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2015 Denver Luncheon Sponsorship Proposal

AUGUST 2015

2015 DENVER LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015

COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER DENVER, COLORADO

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WHO WE ARE At The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, our mission is to build resources and lead change so that every woman and girl in Colorado achieves her full potential. Over our 28-year history, we have proven that the more we invest in women and girls, the more they invest back into their families and communities. This is the power of women – multiplied. With your generous support, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado can help all women and girls in Colorado reach economic self-sufficiency. THE DENVER LUNCHEON As one of the state’s largest annual gatherings focusing on women and girls (over 1,900 attendees), The Women’s Foundation’s Annual Luncheon carries a long-standing tradition of hosting well-known keynote speakers who bring a message of empowerment, collaboration and inspiration to support the organization’s mission: To build resources and lead change so every woman and girl in Colorado achieves her full potential. The 2015 Denver Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2015, and is The Women’s Foundation of Colorado’s largest fundraising event. The Annual Denver Luncheon features a compelling speaker (in the past included America Ferrera, Shiza Shahid, Geena Davis and Martina Navratilova), remarks given by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and past GLC participants, and local entertainment.

Join The Women’s Foundation of Colorado at our 2015 Annual Denver Luncheon

The Women’s Foundation of Colorado’s Annual Denver

Luncheon brings together diverse sectors and communities who

support women and girls on their paths to economic self-sufficiency.

Keynote Speaker Soledad O’Brien, award-winning journalist, documentarian and originator of CNN’s

Black in America and Latino in America

She has been a tireless advocate of creating opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds,

especially girls. This has infused her work as a multiple Emmy and Peabody award-winning broadcast

journalist, as an executive producer, and as CEO of Starfish Foundation where she works to help disadvantaged young women have access to

educational opportunities.

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THE NEED We believe that change is necessary, change is possible, change is you and change is us. With your continued support, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado creates meaningful change for women and girls across the state.

Your support will help continue to knock down barriers, such as a lack of affordable child care, that keep more than 500,000 women at or near the poverty level in Colorado.

Your support will help implement programs that are proven to keep girls on track to graduate from high school, lowering Colorado’s current dropout rate of nearly 4,600 girls a year.

Your support will help ensure that women and girls have access to the education and training that opens doors to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers, providing higher lifetime earnings and more entrepreneurial opportunities.

Your support will help provide transformational leadership and personal growth opportunities to outstanding high school juniors through our Girls’ Leadership Council.

OUR THREE KEY FOCUS AREAS:

Reducing Girls’ High School Dropout Rate: Nearly 4,600 girls drop out of Colorado schools each year, resulting in a lifetime of challenges that are difficult, if not impossible, to overcome. One in four high school dropouts lives in poverty. Our Girls Graduate Initiative is based on extensive research and experience collaborating with organizations to keep girls at risk of dropping out on the path to high school graduation. By partnering with organizations that work closely with schools to offer evidence-based school engagement interventions, academic support, and family engagement resources, we help girls overcome obstacles and stay on track, especially in the critical transition from middle school to high school. These investments improve girls’ futures and strengthen Colorado communities.

Helping Low-Income Single Mothers On The Path To Economic Self-Sufficiency: In Colorado, more than half a million women are living at or near poverty. Colorado families headed by single mothers have the lowest median annual income of all family types at only $26,705, and the cost of child care can be nearly half their annual income. The Women’s Foundation of Colorado works to ensure working women receive the necessary support on their path to achieving their full potential. WFCO partners with organizations that provide direct service programs including job training or education, career counseling/planning and child care.

Enhancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Career Opportunities For Girls: Women working in STEM fields earn 33% more than in other fields and Colorado has the highest number per capita of entry-level STEM jobs, yet women represent only 24% of the STEM workforce. Too many women are discouraged at a young age from pursuing their scientific interests and lack female role models and mentors who could help them achieve success in STEM careers.

The Women’s Foundation of Colorado is pleased to present the following proposal to you. Corporate partners like you, make an encompassing financial commitment to The Women’s Foundation of Colorado that can be renewed annually. We appreciate your time and consideration of once again becoming a sponsor of the Denver Luncheon.

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We cannot thank you enough for your support – as you can see – you REALLY do make a difference. It demonstrates your support for all women and girls in Colorado as they strive to reach their full potential. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Thank you for helping to build resources and lead change so that every woman and girl in Colorado can reach her full potential. Sincerely – Shayna Braunstein Annual Fund Office The Women’s Foundation of Colorado

“I know The Women’s Foundation of Colorado never stops working to change girls’ lives, just

like mine. Through the Girls’ Leadership Council they taught me about how important it is not to only help people, but to also change the systems that prevent people from helping themselves,

and to make good decisions based on real information.” — Vivianna Andazola, GLC Participant 2012, Yale University (Graduating Class of 2016)

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2015 DENVER LUNCHEON SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Strategic Sponsorships - $15,000

Girls in Stem Sponsor

Young Philanthropist Sponsor

Full Potential Sponsor

Benefits: - One (1) table to Denver Luncheon (10 seats) with the opportunity to sponsor one GLC

alumnae/participant at your table, if desired. Based upon availability.

- Ten (10) passes to the Morning VIP Sponsor Meet & Greet with Keynote Speaker

(morning of luncheon)

- Two (2) invitations to Tuesday (October 13th) Evening VIP Dinner with Keynote Speaker

- Sponsor table sign

- Full Page ad in luncheon program (7.3”Hx7.3”W)

- Recognition as Strategic Sponsor in the following mediums:

o Logo placement on the e-postcard invitation (6,500 recipients)

- Sponsor logo displayed on video screens during the Denver Luncheon

- Social media presence including WFCO website, Facebook and Twitter

Education Sponsor - $10,000 Benefits:

- One (1) table to Denver Luncheon (10 seats) with the opportunity to sponsor one GLC

alumnae/participant at your table if desired, based upon availability.



- Two (2) invitations to Tuesday (October 13th) Evening VIP Dinner with Keynote Speaker


- Half page ad in luncheon program (exact specifications TBD)

- Sponsor logo displayed on video screens during Denver Luncheon


Mentorship Sponsor - $7,500 Benefits:


alumnae/participant at your table if desired, based upon availability.




- Half page ad in luncheon program (exact specifications TBD)

- Sponsor logo displayed on video screens during the Denver Luncheon


Self Sufficiency Sponsor - $5,000 Benefits:


alumnae/participant at your table, if desired, based upon availability.

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- Quarter page ad in luncheon program (exact specifications TBD)


Empowerment Sponsor - $2,500 Benefits:

- One (1) table to Denver Luncheon (10 seats)




- Business listing in Denver Luncheon Program

Additional Statewide Sponsorship Exposure - $5,000 The Women’s Foundation of Colorado hosts regional, annual events (see locations and dates below). For an additional investment of $5,000, a Denver Luncheon sponsor can also receive program, website and video slide recognition (at luncheons only) and two (2) tickets for each of the following events. Colorado Springs: September 21, 2015 (approximately 300 attendees; luncheon)

Boulder Concert: November 6, 2015 (approximately 200 attendees)

For more information about the 2015 Annual Denver Luncheon and to purchase tickets, please visit www.wfco.org.

http://www.wfco.org/

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THE WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF COLORADO 2015 Annual Denver Luncheon Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Corporate Sponsorship/Table Reservation Form

Yes! I / my company want(s) to be a sponsor:

Strategic Sponsorship (choose a sponsorship title below) - $15,000

Girls in STEM Sponsor

Young Philanthropist Sponsor

Full Potential Sponsor

Yes! I / my company want(s) to be a sponsor:

Education Sponsor - $10,000

Mentorship Sponsor - $7,500

Self-Sufficiency Sponsor - $5,000

Empowerment Sponsor - $2,500

Company name listing for promotional materials:

Name: Title:

Company Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone: E-mail:

Signature:

Who is the contact for the guest list, invoicing, and logo/ad benefit information (if different from

above)?

Name:

Phone: E-mail:

Attn: Shayna Braunstein Annual Fund Officer

The Women’s Foundation of Colorado 1901 E. Asbury Ave. Denver, CO 80208

Phone: 303.285.2967 Email: [email protected]

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2015 DENVER LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER … · 2015 Denver Luncheon Sponsorship Proposal AUGUST ... carries a long-standing tradition of ... lowest median annual income of all family