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Contact

Denise Ehrlich

[email protected]

(832) 603-1562

WOMEN OF WINE CHARITIESWe are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that holds several wine-related

events and educational programs each year to benefit the Houston Area

Women’s Center. Our membership consists of a network of women working

in the wine industry, women associated with the wine industry, and women

who are wine enthusiasts.

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS

2017

www.wowcharities.org #wowcharities

2 Page 3 / Introduction

Letter from President

Page 4-5 / Who We Are

About Women of Wine Charities

Page 6 / Our Reach

Demographics

Page 7 / Experienced Marketing & Promotion

Sponsor Support

Pages 8- 11 / Events

Grand Tasting

Page 12-15 / Events

Bubbles, Boots & Bourbon

Making Scents of Wine

Sangria Throwdown

Page 16 / Support Women of Wine Charities All Year

Organizational Sponsorships

Page 17 / Internal Corporate Fundraising

Safe Night’s Sleep

Page 18 / Answers to Common Questions

FAQ

Page 19 / Sponsorship Agreements

Terms & Conditions

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Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits

3 LETTER FROM PRESIDENTINTRODUCTION

Dear Prospective Sponsor and Partner,

Thank you for your interest in Women of Wine Charities. Our success depends on the

generosity of corporate and individual sponsors just like you.

In 2007, a group of women in the wine industry came together to find a way to benefit

other women in our community. Now in our 10th year, Women of Wine Charities is in

an exciting growth phase. Our donations to the Houston Area Women’s Center have

grown exponentially in the last few years: starting with a $12,000 donation in 2008,

our annual donations now range from $80,000 to $115,000.

We are not your typical “ladies who lunch.” (Though when we do find time for lunch,

we drink some really good wine!) We are working women who believe in women

helping other women. We leverage our industry contacts and access to quality wines

to support one of Houston’s most important support systems—the Houston Area

Women’s Center (HAWC).

HAWC has played a vital role in our city for the last 40 years by helping individuals

affected by domestic and sexual violence to move their lives forward. HAWC provides

shelter, counseling and advocacy for individuals and families, as well as awareness

and educational programs for our community. Their services are confidential and

available to everyone. Unfortunately, HAWC’s services and resources are in great

demand these days.

On behalf of Women of Wine Charities, I invite you to browse this document for

opportunities that fit your company. You may contact me directly by email at

[email protected] or by phone at (832) 603-1562. Thank you in advance

for your consideration.

Denise Ehrlich

President, Women of Wine Charities


ABOUT WOMEN OF WINE CHARITIES

WHO WE ARE

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ABOUT WOMEN OF WINE CHARITIES

Women of Wine Charities has grown substantially over the last few years. We are now

in the Top 5 donors of unrestricted funds to the Houston Area Women’s Center.

We have a varied slate of annual events, ranging from small happy hours to our

two signature events: the Sangria Throwdown and the Grand Tasting. Our events

and happy hours are open to men and women, however our membership is limited

to women and includes a network of women working in the wine industry, women

associated with the wine industry, and women who are wine enthusiasts.

Our 2017 lineup of sponsorship opportunities includes:

Bubbles, Boots & Bourbon

Grand Tasting Organizational Sponsorships Happy Hours

Sangria ThrowdownFebruary 13, 2017

October 23, 2017 Ongoing / 12-month duration Various dates throughout year

June 12, 2017

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Monday, Apr i l 24, 2017 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Ralph Smith PhotographyBENEFITING THE HOUSTON

AREA WOMEN’S CENTER

Making Scents ofWine

Making Scents of WineApril 24, 2017

ABOUT US

HAWC Race Against ViolenceFebruary 25

2017


6 DEMOGRAPHICS

+40% 73 800+ 94%

OUR REACH

WOW Members

• Women only

• Ages 21 and up

• 800+ individual and

corporate memberships

purchased since 2007

• Professional, well-educated,

above-average income, range

of industries, active in their

communities

WOW Events

• Multiple tastings and educational

events per year, plus the Grand Tasting

• Monthly happy hours

• Event ticket prices $50-200

• Grand Tasting ticket prices $125-150

Donations

• Total WOW donations to HAWC

through 12/2016 >$420,000*

• 2016 WOW year-end donation

to HAWC $85,000*

• WOW is in HAWC’s top 5 donors

of 3rd party unrestricted funds

• WOW selected as HAWC’s 2011

Volunteer Group of the Year

Membership2016 growth

Companies Participated in

sponsorships in 2016

Attendees At all of our

2016 events

Program %Only 6% overhead

in 2016

WOW Reach

• 1700+ subscribers to WOW email

blasts and newsletters

• Communications committee tasked

with media relations, sponsorship and

event promotional activities, member

communications, website updates,

marketing collateral

All data as of press time in January, 2017


7 SPONSOR SUPPORTEXPERIENCED MARKETING & PROMOTION

Women of Wine Charities is able to offer dedicated, professional marketing support for

its sponsors through donated services from the PR & Marketing company of one of its

members, and the generous donations from one of Houston’s premiere printing and

production companies. Resources include graphic design, web and email marketing, public

relations, professional printing of programs, signs and other collateral materials.

Dedicated Marketing & Promotion Support for Sponsors


GRAND TASTINGEVENT OVERVIEW

Venue: Crystal Ballroom at The Rice

Date & Time: November 13, 6:30 PM

2017 Fundraising Goal: $110,000

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SIGNATURE EVENT

Women of Wine Charities Grand Tasting 2017 Date: November 13

The Women of Wine Charities Grand Tasting was first held in 2009, with the “Great

Wines, Great Cause” event at Houston’s Hofheinz House. Eight years of successful

WOW Grand Tastings have followed, including 2010’s “A Night in Napa” at One Allen

Center; 2011’s “At Home With Women of Wine” at the William Wilson House; 2012’s

“Wine, Women & All That Jazz” at the Magnolia Ballroom; 2013-2015’s Grand Tastings

at The Wynden; and 2016’s event at Decorative Center Houston.

Each year, the Grand Tasting has featured live and silent auctions bookending a

walkaround tasting of outstanding wine and food. Since 2014 our Grand Tastings

have raised an average of $75,000 and were the cornerstones of our year-end

donations to the Houston Area Women’s Center. We are looking forward to topping

that in 2017!

Event Statistics• Attendance 250+

• Ticket prices $125-$150

• Live and silent auction items include travel,

collectible and large format wine

Participation From• Local chefs

• Winemakers

• Wine Industry

• Local Businesses

• Volunteers


10 GRAND TASTING SPONSORSHIPSOUR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR

Presenting Sponsors (2 Available) / $5000• Our Presenting Sponsors will enjoy prominent

placement across all print and electronic media

• Press release announcement

• Event signage

• Full-page ad in event printed program

• Featured in at least four email blasts

• 10 tickets to the Grand Tasting

• 6 tickets to the VIP auction preview event

• Logo-branded items

• Opportunity to provide items for goodie bags

• 1-year Corporate WOW membership

All of our Grand Tasting sponsorships include

the ability to purchase additional Grand Tasting

tickets at member prices.

Goodie Bag Sponsor / $2000• Logo on goodie bags provided to all guests



• Quarter-page ad in the program boo k and

recognition in sponsor listing on other Grand Tasting

promotional communications, including 1 email blast

Program Book Sponsor / $3000• Back cover, full-page ad in program books




• Recognition in sponsor listing on other Grand

Tasting promotional communications, including 2

email blasts

Keepsake Corkscrew Sponsor / $2500• Logo on keepsake corkscrews provided to all guests



• Quarter-page ad in the program book and



Sound & Light Sponsor / $2500• Logo on a keepsake smartphone iWallet provided to

all guests

• Logo on DJ booth sign and in video presentation







11 GRAND TASTING SPONSORSHIPSOPPORTUNITIES AT ALL LEVELS

Chef Tables Sponsor / $2000• Logo on signs that appear on all Chef tables




recognition in sponsor listing on other Grand


email blast

Our generous sponsors are a crucial component

of our success, and we make sure they know it!

Purple Star Patron Sponsors (50 Available) / $250• Name and/or logo printed on one of the fifty purple stars

displayed as the backdrop on the Grand Tasting auction stage

Wine Pull Sponsor / $1500• Logo on wine pull bags




recognition in sponsor listing on other Grand


email blast

Live & Silent Auction Signs Sponsor / $1500• Logo on signs for the live and silent auctions






Safe Night’s Sleep Sponsor / $1500• Logo on sleep masks or other promotional item






Valet Sponsor / $1000• Logo on sign at the valet station







BUBBLES, BOOTS & BOURBON

MAKING SCENTS OF WINE

SANGRIA THROWDOWN

LINEUP OF EVENTS

13 BUBBLES, BOOTS & BOURBONFEBRUARY 13, 2017

Silver Spur Sponsor / $3000• 6 tickets to Bubbles, Boots & Bourbon

• Press release

• Full-page ad in the program book and recognition

in sponsor listing on other promotional

communications, including email blasts


We’ve taken our annual bubbles event up a notch

by adding boots and bourbon! The event will

feature tastings of sparkling wines from around

the world alongside a special whiskey tasting bar.

A raffle, wine beanbag toss, and shopping-for-a-

cause will round out this special evening.

Host Sponsor / Provides Venue, Donates

a Raffle Item ($500-$1000 retail value),

Makes Percent of Sales or Cash Donation• Press release

• Half-page ad in the program book and recognition

in sponsor listing on other promotional


Product Sponsors• Logo included in sponsor listing on other

promotional communications, including

email blasts

Venue: Pinto Ranch

Date & Time: February 13, 5:30PM to 7:30PM

Fundraising Goal: $12,500


14 MAKING SCENTS OF WINEAPRIL 24, 2017

This year’s signature wine education event will

explore and explain the role aromas play in

our understanding and enjoyment of wine. The

evening’s activities will be led by Monique Studak,

Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), National

Accounts On-Premise Manager at Pernod Ricard

USA, and Stephanie Earthman Baird, Diploma of

Wine and Spirits, Certified Wine Educator, Owner

Journey Into Wine. Both of these ladies serve on

the Women of Wine Charities Board of Directors.

Making “Scents” of Wine will include our

signature Aroma Table, where guests can test

their olfactory muscle by identifying an array of

aromas we commonly associate with wine, as well

as a ten to fifteen minute seminar offered three

times during the evening. A walk-around tasting

featuring twenty wines will offer guests a chance

to put their newfound knowledge to the test.

Venue: Inman Gallery

Date & Time: April 24, 5:30-7:30PM


Presenting Sponsor / $5000• 8 tickets to Making Scents of Wine

• Press release

• Full-page ad in the program book and

recognition in sponsor listing on other promotional



Host Sponsor / Provides Venue• 2 tickets to Making Scents of Wine

• Press release

• Recognition in sponsor listing on other

promotional communications, including email blasts


An Exploration of Wine Aromas

Making Scents

ofWine

15 SANGRIA THROWDOWNJUNE 12, 2017

Presenting Sponsor / $10,000• 20 tickets to the Sangria Throwdown

• Named as Presenting Sponsor across all media

• Logo on Govino glassware used at event

• Press release

• Full-page ad in the program book and




The Women of Wine Charities Sangria Throwdown

has quickly become one of our largest and most

successful events. The event showcases Houston’s

top mixologists and Sommeliers competing for

the most creative sangria, with a People’s Choice

award and a Judges Trophy award from a panel of

food media professionals.

Host Sponsor / $5000 and Provides Venue• 10 tickets to the Sangria Throwdown

• Press release

• Half-page ad in the program book and




Sound & Light Sponsor / $2000• 4 tickets to the Sangria Throwdown

• Press release




Venue: Tommie Vaughn Ford

Date & Time: June 12, 6:30PM to 8:30PM


Product Sponsors / $750 (10 available)• 2 tickets to the Sangria Throwdown

• Press release

• Recognition in sponsor listing in program book

on other promotional communications, including

email blasts

• Listed in recipes when products used by

competitors


16 ORGANIZATIONAL SPONSORSHIPS

PLATINUM LEVEL

GOLD LEVEL

SILVER LEVEL

$25,000

$15,000

$10,000

SUPPORT WOMEN OF WINE CHARITIES ALL YEAR

This is WOW’s most significant sponsorship opportunity. Our Platinum

Organizational Sponsor will be Women of Wine Charities’ partner in our mission to

support the Houston Area Women’s Center, and that partnership will be reflected in

all of our activities, events, publications and communications.

Our Gold Organizational Sponsor will be an important partner in WOW’s mission to

support the Houston Area Women’s Center, and that partnership will be reflected in

all of our activities, events, publications and communications.

WOW’s Silver Organizational Sponsor provides an important financial operations

foundation that allows us to produce events and educational gatherings that form the

basis of our calendar and, ultimately, our support of the Houston Area Women’s Center.

• Press release

• Highly visible signage at

all WOW events and on

all print and electronic

communications

• Video at Grand Tasting

• Full-page advertise-

ment in Grand Tasting

program

• 10 tickets to the Grand

Tasting / 6 tickets to VIP

• 2 bespoke wine educa-

tion events for 20 people

• 1-year WOW Corporate

Membership


• Press release




communications

• Full-page

advertisement in Grand

Tasting program



• 1 bespoke wine educa-

tion event for 20 people


Membership


• Press release




communications

• Full-page

advertisement in Grand

Tasting program




Membership



17 SAFE NIGHT’S SLEEPINTERNAL CORPORATE FUNDRAISING

Just $45 Can Save LivesThe Houston Area Women’s Center spends an average of $45 to provide a family

with a safe and supportive night at HAWC’s emergency shelter. HAWC operates

the only emergency shelter within the City of Houston available to all survivors

of domestic and sexual violence. During 2014, for example, 1315 adults and 868

children lived safely at the HAWC shelter.

Women of Wine Charities’ signature Safe Night’s Sleep giving program

offers companies a way to make an immediate difference in the lives of

families affected by domestic violence.

Dedicated page on

the WOW website for

your company and

employees

You set the goal, we

offer real-time tracking

and publicity (optional)

on your progress

Benefits / How it Works• An introductory tour of the Houston Area Women’s Center (optional)

• You set the goal for your workplace giving drive (minimum $5,000), and we create a custom

page on the WOW website that includes your logo and custom details

• Opportunity to “compete” with another division within your company, or another company

(optional)

• Press releases announcing your Safe Night’s Sleep giving drive and final results

• Real-time tracking and progress on the WOW website

• Printed Safe Night’s Sleep collateral to distribute internally

• Scheduled email blasts to your company’s email list (as provided by you) with reminders

and updates on your Fundraising drive (optional)

• Sponsor recognition on all Safe Night’s Sleep print and electronic communications, and

inclusion in the Safe Night’s Sleep full-page ad in the Grand Tasting program book

• 4 tickets to the WOW Grand Tasting, and 4 tickets to the VIP auction preview event

• Opportunity to provide items for guest “goodie bags” at the Grand Tasting

• 1-year WOW Corporate Membership


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Our events and happy hours are open to men and women, however our membership is

limited to women.

You may visit our website at www.wowcharities.org or contact Denise Ehrlich, President

-Women of Wine Charities, at [email protected] or 832-603-1562.

All funds from sponsors, as well as ticket proceeds and auction proceeds, go to Women of

Wine Charities, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that holds several wine-related events and

educational programs each year to benefit the Houston Area Women’s Center. Our events

and happy hours are open to men and women, however our membership is limited to women

and includes a network of women working in the wine industry, women associated with the

wine industry, and women who are wine enthusiasts.

Women of Wine Charities’ donation goal to the Houston Area Women’s Center for 2017 is

$125,000. This includes proceeds from events, sponsorship and donated funds, and other

donations made directly to HAWC throughout the year.

Women of Wine Charities is exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)3 of

the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, your sponsorship is tax-deductible to the full extent

provided by law. You should consult you financial planner or tax advisor to determine the

exact amount of your deduction.

To volunteer with Women of Wine Charities, you must be a WOW member. You can join us

online at www.wowcharities.org/get-involved/membership-levels. Then visit our Volunteer

Opportunities webpage at www.wowcharities.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities to

see current listings.

Where does the

money go?

What is your

donation goal?

Is my donation

deductible?

How can I get involved

with WOW as a

volunteer?

Can men attend your

events?

Where can I find out

more information?

FAQANSWERS FOR COMMON QUESTIONS


19 TERMS & CONDITIONSSPONSORSHIP AGREEMENTS

Payment

• All prices listed are in US dollars.

• All payments must be made in US dollars.

• Bank checks, direct transfers and credit card payments will be accepted.

Sponsor Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the sponsor to promptly provide payment and the other

deliverables contained in their sponsorship package.

Sponsor Agreements

Once your preferred sponsorship package has been negotiated, Women of Wine

Charities will prepare a Sponsor Agreement for your signature. The Agreement will

include a list of deliverables, including a payment deadline, and must be signed and

returned within the timeframe indicated in the Agreement.

Sponsorship Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made in writing. Additional details on cancellations will be

described in the Terms and Conditions included in the Sponsorship Agreement.

Disclaimer

The sponsor benefits described in this document are offered on a first-come basis and

depend on sponsors providing logos, information and other specified items before the

deadlines specified by WOW’s event organizers (e.g., print deadlines for promotional

materials). We reserve the right to change this document as event formats and other

circumstances require.


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