SPONSORSHIP PACKET Presented By: Sponsored By: Your donation benefits educational programs at the Children s Museum of Phoenix
First Annual Kids at Heart Dinner Event Information When: Saturday, April 6, 2013 6:00 p.m. Cocktail Party and Silent Auction Dinner, Program and Entertainment to follow Where: Children s Museum of Phoenix 215 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ Why: Proceeds from the Kids at Heart Dinner directly support the Children s Museum of Phoenix. The Museum provides a safe, creative, engaging space for children to gain mastery over their bodies, develop their minds through sensory play and acquire skills that help them grow into healthy, productive and happy adults. In addition to housing award-winning exhibits, more than 300 educational programs and activities are provided each year to 6,000 participants. The proceeds will help buy items such as musical instruments, games, costumes, paint and other arts and craft supplies, as well as cover the administrative costs and instructor fees. With your support, the Children s Museum of Phoenix continues to engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children and the grown-ups who care about them. Committee Leadership We are pleased to announce our distinguished leadership for the 1 st Annual Kids at Heart Dinner. Michelle Clarke Chair Penny and Robert Sarver Honorary Chairs
About the Children s Museum of Phoenix Mission To engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children and the grown-ups who care about them while promoting cooperative interaction, fostering cultural understanding and enhancing parenting skills. Vision The Children s Museum of Phoenix is a place where children play to learn, and grown-ups learn to play. The Museum s vision is to foster a joy of learning to: Provide engaging projects, exhibits and programming for young children and their families; Educate parents and caregivers about child development and parenting techniques; Build cultural understanding, positive social interaction, and celebrate diversity; Serve as a gateway to other cultural institutions and community programs. Five Core Areas of Service Arts and Culture Early Learning through Play Health and Wellness Environmental Awareness and Stewardship Cultivating Tolerance and Understanding
Museum Programs Art Studio & Artists-in-Residence Art in the Museum inspires young visitors to think in new ways. Parent-to-Parent Families in domestic violence and transitional shelter programs build peer-to-peer networks which support their healthy development. Every Child Families facing financial, emotional or other challenges enjoy free or reduced admission to the Museum. Partners include Title 1 Schools, Section 8 housing developments and nonprofit agencies. Brain Time for Babies and Toddlers Using stories, songs, rhymes and one-on-one parent/child playtime, parents learn how early experiences impact the wiring of a child s brain. Award-Winning ASU Partnership Graduate students from the College of Nursing and Health Care Innovation teach children a broad array of age appropriate health topics. 2011 Snapshot 300,000 visitors 402 groups and school field trips Nearly 55,000 visitors admitted free of charge or at a reduced rate through the Every Child program Partnered with 7 community agencies to provide Parent-to-Parent support Art Studio offered 138 activities to children and families
The Importance of Play Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood. Fred (Mr.) Rogers Physical activity helps children grow strong and healthy Running, jumping, climbing, rolling and catching helps build muscles Burns energy Helps children eat and sleep better Improves strength, coordination, endurance and balance Children learn about the meaning of things in the world Learn what words mean (stop go; full empty) Learn about time and discover how things feel and taste Learn about art, science, math, music, nature, animals and people Girls and boys begin to understand themselves and others Act out feelings, learn to share, take turns, listen and follow rules Discover meaning of leading and following Understand what they like and don t like Pretend what it s like to be someone else, like a doctor, mother, teacher or fireman Helps kids feel good about themselves Easier to learn when relaxed and having fun Kids become excited when they recognize that they can control their bodies and actions I did it! means I feel good about me Play is practice for being a grown-up Learn to pay attention and stick with a job Face and solve problems, follow directions, learn right from wrong and not to cheat Develop imagination
Table Sponsorship Levels CURATOR... $30,000 Recognition as Presenting Sponsor for 2013 Kids at Heart Dinner Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in AV presentation during event Table of 20 with premier seating Champagne provided for table Name and/or logo recognition in event collateral (save the date, invitation, eblast, signage and event program) Link on Museum website Recognition on Museum Donor Wall Employee week at the Museum or 50 Museum passes ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE... $15,000 Recognition as Premier Sponsor for 2013 Kids at Heart Dinner Recognition as Premier Sponsor in AV presentation during event Table of 10 with premier seating Premier wines provided for table Name and/or logo recognition in event collateral (save the date, invitation, eblast, signage and event program) Link on Museum website Recognition on Museum Donor Wall Employee week at the Museum or 40 Museum passes TEACHER... $10,000 Recognition as a Major Sponsor for 2013 Kids at Heart Dinner Recognition as Major Sponsor in AV presentation during event Table of 10 with preferred seating Name and/or logo recognition in event collateral (save the date, invitation, eblast, signage and event program) Name recognition on Museum website Employee weekend at the Museum or 25 Museum passes PLAYOLOGIST... $5,000 Table of 10 with special seating Name and/or logo recognition in event collateral (save the date, invitation, eblast, signage and event program) Fifteen Museum passes BEST BUDDY... $2,500 One table for four Quarter page ad in event program EVERY CHILD... $500 Individual ticket
Underwriting Opportunities Your underwriting support offsets a specific facet of the event, allowing us to redirect funds to our community programs. All underwriting opportunities are 100% tax-deductible. COCKTAIL PARTY... $10,000 Recognition as Major Sponsor in video presentation during event Name recognition on Museum website ENTERTAINMENT... $5,000 Name and/or logo recognition in special stage signage CENTERPIECES... $5,000 Name and logo recognition on all centerpieces PRINTING... $5,000 VIDEO PRESENTATION... $5,000 Recognition in AV presentation SILENT AUCTION... $5,000 Name and/or logo recognition on auction-related signage and bid sheets VALET PARKING... $2,500 Logo recognition in printed program Opportunity to place promotional item (underwriter to provide) in each car through valet services PHOTOGRAPHY... $1,000 Name and/or logo recognition in event program Quarter page ad in event program
Sponsorship/Underwriting Commitment Form Please indicate how you wish to be recognized in printed materials: In order to receive full benefits, please submit your information on or before February 1, 2013. Date: Name/Company: Contact Name (if company is a sponsor): Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Email: TABLE SPONSORSHIP LEVELS $30,000 Curator $15,000 Artist-in-Residence $10,000 Teacher UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES $10,000 Cocktail Party $5,000 Entertainment $5,000 Centerpieces $5,000 Printing $5,000 Playologist $2,500 Best Buddy $500 Every Child (Ind. Ticket) - # requested: $5,000 Video Presentation $5,000 Silent Auction $2,500 Valet Parking $1,000 Photography PROGRAM AD $750 Full Page $500 Half Page $350 Quarter Page $500 Sadly, I cannot attend but I will send PAYMENT METHOD Imaginary Friends Please bill me at the address listed above Total Amount Enclosed: $ Check # enclosed. Please make check payable to Children s Museum of Phoenix. Please charge my: Amex MasterCard Visa Discover Name on Card: Credit Card #: Signature: Exp Date/Security Code: / Please send the completed form to: Development Department Children s Museum of Phoenix 215 North 7th Street, Phoenix AZ 85034 Phone 602-648-2748 Fax 602-307-9833