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ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS SCOREBOARD SPONSORSHIPS* | $1,000 MARA MULTISPORT | $7,500 MARA MULTISPORT CHAMPION | $10,000 Contact Monique Brooks for more details on these sponsorships. *Scoreboard sponsorships are limited.
FLAG FOOTBALL - February 22 SOFTBALL - February 22
BASEBALL - February 22 TACKLE FOOTBALL - July 15
Miss a deadline but still want to be a sponsor? We can accommodate sponsorships mid-year, contact Monique Brooks for details how.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM & MAIL OR FAX TO:
MARA PO Box 1023 Matthews, NC 28106 Kathy Duncan MARA Administrative Assistant Email: [email protected] • Home Office: 704-847-7335 • Fax: 704-849-6876 Make checks payable to: Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association
COMPANY NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: CITY:
Dear Current and Potential MARA Sponsor, As we enter our 63rd year of service to the children of Matthews and the surrounding areas, we are looking to you, our friends and neighbors of our community, to help us by continuing to support and sponsor Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association (MARA) youth sports programs, a private non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. Your tax deductible donation and sponsorship money goes to provide scholarships, complex maintenance and equipment for more than 1,000 community kids each season. The MARA family is strong and represents a buying power of more than $63M in our community annually. MARA families on average earn $81K annually, are 40 years old and have at least one or more children. Our MARA families support community businesses that support MARA, as a target audience we:
STATE:
ZIP:
EMAIL:
OWN MORE THAN 2,000 CARS COLLECTIVELY OWN ABOUT 750 HOMES WILL EAT OUT MORE THAN 105,000 TIMES THIS YEAR
CONTACT PERSON: PHONE: FAX: EMAIL: SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE NAME (Platinum, Diamond, etc): SPORT: PAYMENT TYPE: CREDIT OR CHECK ENCLOSED ONLINE PAYMENT (See instructions below) VISA MASTERCARD AMEX CARD #: EXP DATE: SECURITY CODE: ZIP CODE: (3 or 4 digits)
We are able to offer a flexible payment plan, if needed.
TO SUBMIT A CREDIT CARD PAYMENT ONLINE: 1. Go to www.MARASports.org 2. Click on the Make A Donation tab on the left side menu 3. Click MARA Donations 4. Under Contribution Destination drop down menu, select Team Sponsorship 5. In the Contribution Comments section, put in which sport(s) and the level (bronze, gold, platinum, etc.)
IF YOU ARE A NEW SPONSOR OR NEED A NEW SIGN, please email your artwork and logo to Monique Brooks at [email protected] in one of these formats: EPS, Adobe Illustrator, High Resolution JPEG, PNG or PDF.
BUY MORE THAN 66,000 TANKS OF GAS GET OUR OIL CHANGED AROUND 8,000 TIMES VISIT A GROCERY STORE NEARLY 38,000 TIMES SEEK THE SERVICES OF A DENTIST OR DOCTOR MORE THAN 15,000 TIMES WILL SHOP IN AREA STORES MORE THAN 500,000 TIMES IN 2019
MARA’s collective buying power averages: • Mortgage Interest $3.6M • Food $6.4M Food in Home $3.8M Food Away $2.6M • Healthcare $3.1M • Apparel and Services $1.7M • Transportation $7.7M • Gas and Oil $2M • Entertainment $2.7M • Personal Insurance & Pensions $5.5M • Other $5.1M
Your support of MARA will ensure your business reaches these buyers in addition to allowing our community children a safe and fun way to learn sportsmanship, teamwork and perseverance. We ask that you seriously consider helping us provide an opportunity to ensure every child has an enjoyable recreation outlet and learning experience with the opportunity to reach his/her full potential. We cannot do it without you! If you need any additional information, please feel free to contact the individuals listed below. Thank you for your consideration.
Best regards, Anthony Andujar 2019 MARA President
MONIQUE BROOKS, Sponsorship Director • [email protected] • 980-297-1308 KATHY DUNCAN, Billing & Invoicing • [email protected] • 704-847-7335
SPONSORSHIP DEADLINES
Flag Football February 22 • Softball February 22 • Baseball February 22 • Tackle Football July 15
ANNUAL MARA SPONSORSHIP SCHEDULE
ANNUAL MARA SPONSORSHIP SCHEDULE
OR
OR
MARCH-NOVEMBER
BRONZE
$
|
350
MARCH-NOVEMBER
BRONZE
$
|
350
• Company name on one (1) 5’w x 3’h field sign* • Company name included on the two sponsor walls at complex • Company name listed in sponsor chart on MARA website • Company name and logo listed on homepage of MARA’s website
• Company name on one (1) 5’w x 3’h field sign* • Company name included on sponsor wall • Company name listed in sponsor chart on MARA website • Company name and logo listed on homepage of MARA’s website
COPPER
COPPER
|
$
500
|
$
500
Everything in above sponsorship, PLUS: • Company supplied information in registration packages
Everything in above sponsorship, PLUS: • Company supplied information in registration packages
SILVER
SILVER
|
$
650
|
$
650
Everything in above sponsorships, PLUS: • Team sponsorship of spring season (name on back of jersey) • Wall plaque with sponsored team photo (spring only) • Recognition Emblem to display at place of business
Everything in above sponsorships, PLUS: • Flag football team sponsorship (name on back of jersey) • Company name listed on sponsor chart in sponsor newsletter • Recognition Emblem to display at place of business
GOLD
GOLD
|
$
1,000
|
$
Everything in above sponsorships, PLUS: • Company bio/featured ad (coupon, savings event, promotion) in sponsor newsletter, 2x/year (1x spring and 1x fall) • Ability to set up booth/tent and distribute materials at complex • One (1) e-blast email to entire membership (content to be approved)
DIAMOND
DIAMOND
$
2,500
• Company name on seven (7) 5’w x 3’h field signs* • Ability to set up booth/tent and distribute materials at complex • Company bio/featured ad (coupon, savings event, promotion) in sponsor newsletter, 2x/year (1x spring and 1x fall) • Two (2) e-blast emails to entire membership (content to be approved) • Company supplied information in registration packages • Team sponsorship during spring and fall seasons (name on back of jersey) • Company name included on the two sponsor walls at complex • Wall plaque with sponsored team photo (spring only) • Company name and logo listed on homepage of MARA’s website • Recognition Emblem to display at place of business
PLATINUM
|
$
MARCH-NOVEMBER
5,000
PLATINUM
• Name rights to one (1) field for one year (fall and spring seasons) • Company name on one (1) 18’w x 2.5’h field name sign* • Company name on seven (7) 5’w x 3’h field signs* • Ability to set up booth/tent and distribute materials at complex • Company bio/featured ad (coupon, savings event, promotion) in sponsor newsletter • Four (4) e-blast emails to entire membership (content to be approved) • Company supplied information in registration packages • Team sponsorship during spring and fall seasons (name on back of jersey) • Company name included on the two sponsor walls at complex • Wall plaque with sponsored team photo (spring only) • Company name and logo listed on homepage of MARA’s website • Recognition Emblem to display at place of business
|
$
5,000
• Company name on one (1) 18’w x 5’h field sign* • Company name on two (2) 5’w x 3’h field signs on the practice fields* • Ability to set up booth/tent and distribute materials at four (4) Saturday games (2x spring and 2x fall) • Team sponsorship during spring season (two [2] teams in any division of flag), and fall season (name on team practice jersey) • Company mentioned as provider/sponsor of five (5) two-hour blocks of Wi-Fi at main field • Company name mentioned as sponsor over PA system during every game on Saturday during tackle season • Company bio/featured ad (coupon, savings event, promotion) in sponsor newsletter • Four (4) e-blast emails to entire membership (content to be approved) • Company supplied information in registration packets • Company name and logo listed on homepage of MARA’s website • Recognition Emblem to display at place of business
1,000
Everything in above sponsorships, PLUS: • Team sponsorship during spring and fall seasons (name on back of jersey) • Ability to set up booth/tent and distribute materials at complex • Company bio/featured ad (coupon, savings event, promotion) in sponsor newsletter, 2x/year (1x spring and 1x fall) • One (1) e-blast email to entire membership (content to be approved) |
MARCH-NOVEMBER
|
$
DIAMOND SPORTS SIGNAGE PACKAGE | $3,500 MARCH-NOVEMBER • Company name on eleven (11) 5’w x 3’h field signs, one on every baseball and softball field at MARA*
• Company name included on the two sponsor walls at complex under the Diamond level
• Company name listed in sponsor chart on MARA website under the Diamond level
• Company supplied information in registration packets
2,500
• Company name on two (2) 5’w x 3’h field signs* • Company name on back of team practice jersey for tackle in fall, and flag football team sponsorship (name on back of jersey) in spring • Company mentioned as provider/sponsor of three (3) two-hour blocks of Wi-Fi at main field • Company bio/featured ad (coupon, savings event, promotion) in sponsor newsletter, 2x/year (1x spring and 1x fall) • Ability to set up book/tent and distribute materials at complex • Two (2) e-blast email to entire membership (content to be approved) • Company name included on the sponsor wall at the main field • Company supplied information in registration packages • Company name and logo listed on homepage of MARA’s website • Recognition Emblem to display at place of business
* Design and production of banner is included in this package
See back page for additional packages & a form to complete and send in when you’re ready to finalize your support.
MARA COLTS CHEERLEADING
Arthur Goodman Park PO Box 1023 Matthews, NC 28106 www.MARASports.org MARA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
SPONSORSHIP DEADLINES
Flag Football February 22 • Softball February 22 • Baseball February 22 • Tackle Football July 15 * Design and production of banner is included in this package
FLAG FOOTBALL - February 22 SOFTBALL - February 22
BASEBALL - February 22 TACKLE FOOTBALL - July 15
Miss a deadline but still want to be a sponsor? We can accommodate sponsorships mid-year, contact Monique Brooks for details how.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM & MAIL OR FAX TO:
MARA PO Box 1023 Matthews, NC 28106 Kathy Duncan MARA Administrative Assistant Email: [email protected] • Home Office: 704-847-7335 • Fax: 704-849-6876 Make checks payable to: Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association
COMPANY NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: CITY:
Dear Current and Potential MARA Sponsor, As we enter our 63rd year of service to the children of Matthews and the surrounding areas, we are looking to you, our friends and neighbors of our community, to help us by continuing to support and sponsor Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association (MARA) youth sports programs, a private non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. Your tax deductible donation and sponsorship money goes to provide scholarships, complex maintenance and equipment for more than 1,000 community kids each season. The MARA family is strong and represents a buying power of more than $63M in our community annually. MARA families on average earn $81K annually, are 40 years old and have at least one or more children. Our MARA families support community businesses that support MARA, as a target audience we:
STATE:
ZIP:
EMAIL:
OWN MORE THAN 2,000 CARS COLLECTIVELY OWN ABOUT 750 HOMES WILL EAT OUT MORE THAN 105,000 TIMES THIS YEAR
CONTACT PERSON: PHONE: FAX: EMAIL: SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE NAME (Platinum, Diamond, etc): SPORT: PAYMENT TYPE: CREDIT OR CHECK ENCLOSED ONLINE PAYMENT (See instructions below) VISA MASTERCARD AMEX CARD #: EXP DATE: SECURITY CODE: ZIP CODE: (3 or 4 digits)
We are able to offer a flexible payment plan, if needed.
TO SUBMIT A CREDIT CARD PAYMENT ONLINE: 1. Go to www.MARASports.org 2. Click on the Make A Donation tab on the left side menu 3. Click MARA Donations 4. Under Contribution Destination drop down menu, select Team Sponsorship 5. In the Contribution Comments section, put in which sport(s) and the level (bronze, gold, platinum, etc.)
IF YOU ARE A NEW SPONSOR OR NEED A NEW SIGN, please email your artwork and logo to Monique Brooks at [email protected] in one of these formats: EPS, Adobe Illustrator, High Resolution JPEG, PNG or PDF.
BUY MORE THAN 66,000 TANKS OF GAS GET OUR OIL CHANGED AROUND 8,000 TIMES VISIT A GROCERY STORE NEARLY 38,000 TIMES SEEK THE SERVICES OF A DENTIST OR DOCTOR MORE THAN 15,000 TIMES WILL SHOP IN AREA STORES MORE THAN 500,000 TIMES IN 2019
MARA’s collective buying power averages: • Mortgage Interest $3.6M • Food $6.4M Food in Home $3.8M Food Away $2.6M • Healthcare $3.1M • Apparel and Services $1.7M • Transportation $7.7M • Gas and Oil $2M • Entertainment $2.7M • Personal Insurance & Pensions $5.5M • Other $5.1M
Your support of MARA will ensure your business reaches these buyers in addition to allowing our community children a safe and fun way to learn sportsmanship, teamwork and perseverance. We ask that you seriously consider helping us provide an opportunity to ensure every child has an enjoyable recreation outlet and learning experience with the opportunity to reach his/her full potential. We cannot do it without you! If you need any additional information, please feel free to contact the individuals listed below. Thank you for your consideration.
Best regards, Anthony Andujar 2019 MARA President
MONIQUE BROOKS, Sponsorship Director • [email protected] • 980-297-1308 KATHY DUNCAN, Billing & Invoicing • [email protected] • 704-847-7335
SPONSORSHIP DEADLINES
Flag Football February 22 • Softball February 22 • Baseball February 22 • Tackle Football July 15
ANNUAL MARA SPONSORSHIP SCHEDULE
ANNUAL MARA SPONSORSHIP SCHEDULE
OR
OR
MARCH-NOVEMBER
BRONZE
$
|
350
MARCH-NOVEMBER
BRONZE
$
|
350
• Company name on one (1) 5’w x 3’h field sign* • Company name included on the two sponsor walls at complex • Company name listed in sponsor chart on MARA website • Company name and logo listed on homepage of MARA’s website
• Company name on one (1) 5’w x 3’h field sign* • Company name included on sponsor wall • Company name listed in sponsor chart on MARA website • Company name and logo listed on homepage of MARA’s website
COPPER
COPPER
|
$
500
|
$
500
Everything in above sponsorship, PLUS: • Company supplied information in registration packages
Everything in above sponsorship, PLUS: • Company supplied information in registration packages
SILVER
SILVER
|
$
650
|
$
650
Everything in above sponsorships, PLUS: • Team sponsorship of spring season (name on back of jersey) • Wall plaque with sponsored team photo (spring only) • Recognition Emblem to display at place of business
Everything in above sponsorships, PLUS: • Flag football team sponsorship (name on back of jersey) • Company name listed on sponsor chart in sponsor newsletter • Recognition Emblem to display at place of business
GOLD
GOLD
|
$
1,000
|
$
Everything in above sponsorships, PLUS: • Company bio/featured ad (coupon, savings event, promotion) in sponsor newsletter, 2x/year (1x spring and 1x fall) • Ability to set up booth/tent and distribute materials at complex • One (1) e-blast email to entire membership (content to be approved)
DIAMOND
DIAMOND
$
2,500
• Company name on seven (7) 5’w x 3’h field signs* • Ability to set up booth/tent and distribute materials at complex • Company bio/featured ad (coupon, savings event, promotion) in sponsor newsletter, 2x/year (1x spring and 1x fall) • Two (2) e-blast emails to entire membership (content to be approved) • Company supplied information in registration packages • Team sponsorship during spring and fall seasons (name on back of jersey) • Company name included on the two sponsor walls at complex • Wall plaque with sponsored team photo (spring only) • Company name and logo listed on homepage of MARA’s website • Recognition Emblem to display at place of business
PLATINUM
|
$
MARCH-NOVEMBER
5,000
PLATINUM
• Name rights to one (1) field for one year (fall and spring seasons) • Company name on one (1) 18’w x 2.5’h field name sign* • Company name on seven (7) 5’w x 3’h field signs* • Ability to set up booth/tent and distribute materials at complex • Company bio/featured ad (coupon, savings event, promotion) in sponsor newsletter • Four (4) e-blast emails to entire membership (content to be approved) • Company supplied information in registration packages • Team sponsorship during spring and fall seasons (name on back of jersey) • Company name included on the two sponsor walls at complex • Wall plaque with sponsored team photo (spring only) • Company name and logo listed on homepage of MARA’s website • Recognition Emblem to display at place of business
|
$
5,000
• Company name on one (1) 18’w x 5’h field sign* • Company name on two (2) 5’w x 3’h field signs on the practice fields* • Ability to set up booth/tent and distribute materials at four (4) Saturday games (2x spring and 2x fall) • Team sponsorship during spring season (two [2] teams in any division of flag), and fall season (name on team practice jersey) • Company mentioned as provider/sponsor of five (5) two-hour blocks of Wi-Fi at main field • Company name mentioned as sponsor over PA system during every game on Saturday during tackle season • Company bio/featured ad (coupon, savings event, promotion) in sponsor newsletter • Four (4) e-blast emails to entire membership (content to be approved) • Company supplied information in registration packets • Company name and logo listed on homepage of MARA’s website • Recognition Emblem to display at place of business
1,000
Everything in above sponsorships, PLUS: • Team sponsorship during spring and fall seasons (name on back of jersey) • Ability to set up booth/tent and distribute materials at complex • Company bio/featured ad (coupon, savings event, promotion) in sponsor newsletter, 2x/year (1x spring and 1x fall) • One (1) e-blast email to entire membership (content to be approved) |
MARCH-NOVEMBER
|
$
DIAMOND SPORTS SIGNAGE PACKAGE | $3,500 MARCH-NOVEMBER • Company name on eleven (11) 5’w x 3’h field signs, one on every baseball and softball field at MARA*
• Company name included on the two sponsor walls at complex under the Diamond level
• Company name listed in sponsor chart on MARA website under the Diamond level
• Company supplied information in registration packets
2,500
• Company name on two (2) 5’w x 3’h field signs* • Company name on back of team practice jersey for tackle in fall, and flag football team sponsorship (name on back of jersey) in spring • Company mentioned as provider/sponsor of three (3) two-hour blocks of Wi-Fi at main field • Company bio/featured ad (coupon, savings event, promotion) in sponsor newsletter, 2x/year (1x spring and 1x fall) • Ability to set up book/tent and distribute materials at complex • Two (2) e-blast email to entire membership (content to be approved) • Company name included on the sponsor wall at the main field • Company supplied information in registration packages • Company name and logo listed on homepage of MARA’s website • Recognition Emblem to display at place of business
* Design and production of banner is included in this package
See back page for additional packages & a form to complete and send in when you’re ready to finalize your support.
MARA COLTS CHEERLEADING
Arthur Goodman Park PO Box 1023 Matthews, NC 28106 www.MARASports.org MARA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
SPONSORSHIP DEADLINES
Flag Football February 22 • Softball February 22 • Baseball February 22 • Tackle Football July 15 * Design and production of banner is included in this package
