Help a child soar to success! Make your plans to support one-to-one mentoring in Warren and McDonough counties
1407B East Wheeler Street, Macomb, IL 61455 309-837-5437 email: ptarantola@bbbs-mv.org
Dear Potential Supporters, The past school year was a big one for us. We reached 76 active matches. In this school year we made 37 new, matches. Our excellent Adult/Child matches participated in all sorts of wonderful things together: a demonstration by the McDonough County Sheriff’s K-9 unit, a rocket science activity with the University of Illinois Extension, a “Money Matters” activity with Citizens Bank, and an International Bazaar held for us by Peace Corps volunteers. We also decorated Halloween pumpkins and made Christmas wreaths at two local retirement homes. We saw matches perform community service, Board members help to build the program, and tons of involvement from sponsors and donors all over our service area. What we do is truly a grassroots and team effort. Our program is growing in Bushnell, we’re working on opening the program in Roseville, and we’re stronger in Macomb than anyone could have imagined. Our annual survey of teachers showed 51% of the 96 kids we served in this past year improved their grades, and 61% improved in self-confidence. On the national scene, our region (Mississippi
Valley) was awarded the Gold Standard designation putting us in the top 5% of all BBBS affiliates nationwide for program delivery. Now that’s something the entire team can be proud of! BBBS is making a REAL difference in our area, shaping future leaders every day. We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities, all of which can be customized to you or your company. I hope you will become part of the team and help us to continue to grow, reach more kids, and change lives for the better forever. Pete Tarantola, Program Director Big Brothers Big Sisters of Warren and McDonough Counties
PRESENTING SUPPORTER: SCHOOL-BASED PLUS PROGRAM
$1,500 ANNUAL
(1) Sponsor opportunity. As of fall 2017 we have 75 active matches, half of which are School-based. In this program matches meet in school once per week for the entire school year, and are invited to monthly out-of-school activities facilitated by the agency. Recognition: Logo prominently displayed on a professional sign in BBBS office, monthly newsletter, press release in The Voice, logo featured on BBBS Facebook page, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, personal invitation to BBBS events, plaque in school, logo on BBBS McDonough Co. web page.
PRESENTING SUPPORTER: COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM
$1,500 ANNUAL
(1) Sponsor opportunity. As of fall 2017 we have 75 active matches, half of which are Community-based. In this program matches spend at least 6 hours per month together, and are invited to monthly activities facilitated by the agency. Recognition: Logo prominently displayed on a professional sign in BBBS office, monthly newsletter, press release in The Voice, logo featured on BBBS Facebook page, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, personal invitation to BBBS events, logo on BBBS McDonough Co. web page.
MATCH ANNIVERSARY SUPPORTER
$750 ANNUAL
(1) Sponsor opportunity. Each Match receives a letter of recognition signed by the Board Chair and Program Director along with recognition at the Match Anniversary Event (two per year). Recognition: Logo and "congratulations" included on letters, monthly newsletter, Facebook, logo on BBBS McDonough Co. web page and recognition at two Match Anniversary events per year.
INDIVIDUAL MATCH SUPPORTER
$750 ANNUAL
Currently (75) sponsor opportunities, as of fall 2017. (the cost in our region to make and maintain a match for 12 months is about $1,500.) Covers cost of recruitment and enrollment of Big, enrollment of Little, ongoing support, and enhancement activities. Recognition: Company name shared with Big/Little and parent, monthly newsletter, Facebook, logo on BBBS McDonough Co. web page.
MATCH TRAINING SUPPORTER
$1,000 ANNUAL
(1) Sponsor opportunity. Volunteers complete mandatory in-person training upon acceptance. Held as needed at BBBS Macomb office. (In 2016-17 we matched 37 new Bigs.) Covers cost of training materials, staff. Recognition: Logo featured on training materials, monthly newsletter, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, logo on BBBS McDonough Co. web page.
INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL SPONSOR
$500 ANNUAL
(7) Sponsor opportunities: Bushnell Elementary and Middle, Lincoln, Edison, St. Paul, Macomb Middle and High. As of fall 2017 we have 75 active matches. Recognition: Logo prominently displayed on monthly status report (e-mailed to teachers and administrators of each school), monthly newsletter, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, logo on BBBS McDonough Co. web page.
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN
$1,000 ANNUAL
(1) Sponsor opportunity. Recruitment is ongoing (at groups, clubs, classes, businesses), but targeted efforts are held twice annually. Covers cost of marketing materials, promotions, staff. Recognition: Logo displayed at every recruiting event on professional sign, logo featured on flyers, monthly newsletter, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, logo on BBBS McDonough Co. web page.
BIGS NIGHT OUT
$1,000 ANNUAL or $500/EVENT
(1) or (2) Sponsor opportunities. Twice annual, ongoing networking and training events for Bigs held in Macomb. Covers cost of venue, light refreshments, training materials, staff. Recognition: Logo displayed at event(s) on professional sign, logo featured on invitations, monthly newsletter, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, table at event, speaking opportunity at event, logo on BBBS McDonough Co. web page.
MATCH ACTIVITIES—ALL AGES
$2,400 ANNUAL or $200/MO.
(1) or (12) Sponsor opportunities. A minimum of 1 monthly match activity, facilitated by BBBS, is held in Macomb. Beginning in 2018, 1 monthly match activity will also be held in Bushnell. Covers cost of venue, promotional materials, activity materials, staff. Recognition: Logo displayed at event(s), logo featured on promotional materials, monthly newsletter, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, logo on invitations, logo on BBBS McDonough Co. web page.
M.A.P.S. PRESENTING SPONSOR
$1,500 ANNUAL
(1) Sponsor opportunity. New enhancement for matches of elementary-aged children, beginning in January 2018. Participating matches given a "passport," detailing activities. Big and Little must work together to accomplish goals in 5 areas: Community Service, Financial Literacy, Literacy, Health and Wellness, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math). Littles who complete all activities receive a prize. Covers cost of program brochure, "passports," promotional materials, prizes for Littles. Recognition: Logo featured on MAPS brochure and "passports," logo displayed at all monthly MAPS events, monthly newsletter, press release in The Voice, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, personal invitation to all MAPS monthly activities, logo on BBBS McDonough Co. web page.
M.A.P.S.—COMPONENT (5) Sponsor opportunities. 2 activities per school year for each of the 5 components: Community Service, Financial Literacy, Literacy, Health and Wellness, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math). Held in Macomb, at various locations. Covers cost of activity materials, promotional materials, staff. Recognition: Logo featured on promotional materials (for 2 component activities), logo displayed at 2 component activities, monthly newsletter, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, logo on activity invitations, logo on BBBS McDonough Co. web page.
$300/COMPONENT
MENTORING MONTH PRESENTATION
$500 ANNUAL
(1) Community sponsor for National Mentoring Month: Sponsor opportunity. Annual presentation from Mayors of Macomb and Bushnell at January City Council meeting. Matches selected to receive framed certificates and photos. Recognition: Logo in monthly newsletter, Facebook posting, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, logo on BBBS McDonough Co. web page.
MATCH OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION
$1,000 ANNUAL
(1) Sponsor opportunity. Annual dinner to celebrate our Community Partners and Match of the Year. Held in Macomb, in October. Helps to covers cost of venue, meals for Match of the Year (Big and Little), award and framed photo. Those invited include Bigs and Littles, parents, community supporters, board and partners. Recognition: Logo displayed at event, monthly newsletter, press release in The Voice, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, invitations, logo on BBBS McDonough Co. web page.
BBBS CHRISTMAS PARTY
$500 ANNUAL
(1) Sponsor opportunity. Annual celebration for Bigs, Littles, and families. Held in Macomb, in early December. Covers cost of food and drink, 1 small gift for each child, materials for "anonymous" Christmas cards attendees make that are then donated to a Macomb retirement home/community. Recognition: Logo displayed at event, logo on event flyer, monthly newsletter, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND ACTIVITY BOXES FOR SCHOOLS
$2,500 ANNUAL
(1) Sponsor opportunity. Covers cost of school supplies (Macomb, Bushnell-Prairie City, West Prairie lists) for 30 Littles and activity boxes (games, flash cards and books) for our School-Based program. A great way to engage your employees (shopping for supplies, compiling and delivery to kids and schools. Recognition: Logo displayed at give-away event, monthly newsletter, press release in The Voice, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, logo on activity box in schools, logo on BBBS McDonough Co. web page.
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS PLANT SALE PRESENTING SPONSOR
$1,500 ANNUAL
(2) Sponsor opportunities. Our second largest annual fundraising event. 2018 will be the 17th year. Held in Macomb, in May. Covers cost of marketing materials and sales catalogue, event t-shirts (partial), event banner, processing fees. In 2017 we sold $16,000 in plants; the sale was visited by more than 500 unique buyers, and the catalogue was mailed to more than 6,000 people for pre-sales. Recognition: Logo displayed at event on professional sign, name mention in 25 radio advertisements on K100 (Macomb) leading up to event, logo featured on event t-shirt, logo featured on sales catalogue, logo featured on event website, event brochure, monthly newsletter, press release in The Voice, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, Macomb Chamber of Commerce e-mail blast (more than 750 recipients).
PLANT SALE TENT SPONSOR
$500 ANNUAL
(1) Sponsor opportunity. Held in Macomb, in May. Covers cost of one-week tent rental for event. Recognition: Logo displayed at event on tent, monthly newsletter, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, event brochure, and event web page.
PLANT SALE SIGN SPONSOR
$500 ANNUAL
(1) Sponsor opportunity. Held in Macomb, in May. Covers cost of approximately 50 signs for different plant varieties. Recognition: Logo displayed on each sign, monthly newsletter, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, event brochure and event website.
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT PRESENTING SPONSOR
$500 ANNUAL
(1) Sponsor opportunity. In partnership with Macomb Parks Department; annual Back to School event for Bigs, Littles, and families. Held in Macomb, in August. Covers cost of venue, water, materials for activities. Recognition: logo displayed at event on banner, logo on event flyer, monthly newsletter, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, logo on BBBS McDonough Co. web page.
TRIVIA
$1,500 ANNUAL
(1) Sponsor opportunity. Annual Trivia Night fundraiser event. Held in Macomb, in February. Covers cost of venue, light refreshments, live band, marketing materials, 3 hours of program. In 2015 we drew 200 people, in 2016 we drew 180. Recognition: Logo displayed at event (both on-screen and on professional sign), name mention in 25 radio advertisements on K100 (Macomb) leading up to event, logo featured on event flyer, logo featured on event website, monthly newsletter, press release in The Voice, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, Macomb Chamber of Commerce e-mail blast (more than 750 recipients), one free table at the event, BBBS website.
BANNER SPONSOR—Choice of Event
$750 ANNUAL
(3) Sponsor opportunities. Logo prominently displayed on professional event banner for Bowl For Kids' Sake (November), Trivia Night (February), or Plant Sale (May). Recognition: Logo on banner, monthly newsletter, Facebook, logo on BBBS McDonough Co. web page.
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE PRESENTING SPONSOR
$1,500 ANNUAL
(2) Sponsor opportunities. Our largest annual fundraising event. 2017 will be the 16th year. Held in Macomb, in November. Last year we drew approximately 250 bowlers. Covers cost of venue, lunch for all Littles, marketing materials. Recognition: Logo displayed at event on professional sign, name mention in 25 radio advertisements on K100 (Macomb) leading up to event, logo featured on event t-shirt, logo featured on event flyer, logo featured on event website, monthly newsletter, press release in The Voice, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, Macomb Chamber of Commerce e-mail blast (more than 750 recipients).
BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE LANE SPONSOR
$300 ANNUAL
(12) Sponsor opportunities. Name and logo on hand-painted sign (made by WIU art students) will be hung above on lane, for the entire day, at Bowl For Kids' Sake event. Held in Macomb, in November. Recognition: Name and logo on hand-painted sign, logo on event t-shirt, logo on event website, monthly newsletter, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board.
BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE T-Shirt Sponsor
SHIRT SPONSOR
LANE SPONSOR $1,000 ANNUAL
(1) Sponsor opportunity. Covers cost of Bowl For Kids' Sake event t-shirts (250). Held in Macomb, in November. Recognition: Logo displayed at event on professional sign, logo featured on event t-shirt, logo featured on event flyer, logo featured on event website, monthly newsletter, Facebook, e-mail blast to Bigs and Board, Macomb Chamber of Commerce e-mail blast (more than 750 recipients).
DEMOGRAPHICS OF BIGS IN THE BBBS-MV PROGRAM GENDER: ETHNICITY:
Male
36%
Single
African American
4.1%
Divorced
6.7%
Hispanic
2.2%
Widowed
2.3%
Multi-racial
2.1%
Living with sig.
2.5%
High School only
3.7%
EDUCATION:
ETHNICITY:
27.5%
Asian
0.6%
Other
1.4%
Some college
10.1%
89.5%
Assoc. Degree
5.0%
Bachelor’s Degree
29.5%
42.8%
Master’s Degree
14.9%
40—59 years
35.2%
Doctorate
60+ years
16.5%
18—20 years
5.5%
21—39 years
5.8%
8-9 years
30.6%
10-11 years
27.7%
43% male
12 years
10.9%
19.2% African American
13 years
9.0%
5.5% Hispanic
14 years
5.5%
15.7% Multi-racial
15 years
6.8%
1.2% Other
16 years
2.9%
8.4% Caucasian
17 years
0.8%
57% female
AGE:
1.4%
6-7 years
Demographics of BBBS-MV Littles: GENDER:
49.4%
64%
Caucasian AGE LEVELS:
MARITAL STATUS: Married
Female
Outcomes:
Youth Outcome Surveys Percentage of all BBBS youth maintaining or improving by specific outcome measures. Research conducted June, 2017 for 2016—2017 school year.
Outcome Areas
% enrolled who stayed same or improved
Adults who were mentored as a child in a BBBS program were:
75% more likely to have received a four-year degree.
46% more likely to have an average household income of $75,000 plus.
72% were satisfied with their relationship with friends, family and spouses.
52% more likely to volunteer in their community or hold leadership roles in an organization.
90% felt the mentor provided stability.
81% reported that their mentor changed their perspective on what they thought was possible.
SELF-CONFIDENCE
84%
ABILITY TO EXPRESS FEELINGS
95%
DECISION-MAKING ABILITIES
89%
GREATER SENSE OF THEIR FUTURE
98%
SELF-MOTIVATION
93%
TRUST TOWARD TEACHER
98%
77% set higher goals for themselves
OVERALL BEHAVIOR
87%
MAINTAINED OR IMPROVED IN GRADES
89%
76% indicated their mentor influenced them to perform better in school.
74% indicated their mentor influenced their personal decisions.
84% learned how to help others.
OUR MISSION: To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. OUR VISION: All children achieve success in life.
SOURCE: Harris Interactive Study / BBBS of America
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley achieved the Gold Standard of achievement in 2016. BBBSMV was one of 16 BBBS affiliates across the country (out of 305) to achieve this designation. The Gold Standard criteria measure program outcomes and fiscal efficiency and responsibility. Thanks to all staff, volunteers and supporters; for you are truly the reason why BBBSMV has achieved this level of performance.
Pete Tarantola, Program Director, Warren and McDonough Counties 1407B East Wheeler Street Macomb, IL 61455 309-837-5437 815-