2018 Partnership OpportunitiesThank you for your interest in supporting Step Up Chicago’s 2018 signature event, Shine & Dine.

Our 2017 event attracted

650 guests and raised over

$350,000. Inside you will learn

how sponsorship dollars help our

partners raise brand awareness,

build key relationships and help

girls fulfill their potential.

www.suwn.org

20 years of confident girls

Revel Fulton Market August 9, 2018

6:30-9:30 p.m.

Celebrating Fare & Philanthropy at Shine & Dine 2018

Shine & Dine is Step Up’s annual fundraiser in Chicago. This event, taking place on Thursday, August 9, 2018, at Revel Fulton Market, will bring together some of Chicago’s top restaurants and community supporters to help raise the necessary funds for Step Up’s teen programming efforts.

Guests have the opportunity to connect not only with other Step Up investors, but also with current Step Up teens and alumnae who will share their stores about how Step Up has helped to improve their confidence, and is preparing them for college and future careers.

Chicago companies can support Shine & Dine by sponsoring a table where they will enjoy tableside foods and beverage service. Certain sponsor levels also have the opportunity to provide a takeaway in the event gift bags and to host an activation space where event guests can further engage with the company and the event.

Shine & Dine 2017 featured 23 of the city’s top eateries and chefs who provided exclusive tastings through passed trays, tasting stations and tableside bites. The event also features exclusive cocktails provided by our beverage partners.

All proceeds from Shine & Dine directly benefit Step Up’s mission to empower teen girls from Chicago’s under-resourced neighborhoods to become confident, college-bound, career-focused and ready to join the next generation of professional women.

Step Up empowers high school girls in under-resourced communities to reach their full potential through after-school and Saturday mentorship programs focused on becoming confident, college-bound, career-focused and ready to join the next generation of professional women.

Teens with a mentor are 55% more likely to enroll in college.

I joined Step Up freshman year of

high school to make friends. I did make

friends, but I also discovered much more. I

realized the potential of growth within myself.

I met many successful women who provided

me guidance and mentorship.

— Natalie Avila Shine & Dine 2017 alumna honoree

Investing in the Next Generation

of Step Up teens have access to multiple professional women role models.

PRESENTING S P O N S O R

$40,000 donationPresenting

Sponsor naming presence

• • •Red carpet logo

• • • Integration into

live program

PLATINUM S P O N S O R

$25,000 donationSeating for 20 guests

• • •Acknowledgement during live program

GOLD S P O N S O R

$15,000 donationOnsite brand

activation

SILVER S P O N S O R

$10,000 donation

Logo in event materials

BRONZE S P O N S O R

$5,000 donationSeating for 10 guests

2018 Event Sponsorship LevelsRaise brand awareness, build relationships, and give back by sponsoring Shine & Dine.

For a full list of sponsorship benefits, contact Michelle Mirzoian at michelle@suwn.org.

Which sponsor level is best for your company?

Onsite Brand Activations that EngageAll event sponsors at the Gold level or above have the opportunity for onsite brand activation.

Step Up brand activations offer customizable space for companies to reach our 700 influential guests. Sponsors also have the opportunity for gift bag inclusion.

Individual Tickets: $250 (includes reserved seat and tableside food service)Benefactor Ticket: $300 – allows a Step Up alumna or community school partner to attend the event.

$40,000 $25,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000

PresentingSponsor

PlatinumSponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Table placement 2 platinum 2 premium 1 premium 1 priority

Seats at the event (total) 20 20 10 10 10

Logo placement on event materials and promotions

Name listing on event materials and promotions

Mention during Live Program & Press Release

Opportunity for on-site brand activation

Opportunity for gift bag inclusion (suggested minimum retail value of $10)

Listing in Step Up Annual Report and partnership webpage

Include company executive on host committee

Share advertorial content with Step Up network (one e-blast)

Onstage integration to the Live Program

Level Exclusivity

Category Exclusivity (based on industry)

Raise brand awareness, build relationships, and give back by sponsoring Shine & Dine.

2018 Event Sponsorship Levels

Included with sponsorship

MarketingShine & Dine 2017 supporters enjoyed placement in these marketing assets:

• 13 e-communications to Step Up’s Chicago network (April-August)

• Step Up website (calendar listing and microsite) – 20,000 visits/mo.

• Social media – network of 87,000 followers

MediaShine & Dine 2017 garnered 35 million media impressions, plus PSA placements and ad space valued at an additional $200,000.

Onsite PresenceEvent partners utilize a variety of ways to feature their brand at Shine & Dine, including:

• Brand activations

• Sponsorship of event area or aspect of program

• Product sampling and placement opportunities, including in 650 guest gift bags

• Seating with tableside service for guests

• Premium Seating

• Logo presence

• Event signage

• Mention in live program

• Presence in event photography

Influential people want to know your brand. Shine & Dine makes the connection.

Raising Brand Awareness

www.suwn.org

20 years of confident girls

Contact

Michelle MirzoianDirector of Development

312.904.2145 michelle@suwn.org