2016 WISH BALL SPONSORSHIP PACKET SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016 RITZ-CARLTON BUCKHEAD
ABOUT WISH BALL Entering into its 12 th year, Wish Ball has become one of Atlanta s premier social and philanthropic events. As Make-A-Wish Georgia s top signature event, Wish Ball has helped contribute nearly $5 million towards granting local wishes since its inception in 2005. With nearly 600 of Atlanta s prominent community and corporate elite in attendance, Wish Ball is one spectacular night to remember! Guests enjoy a memorable evening featuring a cocktail reception with silent auction followed by dinner, live auction and loads of fun! Multiple sponsorship packages, ranging from $50,000 to $7,000, are available for this event. ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH GEORGIA Since 1995, Make-A-Wish Georgia has been granting the wishes of local children with lifethreatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience through hope, strength, and joy. Make-A-Wish Georgia is a movement, powered by you, to renew families and communities disrupted by serious childhood illness. We all have the power to make wishes comes true. OUR MISSION To grant the wishes of children with lifethreatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. OUR VISION To grant the wish of every eligible child. FOUR TYPES OF WISHES To go (Disney World, Hawaii, England) To have (a playhouse, shopping spree, laptop) To meet (athlete, celebrity, musician) To be (a policeman, princess, astronaut)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016 RITZ-CARLTON BUCKHEAD Two very special wish kids, Henry (top, left) and Addisyn (top, right), who are battling cancer learned that their wishes would be coming true at the 2015 Wish Ball. Nine-year-old Henry wished to go on a Star Wars cruise, while seven-year-old Addisyn wished for a trip to Disney World. In addition to the two kids waiting for their wishes, 20 former wish kids (bottom) also attended to celebrate our 20 th Anniversary. Their presence allowed Wish Ball guests to experience our mission first-hand. YOUR DOLLARS AT WORK THE IMPACT OF A WISH 98% of parents agreed that the wish generated a sense of hope, an improved outlook and positive forward thinking and enhanced the mental and emotional health of their child 95% of parents shared that a wish experience provided their child with the opportunity to view their life as more than an illness 89% of medical professionals believe a wish experience can positively influence a child s health 74% of parents observed that the wish marked a turning point in their child s treatment 71% of surviving wish kids state that their wish experience contributed to saving their lives 81 % % of money that goes towards wish granting $ 10 K average cost of a wish 317 local wishes granted during 2015 700 + children currently waiting for their wishes
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016 RITZ-CARLTON BUCKHEAD PRESENTING SPONSOR $50,000 Prominent logo placement on event collateral materials: Main stage screens in Grand Ballroom Wish Ball ad in September issue of The Altantan Prominent signage at registration Presenting sponsor full page, full color ad in program SOLD OUT! Front-row premium seating for two tables of ten Recognition from the stage podium Company listing in Annual Report 12 invitations to exclusive Patron Party HOPE SPONSOR $30,000 Wish Ball ad in September issue of The Altantan Full page, black & white ad in event program Premium seating for of ten Recognition from the stage podium Company listing in annual report 10 invitations to exclusive Patron Party STRENGTH SPONSOR $20,000 Full page, black & white ad in event program Premium seating for of ten Recognition from the stage podium Company Listing in annual report Eight invitations to exclusive Patron Party JOY SPONSOR $15,000 Half page, black & white ad in event program Seating for of ten Company listing in annual report Six invitations to exclusive Patron Party SHOOTING STAR SPONSOR $10,000 Make-A-Wish Georgia website sponsor page Seating for of ten Company listing in annual report Four invitations to exclusive Patron Party SHINING STAR SPONSOR $7,000 Seating for of ten Company listing in annual report Two invitations to exclusive Patron Party
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016 RITZ-CARLTON BUCKHEAD Presenting Sponsor $50,000 Hope Sponsor $30,000 Strength Sponsor $20,000 Joy Sponsor $15,000 Shooting Star $10,000 Shining Star $7,000 Prominent signage at registration Logos on the ball room screens Ad in The Atlantan magazine Recognition from the podium Company advertisement in the event program Full page color Full page b&w Full page b&w Half page b&w Seating at event 2 tables front row premium premium of ten of ten of ten Invitations to the Patron Party 12 10 8 6 4 2 Acknowledgment on website Company logo on sponsor board Listing in the annual report Exposure on social media
WISH BALL ENHANCEMENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PATRON PARTY SPONSOR $20,000 Exclusive company logo placement on all Patron Party event collaterals including: Invitation Signage Recognition from the podium at the Patron Party 10 invitations to the Patron Party Make-A-Wish Georgia website sponsor page Wish Ball a/v presentation Wish Ball invitation Wish Ball event program Seating for of ten at Wish Ball Full page, black/white ad in event program Acknowledgment on georgia.wish.org website Company listing in FY16 Annual Report VEHICLE DISPLAY SPONSOR $17,500 Featured as the exclusive vehicle display sponsor of the event with the opportunity to display one vehicle in the reception area and an additional one or two vehicles outside the main entrance Make-A-Wish Georgia website sponsor page Wish Ball a/v presentation Wish Ball invitation Wish Ball event program Seating for of ten at Wish Ball 10 invitations to the Patron Party Half page, black/white ad in event program Company listing in FY16 Annual Report AFTER PARTY SPONSOR $15,000 Exclusive company logo placement on Reception or After Party event collaterals including: Signage (entry and bar area for reception; snack station & entertainment stage for after party) Half page, black/white ad in event program (reception) or logo placement on After Party invitation in program Recognition from the podium during Wish Ball or After Party entertainment stage Make-A-Wish Georgia website sponsor page Wish Ball a/v presentation Wish Ball invitation Wish Ball event program Seating for of ten at Wish Ball 2016 Company listing in FY16 Annual Report Exposure on Make-A-Wish Georgia social media 4 invitations to exclusive Patron Party WINE GLASS SPONSOR $10,000 Featured as the exclusive event wine glass sponsor Logo of sponsor will appear on all wine glasses that will be placed at each guest seat (600) Recognition in a/v presentation and in event program 2 invitations to exclusive Patron Party
WISH BALL ENHANCEMENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR $6,500 Featured as the exclusive event photo booth sponsor Logo of sponsor will appear on photobooth wrap, on all photos given to guests at the complimentary photo booth and includes interactive social media component 2 invitations to exclusive Patron Party AUCTION PADDLE SPONSOR $4,500 Featured as the exclusive sponsor of the auction paddles given to all guests (350) Logo of sponsor will appear on all auction paddles PARKING SPONSOR $3,500 Featured as the exclusive event parking sponsor Complimentary parking provided by [Company Name] signage at entry and exit of event GIFT BAG SPONSOR $3,500 Featured as the exclusive sponsor of the gift bags given to all guests (600) Opportunity to provide a gift bag branded with your company logo Half page, black & white ad in event program Inclusion of item in Wish Ball gift bags (600 guests) PHOTOGRAPHER SPONSOR $2,500 Featured as the exclusive event photographer sponsor Photographer Sponsored by [Company Name] button worn by photographer during event
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016 RITZ-CARLTON BUCKHEAD REGISTRATION INFORMATION Company Name Contact Name Address City State Zip Phone Email I would like to know more about how to get involved with Make-A-Wish Georgia SPONSORSHIP LEVEL Presenting Sponsor ($50,000) Hope Sponsor ($30,000) Strength Sponsor ($20,000) Shining Star Sponsor ($7,000) Enhancement Sponsorship ($ ) Joy Sponsor ($15,000) Shooting Star Sponsor ($10,000) General donation CONTRIBUTION Check enclosed Name on Card Amount $ Charge my credit card: American Express MasterCard Visa Discover Card # Exp. Date Security Code (CVV) Signature Complete and return to: Amy Crowell acrowell@georgia.wish.org 770-916-WISH (9474) x125