2013 sponsor packet

Contact:Coryn Harris Development [email protected].

Stacy AlonzoSponsorship [email protected]

828 | 68-MUSIC [686-8742]377 Lake Eden Rd. Black Mountain, NC 28711

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LEAF | Lake Eden Arts Festival LEAF in Schools & Streets LEAF International

May 9-12 | October 17-20 One Organization | Three Great Programs

LEAF is a non-pro�t organization established to build community and enrich lives through

the Arts - locally and globally - with festivals, community events, and

arts education programs.

Connecting Cultures & Creating Community Through Music & Arts

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Celebrating 18 years | 35 Festivals!

DOUBLE EXPOSURE | Two festivals a yearLOYALTY | 76% of LEAFers have a�ended thr� or more festivalsAUDIENCE | 6,�0 PER DAY at LEAF

Sponsor O�ortunities

Standard and customized opportunities from $1,000-$30,000+ available!

LEAF 2013

Our VisionOne of the top small festivals globally dedicated to excellence in creating positive community and introducing people to cultural arts traditions.

Our ValuesEmpowerment • Community • Cultures Teamwork • Positive Attitudes • Respect • Integrity

Our Co�unity Families • Youth • Artists • Performers • Volunteers Collaborators • Sponsors • Customers • Staff

Target our Co�unity... connect with our unique clientele!

LEAF Audience Statistics:

Disposable Incomes: 17% earn over $101k, 30% earn $51-100k, 30% earn $26-50k, 23% earn $0-25k. Aver-age amount spent on ticket per customer at LEAF is $186.

Educated: 6% Doctorate, 31% Masters, 50% Bachelors, 13% High School

Localized: 93% from Southeastern states, 60% of that from NC, and 66% of NC reside in WNC

A� Ages: 16% are 61+, 47% are 43-60, 34% are 29-42, 3% are 18-28


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“When I participate in music I feel free, like I can do anything.” - Tamaeja, age 13, LEAF in Schools & Streets Participant in the IRL Music Production Program

Annually serving:8 countries

450 youth participants

16 traditional teaching artists

Annually serving:40+ programs

5,000 youth participants

400+ youth performers

LEAF in Schools & Streets: Empowering youth through Festive Arts in our local community.

LEAF International: Empowering youth globally through Cultural Music Traditions.

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LEAF is MORE than a festival! Year round arts education programs set LEAF apart from the rest. Your sponsorship helps our non-pro�t do the important work stated in our mission: “Connecting Cultures and Creating Community through Music and Arts.”

Arts Education

29,500 youth have experienced residencies, workshops or performances since 2004!

720+ youth participants in LEAF International programs since 2006!


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“For children growing up in extreme poverty, learning a musical instrument not only builds con�dence and enhances learning, it brings joy to lives that are de�ned by struggle. Thanks to LEAF, we’re helping kids build self-esteem and critical life skills through music.” - Sam Hendricks, LEAF International Guatemala partner and Executive Director of Child Aid

YOUR Sponsorship dollars make a 100% di�erence at LEAF! In appreciation, your business can receive the following

LEAF recognition and bene�ts!

2013 Sponsorships

*Large Banner is 8-10ft, Medium Banner is 5-7ft, Small Banner is 2-4ft.

RED OAK $20,000 (Limited) $10,000 May & $10,000 October

• Logo & Link on LEAF Website Performer page & Friends page | 10k -15k hits per day/30k May & Oct

• Logo, Link, & Patronage featured in 5 E-Newsletters | 25,000 subscribers

• Logo on Performer Schedule in Weekend Program | 25,000 printed

• Logo featured on the May & October LEAF Poster | 5,000 printed

• Logo featured on the May & October Postcard | 100,000 printed

• Logo on 1 set of LEAF Day Wristbands• Main Stage Sponsorship including Large* Banner placement on Main Stage OR other + two additional locations• 10x10 Booth Space Available for Promotions | +fee w/sales

• Product Sampling or Distribution of Materials• 10 VIP Backstage Passes (5 each festival) | Thursday-Sunday & VIP Access • 20 Weekend Passes Fri-Sun (10 each festival) | value $170 each

• 28 Sunday Tickets (14 each festival) | value $45 each

• 20 Special Edition LEAF T-Shirts (10 each festival)

LIVE OAK $15,000 (Limited) $7,500 May & $7,500 October

BAOBAB $30,000 + (Limited) LEAF is happy to customize a sponsorship opportunity for you! Please contact [email protected] to set up an appointment.

GREEN LEAF $12,000 (One Available)$6,000 May & $6,000 October

All benefits of Pine $10,000 Sponsorship Level PLUS:• Logos on bins at major trash/recycling/composting stations• Logos on Green Team T-Shirts• Logos on Educational materials• Featured story about your business in E-Newsletter





• Logo featured on the May & October Postcard | 100,000 printed

• Logo on LEAF Weekend Wristband • Main Stage Sponsorship including Premier Large* Banner placement on Main Stage + two additional locations• 10x10 Booth Space Available for Promotions | +fee w/sales

• Product Sampling or Distribution of Materials• Reciprocal Social Media Opportunities• 12 VIP Backstage Passes (6 each festival) | Thursday-Sunday & VIP Access • 24 Weekend PLUS Passes Thurs-Sun (12 each festival) | value $170 each



The LEAF Community is a dynamic group of people dedicated to making the world a

better place. LEAF believes that Greening is not only important in being good stewards

of the earth, it also creates a healthy and positive atmosphere that infuses all areas of

the festival and the community.


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*Large Banner is 8-10ft, Medium Banner is 5-7ft, Small Banner is 2-4ft.

DOGWOOD $5,0002,500 May & $2,500 October

MAPLE $8,000$4,000 May & $4,000 October





• Logo on 1 set of LEAF Day Wristbands OR LEAF Staff T-Shirt• Large* Banner placement outside Main Stage + two additional locations•10x10 Booth Space Available for Promotions | +fee w/sales

• Product Sampling or Distribution of Materials• 8 VIP Backstage Passes (4 each festival) | Thursday-Sunday & VIP Access • 16 Weekend Passes Fri-Sun (8 each festival) | value $170 each



PINE $10,000$5,000 May & $5,000 October

• Logo & Link on LEAF Website: Poetry, Dance, or Friends page | 10k -15k hits per day/30k May & Oct


• Logo in May & October Weekend Program | 25,000 printed


• Logo on LEAF Staff T-Shirt• Medium* Banner placement outside Main Stage + two additional locations•10x10 Booth Space Available for promotions | +fee w/sales

• Product Sampling or Distribution of Materials• 6 VIP Backstage Passes (3 each festival) Thursday-Sunday & VIP Access • 12 Weekend Passes Fri-Sun (6 each festival) | value $170 each



• Logo & Link on LEAF Website Friends Page | 10k -15k hits per day/30k May & Oct

• Logo, Link, & Patronage shown in 3 E-Newsletters | 25,000 subscribers


• Logo on the May & October LEAF Poster | 5,000 printed

• Small* Banner placement at 1 location: Main Gate, Boathouse, OR LEAF in Schools & Streets Tent•10x10 Booth Space Available for promotions | +fee w/sales

• Product Sampling & or Distribution of Materials• 4 VIP Backstage Passes (2 each festival) Thursday-Sunday & VIP Access • 8 Weekend Passes Fri-Sun (4 each festival) | value $170 each




• Logo, Link, & Patronage in 2 E-Newsletters | 25,000 subscribers


• Small* Banner placement at Main Gate OR Concessions• 6 Weekend Passes Fri-Sun (3 each festival) | value $170 each


• 6 Special Edition LEAF T-Shirts (3 each festival )

BIRCH $3,000$1,500 May & $1,500 October


• Logo, Link, & Patronage in 1 E-Newsletter | 25,000 subscribers


• 4 Community Passes Fri-Sun (2 each festival) | value $100 each



HICKORY $1,000$500 May & $500 October

YOUR Sponsorship dollars make a 100% difference at LEAF! In appreciation, your business can receive the following

LEAF recognition and benefits!

2013 Sponsorships Connecting Cultures & Creating Community

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