2013. Societal cost Institute of Medicine report, 2007. MOD investment research and community grants funded in 2015. 2
About Signature Chefs Auction The March of Dimes premier fundraiser Signature Chefs Auction, celebrates culinary excellence with top chefs featuring tastings of their creations for our supporters. A dynamic, interactive cocktail party atmosphere reflects regional styles and local flavors with event components that include a Live Auction and a compelling appeal to support the mission of the March of Dimes. Signature Chefs Auctions take place in more than 180 markets across the country and raised more than $25 million in 2015. We invite you to discuss the variety of options available for Signature Chefs Auction sponsorship to help you reach an active and engaged audience. By working with your March of Dimes representative, you can create a program that meets your goals and objectives and targets audiences in your area, and even across the country. Together we can reach key audiences in your community. National Demographic Appeal 3
2017 Sponsorship Opportunities March of Dimes invites you to support the Signature Chefs Auction. This tasteful affair provides a unique opportunity to co-brand your company with the vital efforts of the March of Dimes to give every baby a fighting chance. Guests will be participants in an evening of culinary masterpieces, provided by premier local chefs, and exceptional auction packages. *Key Dates for Sponsors For inclusion on save the dates, sponsorship must be confirmed by June 2, 2017 For inclusion on invitations, sponsorship must be confirmed by July 14, 2017 For inclusion in programs, sponsorship must be confirmed by September 8, 2017 Presenting Sponsor - $15,000* *Choose one exclusive activation opportunity from Tiers 1, 2 or 3 on page 7 Official designation as Presenting Sponsor Company logo, as Presenting Sponsor, on 1,500 save the date cards* Company logo, as Presenting Sponsor, on 1,500 invitations* Company logo on front cover of 250 event programs Premium Placement of ad in 250 event programs. First come, first serve. (Inside front cover, inside back over, center fold) Company name listed as Presenting Sponsor inside 250 event program Media & Exposure Benefits Company logo, as Presenting Sponsor, on Greensboro Signature Chefs Auction website with link to company website 1 exclusive Facebook Post before event & 1 after event Name listed as Presenting sponsor in all press releases Company logo on all event newsletters Logo on host couple yard signs Company logo and Company Name Featured exclusively on large screen at Signature Chefs Auction event multiple times throughout the night Opportunity for Company Representative to speak at event Company name and logo on table signage (8X10) Two (2) reserved tables of ten at Signature Chefs event (total of 20 seats at event) Choose one exclusive sponsorship opportunity from tiers 1, 2, or 3* 4
Platinum Sponsor - $10,000 *Choose one exclusive activation opportunity from Tiers 2 or 3 on page 7 Official designation as Platinum Sponsor Company name, as Platinum Sponsor, on 1,500 save the date cards* Company logo, as Platinum Sponsor, on 1,500 invitations* Company name listed as Platinum Sponsor in 250 event programs Full page ad in 250 event programs Media Benefits Company logo, as Platinum Sponsor, on Greensboro Signature Chefs Auction website with link to company website 1 exclusive Facebook Post before event & 1 after event Name listed as Platinum sponsor in all press releases sent Company logo on all event newsletters Company logo and Company Name Featured exclusively on large screen at Signature Chefs Auction event multiple times throughout the night Company name and logo on table signage (8X10) Two (2) reserved tables of ten at Signature Chefs event (total of 20 seats at event) Choose one exclusive sponsorship opportunity from tiers 2 or 3* Gold Sponsor - $7,500 *Choose one exclusive activation opportunity from Tier 3 on page 7 Official designation as Gold Sponsor Company name recognition on 1,500 invitations* Three-quarter page ad in 250 event programs* Company name listed as Gold Sponsor in 250 event programs* Media Benefits Company name listed as Gold Sponsor on the Greensboro Signature Chefs Auction website Name listed as Gold sponsor in all press releases sent Company name listed on all event newsletters Company Name listed as Gold Sponsor on large screen at Signature Chefs Auction event multiple times throughout the night Company name and logo on table signage (5X7) One (1) reserved tables of ten at Signature Chefs event (total of 10 seats at event) Choose one exclusive sponsorship opportunity from tier 3* 5
Silver Sponsor - $5,000 Official designation as Silver Sponsor Company name recognition on 1,500 invitations* Half page ad in 250 event programs* Company name listed as Silver Sponsor in 250 event programs* Media Benefits Name listed as Silver sponsor in all press releases sent Company name listed on all event newsletters Company Name listed as Silver Sponsor on large screen at Signature Chefs Auction event multiple times throughout the night Company name and logo on table signage (5X7) One (1) reserved tables of ten at Signature Chefs event (total of 10 seats at event) Bronze Sponsor - $2,500 Official designation as Bronze Sponsor Quarter page ad in 250 event programs* Company name listed as Bronze Sponsor in 250 event programs* Media Benefits Name listed as Bronze sponsor in all press releases sent Company Name listed as Bronze Sponsor on large screen at Signature Chefs Auction event multiple times throughout the night Company name on table signage (3X5) One (1) reserved tables of ten at Signature Chefs event (total of 10 seats at event) Host Couple - $400 Official designation as Host Couple Name recognition as Host Couple on 1,500 invitations* Name listed as Host Couple in 250 event programs* Yard Sign declaring you as a host couple Two (2) tickets to the Signature Chefs event in a premier seating location 6
2017 Exclusive Opportunities For Top Three Levels- Presenting, Platinum, and Gold (Available on first come, first serve basis) Tier 1 Live Auction Sponsor Official designation as Live Auction Sponsor Logo on Live Auction pages in event program Logo on large screen during Live Auction at Signature Chefs Auction event Logo on all bid cards given to 350+ guests Red Carpet Photo Sponsor Official designation as Red Carpet Photo Sponsor Co-brand logo with March of Dimes on backdrop for red carpet pictures Brand props to be used in pictures Fund the Mission Sponsor Tier 2 Chef Sponsor Official designation Fund the Mission Sponsor Logo on Fund the Mission page in 300 event programs Logo on large screen Fund the Mission presentation Logo and Company Name recognition on ambassador video showed during presentation Sponsorship check dedication on stage Official designation as Event Night Chef Sponsor Logo prominently placed on each Chef Station Signs (approx. 12) Logo placed on people s choice tickets (approx. 350) Stage Sponsor Official designation as Stage Sponsor Company s logo on podium banner placed on podium in front of stage Logo on large screen during program (excluding live auction and fund the mission) Tier 3 Silent Auction Sponsor Official designation as Silent Auction Sponsor Logo on Silent Auction page in 300 event programs Logo on Silent Item Bid Sheets (approx. 75 items) Logo on item description sheets (approx. 75 items) Registration Sponsor Official designation as Registration Sponsor Logo & Company Name on each check-in station Logo & Company name on check-in information sheet Company tablecloth or display board on easel by registration tables (both provided by company) 7
Fund the Mission Premature birth is the leading cause of death in children under 5, worldwide. In addition to, or in lieu of a sponsorship contribution, a 100% tax-deductible donation can be made to support the work of March of Dimes. With a donation, you can help fight premature birth through March of Dimes-funded research and education programs. Companies have the opportunity to provide a donation that can serve as a Leadership or Matching Gift, both offering company recognition and visibility in your alignment with our important mission. Donors to the mission giving moment will be celebrated for their commitment to the March of Dimes and recognized for energizing the room and inciting the giving. For Fund the Mission gifts that are $500 or above, the name of person or company will be listed in the event program. 8
2017 Sponsorship Commitment Form Greensboro Signature Chefs Auction Company name/donor Please indicate how you wish to be listed on printed materials Primary contact Address City State ZIP Code Phone Fax Email Alternate contact person Fax Email YES, we will support the March of Dimes, as a sponsor in the amount of $. I am unable to attend but I would like to make a 100% tax deductible Fund the Mission Gift in the amount of $. Signature of primary contact Date (My signature indicates authorization to make this commitment on behalf of my company.) Payment options (payment is due no later than 30 days prior to event): Check enclosed (payable to March of Dimes) Credit card Credit card number Expiration date Security Code Name as it appears on card Billing Address (if different from above) Signature of card holder Please mail original form to Meghan Zackery: March of Dimes 410 Brookstown Ave Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Phone (336) 231-3764 Email mzackery@marchofdimes.org Authorized March of Dimes signature Date 9