EK SHAAM RAKSHA KE NAAM CELEBRATING 21 YEARS OF RAKSHA SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE Featuring The Comedy Of Rajiv Satyal

December 2, 2016 The Gathering Spot

Supporting the Atlanta South Asian Community Contact: Aparna Bhattacharyya Executive Director (O) 404-876-0670 (F) 404-876-4525 [email protected] Raksha’s Annual Fundraiser Ek Shaam Raksha Ke Naam

Raksha is pleased to invite you to participate in our annual fundraiser, Ek Shaam Raksha Ke Naam (An Evening in the Name of Raksha). We are celebrating Raksha’s 21 years of service to the community! Our goal this year is to raise $50,000 through this exciting evening. Sponsoring this event can bring your organization tremendous exposure to the fastest growing immigrant group in metro Atlanta while also bringing benefits to your fellow residents in need of support. Raksha continues to be the only organization solely serving the social needs of the South Asian population of at least 100,000 in metro Atlanta and Georgia.

Raksha has grown from a small volunteer organization to a community-based agency that plays a critical role in addressing violence against immigrant women and children. Raksha offers crisis intervention and long-term therapeutic counseling to adult domestic violence survivors and children who have witnessed or experienced violence. We enrich our clients by providing economic empowerment assistance in the form of resume writing, job readiness training and start-up business counseling as well as medical and legal advocacy, language interpretation and youth programming. As the only non-profit organization focused on improving the lives of South Asians impacted by violence, our resources are stretching thin as the need for our services grows.

This year, the event will consist of live comedy act, dinner, and a silent auction. Sponsorship of this event will offer an excellent opportunity to market your services to tens of thousands of South Asian community members through print, web and event exposure. As Raksha strives to be a source of support for all South Asians who need a helping hand, we are in need of your help. Your financial contribution will go towards funding the free services Raksha provides to the community.

Enclosed you will find an overview of Raksha’s accomplishments as well as details regarding various sponsorship opportunities. We urge you to take this opportunity to partner with Raksha and make a difference. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you in advance for partnering with us to open doors to a stronger and healthier South Asian Community.

Sincerely, Aparna Bhattacharyya Executive Director [email protected] 404-876-0670 Event Overview

Raksha’s Annual Fundraiser Ek Shaam Raksha Ke Naam An Evening in the Name of Raksha Raksha’s annual fundraiser provides an opportunity to reach local American and South Asian business people and prominent leaders. Sponsors of this event will reach 20,000-30,000 South Asians through pre-event publicity and media coverage while showcasing support for one of the communities most prized organizations. Last Year’s Sponsors included: Media & Community Exposure  Verizon Wireless  Atlanta Dunia  Delta Airlines  Brown Girl Magazine  American Cybersystems  Desi Mojo  UPS  Desi Express,  Kumar Prahbu, Patel, and Banerjee  Khabar Magazine  Ankle and Food Centers  NRI Pulse  Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing  Namaste Bombay,  Antonini and Cohen  TV Asia  Bawree  WOWNOW.com  The Chugh Firm ( Law Office)  Zoom Radio  Circle K  Social Media  First Medical Care  Photography by Vinod  Kuck Immigration  GTB Productions  Law Offices of Joe Rosen  BUHI Half Marathon  Klinke Immigration  Metro Medical Associates  Sheth Family Foundation  Surya Event Overview Continued

Featuring Rajiv Satyal – The Funny Indian

Rajiv Satyal is a -based /host. His TV-clean act has made him one of the most versatile working today. Satyal opened for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in front of 17,000 people, created the massively viral I AM INDIAN video, which was shared by Bollywood stars and used to introduce the Indian Prime Minister in Shanghai and Dubai, and has opened for more than any other Indian comedian. Rajiv even hosted ’s very first show after his much-publicized African hiatus.

Satyal performs weekly at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood. He has garnered 50 million+ online views and been featured on/in NBC, NPR, Nickelodeon, Fx, Netflix, Bob & Tom, Times Now, Zee TV, Pandora, The New York Times, , Variety, Advertising Age, The Times of India, The Huffington Post, and The LA Times.

Rajiv has performed on three continents and co-created the world-touring Make Chai Not War, a Hindu/Muslim stand-up show sponsored by the U.S. State Dept.

Rajiv wrote No Man’s Land, a 100-minute one-person show about his life that sold out all performances from LA to NY to San Francisco to . This show actually led to Satyal’s marriage, which itself had a comedic arc: Rajiv proposed to his girlfriend while opening for Kevin Nealon, and at his wedding, Russell Peters finally opened for him. Organization Profile

Our Mission: To promote a stronger, healthier, community through confidential direct services, education and advocacy.

Our Vision: To open doors to a stronger and healthier South Asian community

Our Services: Provide an Information Helpline Providing Multi-lingual Peer Support and Referrals Supporting People Through Issues of Family Violence, Divorce, and Immigration Providing Information and Assistance with Social Services, Benefits and Job Readiness Youth Mentoring, Education and Leadership Development Legal Advocacy and Lawyer Referrals Community Outreach and Awareness about Issues Pertaining to the South Asian Community.

Fast Facts…

21 years of support for Atlanta’s South Asian community.

Founded in 1995, Raksha has grown and expanded through the support of local community leadership and a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

Over 30,000 calls and 4,000 individuals have been helped.

Since we turned on our phones and opened our doors, Raksha has touched the lives of thousands of South Asians within Atlanta with counseling services, advocacy, and education.

Recognized for Outstanding Service.

Raksha’s staff has been recognized nationally by the White House and locally by the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and South Asian Organizations in Georgia. Our Demographics

Since inception, Raksha has garnered the support of Atlanta’s South Asian community which numbers well over 100,000 professionals and their families. This tight-knit group spans all arenas of Atlanta’s professional community which includes: entrepreneurs, physicians, lawyers, engineers, and government employees among others. This community also delivers a significant economic impact to both the Atlanta and greater Southeast region. South Asians consist of individuals from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri-lanka.

At A Glance…

100,000+ South Asians now live in the Atlanta metro area

The South Asian-American population alone has contributed a significant portion of Atlanta’s growth in ethnic diversity – specifically, a 231% increase.

Georgia’s largest Asian-American community - South Asians

The country's fastest growing Asian American ethnic groups were South Asian. Bangladeshi and Pakistani American populations doubled in size between 2000 and 2010. South Asians are the largest growing Asian community.

Largest single minority group at Emory and Georgia Tech

South Asians comprise over 11% of the student populations at these two Universities and are larger than both the Hispanic and African-American populations.

Highest median income of any ethnic group in the U.S.

According to the 2010 U.S. Census Indian report, Indian/South Asian Americans have a median household income of $88,000. Your Donation Will Help Raksha…

 Ensure qualified staff is available to respond to crisis calls for help

 Ensure that a bilingual legal advocate can go to court with a battered South Asian woman to get a temporary protective order

 Ensure that service providers throughout Georgia have training on how to work with South Asians when they come to their agency for help

 Ensure that a child who has witnessed abuse in their home will gain tools to cope with the trauma and changes in their life

 Ensure that survivors have a safe space to share their stories, support each other and heal from the abuse they experiences.

 Ensure that there are community dialogues/forums to get community members involved in ending family violence of all kinds in the South Asian community

 Ensure that community members who are grieving or in crisis can have trained and bilingual counselors to talk to

Your Donation Matters Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Sponsor $10,000 As a Platinum Sponsor you will receive the following:

 Company logo prominently displayed as a Platinum Sponsor on and in: the Raksha website, save the date cards, flyers, posters, television ads, newspapers, magazines and social media.

 12 Months of Sponsorship Recognition in Raksha e-newsletter

 Hot-link from Raksha website to your company’s designated website

 Ten VIP complimentary tickets for the event and reserved seating for you and your guests

 1-page Color ad placed on the back cover of the souvenir book

 Placard & Banner recognition displayed pre/post/during the event

 Table at the event for your company’s promotional materials

 Recognition in all media, press releases and other publicity events for the event

 Work with Ek Shaam Team to come up with unique marketing opportunity

Gold Sponsor $5,000 As a Gold Sponsor you will receive the following:

 Company logo prominently displayed as a Gold Sponsor on and in: the Raksha website, save the date cards, flyers, posters, television ads, newspapers, magazines, and social media.

 12 months of Sponsorship Recognition in Raksha e-newsletter.

 Hot-link from Raksha website to your company’s designated website

 Six free tickets for the show and reserved seating for you and five guests

 Recognition at the show

 1 page Color ad in prominent location in the souvenir book

 Group Placard recognition displayed at the show pre/during the show

 On-Stage recognition

 Table at the event for your company’s promotional materials

Your Donation Matters Sponsorship Opportunities

Silver Sponsor $2,500 As a Silver Sponsor you will receive the following:

 Company logo prominently displayed as a Silver Sponsor on and in: the Raksha website, save the date cards, flyers, posters, television ads, newspapers, magazines and social media.

 Four free tickets for the show and reserved seating for you and three guests

 Recognition at the show

 1 page ad in the souvenir book in prominent location

 Group Placard recognition displayed at the show pre/during the show

Bronze Sponsor $1,000 As a Bronze Sponsor you will receive the following:

 Company logo prominently displayed as a Bronze Sponsor on and in: the Raksha website, save the date cards, flyers, posters, television ads, newspapers, magazines and social media.

 Two free tickets for the show and reserved seating for two guests.

 Recognition at the show

 1page ad in the souvenir book in prominent location

Souvenir Book Varies

Please call us at 404-876-0670 to discuss the options available to place an advert in our souvenir book.

Your Donation Matters Sponsorship Form

Please complete the information below and fax to: 404-876-4525 (Please circle your level of Sponsorship support) Platinum Level $10,000 Gold Level $5,000 Silver Level $2,500 Bronze Level $1,000

CONTACT INFORMATION

Company Name: ______

Contact Name: ______

Street Address, City, State, Zip: ______

______

Phone #: ______e-Mail Address: ______

Raksha Liaison: ______

PAYMENT OPTIONS: (Please select your method of payment from options below)

 Credit Card (Please provide your card #) ______Credit Card Expiration Date: ______

If paying by credit card please fax this form to Raksha at 404-876-4525 or call Raksha’s offices at 404-876-0670 or email [email protected]. Payments can be made online at www.raksha.org (network for good, paypal, etc)

 Check (Please make your check payable to: Raksha, Inc.) If paying by check, please mail form along with your check to:Raksha Inc. PO Box 12337, Atlanta, GA 30355 or email [email protected]

Payment, advertisement agreement, and camera ready artwork must be received on or before November 18th in order to publish your ad in the Souvenir Booklet. Email artwork to [email protected] Questions? Contact Aparna Bhattacharyya at [email protected] call 404-876-0670. Souvenir Book Advertisement Form

* Please call to confirm that your fax has come through if you are faxing in the form.

SPONSORSHIP LEVEL CONTRIBUTION Full Page Ad [ ] $500.00 ½ Page Ad [ ] $250.00 ¼ Page Ad [ ] $150.00 Name Recognition [ ] $100.00 CONTACT INFORMATION Company Name Contact Name Raksha Contact Street Address, City, State, Zip

Phone # Fax # e-Mail Address PAYMENT OPTIONS Please select your method of payment from the options provided below: Contribution Amount Credit Card # Credit Card Type [ ] America Express [ ] Discover [ ] MasterCard [ ] Visa Credit Card Expiration Date Check (Please make your check payable to: Raksha, Inc.)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS If you are paying by Credit Card Please fax this form to Raksha at 404-876-4525 or pay online at www.raksha.org (paypal, network for good etc) If you are paying by Check Please mail this form with your check to: Raksha, Inc. P.O. Box 12337 Atlanta, GA 30355 Payment and advertisement agreement must be received on or before November 18th in order to publish your ad in the Souvenir Booklet. Email artwork to [email protected] Questions? Contact Aparna Bhattacharyya at [email protected] call 404-876-0670.

Please mail this form along with your check, camera ready artwork, logo, to: Raksha Inc. PO Box 12337, Atlanta, GA 30355 or email [email protected]