SUPPORT LITERACY & LEARNING
Join us for an African cultural experience in support of CODE’s work in providing great books, establishing libraries, training teachers and inspiring students as we continue to awaken young minds in Africa and unleash the potential for their future.
Find out more at
www.readafricaball.com
ABOUT CODE At CODE, we imagine a world where every child can read and write – where books are accessible and meaningful to the reader. We imagine a world where every young person can pursue their education and realize their full potential. For over 50 years, CODE has been working to build such a world and our achievements are many. Through our international programs, CODE brings the magic of literacy to schools and community libraries in developing countries through well-written books that children can relate to, and through teachers who have the skills they need to bring these books to life. We invite you to join our community of supporters through your sponsorship of the 2013 Read Africa Ball and make a life-changing investment in literacy and quality education. Your support will help CODE realize that vision of a world where every child can read and write and every young adult can pursue their education and build a brighter future for themselves, for their local community and for the world in which we live. If you can read and write, you can learn to do, and be, anything. That’s the idea behind CODE.
THE EVENT The 4th Read Africa Ball will be held Thursday, November 7th, 2013 at the Fermenting Cellar in the Distillery District in Toronto. Help us celebrate the launch of CODE’s Kilimanjaro Climb 2014 at this year’s Read Africa Ball! EVENT OBJECTIVES: • • •
To raise awareness of CODE’s 50+ years of education/literacy work in the developing world, the Caribbean and now Canada! To raise $100,000 for CODE’s international programs Launch the recruitment for the 2014 CODE Kilimanjaro Climb. A team of climbers will raise funds and awareness for CODE by reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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A unique event celebrating African culture through music, art and artifacts, that will bring people together in Toronto In support of CODE. A meaningful evening that will make a difference in the lives of thousands of children. Dancing to live African rhythms Hors d’oeuvres Silent auction and raffle consisting of various prizes including unique African items Ticket price - $75 per person Expected attendance - 200 - 250
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PRESENTING
SPONSOR $15,000 In recognition of your generous contribution we offer you: •
Exclusively acknowledged as 'Presenting Sponsor' of the 2013 Read Africa Ball
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'Presenting Sponsor' designation to be featured on all digital related marketing materials - including banner on the event website as well as the codecan.org homepage
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'Presenting Sponsor' designation to be featured on posters, PowerPoint presentation, news releases, front cover of the event program, eblasts and social media promoting the event
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Profile of Presenting Sponsor on CODE website and in event program; and full page ad on the inside front cover of the event program
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Your logo will be prominently displayed at the event
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'Adoption of a Library' included with your sponsorship with associated recognition
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10 complimentary admissions to the event to be used for hospitality purposes
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Opportunity to address the audience at the event and to address the media with CODE
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
GOLD
SPONSOR $10,000 In recognition of your generous contribution we offer you: •
'Gold Sponsor' acknowledgement on all marketing materials promotion the event such as CODE website, posters, news releases, eblasts and social media
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Full page ad on the inside back cover of the event program
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Your logo will be prominently displayed at the event
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6 complimentary admissions to the event to be used for hospitality purposes
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Verbal recognition of sponsorship during the formal portion of the night
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SILVER
SPONSOR $5,000 In recognition of your generous contribution we offer you: •
'Silver Sponsor' acknowledgement on marketing materials promotion the event such as CODE website and posters
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Half page ad in the event program
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Your logo will be displayed at the event
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4 complimentary admissions to the event to be used for hospitality purposes
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Verbal recognition of sponsorship during the formal portion of the night
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
BROZE
SPONSOR $2,500 In recognition of your generous contribution we offer you: •
'Bronze Sponsor' acknowledgement on all marketing materials promotion the event such as CODE website and posters
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1/3 page ad in the event program
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Your logo will be displayed at the event
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2 complimentary admissions to the event to be used for hospitality purposes
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Verbal recognition of sponsorship during the formal portion of the night
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
FRIENDS OF THE
READ AFRICA BALL
$1,000 AD SPACE IN THE EVENT PROGRAM: •
1/4 page ad in the event program $500
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1/8 page ad (business card size) in the event program $250
In recognition of your contribution we offer you: •
Recognition of your sponsorship in the event PowerPoint presentation
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2 complimentary admissions to the event
MEDIA SPONSORSHIP Opportunities exist for TV, radio, print and online sponsors to partner with the Read Africa Ball to help maximize awareness of, and participation in, this truly unique fundraiser. Media Involvement:
SILENT AUCTION SPONSORS In recognition for providing prizes for the silent auction we offer you: •
Acknowledgement on tent card displayed in front of item being auctioned
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Production and placement of TV, radio and print PSA's to promote the event
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Possible involvement of media personalities in the formal portion of the event
In recognition of your contribution we offer you: •
3 complimentary admissions to the event
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Your company listed in the event program
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Opportunity to display business cards/brochures at the event
Verbal recognition of sponsorship during the formal portion of the night
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Acknowledgment on all media materials promoting the event such as CODE website and event posters
To sponsor the event or for more details contact: Amie Gibson, CODE’s Fund Development Officer, at 1 800 661-2633 ext. 250 or agibson@codecan.org
www.readafricaball.com
CODE 321 Chapel Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 7Z2 Tel.: 1-800-661-2633 www.codecan.org
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