Chicago River Day Saturday, May 9, 2015 In-Kind Donation Benefits
IN-KIND DONATION BENEFITS Friends of the Chicago River offers a variety of benefits for companies that support Chicago River Day with a donation of products and /or services. Donations with a value of $2,500 or more Logo listed on Friends’ newsletter, webpage and event calendar, and postevent report Logo on the Chicago River Day event volunteer gift Name listed in Friends’ annual report and newsletter
EXPOSURE Invitation and report: 4,000 Mailed to Friends’ members as well as our broader network of contacts Promotional Volunteer Gift: 2,000 Promotional gift for Chicago River Day participants such as T-shirt or tote bag Volunteers and Participants: 2,000+ Community and school groups, families, corporate teams, and
Donations with a value of $1,000 to $2,499 Name or logo listed on Friends’ newsletter, volunteer gift, webpage, calendar of events and post-event report Name listed in Friends’ annual report and newsletter
countless others from throughout the Chicago metropolitan area representing a broad spectrum of cultural and economic backgrounds E-news alerts: 4,000 + per alert
Donations with a value of $500 to $999 Inclusion in credit line on Friends’ newsletter, webpage, and post-event report Name listed in Friends’ annual report and newsletter
Friends offers opportunities for product sampling and distribution, retail tie-ins, promotional and/or special discounts, information distribution, and additional creative and customized visibility and recognition. We are happy to assist you in developing a tailor-made sponsorship package that fits your needs. Your support, less the market value of any goods/services you receive in consideration, is tax-deductible. For more information about in-kind donations, monetary sponsorships or tax-deductibility of your gift to Chicago River Day, please contact Betsy Hands at (312) 939-0490, ext. 12 or
[email protected].
Three electronic news briefs sent to river enthusiasts who receive weekly updates from Friends
Chicago River Day Saturday, May 9, 2015 In-Kind Donor Reply Form
Donor Information Company name ____________________________________________________ As you would like it listed for recognition purposes
Contact name and title_______________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ City, State and Zip __________________________________________________ Daytime phone Email ______________________________________________ Donation Specifics Description _______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________
Return this form to: Chicago River Day Sponsorship FRIENDS OF THE CHICAGO RIVER 411 S. Wells, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60607 Fax: (312) 939-0931 For questions or additional information, please contact:
Betsy Hands Director of Outreach and Community Relations Phone: (312) 939-0490, ext. 12 Email:
[email protected] Mary Beth Sova Director of Development
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Phone: (312) 939-0490, ext. 19 Email:
[email protected] Fair Market Value $ _____________
The market value of your donation is essential for our fundraising efforts and your tax deduction purposes. Please estimate if necessary.
Donation Delivery or Arrangement of Services Please check one: ___
Item(s) or gift card(s) enclosed or sent with this form.
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We will be able to deliver our donation. I will contact Friends’ staff at the number below to determine where to send the donation and schedule the delivery.
Thank you for supporting Chicago River Day 2015. If you have any logistical questions about your donations for this event, please contact Betsy Hands at (312) 939-0490, ext. 12, or
[email protected].
Replying no later than March 31, 2015 ensures maximum recognition on the invitation, promotional gift, signage, and report.