Chadds Ford Historical Society
2017 Sponsorship OPportunities
Our ability to sustain vital programs, continue family traditions and make new memories depends on your help and support.
Help our community grow and thrive together...
T
ake a look around and what do Our community gatherings, historic you see in Chadds Ford... sites and cultural events are the ways that our town comes to life, for • A thriving community residents and visitors alike. navigating the delicate balance between growth and Long-held traditions like our Chadds preservation? Ford Days and the Great Pumpkin Carve plus fresh events like Tavern • A natural treasure with artistic Talks and the annual spring lecture beauty that has been protected series...all these and more are Chadds for generations? Ford, moving forward together while respecting this unique past. • A culturally diverse and historic gateway to our Nation’s proud Our ability to sustain vital programs, independence? continue family traditions and make new memories depends on your At the Chadds Ford Historical Society help and support. we see all of these and much more! 2017 CFHS Sponsorship
Help our community grow and thrive together, bringing our history to life while preserving the beauty that defines us. You will give back directly to those who support your business by helping the Chadds Ford Historical Society fulfill our mission. Please join us and show your support for the place where we work, live and play together. Thank you!
The Chads House built
1725, restored 1968
Fund The Ford Thank you for taking the time to review the sponsorship opportunities offered by the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Sponsorship of the Historical Society provides local businesses with an ideal way to support a local non-profit organization in a simple, efficient and effective manner. In addition to supporting the museums, educational programs and special events offered by the Historical Society, your sponsorship identifies your business as a stalwart community advocate, and increases your name and brand recognition here in your local market. Please review the information in this brochure. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses of every size and budget. Please feel free to contact me at any time to discuss how your business can support the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Mike Connolly Executive Director 2017 CFHS Sponsorship
Continuing Traditions After almost 50 years in existence, the Chadds Ford Historical Society has developed many programs, events and initiatives that are part of our community’s way of life: - Chadds Ford Days, Great Pumpkin Carve and Candlelight Christmas events - Summer History Camps - Annual Plein Air Art Show - Annual Spring Lecture Series - Beehive Oven Bread Baking - Brandywine Battlefield Task Force
New Programs Always seeking innovative ways to engage new audiences and utilize our historic properties and collections to teach people about our history, the Chadds Ford Historical Society has introduced several new initiatives to meet our mission: - Tavern Talks at the Barns-Brinton House - Paranormal Tours at the Chads House and Barn - Escape Brandywine Revolutionary War Escape Room - New Exhibit - Wanton Waste: Chadds Ford & The Battle of Brandywine
2017 CFHS Sponsorship
Prime Sponsor The Chadds Ford Historical Society offers a single Prime Sponsorship opportunity to one business per year. As our Prime Sponsor you are supporting each event and program that the Society offers during the calendar year, and you will be recognized for helping to make all our events and programs possible. Our Prime Sponsorship opportunity in 2017 is available for $12,500.
Benefits of Prime Sponsorship •
Your banner will appear at the entrance to both Chadds Ford Days and the Great Pumpkin Carve
•
You will receive a 20’ x 10’ vendor space to market your business at both Chadds Ford Days and the Great Pumpkin Carve
•
Your logo will appear on sponsor recognition signage located throughout Chadds Ford Days and the Great Pumpkin Carve
•
Your logo, with a link to your company website, will appear on our main website, www.chaddsfordhistory.org, plus our event websites: chaddsforddays.com, greatpumpkincarve.com and candlelightchristmasinchaddsford.com
•
Your logo and a link to your company website will appear in all our email newsletters throughout the calendar year
•
We will recognize you as our Prime Sponsor in our social media outreach publicizing our events
•
Your logo will appear on all print media advertising our events and programs
•
You will receive a full page advertisement in our Candlelight Christmas program
•
You will receive a total of 40 complimentary tickets to attend the event(s) of your choice
2017 CFHS Sponsorship
2017 Sponsorships At A Glance
Benefit Banner at Entrance of Major Events (CF Days, GPC) 20' x 10' Vendor Space at Major Events (CF Days, GPC) Logo/Link from CFHS Website Home page Logo/Link from Major Event Websites (CF Days, GPC, CC) Logo/Link Included in Email Newsletters Social Media Posting for All Events Logo on Print Materials for All Events Full Page Ad in Candlelight Christmas Program Logo on Recognition Signage at All Events Banner at Entrance of Sponsored Event Banner at Location of Sponsored Activity Logo on Recognition Signage at Sponsored Event Name Announcements Throughout Event 20' x 10' Vendor Space at Sponsored Event 10' x 10' Vendor Space at Sponsored Event Logo/Link from Sponsored Event Website Social Media Posting for Sponsored Events Logo on Print Materials for Sponsored Event Tickets to Event(s) of Your Choice Tickets to Sponsored Event Name Listed on Website for Sponsored Event Pumpkin(s) Sponsored with Logo on Signage
$12,500 X X X X X X X X X
$3,000
$2,000
X X X
X X X
X X X
X X X X
X X X X
20
15
10
X X X X
40
tion
ary
$5,000
Rev olu
Ban dst and
r Fai
Prim
eS pon sor
Overall
In addition to the Great Pumpkin Carve and Chadds Ford Days, our 2017 Prime Sponsor will be recognized at all other in Chadds Ford, Tavern Talks, Escape Brandywine, and our Annual Spring Lecture Series.
2017 CFHS Sponsorship
Great Pumpkin Carve
ma n
$500
$75
X
X
X
X
X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X
X
20
15
10
5
2
4
2
1
1
1
He
n
$1,000
adl
$2,500
Ban she e
Pum pki
ess Ho rse
rac ula
Bro om hild a
X X X
$5,000
$7,500
Cou nt D
$250
ack O'L ant er
Sup por ting
$500
Pla tinu mJ
Par tici pat
$1,000
ing
Liv ing His tor y
n
Chadds Ford Days
X X X
X X X
X
5
2
X X
2 X
1
public functions of the Chadds Ford Historical Society including Candlelight Christmas
2017 CFHS Sponsorship
The Great Pumpkin Carve October 19 to 21, 2017 The Great Pumpkin Carve is Chadds Ford premier fall event. Drawing crowds as high as 18,000 people over three nights, the Great Pumpkin Carve offers sponsors the best opportunity to reach customers from Delaware, Chester and New Castle Counties.
Levels of Great Pumpkin Carve Sponsorship $7,500 - Platinum Jack O’Lantern (1 available) As an overall sponsor of the Great Pumpkin Carve, you will receive the most visibility for your business and brand both before and during the event. This level includes your banner at the entrance, a 20’ x 10’ vendor space at the event and 20 tickets to the Great Pumpkin Carve.
$5,000 - Count Dracula (1 available) This level also provides excellent marketing opportunities including a 10’ x 10’ vendor space at the event and 15 tickets to the Great Pumpkin Carve.
$2,500 - Banshee (2 available) This is the most affordable level that ensures that your logo is included on our printed marketing materials for the event. You also receive a 10’ x 10’ vendor space and 10 tickets to the event.
$1,000 - Headless Horseman (5 available) This is the most cost-effective way to secure a10’ x 10’ vendor space at the event. It also includes 5 tickets to the event.
$500 - Broomhilda (unlimited) The most affordable option for small businesses, this level includes your logo on signage at the event and your logo and a link to your company’s website from www.greatpumpkincarve.com. It also includes 2 tickets to the event.
2017 CFHS Sponsorship
Chadds Ford Days September 9 & 10, 2017 Chadds Ford Days has been a community tradition for decades. A celebration of Chadds Ford’s history and culture, this event brings people from the community together like no other. It also draws visitors from nearby areas for a fun-filled, family event with a relaxed atmosphere.
Levels of Chadds Ford Days Sponsorship $5,000 - Full Fair (1 available) As an overall sponsor of Chadds Ford Days, you will receive the most visibility for your business and brand both before and during the event. This level includes your banner placed at the event entrance, a 20’ x 10’ vendor space at the event and 20 tickets to Chadds Ford Days.
$3,000 - Bandstand (1 available) As the sponsor for the fair’s musical entertainment, we will place your banner above the bandstand and you’ll receive a 10’ x 10’ vendor booth and 15 tickets to the event.
$2,000 - Revolutionary (1 available) As the sponsor of the military reenactments, we will place your banner near these activities, and give you a 10’ x 10’ vendor space and 10 tickets to the event.
$1,000 - Living History (1 available) As the sponsor of our historic craft demontrations, we will place your banner near these activities, and give you a 10’ x 10’ vendor space and 5 tickets to the event.
$500 - Participating (unlimited) You will be recognized through announcements and signage at the event. You will also recieve 2 tickets to Chadds Ford Days.
$250 - Supporting (unlimited) Your name will be listed on the event website, and you will receive 2 tickets to the event.
2017 CFHS Sponsorship
Other Ways to Support CFHS
I
n addition to our major sponsorship opportunities, there are several other ways that businesses and individuals can support the Chadds Ford Historical Society. •
•
•
2017 CFHS Sponsorship
Businesses can advertise in the event program for Candlelight Christmas in Chadds Ford. Businesses and individuals can sponsor a pumpkin during the Great Pumpkin Carve to show support for an employee, family member or friend. Businesses can help offset costs for Tavern Talks or another educational program by covering the cost of a speaker or living historian.
•
Anyone can help support the care of our collections with a donation to buy archival storage material.
•
Businesses and individuals can become members of the Chadds Ford Historical Society.
•
Businesses and individuals can make an unrestricted donation to our Annual Appeal in the last quarter of each year.
•
Individuals can make arrangements for planned giving to ensure that history education and preservation are part of their personal legacy.
Sponsorship Form ____ YES! I would like to sponsor The Chadds Ford Historical Society for 2017! Overall ____ 2017 Prime Sponsor, $12,500 Great Pumpkin Carve ____ Platinum Jack O’Lantern, $7,500
____ Headless Horseman, $1,000
____ Count Dracula, $5,000
____ Broomhilda, $500
____ Banshee, $2,500 ____ I would like to sponsor _________ (number of) pumpkins at $75 per pumpkin. Chadds Ford Days ____ Full Fair, $5,000
____ Living History, $1,000
____ Bandstand, $3,000
____ Participating, $500
____ Revolutionary, $2,000
____ Supporting, $250
____ Please contact me about sponsoring Tavern Talks ____ Please contact me about advertising in the event program for Candlelight Christmas in Chadds Ford. Business Name (as it should appear): ____________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip:_____________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________
Please make checks payable to “CFHS” Return form and payment to the Chadds Ford Historical Society, P.O. Box 27, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 or call Mike Connolly at 610-388-7376 to make arrangements by phone.
Thank you! 2017 CFHS Sponsorship
CFHS Fast Facts
Formed in 1968, the Chadds Ford Historical Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2018. Over the last five decades, we helped hundreds of thousands of people understand and appreciate the unique history and culture of Chadds Ford and the Brandywine Valley by •
Saving and restoring three historic buildings: Johns Chads House, BarnsBrinton House and Chads Springhouse
•
Collecting and preserving thousands of historic artifacts, photos and documents related to Chadds Ford
•
Offering tours, educational programs, fields trips and summers camps to people of all ages
•
Hosting Chadds Ford Days, Great Pumpkin Carve and Candlelight Christmas in Chadds Ford annually
Our Audience In 2016: •
Over 21,000 people served in person through our museums, programs and events
•
More than 102,000 visits to our website, www.chaddsfordhistory.org in 2016
•
Over 3,800 Likes and 3,779 Followers on Facebook with average reach of 2,000 - 3,000
•
Other social media playforms include Instagram with 1,099 Followers and Twitter with 413 Followers
•
Up to three emails sent per month to 1,915 contacts with an average click rate of 40%
2017 CFHS Sponsorship