2019 Sponsorship OpportunitiesHosted by Beyond Definition

What is the Merry Mail Social?The Merry Mail Social is an all-inclusive community event hosted by Beyond Definition. Colleagues, neighbors, families, and friends are all invited to come together on December 4, 2019, to decorate cards for Operation Gratitude, Cards for Hospitalized Kids, and Sunrise Senior Living.

While we spend countless hours shopping during the holidays, oftentimes the greatest gifts we can give are genuine thoughts and well wishes. Beyond Definition believes in the power of creativity. And at the Merry Mail Social, your cards have the potential to travel the world and warm someone’s holiday spirit. We hope you can join us as a sponsor in support of the fourth annual Merry Mail Social.

DATE: December 4, 2019TIME: 3:00-7:30 PMLOCATION: Beyond Definition

8505 Fenton St., Suite 212 Silver Spring, MD 20910

“Thank you for your thoughtfulness and wonderful patriotic spirit. Every single

donation we receive furthers our mission

of saying “Thank You” to those who

serve. The recipients of your generosity

will remember your kindness forever. And I will always

be appreciative of your support and

encouragement for Operation Gratitude.”

CAROLYN BLASHEK, PRESIDENT, OPERATION GRATITUDE

Nearly

230members of the DC

community joined together

to handcraft holiday

cards with us

since 2016.

SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES Colin Hautman | Beyond Definition | colin@beyond-definition.com | 301-495-8844 *124

2018 Merry Mail Social SuccessAt the 3nd annual Merry Mail Social in 2018, we were joined by members of our local community across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. From neighbors and colleagues to organizational leaders and professionals, everyone came together for one common goal: to craft a card and send a smile to those who need them most around the holidays.

“Thanks for thinking of us and bringing holiday cheer to my

residents! The residents are really enjoying the beautiful cards!”

ELIZABETH H. GLAZER, ACTIVITIES & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR, SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING

We delivered 227 handcrafted cards to three deserving nonprofits

256,000

media impressions

during pre- and post-

event promotions

since 2016

More Than

SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES Colin Hautman | Beyond Definition | colin@beyond-definition.com | 301-495-8844 *124

Become a SponsorThe Merry Mail Social provides a unique opportunity for your organization to connect with and support our local community with a passion-driven and mission-focused event. This is not your typical holiday networking event, but rather a social gathering for members of our community to come together to donate their time for a greater cause. We hope you will consider joining us as a sponsor to support the 2019 Merry Mail Social.

TYPES OF SPONSORSHIP: We greatly value all contributions made to the Merry Mail Social. No matter how large or small, we are happy to have your support to make this community event a success! Here are a few ways you can support our fourth annual Merry Mail Social: “The Merry Mail Social

is an amazing way to get your organization

involved during the holiday season! It provides a way to

give back to the community while truly

embracing the season’s joy and all

that it means.”BRENT HAYHURST, PRESIDENT,

THE AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION, WASHINGTON, D.C. CHAPTER

• Photography Sponsor – donate your photography services to capture the event through your lens.

• Videography Sponsor – donate your videography services to document the event.

• Supplies Sponsor – donate craft and paper supplies to fuel our event with the materials we need to handcraft holiday cards.

• Food/Beverage Sponsor - donate your food or beverage offerings to provide our guests with fuel to keep them merry while crafting cards.

• Media Sponsor - promote the event to your networks across various media. This can include social media, email marketing, news posts and more.

• Custom Sponsor - interested in creating a custom sponsor package with us? We’re happy to set up a conversation!

Monetary Sponsorship – donate money that we will use to fund the event. We are looking for donations starting at $100.

In-trade Sponsorship – let’s have a conversation about ways your company can be involved to support the event. Contact us for specific details. In-trade sponsorship opportunities include:

SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES Colin Hautman | Beyond Definition | colin@beyond-definition.com | 301-495-8844 *124

2018 Merry Mail Social sponsors included:

Atlas Brew Works, CREATE Arts Center, C2 Imaging, Eastward, EnergizeGrowth,

Gusto Farm to Street, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Photogroup Inc., Rock Creek

Sports Club and Strathmore.

What’s in it for you?All Merry Mail Social sponsors will receive the following benefits in return for their support:

• logo placement on the event webpage that links to your website• logo placement on all event communications, including: emails, post-event promotional video and

any printed event materials• logo placement on event slideshow• company listing on the Eventbrite registration page• digitally marketed through social media promotion by Beyond Definition

Each sponsor will receive a Sponsor Marketing Kit that includes marketing tools created for you to use across your digital marketing platforms. These tools will help you get the word out to your networks to drive attendance to the event as well as sharing your participation and support.

Make it a company outing! We encourage all Merry Mail Social sponsors to invite their internal teams to attend the event and contribute to its success by handcrafting holiday cards with our guests. Don’t hesitate to reach out about securing your sponsorship today. We look forward to developing an exceptional community holiday event with you!

“Hospitalized kids often feel scared, lonely,

isolated, different; they also often miss out on

simple joys of childhood, such as attending

school regularly. Receiving a card helps

by brightening their day, making them feel special

and showing them they aren’t forgotten.”

JEN RUBINO, FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,

CARDS FOR HOSPITALIZED KIDSSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES Colin Hautman | Beyond Definition | colin@beyond-definition.com | 301-495-8844 *124

The Merry Mail Social won Best Event Marketing at the 2017 AMA Baltimore Marketing Excellence Awards