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Corporate Philanthropy Opportunities for Partnership 2020-2021

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Grow Your Business through Partnership A partnership with Green Bay Botanical Garden shows your company’s commitment to protecting nature, enriching cultural life and inspiring learners of all ages in Northeast Wisconsin. It broadens your customer base, builds affinity for your brand and ensures plants always grow our community. The Garden relies entirely on the community’s financial support to achieve our mission to connect plants and people in an environment that engages, inspires and refreshes.

Connect to Northeast Wisconsin & Beyond The Garden offers a variety of events, exhibits and educational programming that enhance the experience of a growing audience of more than 183,000 visitors from northeast Wisconsin and beyond. Connect with people throughout the region and associate your brand with a love of nature, the amazing beauty of the Garden and unforgettable memories made with friends and family.Our Annual Visitor Snapshot

• 67% of visitors come with extended family or friends, 59% report kids living in their household, making it the perfect place to reach multiple generations

• More than 4,100 member households represent 28 counties throughout Wisconsin

• Children, grandchildren and friends accompany 71% of our members on their visits

Our Primary Goals to Increase Visitation• Improve general awareness in Northeast, East

Central and Central regions in Wisconsin• Reach Millennial, Generation X families and garden

enthusiasts from the Baby Boomer generation• Attract travelers interested in affordable, family–

friendly, educational, outdoor recreation; arts and culture experiences, and staycations

• Position the Garden as a “must see” destination in Wisconsin, keeping it in the Top 5 “Things To Do in Green Bay” on TripAdvisor

Your Promotional Recognition To enhance our partnership, the Garden works with your company to create an integrated sponsorship package tailored to your goals. Opportunities for recognition may include (but are not limited to):

• Owned Digital Media: e–newsletter (reaching 17,000+ inboxes), website (250,000+ unique visitors annually), guest blogs, videos, etc.

• Social Media: Facebook (reaching 29,000+ users), Instagram (reaching 1800+ followers), Twitter (reaching 3,900+ followers)

• Print Media: newsletters (2,000+ copies distributed quarterly), event rack cards, posters, tickets, invitations, programs, billboards, banners, signs, ads, press releases, etc.

• Broadcast Media: television and radio ads• Earned Media: on–air and on-site interviews• Verbal event acknowledgements and/or

opportunities to speak• Presence at events including information distribution

in the Garden’s brochure racks• Year–round logo or written recognition on the

Garden’s website with a link to your company website• Customizable recognition based on your goals

Year–Round Benefits Sponsors receive a one–year complimentary Corporate Partner Membership with many benefits and privileges as outlined on pages 10–11.

Your partnership is good for the environment, good for the community and good for your company. Find out more about how the Garden can help you build your brand while you help the Garden advance its mission.

Revenue from sponsorship is used for annual operating support, for specific events and exhibits and contributions are directed where the need is greatest. Green Bay Botanical Garden is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

Other Opportunities to Support the Garden• Corporate Matching Gifts• Dollars for Doers• Employee Volunteer Opportunities• Annual Corporate Donations• Corporate Events• Capital Campaigns

For more information on corporate partnership opportunities, contact Cindy Berton, Director of Development, at 920.491.3691 ext.104 or cberton@gbbg.org.

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Amenson StudioAonApplied Flooring SolutionsBay TowelBiebel’s Catering & Rental, LLCBleu RestaurantCaylor PhotographyCellcomChefusion Eclectic CuisineCody L33 PhotographyColorblends Wholesale FlowerbulbsEdward Jones | Cheryl LeMere Financial AdvisorElite Music Service

Foodelicious Catering & Consulting, Associated with Royal Scot Golf Course & Supper ClubFox Communities Credit UnionGill & Gill S.C.Ginger Birch Floral & EventsGreen Bay Exposition Services, Inc.Hawkins Ash CPAsHilton Garden InnHomeAdvisorHotel Northland, Autograph CollectionJanssen Law LLCJohnson Financial Group

Josephine’s Pizza & PastariaKasey & Ben Photography LLCKLEM StudiosLamers Bus Lines, Inc.La Java A Roasting HouseMargarita’s of Wisconsin, Inc.MeijerMidwest DentalMonzu Bakery & Custom CakesNot By Bread AlonePainting Pals LLCPetal PusherRadisson Hotel & Conference Center Green BayRenard’s Country Elegance Inc

Riley Grace PhotographySash & BowShaunae Teske PhotographyThe Marq Banquets & CateringThe Runaway SpoonTundra Lodge Resort, Waterpark & Conference CenterUncle Mike’s Bake ShoppeVan Abel’s of HollandtownVintage Farmhouse Tables

2019–2020 Special Event Sponsors & Corporate Partner MembersPlatinum | $10,000+

Gold | $5,000–$9,999

Additional Sponsors & Partner Members

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Silver | $2,500–$4,999

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Couples Bridge Marathon Michael Raymaker Rawson & Mary Price Patricia Schneider

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TasteBud, an outdoor culinary experience and silent auction, attracts nearly 600 attendees every year. Guests enjoy samples from local caterers, restaurants, wineries and breweries in the Garden while bidding on a wide variety of unique silent auction items.

Sponsorship Levels Lead Sponsor: Les Stumpf Ford | $3,000

• Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials• Two corporate tables of eight• Opportunity to place advertisement in event program• Customized benefits available

Sustaining Sponsors | $1,000• Logo recognition on promotional materials• One corporate table of eight

Supporting Sponsors | $500• Written recognition on promotional materials• Eight admission tickets

Thursday, May 14 | 5–8 pm

Garden Fair is back again as a local community plant and gardening sale. Area plant professionals will offer a selection of annuals, perennials, containers, hanging baskets, succulents, shrubs and more for purchase. Our Horticulture Team will be selling plants that are tested right here at the Garden. Gardening supplies, equipment, pots, bulbs, landscape design services and limited handcrafted garden art will also be for sale. In addition, our horticulturists, local garden experts and plant pros will be on hand to answer gardening questions, including, Melinda Myers, nationally known gardening expert, TV/radio host and author–presented by ATC Grow Smart. Visitors will receive free admission to the plant sale and half off admission into the Garden!

Sponsorship Levels Lead | $5,000

• Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials• Prominent recognition on digital outdoor sign

located at the Garden’s entrance• Prominent logo recognition on yard signs placed

throughout the grounds• Prominent location of two complimentary

booth spaces• 50 General Garden Admission Passes• Customized benefits available

Sustaining | $2,500• Logo recognition on promotional materials• Logo recognition on yard signs placed throughout

the grounds• Prominent location of one complimentary

booth space• 25 General Garden Admission Passes

Friday, May 29 | 12–7 pm Saturday, May 30 | 8 am–3 pm

TasteBud

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June 1–August 31 | 10 am–5 pm

Please refer to page 2 for a full list of detailed benefits.

During Getaway Wednesdays, the Garden opens its doors for all to experience Mother Nature’s breathtaking beauty. Reignite your passion to be outdoors this summer. Sponsors receive recognition from June–August. Last summer, the Garden welcomed more than 75,000 visitors.

Cookouts | 11 am–1 pm Visitors spend lunchtime surrounded by the beauty of nature.

Free Admission | 5–8 pm Guests can enjoy a picnic, play in the Nielsen Children’s Garden, go on a scavenger hunt and check out a S.E.E.D. Pack.

Children’s Discovery Station | 4–6 pm Kids visit the Nielsen Children’s Garden and enjoy fun, hands–on activities.

Sponsorship Levels Named Title Sponsor: BMO Harris Bank | $10,000

Children’s Discovery Station Sponsor | $2,500• Logo recognition on promotional materials• Opportunity to have a presence at four event dates

(to be mutually agreed upon)• 25% discount toward facility rental (one–time use,

excludes food and beverage)• 45 General Admission Garden Passes

Supporting Sponsors | $1,500• Logo recognition on promotional materials• Opportunity to have a presence at two event dates

(to be mutually agreed upon)• 22 General Admission Garden Passes

Wednesdays, June 3–August 26

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Butterflies & Blooms: North American edition presented by Nature’s Way will feature a stunning, interactive butterfly experience where 400 pollinators will arrive each week representing North America and the plants they love. Last summer’s exhibit drew more than 75,000 total visitors, representing a variety of backgrounds from northeast Wisconsin and beyond. Sponsors receive recognition June–August.

Sponsorship Levels Presenting Exhibit Sponsor: Nature’s Way | $20,000

Children & Family Activity Sponsor: Nicolet National Bank | $5,000

Contributing Sponsors | $5,000• Opportunity to align sponsorship with one of

the following:• Butterfly Sponsor• Butterfly Feeding Station Sponsor

• Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials• Opportunity for onsite tabling (sponsor can connect

directly with potential customers)• 250 General Admission Garden Passes• Customized benefits available

Community Partner Sponsor | $2,500• Written recognition on promotional materials• 125 General Admission Garden Passes

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An eclectic variety of talented national and regional musicians will grace the Billie Kress Amphitheater surrounded by stunning views of the Schneider Family Grand Garden. Guests are invited to stroll through the breathtaking Garden, listen to live music, enjoy wine, beer and food among native plants and relax with family and friends with a picnic on the lawn—making it the perfect evening for music lovers of all ages. On average, 800 guests attend each concert.

Sponsorship Levels Named Grand Concert Series Sponsor: Les Stumpf Ford | $25,000

Sustaining Sponsors | $10,000• Opportunity to align sponsorship with one of

the following:• Lawn Seating Sponsor–Receive logo recognition on advanced tickets and on–line ticket acknowledgement

• Cowles Terrace Sponsor–Receive logo recognition on advanced tickets and on–line ticket acknowledgement

• Sound & Lighting Sponsor–Receive logo recognition on stage banner

• Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials• Onsite sponsor recognition signage (June–September)• Event promotional page on the Garden’s website• 64 complimentary tickets • Limited Reserved Seating at each performance on

the Cowles Terrace• Sponsor announcement at 1 concert date (date to

be determined)• Verbal recognition at each concert date• Customized benefits available

Contributing Sponsors | $5,000• Opportunity to align sponsorship with one of

the following:• Concessions Sponsor• Beverage Sponsor—Dean Distributing, Inc.

• Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials• Logo recognition on table tents and concessions

building signage• Onsite sponsor recognition signage (June–September)• 32 complimentary tickets• Limited Reserved Seating at each performance on

the Cowles Terrace• Sponsor announcement at 1 concert date (date to

be determined)• Verbal recognition at each concert date• Customized benefits available

Investor Sponsor | $2,500• Opportunity to align sponsorship as

• Accessibility Sponsor–Logo recognition on accessibility signage located in the accessibility seating in the Schneider Family Grand Garden Overlook and on golf cart

• Logo recognition on promotional materials• Onsite sponsor recognition signage (June–September)• 16 complimentary tickets• Limited Reserved Seating at each performance on

the Cowles Terrace• Verbal recognition at each concert date

Community Partner Sponsors | $1,500• Written recognition on promotional materials• Onsite sponsor recognition signage (June–September)• 12 complimentary tickets • Limited Reserved Seating at each performance on

the Cowles Terrace• Verbal recognition at each concert date

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Surrounded by the spectacular views of the Schneider Family Grand Garden, music lovers of all ages will enjoy live family–friendly music in the Billie Kress Amphitheater. Concert–goers can stroll throughout the Garden, play various yard games, or enjoy wine, beer and food. One act highlighting regional talent will perform from 6–8 pm with a 15 minute intermission. On average, 700 guests attend each concert.

Seeds to Snacks | 4:30–6:30 pm Visitors can create and enjoy a delicious snack together, using fresh ingredients from our weekly harvest. Sponsored by Cornerstone Foundation of Northeastern Wisconsin, Inc.

Sponsorship Levels Named Presenting Sponsor: Sanimax | $15,000

Lead Sponsor: Terri Trantow–US Bank | $5,500

Investor Sponsors | $2,500• Logo recognition on promotional materials• 112 event admission tickets• Limited reserved seating at each performance• One use of reception space–Matthew Schmidt

Garden and Wangerin Family Pavilion (prior to and during the concert, excludes food and beverage)

• Dedication and/or sponsor announcement• Verbal recognition at each concert

• Opportunity to have a presence at two event dates (to be mutually agreed upon)

Supporting Sponsors | $1,500• Written recognition on promotional materials• 64 event admission tickets• Limited reserved seating at each performance• One use of reception space–Matthew Schmidt

Garden and Wangerin Family Pavilion (prior to and during the concert, excludes food and beverage)

• Dedication and/or sponsor announcement• Verbal recognition at each concert

Patron Sponsors | $1,000• Written recognition on promotional materials• 32 event admission tickets• Limited reserved seating at each performance• Verbal recognition at each concert

9 Concert Dates | Line–Up To Be Announced

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Guests savor an elegant six–course meal prepared with locally grown produce and farm fresh ingredients accompanied by exquisite wine pairings and live music in the Billie Kress Amphitheater.

Sponsorship Level Lead Sponsor | $1,500

• Logo recognition on promotional materials including event webpage and dinner menu

• On–site sponsor recognition signage• Event promotional page on the Garden’s website• Opportunity to speak at event• 4 event tickets• 1 Year $2,500 Patron Level Corporate Partner

Membership and benefits

Thursday, September 10 or September 15 | 5–8 pm

Saturday, September 26 | 9 am–4 pmEveryone in our community is invited to this free event featuring fun and educational activities for all ages, including crafts and games and live entertainment. Visitors are invited to stroll among the fall colors, shop fall plant sales and displays by local garden clubs and enjoy food and beverages, all in the beautiful backdrop of the Garden. On average, more than 3,000 guests enjoy this fun fall day.

Sponsorship Levels Lead Sponsor | $3,000

• Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials including activity signage and event program

• Event promotional page on the Garden’s website• Opportunity for advertisement in event program• Opportunity to have a presence at event in a

tented space• 25 walking tour admission tickets to WPS Garden

of Lights• Customized benefits available

Sustaining Sponsors | $1,000• Logo recognition on select promotional materials

including activity signage and event program• Event promotional page on the Garden’s website• Opportunity to have a presence at event in a

tented space• 12 walking tour admission tickets to WPS Garden

of Lights

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Celebrating its 24th year, WPS Garden of Lights is the Garden’s largest annual fundraiser. On average, 65,000 visitors experience this dazzling and engaging light show. More than 325,000 lights sparkle throughout the Garden creating a stunning winter landscape filled with a variety of nature–inspired light displays.

Sponsorship Levels Sustaining Sponsors | $5,000

• Logo recognition on promotional materials and sponsor signage

• Event promotional page on the Garden’s website• Sponsorship of a premier light display with signage• 180 admission tickets• Customized benefits available

Investor Sponsors | $2,500• Logo recognition on promotional materials and

sponsor signage• Event promotional page on the Garden’s website• Sponsorship of a signature light display with signage• 90 admission tickets

Contributing Sponsors | $1,750• Logo recognition on promotional materials and

sponsor signage• Event promotional page on the Garden’s website• Sponsorship of a traditional light display with signage• 65 admission tickets

Supporting Sponsors | $1,000• Written recognition on promotional materials and

sponsor signage• Event promotional page on the Garden’s website• 20 admission tickets

Additional Sponsor Benefits• Invitation to the VIP Tree Lighting Ceremony on

Monday, November 23 from 5–7 pm. This evening marks the opening of WPS Garden of Lights for the season and includes a press conference, lighting of the 50ft. holiday tree and reception. Sponsors receive recognition at the event.

• Opportunity to receive discount on additional admission tickets ($2 off/adult tickets only)

• Recognition provided on Power Point presentation in Cornerstone Foundation Hall throughout all WPS Garden of Lights dates

$2,500 & above• Complimentary room rental for a Corporate Night

Reception on public event nights only (subject to availability, excludes food and beverage)

$1,750 & above• Opportunity to have a presence at event (select

dates available)• Opportunity to display your company’s educational/

business information in Visitor Center brochure display rack

• VIP early entry into the event (walking tour and date to be coordinated with Director of Development)

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays | 5–9 pmNovember 27–December 20December 26–30 | 5–9 pm

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Corporate Partner Member Benefit Fellow$500

Partner$1,000

Patron$2,500

Benefactor$5,000

Visionary$10,000

Guardian$15,000

Your Employees

Free admission for employees and immediate family members on Corporate Partner Employee Day | May 3 & August 9, 2020

Employee volunteer team opportunities in the Garden

$10 discount on new memberships for employees

Member rate available on Garden classes for employees

Employee Lunch & Learn Program about the Garden

$2 off general admission for employees with employee ID (excludes concerts and events)

Customized Garden presentation at corporate office

Your Executive

Team

$10 discount on purchase of gift membership for clients

Number of tickets to select special events | Sanimax Concerts and WPS Garden of Lights 4 6 8 10 14 20

One–time use general admission guest passes (excludes concerts and events)

10 15 20 25 50 50

Annual Garden Party invitation 2 persons 2 persons 4 persons 4 persons 6 persons

TasteBud admission tickets 2 4 6

Brews, Bistros & Bonfires admission tickets 2 4 6

Private behind the scenes tour for up to 10 people

Your Company

One facility rental discount (subject to availability, not valid with other discounts, does not include food and beverage, excludes Grand Corporate Nights for WPS Garden of Lights)

15% 20% 25% $400 $400 $400

One complimentary meeting space for up to 25 people (subject to availability, not valid with other discounts, does not include food & beverage)

One complimentary Family Membership (recipient to be determined by company)

Number of transferable memberships cards issued in company’s name 1 2 2 4 4 6

Number admitted into the Garden per visit with transferable membership card (excludes concerts and events)

4 6 6 8 10 10

Written recognition on the Garden’s Corporate Partners webpage and select print materials

Logo recognition on the Garden’s Corporate Partners webpage and select print materials

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Corporate Partner Member Benefit Fellow$500

Partner$1,000

Patron$2,500

Benefactor$5,000

Visionary$10,000

Guardian$15,000

Your Employees

Free admission for employees and immediate family members on Corporate Partner Employee Day | May 3 & August 9, 2020

Employee volunteer team opportunities in the Garden

$10 discount on new memberships for employees

Member rate available on Garden classes for employees

Employee Lunch & Learn Program about the Garden

$2 off general admission for employees with employee ID (excludes concerts and events)

Customized Garden presentation at corporate office

Your Executive

Team

$10 discount on purchase of gift membership for clients

Number of tickets to select special events | Sanimax Concerts and WPS Garden of Lights 4 6 8 10 14 20

One–time use general admission guest passes (excludes concerts and events)

10 15 20 25 50 50

Annual Garden Party invitation 2 persons 2 persons 4 persons 4 persons 6 persons

TasteBud admission tickets 2 4 6

Brews, Bistros & Bonfires admission tickets 2 4 6

Private behind the scenes tour for up to 10 people

Your Company

One facility rental discount (subject to availability, not valid with other discounts, does not include food and beverage, excludes Grand Corporate Nights for WPS Garden of Lights)

15% 20% 25% $400 $400 $400

One complimentary meeting space for up to 25 people (subject to availability, not valid with other discounts, does not include food & beverage)

One complimentary Family Membership (recipient to be determined by company)

Number of transferable memberships cards issued in company’s name 1 2 2 4 4 6

Number admitted into the Garden per visit with transferable membership card (excludes concerts and events)

4 6 6 8 10 10

Written recognition on the Garden’s Corporate Partners webpage and select print materials

Logo recognition on the Garden’s Corporate Partners webpage and select print materials

Connecting colleagues, friends and family through new community traditions, exhibits and events

This Garden will continue to grow and beautify our world, thanks to generous corporate partners like you!

17,000 Annuals

3,815 Species/Cultivars

6,223 Permanent Plant Labels

240,823 Bulbs in the Ground

70,233 Permanent Plants

Partnerships like yours celebrate a dedication to our mission of connecting everyone with plants in an environment that engages, inspires and refreshes. Working together,

we enrich the quality of life in our community by…

You Connect our Community

Welcoming 183,933 visitors

Nurturing the next generation of garden lovers

We now have in our collection

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