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Partner with us to Elevate Chicago Culture “When a drop hits, it ripples…”

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Founded in 2003 by young people

between the ages of 17 and 21,

Echoes provided a safe space for

young artists to congregate,

collaborate, and showcase their

creativity and art.

Echoes History

Incorporated as a nonprofit since

2006, Echoes has produced events

while collaborated with other

organizations throughout the city

such as Alternatives and

Hedroom.

Echoes History

In 2012, Echoes re-launched with a shift in purpose:

Sharing art and creativity made by Chicagoans of all ages while fundraising for local nonprofits that address important issues such as job skill training and urban agricultural initiatives.

Echoes Today

• Produces all ages events primarily attended by creatives & tastemakers age 18-35

• Showcases hundreds of local artists and musicians

• Puts money into the pockets of local artists and musicians

• 100% volunteer-run

• Donates 100% of profits to local nonprofits

• Entry is suggested donation, no one is turned away

Echoes Stats

We have raised funds for local nonprofits such as:

• Communities United Against Foreclosure and Eviction

• Communities United (Albany Park Neighborhood Council)

• Arts for All

• Connect Force

• Fresh Moves

• Little Village Environmental Justice Organization

• Kuumba Lynx

• Universidad Popular

• Growing Home

• Loud Grade Produce Squad

• The Night Ministry

• Inspiration Corporation

• House of the Good Shepherd

Nonprofit Beneficiaries

Echoes has been a “labor of love” project for over 10 years. In 2015, we decided to create events with greater impact. To achieve this goal, we need your support.

Echoes Tomorrow

So we applied for and received our 501c3 status, making partner’s donations tax deductible for necessities such as:

Venue rental

Musician & other talent fees

Stage, sound, and lighting equipment

Art hanging supplies

Staffing

Our events include these elements and more…

Work by local visual artists on display Performances by local musicians

Echoes Events

Information Tables hosted by local nonprofits And, of course, our attendees… our community.

Partner with Echoes

We are committed to partnering with locals like you because it is our culture and issues that affect us, so we should be committed to highlighting and bettering our city. By partnering with us, you are creating more opportunities for... • events with greater impact • spaces for communities of passionate

citizens • highlighting and strengthening of

Chicago culture • showcasing of local creatives • fundraising for local nonprofits that

address issues in Chicago

Youth Art Programs

Urban Agriculture and Job Skill Training

Each event has a theme… We are looking for partners for the first half of

2016:

Love Not Lost

• Dates: February 20th

• Nonprofits: Queer safe spaces, sex education,

family support

• Art Theme: Love in all of its interpretations

Happy Birthday Chicago

• Dates: March 19th or 26th

• Nonprofits: Echoes of Chicago’s fundraiser

• Art Theme: Chicago

Re:Solutions

• Dates: May 14th or 21st

• Nonprofits: Anti-gun Violence

• Art Theme: Gun Violence

Have your community meet ours!

2016 Partnership Opportunities

Partnership Levels per Event: DuSable Presenting Sponsors $2,000 • Up to 3 presenting sponsors • Branding at high-profile locations such as the Stage & Art Gallery Addams Level Sponsors $1,000 • Chicago Themed Photo Booth • Bar (in-kind opportunities) Burnham Level Sponsors $250-$500 • Arts & Crafts: Creative Corner $500 • Activations $250 • Coat Check $250

*Specific partnership benefits dependent on venue and discussed agreements*

Echoes Partnership Levels

DuSable Sponsor Level Presenting Sponsors $2,000

• Branding at the Stage and Gallery (alongside up to 3 other Presenting Sponsors)

• Large branding on event flyer

• Recognition on online marketing

• 8’ table for onsite presence

• 6 free VIP entries

• 15 free Partner entries

• Guests with free entry

• Time on Stage

Addams Sponsor Level Themed Photo Booth $1,000

• Exclusive Branding at the Photo

Booth

• Logo water-marked onto all

photographs posted online

• Medium branding on event flyer

• Mention on online marketing





Addams Sponsor Level Bar Sponsor $1,000

• In-Kind Opportunities

• Branding at the Bar

• Medium sized branding on event flyer






Burnham Sponsor Level Creative Corner $500

• Exclusive Branding at the Creative Corner

• Branding on event flyer






Burnham Sponsor Level Activation Area $250

• Exclusive Branding at the Activation Area







• Opportunity only applicable for certain events

Happy Birthday Chicago Coat Check Sponsor $250

• Exclusive Branding at the Coat Check (unattended)







• Opportunity only applicable for certain events

Partner with Us When a drop hits, it ripples…

Please contact us to discuss partnership opportunities:

Tom Packard

Executive Director

773.368.2868

[email protected]

www.echoesofchicago.org

EchoesOfChicago

EchoesChicago

@echoesofchicago

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Partner with us to Elevate Chicago Culture · •Logo water-marked onto all photographs posted online •Medium branding on event flyer •Mention on online marketing •6’ table