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2 about The Black American West Museum & Cultural Center (BAWM) was originally founded to tell the story of Black Cowboys. The museum has widened it s scope and tells the stories of those early Blacks who came west and performed as miners, soldiers, homesteader, ranchers, blacksmiths, schoolteachers, lawmen and every other professions needed to build up the West. The primary exhibits of the museum are composed of the Dearfield exhibit which comprises artifacts from the town of Dearfield, CO, a Black pioneer town, founded by O. T. Jackson in The Cowboy exhibit, which documents the history of the famous and not so famous Black Cowboys and includes saddles, spurs, hats, chaps, boots and other cowboy necessities as well as the stories that go with some of the specific cowboys. The Military Exhibit, which documents among others, the history of the Buffalo Soldiers and the Tuskegee Airmen. The Five Points Room which documents some of the history of the historically Black neighborhood known as the Harlem of the West, for its rich history of jazz. Finally, there is a Hall of Education, available for renting, doing presentations, or watching movies documenting Dearfield, Jazz in the Five Points or other topics relevant to the museum s mission. There is also a Gift Shop to purchase books, DVD s or other relevant materials. There are Volunteers available on request to provide answers to questions or to provide guided tours of the museum. 2

3 we are The Black American West Museum & Heritage Center was founded in 1971 by Paul Stewart and the museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and disseminating the contributions of Blacks in the Old West. It is located in the former home of Dr. Justina Ford, the first licensed African American doctor in the state of Colorado. The mission of the Black American West Museum & Cultural Center is to promote an understanding of the role that African Americans played in the settlement and growth of the western United States through its collections, program and exhibits. MISSION 3

4 SPONSORSHIP We will customize all sponsorships to specifically meet your corporate marketing, cultural development or philanthropic objectives. When it comes to maximizing your sponsorship dollars, this event will increase your community profile. If you desire a different level of contribution, please contact us about unique sponsorship opportunities. We value our partnerships with major corporate and individual donors and will serve as good stewards of your generous investment. We are committed to delivering valuable benefits and a positive partnership experience to each Swinging Back sponsor. CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS Sponsorship of BAWM is a great way to raise awareness of your brand and strengthen your organization s commitment to the communities you serve through active philanthropy. The BAWM s has many worldwide and out of state visitors, is advertised in the Denver Visitors Bureau and our programs serve a diverse socioeconomic and cutural backgrounds. PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The BAWM s abilty to offer programs is contingent upon sponsors and membership. By supporting BAWM, it gives corporate donors an opportunity to support the entire program which would include both our Education and Community Engagement programs and events. BENEFITS OF PARTNERSHIP Partnering with BAWM offers a wide range of benefits including brand visibility, corporate hospitality, client entertainment opportunities and employee benefits designed to meet your organization s philanthropic and marketing objectives. Our reach and program diversity also provides an organization with the opportunity to identify a target market by interest, Age range or geographic region. RECOGNITION AND MARKETING VISIBILITY Recognition in BAWM promotional materials, advertising, on-site signage, website and broadcast s. Opportunities to interact with our audiences. Swing Back exclusivity. 4

5 EVENT TITLE SPONSOR $5,000 PRESENTING TITLE SPONSOR $3,500 EVENT TITLE $5,000 Listed at Title Sponsor with Corporate Name/Logo on all Swinging Back to the Points marketing and advertising locally and regionally, including television, radio, social media, e-blast and print. Naming of Museum Room for one-year. Prominent sponsor recognition on all event-related marketing & promotional collaterals Listed as a Major Donor for the Black American West Museum Fundraising Campaign. Prominent Main Stage Branding; one (1) hanging banners with Corporate Name/ Logo. Prime Marketing Exhibit Space (up to 12 X 12 space). Corporate Name on Swinging Back to the Points Ticket Header Public acknowledgement during the Benefit Swinging Back to the Points. Invitation for Ten (10) to the Benefit Swinging Back to the Points. WEB PRESENCE: Corporate Name/Logo displayed on BAWM website EVENT TITLE $3,500 Listed at Presenting Sponsor with Corporate Name/Logo on select Swinging Back to the Points Fundraiser marketing and advertising locally and regionally, radio, social media, e-blast and print. Sponsor recognition on all event-related marketing & promotional collaterals. Listed as a Presenting Sponsor for the Black American West Museum Fundraising Campaign. Prominent Main Entrance Branding; one (1) hanging banners with Corporate Name/Logo. Invitation for Six (6) to the Benefit Swinging Back to the Points Event.. WEB PRESENCE: Corporate Name/Logo displayed on Black American West Museum website. SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE: 10,000+ Monthly blast. 20,000+ Facebook post/shares. SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE: 10,000+ Monthly blast. 20,000+ Facebook post/shares. 5

6 MUSEUM SPONSORSHIPS LEGACY $5,000 Naming of Museum Room for one-year Commemorative Certificate Lifetime Membership HERITAGE $3,500 Naming of Museum Exhibit for 1 year Lifetime Membership Golden Spurs $2000 Corporate Table 25 One-time guest admission passes 10% Discount on Gift Shop purchase SILVER SETTLER $1,000 Corporate Table 5 One-time guest admission passes 6

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