About Art of Giving

Art of Giving is United Way Suncoast’s signature fundraising event. Now in its 11th year, the Art of Giving is attended by more than 700 of the area’s leading corporate and individual philanthropists, who come together for a unique and fun- filled evening featuring live and silent auctions, delicious food and drinks and entertainment. Art of Giving raises funds and awareness for United Way Suncoast’s Early Literacy Initiatives which helps put children on the path to graduation.

Why Early Literacy? • A child unprepared for kindergarten is three times more likely to be behind in 4th grade. • A child learns to read through 3rd grade, but must read to learn beginning in 4th grade. • A child not reading on grade level by 4th grade is four times more likely to drop out of high school.

United Way Suncoast’s Early Literacy Initiatives bring together the resources and expertise to help put children on the path to graduation by providing support in and out Since 2005, United of school so they can overcome barriers and catch up to their less-challenged peers. Way Suncoast has invested nearly $4.5 As an Art of Giving Sponsor, you not only enjoy a spectacular evening, you also help million in Early ensure children in our region achieve their full potential. Literacy programs and services. About the Speaker

The Art of Giving 2015 keynote speaker is Author and Youth Advocate, Wes Moore, who wrote the acclaimed The Other Wes Moore, and stresses the impact access to opportunities can have in shaping one’s future and achieving their fill potential.

Wes Moore is an Army combat veteran, national best-selling author, and social entrepreneur. His first book, The Other Wes Moore, became an instant Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller as a story that conveys the importance of individual decisions as well as community support. He is also the host of “Beyond Belief” on the Oprah Winfrey Network and Executive Producer and host of Coming Back with Wes Moore on PBS.

Wes graduated Phi Theta Kappa from Valley Forge Military College in 1998 and from in 2001. He completed an MLitt in International Relations from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar in 2004. Upon graduation, Wes served as a paratrooper and Captain in the U.S. Army, participating in a combat tour of duty in Afghanistan with the .

While a student at Johns Hopkins he founded STAND!, which works with youth involved in the criminal justice system. He has been featured by USA Today, People Magazine, Meet the Press, , The View, MSNBC, and NPR, among many others.

Wes is the Founder and CEO of BridgeEdU, an innovative platform that addresses the college completion and career placement crisis by reinventing the Freshman Year to engage students in real-world internships and service learning opportunities. He is the author of The Work, to be released in January, which chronicles Wes’s journey to discover meaning in his work. Wes is committed to helping young people redirect their lives and supporting the parents, teachers, mentors and volunteers who care for, and work with, our nation’s youth. A portion of the proceeds from sales of The Other Wes Moore are being donated to the U.S. Dream Academy and City Year.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Platinum Titanium Gold Silver Sponsor Benefits Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor $35,000 $25,000 $15,000 $5,000 $3,000

Visibility Category Exclusivity Yes (2015 Presenting Sponsor: Bank of America) Opportunity for CEO to Yes present comments at event Verbally recognized Yes Yes Yes during event program Opportunity to provide Yes Yes branded item/collateral in Swag Bag Ad in printed event Full Page Full Page ½ Page ¼ Page Name Listed program

Shown as sponsor on Logo Logo Logo Logo Name Listed UWSuncoast.org Shown as sponsor on Logo Logo Logo Name Listed event signage Shown as sponsor on Facebook, , Facebook, Facebook, Facebook, United Way Suncoast Blog Post Twitter Twitter Twitter social media Shown as sponsor on Logo Logo Name Listed event advertising Shown as sponsor on Logo Logo E-communications and promotional materials

Participation

Access to VIP Lounge Yes Yes Yes with Celebrity¹

Access to exclusive Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Tasting Room²

Table(s) at event (3) VIP Tables of 10 (2) VIP Tables of 10 (2) VIP Tables of 10 (1) VIP Table of 10 (1) VIP Table of with company with company with company with company 10 with signage signage signage signage company signage Premier Table Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Placement Beverages at Table (1) bottle of (1) bottle of (1) bottle of (1) bottle of (2) bottles of champagne, champagne, champagne, champagne, wine per table (2) bottles of wine per (2) bottles of wine per (2) bottles of wine (2) bottles of wine table table per table per table Specialty Dessert Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes for Table Swag Bag for Guests Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

¹Presenting Sponsor has first 30 minutes exclusive with celebrity, photo opportunities with celebrity, and 30 pre-autographed books.

²Exclusive Tasting Room is only available for Silver level sponsors and up and will feature unique food and beverage tastings. The Tasting Room is opened 90 minutes prior to the start of the main program.

In-Kind Donation Benefits

In-kind Value In-kind Value In-kind Value In-kind Value In-kind Value In-Kind Benefits $499 & Under $500 - $1,499 $1,500 - $2,999 $3,000 - $4,999 $5,000 and Up

Visibility Included in printed Name Listed Name Listed Name Listed ¼ Page Ad ½ Page Ad event program

Shown as sponsor on Name Listed Name Listed Logo Logo UWSuncoast.org Shown as sponsor on Name Listed Name Listed Name Listed event signage

Participation

Tickets to event (2) tickets at table of 10 Beverages at Table (2) bottles of wine for table to share Swag Bag for Guests Yes

Table and Ticket Opportunities

Company/Group Table: $1,500

• (1) reserved table for 10 guests with logo/individual name on sign • Company/Individual Name Listed in program • (2) bottles of wine at table

Individual Ticket: $150

• (1) seat at table for 10 • (2) bottles of wine for the table

Promotional Opportunities

Swag Bag Contributor: $500

• Provide (1) branded item for each Swag Bag distributed to guests (700+ guests) Item can be: o Merchandise o Coupon o Flyer/brochure

2015 United Way Suncoast Art of Giving Sponsorship Commitment Form

Company Name:______Employer ID #:______Contact Name: ______Title: ______Address: ______City: ______State: ______Zip: ______Phone: ( ) ______Fax: ( ) ______Email: ______Web site: ______

Level of Sponsorship: SOLD Presenting Sponsor: $35,000 o Platinum Sponsor: $25,000 o Titanium Sponsor: $15,000 o Gold Sponsor: $5,000 o Silver Sponsor: $3,000

o Company/Group Table: $1,500 o Individual Ticket: $150

Payment Options: ______Invoice Me ______Check Enclosed Credit Card: _____ Visa ______MC ______Amex Card #______Expiration date ______CCV: ______

For questions or additional information please contact: Sartura Shuman Smith, Director of Leadership Initiatives [email protected] | 813-274-0901.

Please mail form to: United Way Suncoast Attn: Art of Giving 5201 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 600 Tampa, FL 33609 or Fax to: 813-228-9549 Attn: Art of Giving