Dear Friend of AutismUp,
One in every 68 individuals is diagnosed with autism
today - a staggering increase of 1,000% since 1980. It’s
estimated there are 10,000 individuals living with autism
locally, including more than 2,000 families supported by
AutismUp. You likely know one of these families facing
the inevitable question, “What’s next?” It’s the question
that has shaped the evolution of AutismUp for a
decade, and it propels everything we do to create a
model of support as our children with autism grow to be
adults with autism.
AutismUp is helping these families today, and providing
hope for tomorrow. Yet, there is much more to be done.
Our direct programming, support services, awareness
and advocacy efforts must continue to grow. We need
your help. Your sponsorship will help expand programs
and support services for thousands of families, grow
our scholarship program to insure opportunities for all
regardless of financial means, and build a multi-sensory
learning environment where children with autism, and
their families, can access support and services in an
appropriate setting.
In addition, your sponsorship is an opportunity to further
promote your business to guests of the gala and
thousands of members and supporters, while illustrating
a commitment to fostering the development of our
community. We will happily recognize you with related
benefits at each sponsor level.
Won’t you please pledge to help us today and provide
hope for tomorrow?
Our 10th Anniversary Spring Gala will be an epic
celebration where we will unveil our bold new destiny for
the next decade. I’d like to invite you to become an
event sponsor and support our efforts in 2015. Thank
you for your consideration and I look forward to seeing
you on May 2, 2015!
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Presenting Sponsors &
Honorary Event Chairs
Mark and Roberta Chaney the
invite you to join the AU-some efforts
of AutismUp by pledging your support.
AutismUp 10th Anniversary Gala
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Dinner, Drinks, Raffles, Auctions & Entertainment
Mission
AutismUp (formerly known as UNYFEAT) supports individuals
with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families, by expanding
and enhancing opportunities to improve quality of life. Founded
in 2004, AutismUp has grown to include more than 2,000
member households in the Greater Rochester and surrounding
areas. As a 501c3 not-for-profit, AutismUp relies on donations
to support its mission. Your donation remains local. Visit
www.autismup.org for more information or to make a donation.
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Questions or More Information
Lisa Ponticello
Marketing and Development Director
[email protected] | 585-248-9011
Beth Ciardi
Special Events and Fundraising Manager
[email protected]. | 585-248-9011
www.autismup.org/gala2015
Celebrating a decade of
inspired work on behalf
of local individuals living
with autism.
Sincerely yours,
Join us in providing
help for today and
hope for tomorrow.
Sarah Milko
Executive Director
Join us in providing
help for today and
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AutismUp 10th Anniversary
Gala Sponsor Opportunities
Choose to partner with
AutismUp as we celebrate a
decade of inspired work on
behalf of the local autism
community, and help us to meet
our 2015 gala fundraising goals
as a “10th Anniversary Gala”
event sponsor.
Platinum Partner____$20,000
Receive recognition as a major
2015 gala sponsor while
choosing to extend your support
thru the year as a Platinum
Partner. Platinum Partner
Sponsorships include corporate
recognition at all 2015 special
events and on related event
materials, plus: Two (2)
reserved tables of ten (10) each
- total of 20 guests - in a
premium location for full service
dinner, dessert, auction and
entertainment  VIP Cocktail
Reception with live
entertainment for your party of
twenty (20) prior to general
admission  Preview of Silent
Auction  Name mentioned as
Platinum Partner in press
releases leading up to the event
 Two page color
advertisement in the interior of
the event program (two 8.5”H x
5.5”W pages side-by-side) or
single 8.5” H x 11” W spread) 
Name/logo included on all pre/
post event e-communications 
One (1) mention per month
(April – May 2015) on AutismUp
main Facebook page 
Platinum Partner Sponsors will
be recognized as such
prominently, and hyperlinked,
on the AutismUp website and in
communications in 2015 
Corporate name/logo and link to
website included on AutismUp’s
Gala page on website 
Corporate logo included at
bottom of AutismUp homepage
and on gala e-communications
 Prominent signage
throughout the event site 
Corporate name/logo looping
during event on monitors 
Special thanks and recognition
as a Platinum Partner Sponsor
during gala event  Sponsor
listing in event program book 
Individual table sign
Diamond Sponsor___$17,500
Prominent recognition as Gala
Entertainment Sponsor,
opportunity to introduce act,
and name/logo displayed on
stage, plus: Two (2) reserved
tables of ten (10) each - total of
20 guests - in a premium
location for full service dinner,
dessert, auction and
entertainment  20 tickets to
the VIP cocktail reception prior
to general admission  Preview
of Silent Auction  Full page
color advertisement; interior of
the event program (8.5”H x
5.5”W)  Prominent signage
throughout the event site 
Sponsor name listed in the
event book  Sponsor logo/
name looping on event monitors
 Individual table sign 
Diamond Sponsor will be
recognized and hyperlinked on
the AutismUp website in 2015
VIP Sponsor________$15,000
Prominent recognition as VIP
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
and opportunity to distribute
branded promotional item to
VIP guests, plus: Two (2)
reserved tables of ten (10) each
- total of 20 guests - in a
premium location for full service
dinner, dessert, auction and
entertainment  20 tickets to
the VIP cocktail reception prior
to general admission  Preview
of Silent Auction  Full page
color advertisement; interior of
the event program (8.5”H x
5.5”W)  Prominent signage
throughout the event site 
Sponsor name listed in the
event book  Sponsor logo/
name looping on event monitors
 Individual table sign  VIP
Sponsor will be recognized and
hyperlinked on the AutismUp
website in 2015
Gold Sponsor_______$10,000
Two (2) reserved tables of ten
(10) each - total of 20 guests in a premium location for full
service dinner, dessert, auction
and entertainment  20 tickets
to the VIP cocktail reception
prior to general admission 
Preview of Silent Auction  Full
page color advertisement;
interior of the event program
(8.5”H x 5.5”W)  Prominent
signage throughout the event
site  Sponsor name listed in
the event book  Sponsor logo/
name looping on event monitors
 Individual table sign  Gold
Sponsor will be recognized and
hyperlinked on the AutismUp
website in 2015
the event program (4.25”H x
5.5”W)  Prominent signage
throughout the event site 
Sponsor name listed in the
event book  Sponsor logo/
name looping on event monitors
 Individual table sign
Bronze Sponsor______$2,500
One table of ten (10) for sit
down dinner  Four (4) tickets
to the VIP reception  Quarter
page black & white ad in the
interior of the event program
(2.1”H x 5.5” W)  Bronze
Sponsor name listed in the
event book  Sponsor logo/
name looping on event monitors
 Sponsor table sign
Table Sponsor_______$2,000
One table of ten (10) for full
service dinner, dessert, auction
and entertainment  Individual
table sponsor name listed in the
event book
Yes, I’d like to support AutismUp’s efforts to
help all those living with autism by
becoming a 10th Anniversary Gala Sponsor!
Join us in providing
help for today and
Please
select your sponsorship level:
hope for tomorrow.
May 2,Platinum
2015 Partner
$20,000
Diamond Sponsor
$17,500
VIP Sponsor
$15,000
Gold Sponsor
$10,000
Silver Sponsor
$5,000
Bronze Sponsor
$2,500
Table Sponsor
$2,000
Patron Sponsor
$750
Friend of AutismUp
$225
Entertainment Sponsor
$7,500
Sponsor Reception
$5,000
Program & Invitation Sponsor
$3,500
Photography Sponsor
$2,500
Event Signage Sponsor
$1,750
TOTAL
CONTACT AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
Please provide the following:
Patron Sponsor________$750
Two (2) seats for full service
dinner, dessert, auction and
entertainment  Two (2) tickets
to the VIP reception  Patron
name listed in the event book
Friend of AutismUp_____$225
One individual gala ticket
includes seat at a community
table for full service dinner,
dessert, auction and
entertainment.
Sponsor Name:
Contact Name:
Street Address:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Payment Method
Invoice Req’d:
Credit Card or Check
via mail or email
Credit Card #:
Security Code:
Silver Sponsor_______$5,000
One table of ten (10) for full
service dinner, dessert, auction
and entertainment  Ten (10)
tickets to the VIP reception 
Half page black & white
advertisement in the interior of
Underwriting Opportunities:
Entertainment________ $7,500
Sponsor Reception____ $5,000
Programs & Invitations_ $3,500
Photography_________ $2,500
Event Signage________$1,750
Expiration Date:
Name on Card
Signature:
AutismUp will provide a confirmation of your commitment by email.
Please provide an ad (if applicable) and guest list to AU by 4/10/15
at [email protected]. Sponsorship purchases may also be
made on-line at www.autismup.org . Thank you!