SATURDAY • APRIL 7, 2018

SEATTLE CENTER FISHER PAVILION

Sponsor Levels and Benefits

2018 SPRING DINNER & AUCTION

Photo Andy Porter

2018 DINNER AND AUCTION Saturday, April 7, 2018 • Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion WNPF.ORG

Photo Sean Bagshaw

ABOUT WNPFIt was a rainy night in Seattle in 1993. Former Governor and Senator Dan Evans was chatting with legendary mountaineer, Lou Whittaker, and Microsoft employee, Melinda French (Gates), about the wonders of Washington State’s three national parks: Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks. They knew the parks needed—and most importantly, deserved—volunteer and financial support. Together, they formed Washington’s National Park Fund (WNPF).

Washington’s National Park Fund is the official nonprofit partner supporting Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks. Because of donations from outdoor-loving, park-minded supporters, the parks can preserve precious lands, improve trails and campgrounds, fund more volunteer and youth programs, and

provide research dollars for glacial analysis, wildlife studies, and much more.

We are the only philanthropic organization dedicated exclusively to supporting Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks through charitable contributions, operating under a Partnership Agreement between each national park and the Fund. Annually, the park superintendents submit a wish list of projects that, except for charitable contributions, would not otherwise happen. These include programs to support volunteerism, encourage young people and their families to experience our national parks, enhance the visitor experience through trail and interpretive signage improvements, and expand the parks’ scientific knowledge to both cultural and resource management decisions.

OUR MISSIONThe Fund’s mission is to raise private support to deepen the public’s love for, understanding of, and experiences in Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Park.

Companies, foundations, and individuals have donated more than 3.5 million dollars to Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks through Washington’s National Park Fund.

WNPF is governed by a volunteer board of directors and advised by parks leadership, and is registered with the Washington Secretary of State’s office (Tax ID #01-0869799). The Fund is committed to financial accountability for our donors and park partners. You can also find the most recent IRS 990 and summary report on GuideStar. Work is conducted by a passionate team, lead by Executive Director Laurie Ward. The Fund’s offices are located in Seattle at the corner of Third and Stewart Streets.

these parks are yours

Photos Andy Porter

2018 DINNER AND AUCTION Saturday, April 7, 2018 • Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion WNPF.ORG

WHY SPONSOR?We are looking for organizations like YOURS who value our state’s natural beauty, the promotion of employee wellness, and conservation of wilderness areas in Washington.

At Washington’s National Park Fund’s 2017 Spring

Dinner and Auction, we hosted 380 guests and raised

over $300,000 in support of the parks. In 2018, we

anticipate hosting more than 400 passionate parks

supporters, including donors from throughout Puget

Sound and across the state, as well as staff and

volunteers of the parks. As an auction sponsor you

can be a part of this amazing event that has grown

significantly over the past six years.

BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP• Your sponsorship maximizes the proceeds

that will directly benefit the parks.

• Promotion of your company directly to a community that values and supports national parks.

• Branding and enhanced company awareness through company name and logo on event marketing materials.

• Demonstrated thoughtful leadership on your part by showing that you care for our national parks.

• Showcase how your company is an active partner in community responsibility in the State of Washington.

• Our supporters feel a great deal of loyalty to those who support our mission—they will in turn support your business.

All photos this page, Scott Ecklund

2018 DINNER AND AUCTION Saturday, April 7, 2018 • Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion WNPF.ORG

PRESENTING: $25,000• Two tables for up to ten guests

at the event• A park superintendent

seated at your table• Most prominent brand recognition

on all printed materials and on-site signage

• Full-page ad in catalog

SIGNATURE: $10,000• One table for up to ten

guests at the event• A park ranger seated at

your table• Third most prominent brand

recognition on all printed materials and on-site signage

• Full-page ad in catalog

TABLE: $1,500• One table for up to ten guests

at the event• Half-page ad in catalog

PREMIERE: $15,000• Two tables for up to ten • guests at the event• A park superintendent

seated at your table• Second most prominent

brand recognition on all printed materials and on-site signage

• Full-page ad in catalog

MAJOR: $5,000• One table for up to ten guests

at the event• A park staff member seated

at your table• Fourth most prominent

brand recognition on all printed materials and on-site signage

• Full-page ad in catalog

SUPPORTING: $750• One-half table for up to five

guests at the event• Half-page ad in catalog

2017 CORPORATE SPONSORSJoin the generous sponsors of last year’s event.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

PREMIERE SPONSOR

SIGNATURE SPONSOR

MAJOR SPONSORS

TABLE SPONSORS

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

sponsorship levels

2018 DINNER AND AUCTION Saturday, April 7, 2018 • Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion WNPF.ORG

SPONSORSHIP FORMSPONSORSHIP TYPE

Corporate

Institutional

Individual

SPONSORSHIP LEVEL

Presenting ($25,000) Major ($5,000)

Premiere ($15,000) Table ($1,500)

Signature ($10,000) Supporting ($750)

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Check enclosed for payment

This is a pledge for payment; contact me about a payment plan

Please bill my credit card (info to the right)

I will make a credit card donation online at wnpf.org/spring-dinner-and-auction

QUESTIONS?Contact us at (206) 623-2063

EMAIL FORM TO:ashley@wnpf.org

MAIL FORM AND PAYMENT TO:Washington’s National Park Fund1904 3rd Avenue, Suite 400Seattle, WA 98101

CONTACT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT INFORMATION

____________________________________________________________________________________Individual Sponsor or Corporate/Institution/Organization name Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss Dr.

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CREDIT CARD BILLING INFORMATION

For additional sponsorship information, visit wnpf.org

__________________________________________ ________________________________________Name on card Company name

__________________________________________ ______________________ _____ ___________Billing address (if different than above) City State Zip

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