MARDI GRAS MAGIC. support guide

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1 MARDI GRAS MAGIC support guide 2015

2 "I couldn t wait to get home and read Goodnight Gorilla to my son. I never really thought about what reading books must be like for him. But I can see now why he's always asking me to read the same book over and over." Silent Auction Donation Form Literature for All of Us 2010 Dewey Avenue Evanston, IL P: F: Megan@LiteratureforAllofUs.org Mardi Gras Magic Saturday, February 7, 2015 The Standard Club 320 S. Plymouth Court Chicago, IL Contact Person: Company/Donor Name (to appear in printed program) Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Item Description (to appear in on bid sheet) If gift certificate, state restrictions, expiration date, and how to redeem: "By reading, our minds expand and we learn new things. It's like we're in another world and everything is forgotten. It's like we're explorers finding new things." "Book group changed me. I used to be angry, but now I think more before I react. Talking is more effective than fighting and arguing." Fair Market Value (Required): $ (Check One) Item Received Donor will deliver item by (date) Donor will mail item by (date) To be picked up on (date) at (location) Signature of Donor: Check if interested in receiving an invitation Please detach and mail to Literature for All of Us using address above. Organization Use Only: Solicitor Name: Solicitor Phone:

3 Silent Auction Donate goods, services, or a unique opportunity to our silent auction. This is a wonderful way to showcase your products and services. Any donations are appreciated. The following is a list of some of the companies that donated to our silent auction last year: Bluestone Chicago Shakespeare Theatre EILEEN FISHER FEW Spirits LLC Goodman Theatre Journeyman Distillery Lettuce Entertain You Navy Pier IMAX Theater Over Easy Café The Palmer House Hilton Pascal Pour Elle Peace Yoga Shedd Aquarium Sunda: New Asian Interested in donating? Please fill out the silent auction donation form (opposite). As an auction-item donor, your company name will also be featured in the event program and in our Annual Report. If you have any questions, please contact Megan Waugh, Communications Coordinator, at Megan@LiteratureforAllofUs.org or call About Literature for All of Us Literature for All of Us is an award-winning nonprofit literary arts organization that empowers teen parents and other young people living in Chicago and Evanston s most under-resourced neighborhoods to transform their lives. Our innovative program blends reading and poetry writing with discussion in weekly book groups that build confidence and create community. We collaborate with alternative high schools, G.E.D. programs, and after-school programs to offer professionally-led weekly book groups. Book group sessions include literary discussions, reading aloud, a poetry writing exercise, and sharing of participants writing. Our book groups create a safe space where teens can talk openly about their triumphs and struggles. Book group circles encourage resilience in response to difficult life circumstances, such as domestic violence, gangs, and drugs. They build a sense of solidarity, and the book group leader becomes a trusted role model. To date, Literature for All of Us has served more than 7,500 individuals. In the , we expanded our services by partnering with Chicago Women In Trades to serve unemployed and under-employed women pursuing a career in the trades. This year, we re planning to expand our services again by honing the soft skills of young people participating in workforce development programs. Our Partners Central States SER Chicago Women In Trades Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos H.S. Evanston Police Dept. Youth Services Evanston Township H.S. Family Focus Our Place, Evanston Innovations H.S. of Integrated Arts Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Second Chance Alternative H.S. Sullivan House Alternative H.S. Theolene Simpson Academy for Young Women Upton Sinclair Alternative H.S. Youth Job Center

4 About Mardi Gras Magic At Mardi Gras Magic, guests will be transported to a night in the Big Easy with live New Orleans Jazz, Cajun cuisine, colorful costumes, riverboat gambling, dazzling street performers, and festive Mardi Gras traditions. Attendees can also test their luck in the raffle and bid on spectacular items in the silent auction. Awards will be given for best costume and two special individuals will be named King and Queen. The Late Night Revelers Ball, an after-party with DJs, dancing, and an open bar, will follow the event for guests to continue the party late into the night. Mardi Gras Magic will be a night of fun and folly. Proceeds from the event will benefit the impactful work of Literature for All of Us. Giving has never been more fun! When: Saturday, February 7, 6:30pm Where: The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL Cost: $195 per person, $100 for guests ages (Discounts available for ticket purchases of 6 or more) Dress: Costumes or Cocktail Attire (no denim please) Guests will revel in the elegance of the Standard Club Live New Orleans Jazz by the Delta Rhythm Kings Custom Printing Services, Superior Client Relationships Quarter Page Ad Size 2.5in x 4in 600 W. Cermak Road #1A Chicago, IL P: print@missionchicago.com Full Page Ad Size 5in x 8in Half Page Ad Size 5in x 4in

5 Program Ad Agreement Past Galas Literature for All of Us 2010 Dewey Avenue, Evanston, IL P: F: Yes! I want to support Literature for All of Us by purchasing an ad in the Mardi Gras Magic event program to be distributed to 300 guests. Back Full Page (5.0 wide by 8.0 high) $750 Inside Full Cover (5.0 wide by 8.0 high) $750 Full Page (5.0 wide by 8.0 high) $500 Half Page (5.0 wide by 4.0 high) $250 Quarter Page (2.5 wide by 4.0 high) $125 Design Fee (waived for ads that are ready to print) $25 Signature: Printed Name: Job Title: Company: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: (select one of the following) Will send print-ready ad via to Megan@LiteratureforAllofUs.org by Friday, January 5. Please design my ad. Design will include logo, tagline/custom message, and contact information. See example of an ad design on the opposite Please submit form via , mail, or fax using the contact information listed above. Checks can be mailed to Literature for All of Us. If you would like to pay via credit card, you may call the office or submit your card information below. For the past three years we ve hosted the WORDplay Gala which allowed guests to try their hand at blackjack, roulette, and poker in support of Literature for All of Us. This year we re keeping the casino elements everyone loved while adding a whimsical Mardi Gras-inspired theme. The event has already been generating buzz among our supporters, and we are excited to be one of the first events in the city to kick-off the Mardi Gras season! We hope you ll help us make our inaugural Mardi Gras Magic event a night to remember by sponsoring or underwriting the event, donating to our silent auction, or purchasing an ad in our ad book. After all, we depend on the support from our community partners to raise the important funds needed to continue our transformative work in Chicago and Evanston. Credit Card Information CC#: Expiration Date: / CVV#: Zip Code: Type of Card:

6 Sponsorship Levels Reveling Royalty Sponsor $20,000 Sponsor name will be part of the official event name (ie: SPONSOR NAME presents Mardi Gras Magic)*, most prominent logo on all event promotional materials*, most prominent logo size on banner, tabletop signage at the event, recognition from podium during dinner, name recognition and full-page ad in event program, acknowledgement on the Literature for All of Us website and in the agency s Annual Report, eight complimentary tickets to the event French Quarter Folly Sponsor $10,000 Logo presentation on all event promotional materials*, logo on banner, tabletop signage at the event, recognition from podium during dinner, name recognition and full-page ad in event program, acknowledgement on the Literature for All of Us website and in the agency s Annual Report, four complimentary tickets to the event Jubilant Jamboree Sponsor $5,000 Name presentation on event invitation*, tabletop signage at the event, recognition from podium during dinner, name recognition and half-page ad in event program, acknowledgement on the Literature for All of Us website and in the agency s Annual Report, two complimentary tickets to the event * Denotes sponsorships benefits that are only applicable if submitted before print production. Underwriting Dinner Sponsor $6,000 Signage on all dining tables and food stations, full-page ad in program, recognition from podium, two event tickets Music Sponsor $3,000 Signage on the one and only casino bank, half-page ad in program, recognition from podium, one event ticket Bar Sponsor $2,500 Signage on all three bars and quarter-page ad in program Casino Table Sponsor $2,500 Signage on all blackjack tables and quarter-page ad in program Décor Sponsor $2,000 Signage on all dining tables and recognition in program Ask us about partial under-writing opportunities! Sponsorship Agreement Form Literature for All of Us 2010 Dewey Avenue, Evanston, IL Megan@LiteratureforAllofUs.org P: F: Contact Person: Contact Person for Artwork (Logo/Ad): Company Name: Mailing Address: Phone: Fax: Major Sponsorships (circle selec on) Reveling Royalty $20,000 French Quarter Folly $10,000 Jubilant Jamboree $5,000 Underwri ng Sponsorships (circle selec on) Dinner Sponsor $6,000 Music Sponsor $3,000 Bar Sponsor $2,500 Casino Table Sponsor $2,500 Décor Sponsor $2,000 To be filled out by Literature for All of Us: Please submit form via , mail, or fax using the contact information listed above. Check payments can be mailed to Literature for All of Us. If you would like to pay via credit card, you may call the Literature for All of Us office or submit your credit card information below. Credit Card Information CC#: Expiration Date: / CVV#: Type of Card: Zip Code: Check here if you are interested in receiving an invitation to Mardi Gras Magic Solicitor Name: Date: