FUNDRAISING DINNER “AN EVENING IN” EVENT PROGRAM … · • Thank you certificate to display at your location Recognition on The ROCK’s website (logo and link to your website)

FOR MORE INFORMATION:989-835-2542PO Box 2143, Midland, MI 48641Offices located at [email protected]

ROCK UNPLUGGED

After hours activities and eventsMany locations, thousands of visits

ROCK Unplugged is community-based teen events that encourage healthy life choices and relationships, create a sense of community awareness, and

allow teens to engage in safe supportive social activities.

ROCK GROUNDED

After school programs3 locations, thousands of visits

ROCK Grounded is productive after-school programs that instill confidence

and a sense of belonging, provide mentorship, tutors, games, activities, food, and a safe place for teens.

ROCKEXPOSURE

Life skills and character development4 school districts, hundreds of students

ROCK Exposure is a proven program that provides developmental educational

programs that foster character, build tangible life skills, provide relevant tools, and empower young people to create

a vision and plan for their future.

THE ROCK CENTER FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

is a teen-focused organization that helps teens succeed and thrive. We are an independent, inclusive, non-profit who

provides character and life skills education, after school programs, and community based activities for middle and high school students. We provide multiple

programs under three umbrellas:

ROCK MISSIONTo build hope and resilience in youth based on a foundation of

acceptance, support, and respect that results in positive life choices.

ROCK VISIONAll youth have the opportunity

to live their potential.

FUNDRAISING DINNER HIGHLIGHTS• Annual semi-formal and structured spring event• Welcomes approximately 400 guests• Guests by invitation only and do not pay to

attend• Formal donation ask during dinner• Past honorary chairs include:

• 2016: James (Jim) R. Fitterling• 2015: Rick & Jan Reynolds• 2014: Bob & Kathy Hansen• 2013: Judge Donna Morris• 2012: Margaret Ann Riecker• 2011: Rob & Nancy Vallentine

• Annual fundraising goal of $100,000

MARKETING BENEFITS• Recognition on event-related marketing and

promotional materials• Sponsor listing in the event program• Logo in pre-session slide shows• Tickets to the fundraisng dinner• Thank you in the Midland Daily News• Thank you certificate to display at your location• Recognition on The ROCK’s website

(logo and link to your website)• Social media announcements• Recognition on our email list of over 3,000

FUNDRAISING DINNEREVENT HIGHLIGHTS• Annual adult (21+ only) Halloween party with

unique and exciting themes• Welcomes approximately 300 guests• 20+ local restaurants donate and serve food• Area high school students build stage sets that

bring the theme to life, while competing for cash prizes

• Guests purchase tickets that include food, entertainment and a microbrew or glass of wine

• Costumes are encouraged• Annual fundraising goal of $25,000

MARKETING BENEFITS• Recognition on event-related marketing and

promotional materials• Sponsor listing on select at-event signage• Logo in pre-session slide shows• Tickets to “An Evening in..” event• Thank you in the Midland Daily News• Thank you certificate to display at your location• Recognition on The ROCK’s website


“AN EVENING IN...” EVENTPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• GROUNDED: ROCK Grounded is productive after-

school programs that instill confidence and a sense of belonging, provide mentorship, tutors, games, activities, food, and a safe place for teens. Touches approximately 500 families 23,000 times a year.

• EXPOSURE: ROCK Exposure is a proven program that provides developmental educational programs that foster character, build tangible life skills, provide relevant tools, and empower young people to create a vision and plan for their future. Touches approximately 800 families a year.

MARKETING BENEFITS• Recognition on brochures and handouts• Recognition on The ROCK’s website


PROGRAM SPONSOR

UNPLUGGED SPONSOREVENTS• POOL PARTIES: Held each summer at Plymouth Pool

in Midland for middle and high school students. Touches approximately 150 families a year.

• ROCK THE TRIDGE: Held each summer at Chippewassee Park in Midland (the last Tunes by the Tridge). Touches approximately 4000 guests a year.

• GIRLS NIGHT or GUYS NIGHT: Held each winter at The GMCC in Midland. Touches approximately 400 families a year.

• A VARIETY OF OTHER EVENTS

MARKETING BENEFITS• Recognition on event signage• Opportunity to display your banner and

information at the event• Recognition on The ROCK’s website


ROCKWALLROCKWALL HIGHLIGHTS• 24 foot portable wall• Rented to community for various functions• Provided at community events

MARKETING BENEFITS• Recognition on ROCK wall brochure

• Recognition on The ROCK’s website (logo and link to your website)

• Social media announcements• Recognition on our email list of

over 3,000

SPONSORA ROCK EVENT OR PROGRAM

ONLINE AUCTIONAUCTION HIGHLIGHTS• Donate items or services that are then auctioned• Sponsor auction financially• Auction held on biddingforgood.com• Viewed by people from across the country• Annual fundraising goal of $10,000

MARKETING BENEFITS• Recognition on the Bidding for Good website• Thank you certificate to display at your location• Recognition on The ROCK’s website


NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS• Created and distributed monthly • Distributed to families at all three Grounded

locations• Posted to our website and Facebook• $1,000 sponsors one month MARKETING BENEFITS• Recognition in newsletter• Recognition on The ROCK’s website


NEWSLETTER

FUNDRAISING MAILINGFUNDRAISNG MAILING HIGHLIGHTS• Your choice of one of two mailings each year• Approximately 1,000 recipients per mailing

MARKETING BENEFITS• Logo on each letter sent• Recognition on The ROCK’s website


Documents

FUNDRAISING DINNER “AN EVENING IN” EVENT PROGRAM … · • Thank you certificate to display at your location Recognition on The ROCK’s website (logo and link to your website)