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Fall Fundraising EventSponsorship Information

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This lively game offers ticket holders a ‘one-in-200 chance’ to win a grand prize of $3,500! But here’s the reverse raffle twist: instead of the first ticket drawn winning big...it’s the LAST ticket drawn that will take home the grand prize! There will also be 15 other reverse raffle prizes of $100 to $500 drawn and awarded throughout the game, making your odds of winning even greater! Sale of the reverse raffle tickets are limited to 200 (ticket holders need not be present to win).

Venue

The Fountains Banquet Center 535 S. Riverview Drive Parchment, MI 49004

Date & Time

Friday, November 20, 2015 Doors open at 6:00 PM; Raffle begins at 7:00 PM Food & Drink

Raffle and Dinner tickets include a three-entrée buffet, appetizers, dessert and an open bar. Entertainment

• Adult-only evening of food, games and socializing with fellow animal lovers (dressy casual attire) • Reverse Raffle with a ‘one-in-200 chance’ to win a grand prize of $3,500 • Side Raffles for great prizes and packages • Live music • Photo opportunities with various unique props and Nipper, our faithful mascot • The Nipper Award, presented to a volunteer who shows exemplary compassion and service to animals in our

community

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The Kalamazoo Humane Society is the leading animal welfare and advocacy organization in southwest Michigan. Since 1897, KHS has been providing essential services to improve the lives of animals in our communities. Although we are open to the public, our services primarily provide assistance to low-income animal owners, or those who are experiencing a financial or other domestic emergency.

Benefits of Partnering with the Kalamazoo Humane Society: Image

• Your company will be associated with a well-known and respected nonprofit organization. • The Kalamazoo Humane Society is the largest private, non-sheltering animal welfare organization in the state.

Since 1897, we have been helping the region’s animals, serving all of southwest Michigan and parts of northern Indiana; likely the same area where your customers, clients and associates live and work.

Exposure

• Your company will have opportunities to increase its exposure in print and broadcast media, banner signage and event program acknowledgment.

Visible Community Support

• Your company will demonstrate its support for animal welfare and services to assist our community’s animals and animal owners in need.

• The Kalamazoo Humane Society is making a positive community impact through its animal welfare and advocacy activities, and we offer a variety of community outreach projects and volunteer opportunities that may appeal to your customers, clients and employees. Your monetary gifts and product donations are also tax deductible!

To make charitable giving more beneficial to you, we are offering a number of different sponsorship opportunities. The Reverse Raffle is our second largest fundraiser of the year, drawing in a generous crowd of about 300 Kalamazoo area adults with at least two things in common: they live, work and shop in greater Kalamazoo, and they have a love for animals.

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Our four core programs consist of the following: Operation Fix-It (OFI) This high-volume/low-cost spay and neuter clinic sterilizes over 4000 cats and dogs each year. Since its inception in 2002, over 53,000 pets have received the benefits of this program, and are no longer contributing to the pet-overpopulation crisis. The OFI clinic started in a mobile veterinary clinic, but has expanded and now operates out of our renovated main level of the current KHS building on Westnedge.

Emergency Pet Food Bank The Emergency Pet Food Bank is a short-term solution for pet owners who are facing immediate financial burdens that cause pet food and supplies to be temporarily unaffordable. Pet owners may come to our office and receive food for their pets without any judgment or explanation. Without this assistance, many pets may be given to the local shelter or rescue groups, unable to remain in their homes with the families who would like to keep them. KHS feeds an average of 500 animals each day.

Domestic Violence Pet Sheltering Working with the YWCA, KHS is able to transport and temporarily house animal victims of domestic violence while their owners make safe living arrangements and escape the abuse. Many victims of abuse refuse to leave their abusers out of fear of what will happen to the family pet. By eliminating concern for the pet, victims of domestic violence are able to focus on their own freedom, knowing their pet is safe from harm.

Dog Houses and Seasonal Straw KHS is able to provide shelter and straw for dogs that may otherwise be left outside in extreme weather conditions. Many owners are unable to meet the legally required shelter standards due to financial burdens or simply a lack of knowledge. Dogs without proper shelter are not only exposed to the elements, but also face removal from their owner’s care. Owners in these cases can face criminal charges and fines as well as the loss of their pet. KHS can help pet owners avoid these harsh consequences.

All of these programs, as well as other services we provide on a case-by-case basis, are funded entirely with grants and charitable contributions. We owe every success and happy ending to the generosity of our supporters. Without you and your dedication to animal welfare right here in the greater Kalamazoo area, many animals would be neglected, abused or worse.

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event Sponsorships

Event Sponsorships are an ideal way to put your brand in front of thousands of individuals and families in the greater Kalamazoo area. Advertising begins in early October on all of our social media, print material, web, and e-news. We have a strong group of loyal supporters that will patronize local businesses that support their interests and values. A love for animals is a common thread that unites people across demographic groups.

Platinum Paw Sponsor | $5,000 (Only One Available) • “Presenting Sponsor” Status: Top billing in all print, web and post-event media • Option to co-sign with Executive Director Aaron Winters on post-event thank-you letters • Name and logo on all raffle item slides projected on screens during the event • Name and logo on dinner and raffle tickets (Must commit by September 30th) • Verbal recognition during dinner presentations • Name and logo on event program and welcome banner • Name and logo on table signage • Name in all post-event media • Name and logo in thank-you email to attendees • Name and logo on event homepage • Name and logo on pre-event blog post and other KHS social media outlets • Name and logo in one “boosted” Facebook post (Est. reach is 45,000 - 120,000 people) • Name and logo in Winter edition of Humane News & Views newsletter (Min. 10,000) • Up to eight (8) dinner tickets at VIP Table

Gold Paw Sponsor | $2,500 • Verbal recognition during dinner presentations • Name and logo on event program and welcome banner • Name and logo on table signage • Name in all post-event media • Name and logo in thank-you email to attendees • Name and logo on event homepage • Name and logo on pre-event blog post and other KHS social media outlets • Name and logo in one “boosted” Facebook post (Est. reach is 45,000 - 120,000 people) • Name and logo in Winter edition of Humane News & Views newsletter (Min. 10,000) • Up to four (4) dinner tickets at VIP Table

Silver Paw Sponsor | $1,000 • Name and logo on event program and welcome banner • Name in thank-you email to attendees • Name and logo on event sponsor area of event webpage • Name and logo on pre-event blog post and other KHS social media outlets • Name and logo in Winter edition of Humane News & Views newsletter (Min. 10,000) • Up to two (2) dinner tickets at your table of choice

Bronze Paw Sponsor | $500 • Name on event program and welcome banner • Name and logo on event sponsor area of event webpage • Name and logo on pre-event blog post and other KHS social media outlets • Name and logo in Winter edition of Humane News & Views newsletter (Min. 10,000)

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Special Sponsorships

Special Sponsorships target exclusive areas of the evening’s entertainment and amenities. These sponsorships give you all the benefits of an Event Sponsor with focused advertisements in key areas throughout the venue. Highlight your brand by standing apart from other sponsors in these highly visible event areas.

Beverage Sponsor | $2500 (Only One Available) • Name and logo at the Open Bar during the event as “Beverages Courtesy of [Business Name]” • Verbal recognition during dinner presentations • Name and logo on event program and welcome banner • Name and logo on table signage • Name in all post-event media • Name and logo in thank-you email to attendees • Name and logo on event sponsor area of event webpage • Name and logo on pre-event blog post and other KHS social media outlets • Name and logo in one “boosted” Facebook post (Est. reach is 45,000 - 120,000 people) • Name and logo in Winter edition of Humane News & Views newsletter (Min. 10,000) • Up to four (4) dinner tickets at VIP Table

Photo Sponsor | $500 (Only One Available) • Name and logo at Photo Area during the event as “Photography Courtesy of [Business Name]” • Name and logo on event program and welcome banner • Name and logo on event sponsor area of event webpage • Name and logo on pre-event blog post and other KHS social media outlets • Name and logo in Winter edition of Humane News & Views newsletter (Min. 10,000)

Dessert Sponsor | $500 (Only One Available) • Name and logo at Dessert Table during the event as “Desserts Courtesy of [Business Name]” • Name and logo on event program and welcome banner • Name and logo on event sponsor area of event webpage • Name and logo on pre-event blog post and other KHS social media outlets • Name and logo in Winter edition of Humane News & Views newsletter (Min. 10,000)

Musical Guest Sponsor | $500 (Only One Available) • Name and logo near music area during the event as “Music Courtesy of [Business Name]” • Name and logo on event program and welcome banner • Name and logo on event sponsor area of event webpage • Name and logo on pre-event blog post and other KHS social media outlets • Name and logo in Winter edition of Humane News & Views newsletter (Min. 10,000)

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In-kind gifts and monetary donations

Sponsoring isn’t for you? That’s okay! Support comes in many shapes and sizes, and every bit helps animals in need right here in greater Kalamazoo and beyond. We’re still happy to get your business or family name out there as a proud supporter of the Kalamazoo Humane Society without the need for a full-blown sponsorship package.

In-Kind Options | Raffle Items We are in need of high-quality and desirable items to be raffled off during the event. Ideas include weekend getaways, deluxe gift baskets from local businesses, event tickets, winery tours, high-end electronics/appliances and autographed sports or entertainment items. We are open to any of your ideas and suggestions. We’re also happy to receive store credit toward an item(s) of our choosing if you aren’t sure what to give.

All In-Kind donors will be recognized in the event program and on the event website, as well as our social media. The sooner we know about your donation, the sooner we can start promoting it! All In-Kind gifts must be received at the KHS office no later than November 2, 2015.

Event Donor • Name and logo in event program (Min. $250 Donation) • Name and logo on event sponsor page (Any Value) • Name and logo on pre-event blog post and other KHS social media outlets (Any Value) • Name and logo in Winter edition of Humane News & Views newsletter (Min. 10,000; Any Value)

Ticket Information

• Single Raffle+Dinner Ticket | $100 • Single Dinner Ticket | $50 • Full-Table Reservation (8 Raffle+Dinner Tickets) | $800; Name in event program and on event website

Event Timeline

• August 14 | Reverse Raffle website launched with sponsorship information • August 14 | Reverse Raffle tickets available for sale to public • October 2 | Tickets will be printed • November 2 | All sponsorship payments must be received in full • November 2 | Deadline to be included in web/social media pre-event promotion • November 2 | Deadline to be included on welcome banner and event program • November 13 | Raffle+Dinner or Dinner-Only tickets must be purchased (while quantities last) • November 20 | Reverse Raffle, The Fountains of Parchment, Doors open at 6:00 PM

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Important notes

• In-Kind gifts will be recognized at their retail value • Sponsorship-included Dinner tickets may be upgraded to Raffle tickets for an additional $50 each

MBE (Midwest Business Exchange)

MBE is an association of businesses and professional organization members who have joined together to barter their goods and services among themselves. This is done through an organized system which is regulated by the recordkeeping and administrative services of MBE. The Exchange functions as a clearinghouse for the barter transactions of its members.

• Tickets cannot be purchased with MBE • Up to 30% of your Sponsorship may be paid with MBE

Are you ready?

• Mail or Fax: Complete the attached Sponsorship Form and return it no later than November 2, 2015 • Online: You can register as a Sponsor, Donor, or purchase tickets at kazoohumane.org/reverseraffle

Thank you for taking the time to review our sponsorship information.

Please direct any questions you might have to:

Julie Barber, Community Connections Director jbarber@kazoohumane.org or 269-743-0393

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Sponsorship Selections This is not a bill – You will be invoiced 2015 Reverse Raffle

Kalamazoo Humane Society’s Reverse Raffle 2015 | Fall Fundraising Event

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Choose your Sponsorship choices and return completed form to: Julie Barber | jbarber@kazoohumane.org | 269-743-0393 | 269-345-1290

Event Sponsorships Amount

Platinum Paw Sponsor | $5,000 (Only One Available)

Gold Paw Sponsor | $2,500

Silver Paw Sponsor | $1,000

Bronze Paw Sponsor | $500

Special Sponsorships

Beverage Sponsor | $2500 (Only One Available)

Photo Sponsor | $500 (Only One Available)

Dessert Sponsor | $500 (Only One Available)

Musical Guest Sponsor | $500 (Only One Available)

Event Tickets

Single Raffle+Dinner Ticket | $100 Qty: Total:

Single Dinner Ticket | $50 Qty: Total:

Full-Table Reservation (8 Raffle+Dinner Tickets) | $800 Qty: Total:

Donations

Monetary Gift Donation Amount:

In-Kind Contribution Retail Value: Item(s) Description:

Pending review, you will be invoiced for this amount: (Sum of all Sponsorships, tickets and monetary donations)

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Business Information

Full/Legal Business Name:

Business Name as you would like it to appear:

Mailing Address:

City/St/Zip:

Business Phone:

Business Fax:

Business Email:

Business URL:

Please select your active social media:

Contact Person Information

Contact Name (First & Last):

Title/Position:

Work Phone:

Cell/Home Phone:

Email:

Payments and Sponsorship Information

• All Sponsorship selections will be reviewed. If your first choice is not available available, you will be contacted to discuss alternate Sponsorship choices that are available

• All Sponsorships are accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis • Please make your full payment within 30 days of the invoice date • Up to 30% of your fees can be paid with MBE; tickets cannot be paid with MBE

Please send invoice to:

business address email address business fax address

other:

Sponsor Signature Date