October 14, 2016Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

Partnership Opportunities

March of Dimes: A History of Success

Since its founding in 1938, March of Dimes has consistently excelled at bringing together key stakeholders to address some of the world’s gravest child health challenges. The March of Dimes lone concern has always been to give children a healthy start. We first defeated polio, then we brought together the first concerted effort to focus on birth defects. Today, we continue that quest and are simultaneously addressing the crisis of premature birth.

From the halls of Congress to the boardrooms of corporate giants to high schools and civic organizations, the March of Dimes generates support that improves the health of babies. Few have accomplished what the March of Dimes set out to do. As an organization, we have developed vaccines that led to cures and protection, funded research that won awards and saved lives, educated women about how to have a healthy, full-term pregnancy and developed breakthroughs on many fronts that are now standards of care and compassion. Whatever we believe to be an obstacle to having a stronger, healthier baby is where we focus our efforts.

Signature Chefs Auction

The Chicago Division’s annual Signature Chefs Auction provides your company with a unique cause marketing opportunity to co-brand your company with the vital mission of the March of Dimes.

Your company will shine in the eyes of nearly 500 affluent business professionals and society members who come to support our mission while enjoying an evening of fine cuisine created by local celebrity chefs, flowing wine and exclusive, exciting custom-created auction packages.

Event Chair:

Christopher Newton, Wintrust Financial

Lead Chefs:

Cory Morris, Rural Society Tom van Lente, White Oak Tavern

This Year’s Participating Restaurants…

The Capital Grille Rural SocietyDavanti Enoteca The Signature Room at the 95thDel Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House STKDevon Vice District BreweryOld Town Social Warm Belly BakeryPiccolo Sogno White Oak Tavern

With more to come…

Presenting Sponsor - $50,000

Pre-Event Marketing – Integrated branding of your company:All pre-event marketing pieces featuring “March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction, presented by [your company]”• Logo recognition on electronic save the date cards (distributed to approx. 3,000 March of

Dimes supporters)• Logo recognition on event invitations (approximately 300)• Social media recognition:

• 4 Facebook posts• 4 Twitter posts with sponsor handle and unique hashtag• 2 Instagram posts with sponsor handle and unique hashtag

• Logo recognition in all event emails• Company mention in event press releases• Event print ads/radio ad or mentions (based on media sponsor) • Logo featured in 1 quarterly e-newsletter that reaches 10,000 March of Dimes supporters• Use of marks and logo in mutually agreed upon co-branded customized promotion for

Signature Chefs Auction (March of Dimes final approval)

Day of Event Marketing:• Full-page, color ad in the event program (front inside cover)• Logo featured as Presenting Sponsor in the event program• Logo featured as Presenting Sponsor on event signage and media screens• Logo featured on attendees’ bid cards• Opportunity to give a “welcome address” to guests at event from stage (or emcee can give a

message for you) • Verbal recognition as Presenting Sponsor from stage at event• Opportunity to distribute a product, branded with your company logo or name, to event

attendees

Client Entertainment: • Three (3) tables of ten with VIP placement at the event• Lead chef to visit your table(s)• Champagne, wine, and special dessert for your guests during the program

Platinum Sponsor - $25,000

Pre-Event Marketing – Integrated branding of your company• Name recognition on electronic save the date cards (distributed to approx. 3,000 March of

Dimes supporters• Logo recognition on event invitations (approximately 300)• Social media recognition:

• 3 Facebook posts• 3 Twitter posts with sponsor handle and unique hashtag• 1 Instagram post with sponsor handle and unique hashtag

• Name recognition in all event e-mails• Company mention in event press releases

Day of Event Marketing:• Full-page, color ad in the event program• Logo featured as a Platinum Sponsor in event program• Logo featured as a Platinum Sponsor on event signage and media screens • Verbal recognition as a Platinum Sponsor from stage at event

Client Entertainment & Amenities: • Two (2) tables of ten with VIP placement at the event• Champagne, wine, and special dessert for your guests during the program

Options for Sponsorship Customization: • Photo booth• Preview party• Purple carpet entrance • Post-event party

Gold Sponsor - $15,000Pre-Event Marketing – Integrated branding of your company:• Name recognition on event invitations (approximately 300)• Social media recognition:

• 1 Facebook post• 1 Twitter post with sponsor handle and unique hashtag

• Name recognition in all event emails• Company mention in event press releases

Day of Event Marketing:• Half-page, color ad in the event program • Logo featured as a Gold sponsor in the event program• Company name featured as a Gold Sponsor on event signage and media screens

Client Entertainment & Amenities: • Two (2) tables of ten at the event• Champagne and wine service for your guests during the program

Options for Sponsorship Customization: • Auction (choose live or mini-live) • Chef/restaurant (choose one)• Coat check• Fund the Mission • Valet • Wine pull

Silver Sponsor - $10,000

Pre-Event Marketing – Integrated branding of your company:• Name recognition on event invitations (approximately 300)• Name recognition in all event emails

Day of Event Marketing:• Half-page, color ad in the event program • Company name featured as a Silver Sponsor on event signage and media screens• Company name featured as a Silver Sponsor in event program

Client Entertainment & Amenities: • One (1) table of ten at the event

Bronze Sponsor - $5,000

Day of Marketing:• Company name listed as a Bronze Sponsor in the event program • Company name listed as a Bronze Sponsor on event signage and media screens

Client Entertainment & Amenities: • One (1) table of ten at the event

company name/donor

primary contact

address

city state zip code

phone fax email

YES, we will support the March of Dimes, as a sponsorin the amount of $ .

payment options: (payment is due no later than September 15)

check enclosed (payable to March of Dimes).

credit card

credit card number expiration date

circle one: visa mastercard american express discover

name as it appears on card

signature date

Please mail original form to:March of Dimes- Signature Chefs Auction ▪ 111 West Jackson Blvd. Suite 1650 ▪ Chicago, IL ▪ 60604

phone (312) 596-4720 ▪ kpurdy@marchofdimes.org

Program ad artwork due by September 15, 2016