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2012 Sponsorship Opportunities

It’s A Wonderful Life

Roast, Toast, & Gala

Youth Bridge Youth Bridge is a non-profit organization that has been working with

adolescents and their families in Northwest and North Central

Arkansas since 1963. Our programs serve approximately 3000

clients every year in the areas of substance abuse, homelessness,

behavioral issues, and family issues.

We offer Youth:

Preventative Services

Educational Support Classes, Intensive Family Support, and Aftercare

Counseling

Psychiatric Services, Diagnostic plans, Substance Abuse Treatment,

and Behavioral Management

Shelter

Emergency Shelters, Transitional Living Programs, and Residential Treatment

Life is Good in Northwest Arkansas


Roast and Toast Gala

November 9, 2012

6pm-10pm

J.Q. Hammons Center

Benefitting Youth Bridge


“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other

lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t

he?”

-Clarence Oddbody

Dear Community Leader:

Youth Bridge’s annual “It’s A Wonderful Life” Gala, Celebrity Roast, and Silent Auction is quickly becoming one of

Northwest Arkansas’ premier holiday season events.

We depend heavily on the sponsorships, auction items, tickets, and other donation from this event to make-up a major

part of our annual contributions revenue. The gala helps support our annual 3000+ youth who go through our

programs. Especially, the proceeds are used to help make Christmas for these youth in residential treatment a happy

one. This year, a portion of the proceeds are earmarked for the Benton County Emergency Shelter to assist with the

program and facility needs.

The gala began four years ago to accomplish two things: recognize a leader in our community who have made a

significant impact; and to have our own unique fundraiser that would set us off from the many other fundraisers

conducted throughout the year. Our format is both a “roast and a toast” to give it that special twist. Our candidates

are nominated by our community advisors and a committee of Youth Bridge Board of Directors who make the final

selection.

The inaugural roast began with Dick Trammel (2008) and the roasters were Governor Beebe, UA Chancellor David

Gearhart, NWACC President Dr. Becky Paneitz, and Coleman Peterson among the many. It proved to be a very

successful turnout raising the most money, at the time, of any previous Youth Bridge event; and, we were able to

secure many new annual friends, donors, and volunteers. Others roasted include Dr. Rebecca “Becky” Paneitz (2011);

Jeff Schomburger (2010); Shirley Ann “Peaches” Peterson, Fadil Bayyarri, and Dick Johnson (2009).

We ask you to make an investment in our youth by sponsoring our “It’s A Wonderful Life” Gala. This packet summarizes the various sponsorships and their benefits. You may choose the option that best fits you or your company. Please feel free to contact me at (479) 575-9471 or [email protected] with any questions.

Sincerely,

Dr. Nancy Hairston Director of Development Youth Bridge, Inc.

mailto:[email protected]

Sponsorship Levels Presenting Sponsor

$25,000 Exclusive Recognition All advertising, invitations, and posters

will be issued in the Company name as

“_____” presents the 5th Annual “It’s a

Wonderful Life” Gala and Roast.

Media and Publicity Company Logo appears in all advertising.

Company Logo appears on posters

distributed throughout Benton and

Washington Counties.

Company Logo and Link appears on the

front page of the Youth Bridge Website.

Company Logo appears in “Thank You”

ad following the event.

Company Logo appears on the Youth

Bridge Facebook page.

Event Exposure Company acknowledgment by Emcee at

event.

Full page ad in the event program.

Company Logo used during the event

Slide Show.

Company Participation 4 tables (40 seats) at the event.

A table a Starry Starry Night 2013.

Founding Sponsor

$15,000

Media and Publicity

Company Logo appears in all advertising.





“It’s A Wonderful Life” page of the

Youth Bridge Website.



Company Logo appears on the Youth

Bridge Facebook page.


event.

Half page ad in the event program.


Slide Show.


4 tickets to Starry Starry Night 2013.

Sponsorship Levels Diamond Sponsor

$10,000

Media and Publicity

Company Logo appears in all print

advertising.









Company Logo appears on the

Youth Bridge Facebook page.


event.

1/4 page ad in the event program.


Slide Show.



Platinum Sponsor

$5,000

Media and Publicity

Company Name appears in all print

advertising.

Company Name appears on posters








Company Name appears on the

Youth Bridge Facebook page.


event.

Company Logo will appear in the event

program.


Slide Show.

Company Participation 1 table (10 seats) at the event.


Sponsorship Levels Gold Sponsor

$2,500

Media and Publicity

Company Name appears in all print advertising.

Company Name and Link appears on the “It’s A

Wonderful Life” page of the Youth Bridge

Website.

Company Name appears in “Thank You” ad

following the event.

Company Name appears on the Youth Bridge

Facebook page.

Event Exposure Company acknowledgment by Emcee at event.

Company Name in the event program.

Company Logo used during the event Slide Show.


Silver Sponsor

$750

Media and Publicity



Website.




Facebook page.


Company Name will appear in the event program.


Company Participation 6 tickets to the event.

Bronze Sponsor

$500

Media and Publicity



Website.




Facebook page.


Company Name will appear in the event program.


Company Participation 4 tickets to the event.


Gala & Roast 2012

Benefits Comparison-

At a Glance

Sponsorship Level:

Presenting

Sponsor

$25,000

Founding

Sponsor

$15,000

Diamond

Sponsor

$10,000

Platinum

Sponsor

$5,000

Gold

Sponsor

$2,500

Silver

Sponsor

$750

Bronze

Sponsor

$500

BENEFIT:

Invites issued in

Company Name

Yes No No No No No No

Company credit on TV

spots Yes Yes No No No No No

Ad in Event Program Full Page 1/2 page 1/4 page Logo Name Name Name

Emcee Acknowledgment

during the event Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Company Logo in

Slideshow during event Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Complimentary tables

and event tickets

4 tables

(40 tickets)

3 tables

(30 tickets)

2 tables

(20 tickets)

1 table

(10 tickets)

1 table

(10 tickets) 6 tickets 4 tickets

COMPANY APPEARS IN:

Print Advertising

Presenting

Title & Logo Logo Logo Name Name No No

Posters and Flyers Logo Logo Logo Name Name No No

Invitations Presenting Logo Logo Name Name No No

Website Logo Logo Logo Logo Name Name Name

Thank you Ad Logo Logo Logo Logo Name Name Name

Facebook Logo Logo Logo Name Name Name Name

2012 Corporate Sponsors

Pledge Form Please email or fax your completed pledge form to [email protected]

or Attn: Nancy Hairston (479) 587-9392

Contact Person:

Signature: Date:

Company Name:

Address:

City:

State: Zip:

Telephone:

Fax:

Email:

Tax ID or SSN:

Presenting ($25,000) Gold ($2,500)

Founding ($15,000) Silver ($750)

Diamond ($10,000) Bronze ($500)

Platinum ($5,000)

Contracts must be received by September14, 2012 to be list as a sponsor.

Check here if an invoice is required

Value of Contributions

Cash $

In-Kind (Fair market value) $

Media (Fair market value $


Roast and Toast Gala

November 9, 2012

6pm-10pm

J.Q. Hammons Center

Benefitting Youth Bridge

Life is Good in Northwest Arkansas

2153 E. Joyce Blvd., Ste. 201

Fayetteville, AR 72703

(479) 575-9471

www.youthbridge.com

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