sponsorship guide

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Company logo and name on one of the mile markers along the race course
Logo on back of race t-shirt given to all race participants, volunteers, and sponsors
Logo placement on Thank You banner displayed at the race and at Horizon Academy for 1 year
Company name listed on race website, Horizon Academy social media channels, and in Horizon
Academy’s annual
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Pumpkin Race
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Benefiting the students of Horizon Academy
2015 Sponsorship Fact Sheet
Horizon Academy
 Since 1999, Horizon Academy has been
the only accredited program of its kind in
the Kansas City area dedicated to providing
intensive care in an educational environment
where students with learning disabilities from
grades 1-12 can experience academic and
social success.
 Proceeds from the race registration and
sponsorships will go directly toward the
Sharyl Kennedy Scholarship Fund.
Marketing Benefits
 Reach over 400 race participants &
spectators
o 67% female
o 33% male
o Average age: 32
o Students and families
 Build consumer and brand loyalty
 Receive high visibility in the Roeland Park
community
 E-blasts (reach: 1,900+)
 Annual Report (distribution: 3,000+)
 Facebook (likes:1,298)
 Rack cards (distribution: 4,000)
 Website (views: 5,000 a month)
Race Information
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 Saturday, October 31 at Horizon Academy
starting at 8:45 AM
 Beautiful 5k course through Roeland Park
 Lil’ Pumpkin Fun Run
 Pumpkin Village Kids Activity Area
 Vendor Expo
 Great post-race food and beverages
 Opportunities for corporate teams and
volunteers
Contact Information
Caitlin McGrath, Race Director
Phone: 913-789-9443
Email: [email protected]
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Company logo and name on one of the mile markers along the race course
Logo on back of race t-shirt given to all race participants, volunteers, and sponsors
Logo placement on Thank You banner displayed at the race and at Horizon Academy for 1 year
Company name listed on race website, Horizon Academy social media channels, and in Horizon
Academy’s annual
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Pumpkin Race
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Benefiting the students of Horizon Academy
Sponsor Levels & Benefits
GREAT PUMPKIN
Presenting Sponsor
$4,000
1 available
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Prominent logo on back of race t-shirt given to all race participants, volunteers, and sponsors
Prominent logo on thank you banner displayed at the race and at Horizon Academy for 1 year
Logo placement on all media releases and on rack cards
Company logo and link listed as presenting sponsor in 3 e-blasts, in thank you email to all race
participants, on race website, on Horizon Academy social media channels, and in Horizon Academy’s
annual report
Opportunity to have a table and hand out promotional items at registration area day before the race
Company banner displayed at registration area
Opportunity to welcome race participants and speak for 60 seconds about your company
Recognition announcement on race day by emcee
14 complimentary race entries
ALL BENEFITS OF TRICK OR TREAT SPONSOR
JACK O’ LANTERN
Finish Line Sponsor
$2,000
1 available
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Large logo on back of race t-shirt given to all race participants, volunteers, and sponsors
Large logo on thank you banner displayed at the race and at Horizon Academy for 1 year
Company logo and link listed in 3 e-blasts, in thank you email to all race participants, on race website, on
Horizon Academy social media channels, and in Horizon Academy’s annual report
Company banner displayed at finish line area
Opportunity to award medals to the top finishers and speak for 30 seconds about your company
Recognition announcement on race day by emcee
10 complimentary race entries
ALL BENEFITS OF TRICK OR TREAT SPONSOR
MONSTER
Pumpkin Village Sponsor
$1,000
3 available
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Logo on back of race t-shirt given to all race participants, volunteers, and sponsors
Logo on thank you banner displayed at the race and at Horizon Academy for 1 year
Company name and link listed in 3 e-blasts, in thank you email to all race participants, on race website,
on Horizon Academy social media channels, and in Horizon Academy’s annual report
Company signage throughout Pumpkin Village Activity Area
Opportunity to provide volunteers to staff the different Pumpkin Village activities
Opportunity to be a Costume Contest judge
Recognition announcement on race day by emcee
8 complimentary race entries
ALL BENEFITS OF TRICK OR TREAT SPONSOR
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Company logo and name on one of the mile markers along the race course
Logo on back of race t-shirt given to all race participants, volunteers, and sponsors
Logo placement on Thank You banner displayed at the race and at Horizon Academy for 1 year
Company name listed on race website, Horizon Academy social media channels, and in Horizon
Academy’s annual
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Pumpkin Race
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Benefiting the students of Horizon Academy
Sponsor Levels & Benefits (Continued)
WITCH’S BREW
Water Station Sponsor
$750
3 available
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Logo on back of race t-shirt given to all race participants, volunteers, and sponsors
Logo on thank you banner displayed at the race and at Horizon Academy for 1 year
Company logo listed on race website, Horizon Academy social media channels, thank you email to all
race participants, and in Horizon Academy’s annual report
Company signage at water stop along the race course
Opportunity to provide volunteers to staff the water station
Recognition announcement on race day by emcee
6 complimentary race entries
ALL BENEFITS OF TRICK OR TREAT SPONSOR
GHOST
Mile Marker Sponsor
$500
3 available
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Company logo and name on one of the mile markers along the race course
Logo on back of race t-shirt given to all race participants, volunteers, and sponsors
Logo placement on Thank You banner displayed at the race and at Horizon Academy for 1 year
Company name listed on race website, Horizon Academy social media channels, and in Horizon
Academy’s annual report
Recognition announcement on race day by emcee
4 complimentary race entries
ALL BENEFITS OF TRICK OR TREAT SPONSOR
TRICK OR TREAT
Booth Sponsor
$250
5 available
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Opportunity to include a coupon or flyer (no larger than 8.5”x11”) in the Great Pumpkin Race packets
given to all race participants
Table space in the Great Pumpkin Race expo area
RACE PACKET
Unlimited
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$50
Opportunity to include a coupon or flyer (no
larger than 8.5”x11”) in the Great Pumpkin
Race packets given to all race participants
For more information about sponsorship opportunities
contact Caitlin McGrath at
[email protected] or call at (913) 789-9443
IN-KIND
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Unlimited
Many in-kind sponsorship opportunities
including, but not limited to:
o food and beverages; medals;
photography; t-shirts; and prizes
**All sponsorship commitment forms must be received by
September 25th to guarantee promotional benefits**
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Company logo and name on one of the mile markers along the race course
Logo on back of race t-shirt given to all race participants, volunteers, and sponsors
Logo placement on Thank You banner displayed at the race and at Horizon Academy for 1 year
Company name listed on race website, Horizon Academy social media channels, and in Horizon
Academy’s annual
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Pumpkin Race
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Benefiting the students of Horizon Academy
Great Pumpkin Race 2015
Sponsor Commitment Form
I/We will support the Great Pumpkin Race at the following Sponsorship level:
(All forms must be received by September 25th to guarantee promotional benefits)
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Great Pumpkin ($4,000)
Jack O’ Lantern ($2,000)
Monster ($1,000)
Witch’s Brew ($750)
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Ghost ($500)
Trick or Treat ($250)
Race Packet ($50)
Donation
I am making a One-Time Pledge to be a sponsor at the level marked above and will send my
payment by October 23, 2015.
I have enclosed a payment of cash or check for $__________ (made payable to Horizon
Academy).
Sorry, I/We cannot sponsor, but would like to contribute the tax-deductible gift of $__________
(made payable to Horizon Academy).
Contact Information
Company or name ___________________________ Company contact _________________________
(Please print as you would like to be listed)
Address _______________________________ City ___________ State ______ Zip __________
Today’s date ________________ Phone (____)__________ Email ______________________
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
All contributions are tax-deductible. TAX ID: 48-1185324
Please return form & make payment to:
Horizon Academy
4901 Reinhardt Drive, Ste. A | Roeland Park, KS 66205 | Phone:
913.789.9443 | Fax: 913.789.8180
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Caitlin McGrath at 913-789-9443 or
[email protected]
Find more information on our website:
www.GreatPumpkinRaceKC.com