Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

Dear Supporter, On Saturday, May 9, 2015, Make-A-Wish South Carolina will host our annual Wish Ball at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia. Make-A-Wish is a nonprofit organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. A wish experience can be a game-changer for our wish kids. This one belief guides us in everything we do. It inspires us to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids we serve. Most of all, it s the founding principle of our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child in our state. Wishes are more than just a nice thing. They are far more than gifts, or singular events in time. Wishes impact everyone involved - wish kids, volunteers, donors, sponsors, medical professionals and communities. The impact varies. For wish kids, just the act of making their wish come true can give them the courage to comply with their medical treatments. Parents might finally feel like they can be optimistic. And still others might realize all they have to offer the world through volunteer work or philanthropy. Whatever the odds, whatever the obstacles... wishes find a way to make the world better. Our Wish Ball is our major signature event of the year. The ball, which celebrates the mission of Make-A-Wish South Carolina by raising funds to grant the wishes of South Carolina children with life-threatening medical conditions, has been a significant event for the chapter. This year is a special time in our history as we mark our 30th anniversary of granting wishes to South Carolina children. At this year s Ball, we will celebrate thirty years of service and over 2,000 granted wishes! Joined by our most prominent donors and supporters, we are expecting a record number of formally attired guests to attend. Also, our goal is to raise a record $90,000 to directly benefit the children we serve and their families. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour, a silent and live auction, a seated dinner, and dancing. Most importantly, throughout the evening, we will honor some of our wish recipients and share the magic that Make-A-Wish creates. The Wish Ball is a unique way for your company to become involved in the mission of Make- A-Wish South Carolina. One special evening will help grant wishes, renewing the courage and determination of kids with life-threatening medical conditions in South Carolina. Please help continue the success of this event and share the power of a wish. Sincerely, Maggie Nash Community Development Manager Make-A-Wish South Carolina P.S. This year only as a Wish Ball sponsor you will DOUBLE your impact. Make-A-Wish America will match every Wish Ball sponsorship, dollar for dollar!

Sponsorship Benefits Presenting Sponsor - $25,000 Featured as the presenting sponsor of the Wish Ball Name in Title of the event; listed as Wish Ball 2015 presented by [Company Name] You will be offered first right of refusal for this sponsorship level next year Welcome letter and lead full page ad in program booklet Your company name or logo will appear on all promotional materials to include invitations, programs and Make-A-Wish publications and releases to media * Opportunity for your company to provide a small branded gift for each attendee Corporate name or logo visibility on video screens during program as well as verbal recognition Company name or logo published in post-event thank you Photo opportunity with corporate representative and a Wish Kid Three reserved tables of eight with prominent seating placement Complimentary wine at your tables Auction Fast Pass/Speedy checkout line for you and your guests Commemorative thank you gift for company display Hope Sponsor - $15,000 Half page ad in program booklet Your company name or logo will appear on promotional materials, programs, relevant signage and Make-A-Wish releases to media * Corporate name visibility on video screens during program as well as verbal recognition Company name published in post-event thank you Photo opportunity with corporate representative and a Wish Kid Two reserved tables of eight with prominent seating placement Complimentary wine at your tables Auction Fast Pass/Speedy checkout line for you and your guests Commemorative thank you gift for company display Strength Sponsor - $10,000 Your company name or logo will appear on promotional materials, programs, relevant signage and Make-A-Wish releases to media * Corporate name visibility on video screens during program as well as verbal recognition Company name published in post-event thank you Two reserved tables of eight with prominent seating placement Complimentary wine at your tables Commemorative thank you gift for company display Joy Sponsor - $5,000 Your company name or logo will appear on promotional materials, programs, relevant signage and Make-A-Wish releases to media * Corporate name visibility on video screens during program as well as verbal recognition Company name published in post-event thank you One reserved table of eight Complimentary wine at your table Star Sponsor - $1,500 One reserved table of eight Company name included on The Wish Ball official website *Benefits subject to timing of sponsor commitment

Thank you for helping to share the power of a wish! 2015 Sponsorship Commitment Form YES! I would like to help make wishes come true by sponsoring the Wish Ball on May 9 th, 2015. Please fill out the form entirely and return no later than April 24, 2015. For the Presenting Sponsorship, kindly return by February 6, 2015. Sponsor Name: Please print name exactly as you wish to be listed on promotional materials Contact Name: Address: Telephone: ( ) E-Mail: Fax: ( ) Website (for appropriate sponsorship levels): By providing this information, you agree to have your website linked to the Make-A-Wish South Carolina website, if applicable. SELECT SPONSORSHIP Presenting ($25,000)* Hope ($15,000)* Strength ($10,000)* Joy ($5,000)* Star ($1,500)* I would also like to donate an item to the Wish Ball auction. Please contact me. METHOD OF PAYMENT Check (Please make check payable to Make-A-Wish South Carolina and mail to the address below) Visa MasterCard AMEX Discover Card number CSC*** Exp. Name as it appears on credit card Signature ***Card Security Code (CSC) is the three or four digit number on the back of card I, commit to on behalf of on sponsorship level company/organization date Authorized signature *A good faith estimate of the value per individual Wish Ball ticket is $50.00. In exchange for this contribution level, you may be able to claim a tax deduction on your federal income tax returns. Please contact your tax advisor should you have any questions, and retain a copy of this form for your records.

Brand Alignment and Impact Please join us for the Wish Ball on May 9, 2015 to benefit Make-A-Wish South Carolina, who has served local children and families for the last 30 years. Sponsoring the Wish Ball will not only impact the lives of the local children we serve, but it will also strategically align your company with one of the country s top charitable brands.the Wish Ball is a powerful way for your company to publicly demonstrate your commitment to your employees, their families and the community. WHO DOES MAKE-A-WISH REACH? WHO ATTENDS THE WISH BALL? Thousands of wish families who MakeA-Wish South Carolina has served Over 200 volunteers throughout South Carolina Over 4,400 social media followers Over 200 past events participants Hundreds of South Carolina business professionals Prominent community members Make-A-Wish families and supporters WHAT ADDITIONAL MARKETING AND MEDIA INITIATIVES WILL MAKE-A-WISH PURSUE PRIOR TO THE EVENT? TV promotion throughout the Midlands Promotional support from newspapers and print media event participation Exposure via event websites and listings with over 3,000 monthly visitors Radio sponsorship to aid in event promotion WHAT EXPOSURE WILL MY COMPANY RECEIVE AT THE EVENT? Your company name or logo will appear on video screens shown during the program Your support will be highlighted verbally during the program YOU RE IN GOOD COMPANY Thank you to our previous major sponsors.

Return completed forms via fax, mail or e-mail to: Make-A-Wish South Carolina Attn: Maggie Nash 225 South Pleasantburg Drive, Suite B8 Greenville, SC 29607 fax (864) 250-0704 mnash@sc.wish.org