Blue Ribbon Gala 2010

Dear Friends

We are so pleased to announce that plans are well underway for Home Start’s “Blue Ribbon Gala” celebrating Home Start’s 37 years of service to theSan Diego community and in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.  This event will raise funds for Home Start’s programs which provide critical assistance to San Diego County’s most vulnerable children and families.  Held at the beautiful Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa on April 24, 2010 (6pm - 11pm), this is a fun, festive and heartwarming dinner with live dance music and special presentations.

Last year Home Start provided services to over 28,000 San Diegans. Many of those are families and children who have experienced abuse or neglect and require professional, confidential counseling to heal from the trauma of maltreatment. Our trademark of excellence is perpetuated by the generosity of donors like you. Your sponsorship allows Home Start, Inc. to reach out to parents struggling to cope with poverty, illness and other crises and connect them to the resources needed to create a stable, secure and healthy home life for their children.

We sincerely hope that you’ll consider supporting this much needed effort by participating as our TITLE SPONSOR or one of our Presenting, Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze Sponsors.  Enclosed please find our Sponsorship Opportunities Package as well as a Program Advertising Rate Sheet for your review. 

If you have any questions or wish to support the families of Home Start as a sponsor and/or advertiser, please call Erich Foeckler, Director of Development at 619-692-0727, Ext 144 or e-mail: efoeckler@home-start.org.

On behalf of our Gala committee, I thank you for your consideration of Home Start’s “Blue Ribbon Gala” 2010.

Sincerely,
Laura A. Mustari, LCSW
Chief Executive Officer

TITLE SPONSOR      $ 25,000

• Name and/or logo in title of the event, i.e. Your Name Here Presents
• Introduce the gala honorees at event
• VIP hotel accommodations at host hotel for one night.
• Donor recognition in the “Blue Ribbon Gala” Program
• 30 VIP Seats (20 seats total - $7,500 Value)
• 30 VIP gifts for your guests
• Full Page Back Cover –5 ½” x 8 ½” Advertisement “Blue Ribbon Gala” Program ($2,000 Value)
• Name and/or logo on 1,000 invitations
• Name and/or logo on the cover of 300 event programs
• Featured placement of name and/or logo (including link) on Home Start’s website (www.home-start.org) for one year
• Editorial credit in all event-related press releases.
• Repeated verbal recognition by the event announcer during the event as well as on-stage introduction and time for brief comments by company representative
• Right of first refusal for the 2011 event
• Over 300,000 positive contact impressions for your customers.

Presenting Sponsors      $10,000

• 20 Complimentary Tickets, VIP Seating (1 table of 10 - $2500 Value)
• 20 VIP gifts for your guests
• Full Page (5.5 x 8.5) Full Color Advertisement, Back Cover of “Blue Ribbon Gala Show Program ($2,000 Value)
• Name and/or logo on 1,000 invitations and on the cover of 600 event programs
• Donor recognition in the “Blue Ribbon Gala” Show Program
• Verbal recognition throughout the event
• Mention in all event related print press releases, posters, and all event advertising
• Recognition in all Home Start’s e-blasts for one year (reaching 1,000 readers and supporters   each time)
• Featured placement of name and/or logo (including link) at Home Start’s website (www.home-start.org)for one year
• Right of first refusal for the 2011 event 

Platinum Sponsors       $7,500

• 15 Complimentary Tickets, VIP Seating (Value: $3,750)
• 15 VIP gifts for your guests

• Full Page (5.5 x 8.5) Full Color Advertisement, “Blue Ribbon Gala” Show Program ($2000 Value)                                                                                        
• Name and/or logo on 1,000 invitations and on the cover of 300 event programs
• Donor recognition in the “Blue Ribbon Gala” Show Program
• Verbal recognition throughout the event.
• Mention in all event related print press releases, posters, and all event advertising 
• Recognition in Home Start’s e-blasts for one year (reaching 1,000 readers and supporters each time)
• Featured placement of name and/or logo (including link) at Home Start’s website
• (www.home-start.org) for one year

Gold Sponsors    $5,000

• 10 Complimentary Tickets, VIP Seating (Value: $2,500)
• VIP gifts for your guests
• Full Page (5.5 x 8.5) Advertisement, “Blue Ribbon Gala” Show Program ($750 Value)
• Donor recognition in the “Blue Ribbon Gala” Show Program and live announcements at event, recognition in event posters and all event advertising
• Recognition in Home Start’s e-blasts for one year (reaching 1,000 readers and supporters each time)
• Opportunity to Host a Private Reception at Home Start (Catering available at additional cost)

Silver Sponsors   $3,000

• 10 Complimentary Tickets, Standard Seating ($1750 Value)
• Full Page (5.5 x 8.5) Advertisement, “Blue Ribbon Gala” Show Program ($750 Value)
• Donor recognition in the “Blue Ribbon Gala” Show Program and recognition in all event advertising
• Recognition in Home Start’s e-blasts for one year (reaching 1,000 readers and supporters each time)
• Opportunity to Host a Private Reception at Home Start (Catering available at additional cost)

Corporate Table Sponsors   $2000

• 10 Complimentary Tickets, Standard Seating ($1750 Value)
• Business card (2.25" x 3.5") Advertisement, “Blue Ribbon Gala” Show Program ($100 Value)
• Donor recognition in the “Blue Ribbon Gala” Show Program
• Table card listing corporate name

To become a sponsor please email: efoeckler@home-start.org

Tables and individual seating is now available.

VIP Seating (limited) $250 – tables of 10 $2500

Standard Seating $175 – tables of 10 $1750

(For reservations Call 619.692.0727 ext.313 or email: ngraichen@home-start.org)

In-Kind Sponsors
Various in-kind donations of products or services for the event are welcome. Examples include: Auction items, Floral Arrangements, Wine/Beverages, Entertainment, Printing, etc. In-kind sponsors will receive benefits equal to the sponsorship contribution minimum that is closest to the value of their donation.

All Sponsors will receive Recognition in Home Start's Annual Report.


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