2015-2016

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

CONTACT: Sarah Touchstone Exective Director sarah@renzicenter.org (318) 222-1414

435 Egan Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-1414 www.renzicenter.org

Dear Renzi Friend:

Thank you for taking a moment to review our 2015-2016 sponsorship packet. In the following pages, you will find details about a number of

opportunities, ranging from program sponsorships to fundraising event sponsorships. But first, a little bit about us…

The Renzi Education and Art Center, which serves an average of sixty students a day, provides FREE academic assistance and

multidisciplinary arts-based activities for students in kindergarten through high school.

During the school year, the Renzi Center offers a free 28 week after-school program. Students participate in two 25-minute academic classes

and one 50-minute art class, Monday through Thursday. Each class averages 5 students, insuring that each child receives individualized

attention. Classes in academics include mathematics and language arts tutoring, science, homework assistance, library/reading time, Spanish,

nutrition, and computer literacy. Classes in the arts include cartooning, collage, guitar, drawing, ceramics, dance, creative writing, percussion,

mural painting, photography, and wire sculpture.

During the summer, the Renzi Center also offers 3 weeks of multidisciplinary art camps under the direction of professional artists. For the past

two years, the art camps have focused on music video production. Students work with local filmmakers and artists to create music videos for

local bands while learning to design sets and costumes, as well as basic special effects.

Because having a diverse student body benefits children’s educational, artistic, and personal development, the program welcomes students

from all backgrounds. However, the center targets and recruits youth from low-income, high-crime neighborhoods. About 80% of the Renzi

Center’s students are from these areas, primarily the Highland and Stoner Hill neighborhoods. The median household income of the

surrounding nine-block area around the center is $9,786. It is a transitional area where families struggle to meet day-to-day basic needs. The

majority of the center’s low-income students have lived in poverty for at least half their lives and are at risk of dropping out of high school.

Our programs provide a window of opportunity by offering a safe, nurturing environment for the area youth who would otherwise be on the

street during peak juvenile crime hours. At-risk students at the Renzi Education and Art Center are amazingly positive and resilient, despite

their tough circumstances. Statistically, these students are up against a myriad of hurdles, but they can do so much -- and will do so much - if

simply given some of the same opportunities their peers from higher income families have.

Because we offer our programs absolutely free of charge, we depend on generous donors like you to cover the cost of teacher and artist

pay, supplies, and general operational needs. We have sponsorship opportunities available for both of our main programs, the After School

program and the Summer Camp program. We also offer sponsorships for our two big fundraising events, the Jazz & Blues Brunch and Bunco

Bash. You will find more details in the following pages. We are also more than happy to create a custom package to suit your needs.

If you have any questions about sponsorship or programs offered at the Renzi Education and Art Center, please do not hesitate to contact me. I

can be reached at (318) 222-1414 or sarah@renzicenter.org.

Thank you for your support,

Sarah Touchstone

Executive Director

Renzi Education and Art Center

www.renzicenter.org

(318) 222-1414

BUNCO BASH SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES This fall, the Renzi Education & Art Center will be celebrating 10 YEARS of the annual Bunco Bash Fundraiser & Silent Auction, a well loved event on the Shreveport/Bossier nonprofit fundraiser event calendar! This high-energy event at the Eldorado Casino Ballroom offers attendees the opportunity to win exciting prizes playing Bunco, bid on unique silent auction items, listen to live music and eat fantastic food – all while raising money for Renzi’s FREE academic and multi-disciplinary arts programming. The 2015 Bunco Bash, Renzi’s largest fundraiser, will take place on September 25th and is expected to attract 250 attendees.

SPONSORSHIP LEVEL HOW WE WILL RECOGNIZE YOUR GENEROSITY

Platinum $1,000 and up

Logo (or name) prominently placed as lead sponsor on all promotional materials for event: posters, ads, website, social media plus a mention in all press releases, radio and television spots

Logo (or name) prominently placed on event signage and program

Logo (or name) prominently placed on event tee shirt

Renzi/Bunco merch package including event tees and signed art prints of student artwork

Two (2) tickets to the event!

Gold $500 to $999

Secondary logo (or name) placement on all promotional materials for event: posters, ads, website, social media

Logo (or name) included on event signage and program

One (1) ticket to the event!

Silver $300 to $499

Logo (or name) included on event signage and program

Deadline for all sponsorship levels is August 7, 2015. Poster shown is from 2014.

JAZZ & BLUES BRUNCH SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The Jazz & Blues Brunch is the Renzi Education and Art Center’s annual spring fundraiser - a popular event that raises much needed funds for the After School program. The 2016 brunch will take place in the spring at The Shop on Southern Ave and is anticipated to attract 200 guests. Now in its third year, the fundraiser has featured electric live performances by local jazz and blues greats like Buddy Flett, Brady Blade, Curtis Joseph and Tim Brogan as well as area high school virtuosos like Nia Savoy. Food is provided by popular eateries like Marilynn’s Place and Rhino Coffee. A cash bar features brunch favorites: mimosas, bloody marys, and local beer.

SPONSORSHIP LEVEL HOW WE WILL RECOGNIZE YOUR GENEROSITY

Platinum $1,000 and up

Logo (or name) prominently placed as lead sponsor on all promotional materials for event: posters, ads, website, social media plus a mention in all press releases

Opportunity to “kick-off” the event with first performance announcement

Logo (or name) prominently placed on event signage and program

Six (6) tickets to the event with reserved, VIP seating!

Gold $500 to $999

Secondary logo (or name) placement on all promotional materials for event: posters, ads, website, social media

Logo (or name) included on event signage and program

Four (4) tickets to the event!

Silver $250 to $499

Logo (or name) included on event signage and program

Two (2) tickets to the event!

Deadline for Platinum & Gold sponsorships is March 1, 2016. Deadline for Silver sponsorships is April 1.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES During the school year, the Renzi Education & Art Center offers a free 28 week after-school program. Students participate in two 25-minute academic classes and one 50-minute art class, Monday through Thursday. Each class averages 5 students, insuring that each child receives individualized attention. Classes in academics include mathematics and language arts tutoring, science, homework assistance, library/reading time, Spanish, nutrition, and computer literacy. Classes in the arts include cartooning, collage, guitar, drawing, ceramics, dance, creative writing, percussion, mural painting, photography, and wire sculpture.

SPONSORSHIP LEVEL HOW WE WILL RECOGNIZE YOUR GENEROSITY

Platinum $3,000 and up

Logo (or name) prominently placed as lead sponsor on all promotional materials for 2015-2016 school year: posters, registration forms, website, email newsletters, social media plus a mention in any press releases, radio and television spots

Logo (or name) placement on class publications such as Renzi Comix and the Renzi Newsletter

Logo (or name) prominently placed as lead sponsor on sponsor board in the Renzi Office for the 2015-2016 school year

Logo (or name) prominently placed on 2015-2016 After School program tee shirt

Renzi merch package including session tees, Renzi Comix & Newsletter subscription, and signed art prints of student artwork

Gold $1,000 to $2,999

Secondary logo (or name) placement on select promotional materials for the 2015 – 2016 school year including registration forms, website, email newsletters and social media

Name listed on class publications such as Renzi Comix and the Renzi Newsletter

Secondary logo placement on sponsor board in the Renzi Office for the 2015-2016 school year

Silver $500 to $999

Name listed on sponsor board in Renzi Office

Name listed on Renzi Website and registration forms

SUMMER CAMP SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES During the summer, the Renzi Education & Art Center offers a free 3-week multidisciplinary art camp under the direction of professional artists. During this camp, students enjoy classes such as robotics, quilting, jewelry-making, creative clothing and collage. During band camp class, students learn instruments, write and record a song together and perform it at the center. Students also film music videos for the songs while learning to design sets and costumes, as well as basic special effects. In 2014, students collaborated with local filmmakers to create videos with The Seratones, Blood Punch, and HWY Lions. The music videos are premiered at a large public event at the end of the summer. The 2014 premiere event attracted over 100 attendees.

SPONSORSHIP LEVEL HOW WE WILL RECOGNIZE YOUR GENEROSITY

Platinum $1,500 and up

Logo (or name) prominently placed as lead sponsor on all promotional materials for the 2015 Summer Camp posters, registration forms, website, email newsletters, social media plus a mention in any press releases, radio and television spots

Logo (or name) placement on Summer Camp films and publications. This includes placement in credits of all music videos produced.

Logo (or name) prominently listed on Summer Camp Music Video Premiere Party programs

Logo (or name) prominently placed as lead sponsor on sponsor board in the Renzi Office for the summer session

Logo (or name) prominently placed on Summer Camp tee shirt

Renzi merch package including camp tees, DVD copies of music videos, and signed art prints of student artwork

Gold $500 to $1,499

Secondary logo (or name) placement on select promotional materials for the 2015 – 2016 school year including registration forms, website, email newsletters and social media

Secondary logo (or name) placement on Summer Camp Music Video Premiere Party programs

Secondary logo placement on sponsor board in the Renzi Office for the 2015-2016 school year

Silver $250 to $499

Name listed on sponsor board in Renzi Office

Name listed on Summer Camp Music Video Premiere Party programs

Name listed on Renzi Website and Summer Camp registration forms

SUMMARY:

PROGRAMMING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

SPONSORSHIP LEVEL HOW WE WILL RECOGNIZE YOUR GENEROSITY

Platinum $3,000 and up

Logo (or name) prominently placed as lead sponsor on all promotional materials for 2015-2016 school year: posters, registration forms, website, email newsletters, social media plus a mention in any press releases, radio and television spots

Logo (or name) placement on class publications such as Renzi Comix and the Renzi Newsletter

Logo (or name) prominently placed as lead sponsor on sponsor board in the Renzi Office for the 2015-2016 school year

Logo (or name) prominently placed on 2015-2016 After School program tee shirt

Renzi merch package including session tees, Renzi Comix & Newsletter subscription, and signed art prints of student artwork

Gold $1,000 to $2,999

Secondary logo (or name) placement on select promotional materials for the 2015 – 2016 school year including registration forms, website, email newsletters and social media

Name listed on class publications such as Renzi Comix and the Renzi Newsletter

Secondary logo placement on sponsor board in the Renzi Office for the 2015-2016 school year

Silver $500 to $999

Name listed on sponsor board in Renzi Office

Name listed on Renzi Website and registration forms

SUMMER CAMP

SPONSORSHIP LEVEL HOW WE WILL RECOGNIZE YOUR GENEROSITY

Platinum $1,500 and up

Logo (or name) prominently placed as lead sponsor on all promotional materials for the 2015 Summer Camp posters, registration forms, website, email newsletters, social media plus a mention in any press releases, radio and television spots

Logo (or name) placement on Summer Camp films and publications. This includes placement in credits of all music videos produced.

Logo (or name) prominently listed on Summer Camp Music Video Premiere Party programs

Logo (or name) prominently placed as lead sponsor on sponsor board in the Renzi Office for the summer session

Logo (or name) prominently placed on Summer Camp tee shirt

Renzi merch package including camp tees, DVD copies of music videos, and signed art prints of student artwork

Gold $500 to $1,499

Secondary logo (or name) placement on select promotional materials for the 2015 – 2016 school year including registration forms, website, email newsletters and social media

Secondary logo (or name) placement on Summer Camp Music Video Premiere Party programs

Secondary logo placement on sponsor board in the Renzi Office for the 2015-2016 school year

Silver $250 to $499

Name listed on sponsor board in Renzi Office

Name listed on Summer Camp Music Video Premiere Party programs

Name listed on Renzi Website and Summer Camp registration forms

PLATINUM PROGRAMMING SPONSOR COMBO: $4,250 Sponsor the After School program and the Summer Camp program at the Platinum level and save $250 on the combined total!

SUMMARY:

EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

BUNCO BASH FUNDRAISER SPONSORSHIP LEVEL HOW WE WILL RECOGNIZE YOUR GENEROSITY

Platinum $1,000 and up

Logo (or name) prominently placed as lead sponsor on all promotional materials for event: posters, ads, website, social media plus a mention in all press releases, radio and television spots

Logo (or name) prominently placed on event signage and program

Logo (or name) prominently placed on event tee shirt

Renzi/Bunco merch package including event tees and signed art prints of student artwork

Two (2) tickets to the event!

Gold $500 to $999

Secondary logo (or name) placement on all promotional materials for event: posters, ads, website, social media

Logo (or name) included on event signage and program

One (1) ticket to the event!

Silver $300 to $499

Logo (or name) included on event signage and program

JAZZ & BLUES BRUNCH FUNDRAISER

SPONSORSHIP LEVEL HOW WE WILL RECOGNIZE YOUR GENEROSITY

Platinum $1,000 and up

Logo (or name) prominently placed as lead sponsor on all promotional materials for event: posters, ads, website, social media plus a mention in all press releases

Opportunity to “kick-off” the event with first performance announcement

Logo (or name) prominently placed on event signage and program

6 free tickets to the event with reserved, VIP seating!

Gold $500 to $999

Secondary logo (or name) placement on all promotional materials for event: posters, ads, website, social media

Logo (or name) included on event signage and program

4 free tickets to the event!

Silver $250 to $499

Logo (or name) included on event signage and program

2 free tickets to the event!

PLATINUM EVENT SPONSOR COMBO: $1,900 Sponsor the Bunco Bash and the Jazz & Blues Brunch at the Platinum level and save $100 on the combined total!

BE A RENZI

SUPER HERO SPONSOR!

PLATINUM SUPER HERO SPONSOR COMBO: $6,000 Sponsor the After School Program, the Summer Program, Bunco Bash, and the Jazz & Blues Brunch at the Platinum level

and save $500 on the combined total!