1. family and parenting
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FUEL THE FUTURE FOR ARIZONA KIDS
Friday, February 27, 2015
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
PHOENIX SUNS CHARITIES
Phoenix Suns Charities was formed with the mission to enhance the lives of Arizona’s children and their families by actively creating and
supporting programs in the areas of education, health, human services, the arts, food and clothing and sports and recreation.
Throughout the past 26 years, Phoenix Suns Charities has raised and gifted
more than $15 million to charitable organizations in Arizona.
CURRENT GRANT RECIPIENTS
Aid to Adoption of Special Kids - AASK
American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter
Angels on Patrol, Inc.
Anthony Bates Foundation
Arizona Animal Welfare League
Arizona Autism United
Arizona Bridge to Independent Living
Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation
Arizona Lions Vision Center, Inc.
Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped
Arizona Science Center
Arizona Theater Company
Arizona Women’s Golf Association
Assistance League of Phoenix
Assistance League of Tucson, Inc.
ASU Foundation iTeach AZ
Back to School Clothing Drive Association
Ballet Arizona
Banner Health Foundation
Be A Leader Foundation
Best Buddies International
Better To Give
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona
Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix
Camp Kesem National
Cancer Support Community Arizona
Career Concepts for Youth, Inc.
Casa de los Niños, Inc.
Center Dance Ensemble
Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc.
Chandler Education Foundation
Chandler Service Club
Child Crisis Center
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Childsplay, Inc.
Crisis Nursery, Inc.
Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Mission
Detour Company Theater, Inc.
Dignity Health Foundation
The Dream Center
Educare of Arizona
El Rio Health Center Foundation
Elevate Phoenix
Fans Across America
Faye Evans Learning Center
Feeding Matters, Inc.
Fencing For All Foundation
Flagstaff Family Food Center Food Bank and Kitchen
Flagstaff National Junior Basketball
Florence Crittenton
Foundation for Blind Children
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona
Fresh Start Women’s Foundation
Gabriel’s Angels
Gene Lewis Boxing Club and Youth Center
Pitch 4 Kids
Genesis City
Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc.
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
Homeward Bound
Hope & A Future
Hospice of the Valley
ICAN
Isabelle Hunt Memorial Public Library, Inc.
Jazz in AZ
Joe Foss Institute
Kiwanis Club of Camp Verde
Los Niños Hospital, Inc.
Maggie’s Place, Inc.
Maricopa County Historical Society
Maricopa County National Adoption Day Foundation
Maryvale Revitalization Corporation
Mended Hearts, Inc.
Mission of Mercy
Musical Instrument Museum
Neighborhood Ministries, Inc.
New Pathways for Youth, Inc.
Not My Kid, Inc.
OCJ Kids Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation
Phoenix Community ToolBank
Phoenix Conservatory of Music
Phoenix Day
Phoenix Wheelchair Suns
Playworks
Positive Coaching Alliance
Rim Country Literacy Program
Ronald McDonald House.
Rosson House
Ryan House
SAAVI
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach
Save the Family Foundation of Arizona
Seed Spot
Severson Sisters Foundation
Shoebox Ministry, Inc.
Singleton Moms
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS
Southwest Human Development, Inc.
Special Olympics Arizona
St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic
St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance
SunsCentral
Teen Lifeline, Inc.
The Be Kind People Project
The Melonhead Foundation
The Salvation Army
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Tucson Symphony Society
UMOM New Day Centers, Inc.
United Food Bank
USO Arizona
Arizona 4-H Youth Development
Valley of the Sun YMCA
Veterans Heritage Project
Waste Not, Inc.
Wesley Community Center
West Valley Child Crisis Center
Young Arts Arizona Ltd
PLAYMAKER GRANT
Each season, Phoenix Suns Charities awards one or
more local non-profit(s) with a $100,000 Playmaker grant.
ican – Positive Programs for Youth, 2011
Starlight Children’s Foundation, 2012
Boys & Girls Clubs, 2013
Phoenix Suns Charities adopted Central High School in 2012. Through sponsoring
25 student teachers, over 20,000 hours of tutoring, focused academic support and
student enrichment, the students of Central High School have meaningfully increased
attendance, grades, AIMS test scores, and college entrance exam test scores.
SUNS CHARITIES
GIVES EVERY CHILD
IN ARIZONA
AN OPPORTUNITY
TO SUCCEED.
SUNS CHARITIES HAS AWARDED
$560,000 IN DIRECT
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
EACH SEASON, SUNS CHARITIES RECOGNIZES A HIGH SCHOOL
BASKETBALL COACH FOR THE SPIRIT OF COTTON AWARD
AND DONATES $10,000 TO THE SCHOOL BASKETBALL PROGRAM
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PRESENTING
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$50,000
Event naming opportunity for The Jump Ball
Premium seating for two tables (20 guests)
Your choice of two Suns players or celebrities
Event speaking opportunity
Broadcast package including TV/radio mentions and FSN recap
Name inclusion on all event collateral materials include event press release
Autographed Suns team ball for the table host
Full-page ad and company listing in the event program
Company logo on invitation
Company logo will appear on the event video screens
Company logo on SunsCharities.org w/link back to company until 1/1/16
Special recognition from the podium during event
MVP
$25,000
• Priority seating for a table of ten (10) with a Suns player or celebrity
• Naming opportunity of the Plaza Reception, Gift Bags/Valet, Entertainment,
Centerpieces
• Full page ad and company listing in the event program
• Company logo on invitation
• Company logo will appear on the event video screens
• Company logo on the event step-&-repeat
• Company logo on SunsCharities.org with link back to company until 1/1/16
VIP
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$15,000
Priority seating for a table of ten (10)
Naming opportunity of the Auction, Invites or Registration
Product display or handouts to guests
Full page ad and company listing in the event program
Company logo will appear on the event video screens
Company logo on the event step-&-repeat
Company logo on SunsCharities.org with link back to company until 1/1/16
Print deadline restrictions apply
UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES
ENTERTAINMENT
$25,000
Be responsible for bringing world-class entertainment to The Jump Ball! Suns players onstage enhance
the entertainment value for all attendance. This elite sponsor will be recognized in a variety of ways
including the printed dinner program, video screens and a call-out from the main stage. This exclusive
package also includes a meet-&-greet with the entertainment as available.
TABLE CENTERPIECES
$25,000
Bring to life exquisite centerpieces that will be sure to impress. The sponsor of the centerpieces will be
recognized in the program and at the podium during the gala’s dinner program.
GIFT BAGS/VALET
$25,000
Before the party really starts, grab the undivided attention of guests as they arrive at The Jump Ball by
underwriting the gala’s valet costs. The valet attendants will place a gift bag in each guest’s vehicle.
Have your company name/logo don the flashy gift bag tag for guaranteed recognition among the 700
guests. Additional sponsor credit will be given in the program. The company will be recognized via
signage prominently placed throughout the gala’s valet and welcome area for maximum guest
exposure.
SILENT AUCTION
$15,000
Event attendees will have fun bidding on one-of-a-kind auction items. Your logo will appear in the top
of each touch bid sheet, and throughout the displayed items. Company will also receive a program
mention.
INVITATIONS
$15,000
Underwrite the cost to design, print and mail Phoenix Suns Charities gala invitation. Eye-catching and
mailed directly to each guest’s home, this opportunity affords the sponsor unmistakable recognition
and credit for their contribution. Additional sponsor credit will be given in the dinner program and on
the invite.
REGISTRATION
$15,000
Have naming opportunities as guests arrive at the event and register. This is the first impression for all
guests and your company will leave a lasting impression.
Print deadline restrictions apply
TABLE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PLAYMAKER TABLE
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Premium seating for a table of ten (10) with a Suns player or celebrity
Full-page ad and company or personal listing in the event program
Recognition will appear on the event video screens
Recognition on SunsCharities.org with link back to company if desired until 1/1/16
Special recognition from the podium during event
Recognition in the in-game Phoenix Suns Charities Free Throw ad for 8 games during the
2015/16 season
TOP OF THE KEY
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$25,000
$10,000
Priority seating for a table of ten (10)
½ page ad and company listing in the event program
Company logo will appear on the event video screens
Recognition in the in-game Phoenix Suns Charities Free Throw ad for 8 games during the
2015/16 season
PROGRAM AD
$1,000
Seize the opportunity to grab the attention of guests via a full-page ad in the
commemorative dinner program.
*Print deadline restrictions apply
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Company /Playmaker
Contact Name
Phone
Contact Email
Company Website
Street Address
City
State
Zip
City
State
Zip
DONATION AMOUNT $
PACKAGE:
Invoice my company
Pay by credit card:
Name
Billing Address
Phone
Email
Credit Card Number
Expiration
CVC
Signature
Send payment to:
Maggie Cortez, Phoenix Suns Charities
602-379-7767
201 E Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Allan Allford
Susan Anable
Maria Baier
Deborah Bateman
Tim Benter
Tyler Butler
Kathy Colace
Dan Costello
*Rick DeGraw
Philip Dion
Debbie Gaby
Jay Kramer
Jason LeVecke
Kurt Meyer
Robin Milne
Jim Pitman
Jason Rowley
Penny Sarver
Tanya Wheeless
Kari Yatkowski
* 2015 Jump Ball Liaison
Suns Charities 88,
presented by Wells Fargo,
offers a platform for
energized business
professionals within the
community to network
amongst their peers while
providing an opportunity
to collectively give back
through the philanthropic
power of the
Phoenix Suns Charities.
Travis Anglin
Amy Armstrong
Kate Armstrong
Matt Audibert
Mannie Badyal
Julie Bank
Alison Bailin Batz
Stephen Baxter
Kyle Bell
Aaron Blocher-Rubin
Ken Bonham
Jacob Brown
Tom Buckner
Marisa Calderon
Laura Capello
Jesse Carrie
Paige Cecil
James Christian
Ben Cilek
Reed Clarke
Jody Corneveaux
Brad Davis
Bryant De Piazza
Peter Deeley
David Dobrusin
Marion Donaldson
Diane Eichler
Theresa Esparza
Andrea Tyler Evans
Paul Evans
Whitney Evenchik
Adriana Figueroa
David Funkhouser
Chris Gales
Gabriel Gasca
Eric Gere
Jacki Grainger
Dan Gridley
Bridgette Haley
Kim Halloran
Iain Hamp
Joyce Medina Harper
Travis Helm
JoAnn Holland
Sheila Kloefkorn
Chad Kunze
Bryan Laurel
Aaron Lebovitz
Brandon Lebovitz
Mallory Lebovitz
Nicole Maas
Heather Macre
Ed Maldonado
Jim Manley
Maraka Mason
Jayson Matthews
Julie Maurer
Christy McClendon
Cindy Mero
Mitchell Moore
Sophia Moreno
Kevin O'Neill
Desirae Outcalt
Jordan Pace
Kristin Paiva
Paige Pataky
Shelby Pedersen
Zee Peters
Ben Pijawka
Monique Porras
Amanda Smith
Proszek
Michael Pullen
Maura Quigley
Angie Ramage
Nick Reed
Sebastien Reyes
Bea Rocklin
Laura Rolfe
Tara Salvatelli
Kristin Samson
Jen Scrivner
Ann Seiden
Lisa Shevy
Travis Shumake
Joshua Simon
Ashley Slechta
Jana Smith
Karen Staley
Derek Stapinski
Jamie Swirtz
Jessica Taylor
Jennifer Thomson
Alicia Vander Kooi
Deidra Viberg
FOR MORE INFORMATION
please contact:
Executive Director, Robin Milne
[email protected]
602-379-7948
Director, Sarah Krahenbuhl
[email protected]
602-379-7559
Coordinator, Maggie Cortez
[email protected]
602-379-7767
www.SunsCharities.org