A Special Thanks to our 2011 Sponsors

 

Platinum Sponsor

 

Presenting Media Sponsor

New Orleans Magazine

 

Silver Sponsor

 

Bronze Sponsors

First NBC Bank
The Paretti Family of Dealerships Jaguar, Land Rover & Mazda
Elizabeth & John Futrell

 

Copper Table Sponsors

Marlene Donovan
Strategic Planning Associates
The Gershanik Family

 

Ruby Benefactor

Sharon Hannahan
Angela & Austin Westbrook

 

Open Bar Sponsored by

 

Signature Beer Sponsor

 

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Sponsor: $10,000

• Official designation as Platinum Sponsor
• Prominent recognition as Platinum Sponsor on 2,000 event invitations
  as well as all Electronic Materials including Invitation, Program & Press
• Logo on March of Dimes Website
• Corporate full page ad in 700 event programs
• Recognized as Platinum Sponsor on Media Screens at event
• Two (2) tables of ten with Champagne waiting for you & guests at your table
• Ten invitations to pre-event reception with signature chefs

Gold Sponsor: $7,500

• Official designation as Gold Sponsor
• Recognition as Gold Sponsor on 2,000 event invitations and all Electronic Materials
• Logo on March of Dimes Website
• Corporate ¾ page ad in 700 event programs
• Recognized as Gold Sponsor on Media Screens at event.
• One (1) table of ten with Champagne waiting for you & guests at your table
• Ten invitations to pre-event reception with signature chefs

Silver Sponsor: $5,000

• Official designation as Silver Sponsor
• Recognition as Silver Sponsor on 2,000 event invitations*All Electronic Materials
• Logo on March of Dimes Website
• Corporate ½ page ad in 700 event programs
• One (1) table of ten at Gala with wine waiting for you & guests at your table
• Wine waiting for you & guests at your table
• Ten invitations to private pre-event reception with participating chefs

Bronze Sponsor: $2,500

• Official designation as Bronze Sponsor
• Recognition as Bronze Sponsor on 2,000 event invitations * All Electronic Materials
• Corporate logo/name in 700 event programs
• One (1) table of ten at Gala
• Ten invitations to private pre-event reception with signature chefs

Ruby Benefactor: $1,000

• $1,000 per couple or $500 individual
• Name listed on 2,000 invitations as Ruby Benefactor
• Name Listed in 700 programs
• Reserved seating for two
• Two invitations to private pre-event reception with signature chefs

Copper Table: $1,600

• Name listed as Copper Sponsor in 700 event programs
• One (1) table of ten at Gala
• Cocktail Reception

Special Marketing Opportunities

 

Fund the Mission Sponsor $10,000

Be front and center during Fund the Mission, an opportunity for everyone in attendance to give a gift to the March of Dimes. Fund the Mission is done in a live-giving format and gifts at a variety of giving levels are 100% tax deductible. In addition to your Platinum Sponsor benefits, you will receive:

• Additional logo recognition on media screens before fund the mission
• Additional name recognition by event emcee before fund the mission
• Opportunity for company representative to come on stage before fund the mission
• Opportunity to give a gift to all fund the mission donors
• Logo recognition on the fund the mission auction page

Live Auction Sponsor $5,000

Be center stage during the action-packed live auction featuring one-of-a-kind culinary and travel packages sold to the highest bidder. In addition to your Gold Sponsor benefits, you will receive:

• Additional logo recognition on media screens before the live auction
• Name recognition by event emcee before the start of the live auction
• Logo recognition on the back of all live auction bidder paddles
• Opportunity to give a gift to all live auction winners
• Logo recognition on the live auction introduction page

Private Pre-event Reception $5,000

Host the Pre-event Reception with the Chefs where 200 sponsors and high bidders mix and mingle with one another. In addition to your Gold Sponsor benefits, you will receive:

• Logo recognition on Pre-event Reception invitations
• Logo recognition on signage at the Pre-event Reception
• Opportunity for company representative to deliver a welcome address
• Opportunity to give a gift to all guests

Program Sponsor $3,000

Let your company’s logo shine when guests are given the event program containing all the exciting information about our Signature Chefs, live auction and March of Dimes mission facts. In addition to your Silver Sponsor benefits, you will receive:

• Logo recognition as the program sponsor on event signage
• Logo recognition as the program sponsor in event program
• Upgraded ad space to full-page ad in event program

Registration Sponsor $3,000

Be center stage at registration while guests arrive to pick up their bidder packets and table information. In addition to your Silver Sponsor benefits, you will receive:

• Logo recognition on registration signage at event
• Logo recognition on event bid packets given to guest at the beginning of the evening

Valet Sponsor $5,000

Be the first thing guests see as they arrive for an evening of culinary delight. In addition to your Silver Sponsor benefits, you will receive:

• Logo recognition on signage at valet
• Opportunity to include a giveaway in guests' cars

All special marketing opportunities are on a first come, first serve basis.