SPONSOR GUIDE 2020 - 2021 ACADEMIC YEAR BRIDGER SOLAR TEAM at Montana State University we are making a college degree mean even more and it starts with you. a letter from the president Dear Prospective Sponsor, We founded the Bridger Solar Team in 2017 to provide motivated students the opportunity to accelerate their learning and gain invaluable experience in their field alongside students in other disciplines. We independently engineer, design, finance, and build a solar-powered vehi- cle to compete in the Formula Sun Grand Prix, a closed track Formula One style race in Topeka, KS. Our goal is to serve as a platform for students of all disciplines to think big and establish a pattern of excellence that will continue into their lives and careers. We strive to have a lasting positive impact on all of our members and partners. In just our first two years of operation, we have already seen members go on to attain internships at innova- tive and groundbreaking companies such as Quantum Design, Tesla, and SpaceX because of their hard work and experience with our team. The potential is clear, and we couldn’t be more excited moving forward as we begin work on our second-generation solar car. In 2021, we will be competing in our first Formula Sun Grand Prix against schools from around the nation. This project will only be made possible through strong partnerships nationwide and right here in the Gallatin Valley. Through this guide, we invite you to join our official team sponsors and support our mission of bringing world-class innovation to Montana State Univer- sity. Sincerely, Scott Smith, President Bridger Solar Team 3 who we are e are a team of Montana State University students who want more out W of our college education. Our educational disciplines range from marketing to engineering and film to technical writing. We each come to the team with a unique set of skills, life experiences, and per- spectives that give us an opportunity to learn how to work in teams to achieve a unified goal. We are self-directed and motivated by passion. Together we are building an environment for students to explore interests beyond the classroom and prepare for team-based careers after college. Our time in college is limited and how we choose to spend it is up to us. We choose to go beyond. 4 the competition FORMULA SUN GRAND PRIX | TOPEKA, KS | JULY 31, 2021 The Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) brings schools from around the world to test the handling, acceleration, top speed, and braking of their solar car. The teams race on a Formula 1 track in Topeka, KS over the course of three days. When the three days are up, the team with the most laps wins. This race is also a qualifier for the American Solar Challenge in 2021 a long-distance race across the western US. Teams planning to race in the ASC must perform well in in the FSGP in order to move on. UNIVERSITIES REPRESENTED CAIRO ...and many more 5 why support us? PROMOTION Showcase your support for education and innovation at the national Formula Sun Grand Prix event in Kansas this summer. Gain brand exposure at future university, community, and national events. ACCESS TO TALENT Our students actively redesign their schedules to work in teams and build a solar-powered vehicle. Develop relationships with the team to gain access to the most job-ready graduates at Montana State University AN IMPACT ON EDUCATION Student organizations break down educational silos and bring the campus together. By supporting BST, you are promoting a new way of learning on the college campus that more closely mimics projects outside of college. TAX DEDUCTION As a registered 501(c)(3) through the MSU Alumni Foundation, all dona- tions can be written off your taxes. This includes in-kind donations from which you may benefit due to the book and market value discrepancy. 6 sponsorship levels find the category that best fits you or your brand HONORARY BRONZE SILVER GOLD PREMIER <$1K $1K+ $5K+ $15K+ Top Sponsor Tax benefits Social media exposure Logo/name on team wesbsite Logo/name on team banners & shirts Logo/name on solar car & trailer Priority placement of logo/name on team website Priority placement of logo/name on solar car Exclusive use of solar car for private events 7 how to give WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN BUILD SOMETHING GREAT TOGETHER. GET IN TOUCH WITH TEAM LEADERSHIP Shannon Hamp Patrick Richardson Helen Bruil President Vice President Marketing Director [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ethan Looney Jack Brooks Ashley Moore Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Creative Director Project Manager Project Manager [email protected] ethanfl[email protected] [email protected] www.bridgersolarteam.com [email protected] 8 go beyond. BRIDGER SOLAR TEAM.