Chadds Ford Historical Society
2018 Sponsorship OPportunities
Fifty Years of Community
OUr ability to sustain vital programs, continue family traditions, and make new memories depends on your help and support.
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ake a look around and what do you see in Chadds Ford...
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A thriving community navigating the delicate balance between growth and preservation? A natural treasure with artistic beauty that has been protected for generations? A culturally diverse and historic gateway to our Nation’s proud independence?
At the Chadds Ford Historical Society we see all of these and much more!
2018 CFHS Sponsorship
Our community gatherings, historic sites and cultural events are the ways that our town comes to life, for residents and visitors alike. Long-held traditions like the Great Pumpkin Carve and our annual lecture series plus fresh programs like Tavern Talks and Escape Brandywine... all these and more are Chadds Ford, moving forward together while respecting this unique past. 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, 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. We greatly appreciate and value your generosity. Thank you!
The Chads House
built c.
1725, restored 1968
Fifty Years of Preservation
Founded in 1968 by local residents to save the historic home of John and Elizabeth Chads, the Chadds Ford Historical Society has been the caretaker of our community’s history ever since. Fifty years later, we are still hard at work, preserving both the Chads and Barns-Brinton Houses, offering education programs for students and scouts, and developing innovative and engaging history programs like Tavern Talks and Escape Brandywine. Sponsorship of the Historical Society provides businesses with an ideal way to support a local non-profit organization in a simple, efficient and effective manner. Sponsorship identifies your business as a stalwart community advocate, and increases your name and brand recognition here in your local market. Thank you for taking the time to review our sponsorship opportunities. Please feel free to contact me at any time to discuss how your business can support the Chadds Ford Historical Society, and how we may be of service to you. Mike Connolly Executive Director 2018 CFHS Sponsorship
Continuing Traditions Throughout the last 50 years, 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 - The Great Pumpkin Carve - Candlelight Christmas - Summer History Camps - Annual Plein Air Art Show - Annual Spring Lecture Series - Beehive Oven Bread Baking - Hearth Cooking Demonstrations
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 - The Music in the Meadow festival - New Photography Exhibit - The Ford Seasons
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Revolutionary Sponsorship Events & Programs
The Chadds Ford Historical Society offers a single Revolutionary Sponsorship opportunity to one business per year. As our Revolutionary 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 exclusive Revolutionary Sponsorship opportunity in 2018 is available for $20,000.
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Your 2.5’ x 12’ banner will be prominently displayed at the entrance to the Great Pumpkin Carve where over 12,000 visitors will see it
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You will receive a 20’ x 10’ vendor space to market your business at the Great Pumpkin Carve
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Your logo will appear on sponsor recognition signage at the Cannon Ball, the Great Pumpkin Carve, Candlelight Christmas, Tavern Talks and all other events and programs
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Your logo, with a link to your company website, will appear on our main website, www.chaddsfordhistory.org, plus our event websites: greatpumpkincarve.com and candlelightchristmasinchaddsford.com
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Your logo and a link to your company website will appear in all our email newsletters sent to 2,000 subscribers throughout the calendar year
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We will recognize you as our Revolutionary Sponsor in our social media outreach publicizing our events to our 7,000 followers
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Your logo will appear on all print media advertising our events and programs
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You will receive a full page advertisement in our Candlelight Christmas program
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Two complimentary uses of our Visitors Center meeting room for your business
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You will receive 25 complimentary tickets to attend the Great Pumpkin Carve and 4 tickets to The Cannon Ball
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Keystone Sponsorship Historic Preservation The Chadds Ford Historical Society offers a single Keystone Sponsorship opportunity to one business per year. As our Keystone Sponsor you are helping to maintain and preserve the Society’s historic buildings and resources, and you will be recognized for helping save our history for future generations. Our exclusive Keystone Sponsorship opportunity in 2018 is available for $15,000.
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Your 2.5’ x 8’ banner will be prominently displayed at the entrance to the Great Pumpkin Carve where over 12,000 visitors will see it
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You will receive a 20’ x 10’ vendor space to market your business at the Great Pumpkin Carve and 15 complimentary tickets to the event
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Your logo will appear on sponsor recognition signage at the Chads House, Barns-Brinton House, and Visitors Center
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Your logo, with a link to your company website, will appear on our main website, www.chaddsfordhistory.org
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Your logo and a link to your company website will appear in all our email newsletters sent to 2,000 subscribers throughout the calendar year
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We will recognize you as our Keystone Sponsor in our social media outreach publicizing our events to our 7,000 followers
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A complimentary guided tour of the Chads & Barns-Brinton Houses for up to 20 people
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One complimentary use of our Visitors Center meeting room for your business
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You will receive a full page advertisement in our Candlelight Christmas program
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History Maker Sponsorship History Education The Chadds Ford Historical Society offers a single History Maker Sponsorship opportunity to one business per year. As our History Maker Sponsor you are supporting the development and presentation of innovative history education programs for students, children and adults. Our exclusive History Maker Sponsorship opportunity in 2018 is available for $10,000.
Benefits of the History Maker Sponsorship •
Your 2.5’ x 6’ banner will be prominently displayed at the entrance to the Great Pumpkin Carve where over 12,000 visitors will see it
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You will receive a 10’ x 10’ vendor space to market your business at the Great Pumpkin Carve and 10 complimentary tickets to the event
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Your logo will appear on sponsor recognition signage at our Tavern Talks , Escape Brandywine and other educational programs
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Your logo, with a link to your company website, will appear on our main website, www.chaddsfordhistory.org
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Your logo and a link to your company website will appear in all our email newsletters sent to 2,000 subscribers throughout the calendar year
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We will recognize you as our History Maker Sponsor in our social media outreach publicizing our events to our 7,000 followers
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Your logo will appear on all print media advertising our events and programs
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Two complimentary Escape Brandywine teambuilding experiences for up to 10 people each
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Four complimentary tickets to our paranormal tours
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You will receive a full page advertisement in our Candlelight Christmas program
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The Great Pumpkin Carve October 18 to 20, 2018 The Great Pumpkin Carve is Chadds Ford premier fall event. Drawing over 12,000 people during three nights in 2017, 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 prominent visibility for your business and brand both before and during the event. This level includes your 2.5’ x 6’ 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.
$1,500 - 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.
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The Cannon Ball August 24, 2018 The Cannon Ball is our official celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Hosted at The Gables at Chadds Ford, The Cannon Ball will celebrate our past while helping secure the future of the Society.
Levels of Sponsorship for The Cannon Ball $2,500 - Ball Sponsor (1 available) As an overall sponsor of The Cannon Ball, you will receive the most visibility for your business and brand both before and during the ball. This level includes your name and logo on the invitation and program, recognition at the event, inclusion on the Society’s website and in email and social media marketing for the event, and 4 tickets to the ball.
$1,000 - Entertainment Sponsor (1 available) As the sponsor of our musical entertainment at The Cannon Ball, you will be recognized at the ball, on the Society’s website and in all email and social media marketing. You will also receive 2 tickets to the ball.
$500 - Refreshment Sponsor (10 available) By helping underwrite the food and beverages served at The Cannon Ball your company’s name will be on everyone’s lips! You will be recognized at the ball, on the Society’s website and in all email and social media marketing.
$250 - Supporting (unlimited) Your name will be listed on the Society’s website, in our social media marketing and in the event program.
All sponsors may include one piece of literature about their business in the gift bags provided to all attendees of The Cannon Ball.
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Other Ways to Support CFHS
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n addition to our major sponsorship opportunities, there are several other ways that businesses and individuals can support the Chadds Ford Historical Society. •
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2018 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.
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Anyone can help support the care of our collections with a donation to buy archival storage material.
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Businesses and individuals can become members of the Chadds Ford Historical Society.
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Businesses and individuals can make an unrestricted donation to our Annual Appeal in the last quarter of each year.
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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 2018! Overall ____ 2018 Revolutionary Sponsor, $20,000
____ 2018 History Maker Sponsor, $10,000
____ 2018 Keystone Sponsor, $15,000 Great Pumpkin Carve ____ Platinum Jack O’Lantern, $7,500
____ Headless Horseman, $1,500
____ Count Dracula, $5,000
____ Broomhilda, $500
____ Banshee, $2,500 ____ I would like to sponsor _________ (number of) pumpkins at $75 per pumpkin. The Cannon Ball ____ Ball, $2,500
____ Refreshment, $500
____ Entertainment, $1,000
____ 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! 2018 CFHS Sponsorship
CFHS Fast Facts
Formed in 1968, the Chadds Ford Historical Society is celebrating 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
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Collecting and preserving thousands of historic artifacts, photos and documents related to Chadds Ford
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Offering tours, educational programs, fields trips and summers camps to people of all ages
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Hosting Chadds Ford Days, Great Pumpkin Carve and Candlelight Christmas in Chadds Ford
Our Audience In 2017: •
Over 20,000 people particpated in our museums, programs and events
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More than 170,000 people visited our website, www.chaddsfordhistory.org
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Over 5,000 Likes and Followers on Facebook with average reach of 2,000 - 3,000
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Other social media playforms include Instagram with 1,400 Followers and Twitter with more than 500 Followers
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Up to three emails sent per month to almost 2,000 contacts with an average click rate of 40%
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