Saturday, August 19, 2017 6:00—7:00pm VIP Speakeasy Reception 7:00—11:00pm Gala Wells Fargo Atrium, Charlotte, NC
Sponsorship Opportunities Benefiting
The Great Gatsby Gala Overview For 28 years, this premiere event of Charlotte has hosted more than 500 guests who get to relive the days of the roaring 20’s! The evening includes live entertainment, swing dancing, exquisite tasting stations from celebrated Charlotte restaurants, a complimentary bar and an extensive silent auction. With abundant opportunities to mingle and network with Charlotte community leaders and young business professionals, this event has a wonderful spirit of fun and generosity.
Proceeds benefit the National MS Society, Greater Carolinas Chapter. Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. The National MS Society helps each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50-state network of chapters. The Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, and provides programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.
Thank You to our 2016 Corporate Partners Wells Fargo, Novant Health, WNA, Parker Poe, The Shopping Center Group, K & L Gates, GemSeal, SteelFab, Discover Ready, First Citizens Bank, Ruth’s Chris Thank you to our 2016 Restaurant & Beverage Sponsors Tapas 51, Loft & Cellar, Heirloom, Fork, The Fig at the Lucas House, The River’s Edge at the US National Whitewater Center, Pei Wei, Harper’s, Mimosa Grill, Upstream, The Cellar at Duckworth, One Catering, Babalu Tacos & Tapas, Dogwood Southern Table & Bar, @Dawn, Pernod-Ricard USA, TOPO Distillery, Botanist Gin, Left Hand Brewery, Coca–Cola. 2
The VIP Speakeasy VIP Speakeasy tickets are included in all sponsorship packages and feature the following: Access to VIP Speakeasy Lounge throughout the evening Pre-event Hors D’oeuvres Reception Private Bar with Signature Cocktails courtesy of TOPO Distillery Private Tasting Station Access to the TapSnap Photo booth Complimentary Gift Access to VIP After Party
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Presenting Sponsor
$10,000
Right of first refusal for Presenting Sponsor of the 2018 30th Anniversary Great Gatsby Gala Celebration Naming rights, i.e. ,“The 29th Annual Great Gatsby Gala, presented by YOUR COMPANY” Three reserved tables with (24) VIP Speakeasy Tickets /Bottle of Champagne at each table VIP Speakeasy benefits for all 24 tickets Acknowledgement in event press release Opportunity to welcome guests from the stage Logo in Charlotte Magazine Ad, full page ad in program & “presented by with logo” on Program Cover and invitation Logo at the bottom of all photo booth photos—both print and digital. Photos taken by the TapSnap photographers during the event are immediately uploaded to our event Facebook page where your branded photos can make that crucial engagement. Logo and website link on Gatsby and National MS Society, Greater Carolinas Chapter website Communication on all social media channels –Facebook & Twitter Full page ad in Gala program Featured story in MS Connection Newsletter (circ 20,000) - Story to be shared on social media sites Permission to use the National MS Society logo on web & print material Company recognized with an appreciation award
MS Mission Sponsor
$5,000
With your sponsorship support, you will have the opportunity to recognize and honor those living with MS before our MS Mission Dance, including the opportunity to place tent cards on each table recognizing your MS Champion.
One reserved table with (8) VIP Speakeasy Tickets and a bottle of Champagne at the table VIP Speakeasy benefits for all eight tickets Logo in Charlotte Magazine Ad, Gatsby Gala website, invitation, program and all on-site signage Acknowledgement in event press release Full page ad in Gala program—we suggest you use this to honor your champion Opportunity to place tent cards at each table Promotion on all social media channels—Facebook & Twitter Permission to use the National MS Society logo on web & print material
VIP Speakeasy Sponsor
$5,000
One reserved table with (8) VIP Speakeasy Tickets and a bottle of Champagne at the table VIP Speakeasy benefits for all eight tickets Opportunity to welcome guests at VIP Speakeasy Reception Logo in all Speakeasy Signage Acknowledgement in event press release Logo in Charlotte Magazine Ad, Gatsby Gala website, invitation, program and all on-site signage Full page ad in Gala program Promotion on all social media channels—Facebook & Twitter Permission to use the National MS Society logo on web & print material
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Technology Sponsor
$5,000
As our official Technology Sponsor, your company can receive premium mobile, online and on-site branding to all of our guests (500+) Be the face of every donors mobile experience and be remembered for your support before, during and long after the event.
One reserved table with (8) VIP Speakeasy Tickets and a bottle of Champagne at the table VIP Speakeasy benefits for all eight tickets Premium mobile branding –logo placement on event mobile application, where possible Mention in event press release Logo in Charlotte Magazine Ad, Gatsby Gala website, invitation, program and all on-site signage Full page ad in Gala program Promotion on all social media channels—Facebook & Twitter Permission to use the National MS Society logo on web & print material
VIP After Party Sponsor
One reserved table with (8) VIP Speakeasy Tickets and a bottle of Champagne at the table VIP Speakeasy benefits for all eight tickets Mention in event press release Opportunity to address the group at the VIP After Party Opportunity to provide promotional ides and/or gifts to VIP After Party guests (approval pending) Logo in Charlotte Magazine Ad, Gatsby Gala website, invitation, program and all on-site signage including at the VIP After Party Full page ad in Gala program Promotion on all social media channels—Facebook & Twitter Permission to use the National MS Society logo on web & print material
Pacesetter Sponsor
$3,500
One reserved table with (8) VIP Speakeasy Tickets and a bottle of Champagne at the table VIP Speakeasy benefits for all eight tickets Mention in event press release Logo in Charlotte Magazine Ad, Gatsby Gala website, invitation, program and all on-site signage Full page ad in Gala program Promotion on all social media channels—Facebook & Twitter Permission to use the National MS Society logo on web & print material
Fitzgerald Table Sponsor
$5,000
One reserved table with (8) VIP Speakeasy Tickets and a bottle of Champagne at the table Logo in Charlotte Magazine AD, Gatsby Gala website, invitation, program and all on-site signage Half Page Ad in the Gala program Promotion on all social media channels—Facebook & Twitter
$2,500
SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT To receive maximum benefit for your sponsorship we ask that you return your agreement by March 20,2017
Company Name:_________________________________________ Contact Name:_________________________________________ Street Address: __________________________________________ City, State and Zip: ______________________________________ Daytime Phone: _________________________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________ Signature:______________________________________________ We would like to provide the following sponsorship for the 2017 Great Gatsby Gala: Presenting Sponsor - $10,000____ MS Recognition Sponsor -$5,000 ____ VIP Speakeasy Sponsor -$5,000 ____ Technology Sponsor - $5,000 ____ VIP After Party Sponsor—$5,000 ____ Pacesetter Sponsor -$3,500 ____ Fitzgerald Circle Table Sponsor -$2,500 ____
We cannot participate as a sponsor, but would like to make a donation of $____________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Payment Information: ______Check enclosed (Payable to the National MS Society) ______Amex
____Visa _____ Mastercard
____Discover
Card Number: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Expiration Date: ______________________ Security Code: _____________ Please Email this form along with your payment options to
[email protected] If you are mailing a check, please mail it with this form to: National MS Society Greater Carolinas Chapter 9771-A Southern Pine Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273
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SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
Please return completed form by e-mail, fax or mail to: National MS Society, Greater Carolinas Chapter Attn: Kristina McGraw 9771-A Southern Pine Blvd Charlotte NC 28273 Please email your company logo in jpeg format to
[email protected] no later than 3.21.17 for inclusion in Invitation and Poster General Admission & VIP speakeasy Tickets will be available for purchase at www.gatsbygala.org February 2017
For Additional Information: Contact: Kristina McGraw, President Tel: 919-792-1003 Fax: 704-527-0406
