Corporate Philanthropy: Opportunities for Partnership 2018-2019 by Green Bay Botanical Garden

Corporate Philanthropy O P P O R T U N I T I E S F O R PA R T N E R S H I P 2018 - 2019

Grow Your Business through Partnership

A partnership with Green Bay Botanical Garden demonstrates your company’s commitment to protecting the natural environment, enriching cultural life and inspiring learners of all ages in Northeast Wisconsin. It broadens your customer base, builds affinity for your brand and ensures plants never stop growing our community. The Garden relies entirely on the community’s financial support to achieve our mission to connect plants and people in an environment that engages, inspires and refreshes.

Connect to Northeast Wisconsin & Beyond

The Garden offers a variety of events, exhibits and educational programming that enhance the experience of a growing audience of 140,000 visitors from throughout Northeast Wisconsin and beyond each year. Connect with people throughout the region and associate your brand with a love of nature, amazing beauty of the Garden and unforgettable memories made with loved ones. Our Annual Visitor Snapshot • Visitors represent 46 states and 67 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin • 60% of visitors come with extended family or friends, of which 34% are children, making it the perfect place to reach multiple generations at one time • 3,000 member households represent 28 counties throughout Wisconsin • Children, grandchildren and friends accompany 73% of our members on their visits Our Primary Goals to Increase Visitation • Improve general awareness in Northeast, East Central, Central and Southeast regions in Wisconsin • Reach Milennials, Generation X families and Garden Enthusiasts from the Baby Boomer generation • Attract travelers interested in affordable, kid-friendly, educational, outdoor recreation; arts and culture experiences, and staycations when visiting friends and relatives • Position the Garden as a “must see” destination in Wisconsin, keeping it in the Top 5 “Things To Do in Green Bay” on Trip Advisor

Your Promotional Recognition To enhance our partnership, the Garden works with your company to create an integrated sponsorship package tailored to your goals. Opportunities for recognition may include (but are not limited to): • Owned Digital Media: e-newsletter (reaching 15,000+ inboxes), website (180,000+ unique visitors annually), guest blogs, videos, etc. • Social Media: Facebook (reaching 22,000+ users), Instagram (reaching 900+ followers), Twitter (reaching 3,800+ followers) • Print Media: newsletters (3,500+ copies distributed quarterly), event rack cards, posters, tickets, invitations, programs, billboards, banners, signs, ads, press releases, etc. • Broadcast Media: television and radio ads • Earned Media: on-air and on-site interviews • Verbal event acknowledgements and/or opportunities to speak • Presence at events including information distribution in the Gardens brochure racks • Customizable recognition based on your goals Year-Round Benefits Sponsors receive a one-year complimentary Corporate Partner Membership with many benefits and privileges as outlined on pages 10-11.

Your partnership is good for the environment, good for the community, and good for your company. Find out more about how the Garden can help you build your brand while you help the Garden advance its mission. Revenue from sponsorship is used for annual operating support, for specific events and exhibits, and contributions are directed where the need is greatest. Green Bay Botanical Garden is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Other Opportunities to Support the Garden • Corporate Matching Gifts • Dollars for Doers • Employee Volunteer Opportunities • Annual Corporate Donations • Corporate Events • Capital Campaign For more information on corporate partnership opportunities, contact Cindy Berton, Director of Development, at 920.491.3691 ext.104 or cberton@gbbg.org.

2017 - 2018 Special Event Sponsors & Corporate Partner Members PLATINUM: $10,000 +

GOLD: $5,000 - $9,999

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Foundation of Green Bay, Inc.

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS & PARTNER MEMBERS BUSINESS SPONSORS Ademino & Associates Inc. Alpha Delights Amenson Studio Aon Applied Flooring Solutions Bay Towel Biebel’s Catering Caylor Photography Cellcom Chefusion Eclectic Cuisine & Lounge Cliff Wall Subaru CodyL33 Photography Colorblends Wholesale Flowerbulbs Comfort Suites De la Teja Studio

Elite Music Service Festival Foods Foundation Chiropractic Fox Communities Credit Union Ginger Birch Floral & Events Green Bay Exposition Services, Inc. Hall of Fame Chophouse Hawkins Ash CPAs Heartland Business Systems LLC Hyatt Regency Janssen Law LLC Johnson Bank Josephine’s Pizza & Pastaria JW Jung Seed Company KLEM Studios

La Java A Roasting House Landscape Associates Main St. Health Insurance by Butler & Co. Margarita’s Famous Mexican Food & Catering Meijer MetroPCS N.E.W. Piano Guys, LLC Not By Bread Alone Odyssey Tours Painting Pals LLC Petal Pusher Pomp’s Tire Service Prevea Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Green Bay

Renard Country Elegance Inc Sash & Bow Shaunae Teske Photography Taylor Creek The Marq The Runaway Spoon Triangle Distributing Co. Inc. Tundra Lodge Resort & Waterpark US Bank Van Abel’s of Hollandtown MEDIA SPONSORS

Thursday, May 17 | 5–8 pm

TasteBud, an outdoor culinary experience and silent auction, attracts on average nearly 600 attendees. Every year guests enjoy samples from local caterers, restaurants, wineries and breweries in the Garden while bidding on a wide variety of unique silent auction items. SPONSORSHIP LEVELS: Lead Sponsor $3,000 • Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials • Two corporate tables of eight • Opportunity to place advertisement in event program • Customized benefits available Sustaining Sponsors $1,000 • Logo recognition on promotional materials • One corporate table of eight © Cody L33 Photography

Please refer to page 2 for a full list of detailed benefits.

Supporting Sponsors $500 • Written recognition on promotional materials • Eight admission tickets

Wednesdays, June 6–August 29

Visitors can escape from their everyday, reignite their creative side and explore with their family. During Getaway Wednesdays in 2017, more than 4,300 visitors of all ages spent quality time together engaging and exploring Mother Nature’s most exciting adventure.

in the Grand Garden

Cookouts | 11 am–1 pm Guests take advantage of a midday refresh by spending their lunch break surrounded by the beauty of nature. Produce is fresh from the Garden in partnership with the N.E.W. Master Gardeners Association.

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Children’s Discovery Station | 4–6 pm Through hands-on displays, scavenger hunts and craft projects, children will learn about a variety of naturebased topics. Themes this summer include Tortoises vs. Turtles, Animal Builders, and Wings & Flight, all to highlight the organisms represented by our Nature Connects® Sculptures. Buy One Get One Free Admission | 4–8 pm Visitors can explore the Nature Connects exhibit, enjoy a picnic, play in the Nielsen Children’s Garden, check out a S.E.E.D. Pack and even search for Pokémon. Garden to Glass: Cocktails & Tunes | 6–7:30 pm Those looking to unwind will enjoy specialty craft cocktails with fresh ingredients from the Garden, beer, wine and live music.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS: ailable Not Av 18 Named Title Sponsor $10,000 for 20 Children’s Discovery Station Sponsor $2,500 • Logo recognition on promotional materials • Opportunity to have a presence at four event dates (to be mutually agreed upon) • 25% discount toward facility rental (one-time use, excludes food and beverage) • 45 admission passes for Nature Connects Supporting Sponsors $1,500 • Logo recognition on promotional materials • Opportunity to have a presence at two event dates (to be mutually agreed upon) • 22 admission passes for Nature Connects Please refer to page 2 for a full list of detailed benefits.

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Concert Series

8 Concert Entertainment Line-up To Be Announced

Thursdays, June 21 – August 16 | 6–7:30 pm

Investor Sponsors $2,500 • Logo recognition on promotional materials • 112 event admission tickets • Limited reserved seating at each performance • One use of reception space – Matthew Schmidt Garden and Wangerin Family Pavilion (prior to and during the concert, excludes food and beverage) • Dedication and/or sponsor announcement • Opportunity to have a presence at event (date to be mutually agreed upon)

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:

Supporting Sponsors $1,500 • Written recognition on promotional materials • 64 event admission tickets • Limited reserved seating at each performance • One use of reception space – Matthew Schmidt Garden and Wangerin Family Pavilion (prior to and during the concert, excludes food and beverage) • Dedication and/or sponsor announcement • Opportunity to have a presence at event (date to be mutually agreed upon)

Surrounded by the spectacular views of the new Schneider Family Grand Garden, music lovers across all genres and generations will enjoy live music from local musicians on the Billie Kress Amphitheater Stage. Concert-goers can stroll through the Garden, enjoy live music, wine, beer and dining. On average, 750 guests attend each concert to listen to a diverse blend of music and spend a relaxing evening with loved ones.

ailable Not Av 2019 h Named Presenting Sponsor $10,000 throug Lead Sponsor $5,500 • Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials • 240 event admission tickets • Limited reserved seating at each performance • One use of reception space – Matthew Schmidt Garden and Wangerin Family Pavilion (prior to and during the concert, excludes food and beverage) • Dedication and/or sponsor announcements • Opportunity to speak at a concert date (to be mutually agreed upon) • Opportunity to have a presence at two event dates (to be mutually agreed upon) • Customized benefits available

Patron Sponsors $1,000 • Written recognition on promotional materials • 32 event admission tickets • Limited reserved seating at each performance Please refer to page 2 for a full list of detailed benefits.

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Schneider Family Grand Concert Series

An eclectic variety of talented regional and national musicians will grace the Billie Kress Amphitheater stage surrounded by stunning views of the new Schneider Family Grand Garden. Guests are invited to stroll through the breathtaking summer Garden and enjoy a picnic on the lawn – making it the perfect evening for music lovers across all genres and generations.

Vic Ferrari “Symphony on the Rocks” NEW NITY TU OPPOR Saturday, June 2 | 6–9 pm This high-powered 26-piece rock symphony features the biggest hits of classic rock and pop. Their huge symphony sound is backed by outstanding audio and video production that will leave “Symphony on the Rocks” playing in your mind for weeks after the show.

Presenting Sponsor $10,000 • Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials • Recognition in the Garden’s Summer Events booklet • Onsite sponsor recognition signage (June – September) • 40 tickets and 40 reserved seats at performance • 20 reserved parking spaces in the Garden’s parking lot © John Oates–Photography • One use of reception space for 40 guests Matthew Schmidt Garden and Wangerin Family Pavilion (prior to and during the concert) including a boxed dinner for each guest • Cash bar setup for exclusive use • Sponsor announcement at event • 4 admission tickets to the three other Schneider Family Grand Concert Series events • Sanimax Concert Series Benefits - Verbal recognition provided at all 8 Sanimax Concert Series events - 64 Sanimax Concert Series admission tickets - 8 reserved seats at each Sanimax Concert • 1 year $10,000 Corporate Visionary Membership and benefits • Year-round logo recognition on the Garden’s website with a link to your company website • Customized benefits available

Opera in the Garden featuring NEW Florentine Opera Company PPORTUNITY O Sunday, June 10 | TBA

Attendees will enjoy a variety of popular and Broadway opera performances by the Florentine Opera Company from Milwaukee presented in partnership with the Brown County Civic Music Association. *Presenting Sponsor $5,000 • Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials • Recognition in the Garden’s Summer Events booklet • Onsite sponsor recognition signage (June – September) • 40 tickets and 40 reserved seats at performance • One use of reception space for 40 guests – Matthew Schmidt Garden and Wangerin Family Pavilion (prior to and during the concert, excludes food and beverage) • Optional – cash bar setup for exclusive use • Sponsor announcement at event • 2 admission tickets to the three other Schneider Family Grand Concert Series events • Sanimax Concert Series Benefits - Verbal recognition provided at all 8 Sanimax Concert Series events - 32 Sanimax Concert Series admission tickets - 4 reserved seats at each Sanimax Concert • 1 year $5,000 Corporate Benefactor Membership and benefits • Year-round logo recognition on the Garden’s website with a link to your company website

Pops Concert featuring NEW Civic Symphony of Green Bay PPORTUNITY O Sunday, July 1 | 6–7:30 pm

Brews, Bistros & Bonfires Friday, September 21 | 6:30–9:30 pm

*Presenting Sponsor $5,000 • Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials • Recognition in the Garden’s Summer Events booklet • Onsite sponsor recognition signage (June – September) • 40 tickets and 40 reserved seats at performance • One use of reception space for 40 guests – Matthew Schmidt Garden and Wangerin Family Pavilion (prior to and during the concert, excludes food and beverage) • Optional – cash bar setup for exclusive use • Sponsor announcement at concert • 2 admission tickets to the three other Schneider Family Grand Concert Series events • Sanimax Concert Series Benefits - Verbal recognition provided at all 8 Sanimax Concert Series events - 32 Sanimax Concert Series admission tickets - 4 reserved seats at each Sanimax Concert • 1 year $5,000 Corporate Benefactor Membership and benefits • Year-round logo recognition on the Garden’s website with a link to your company website

*Presenting Sponsor $5,000 • Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials • Recognition in the Garden’s Summer and Fall Events booklet • Onsite sponsor recognition signage (June – September) • 40 tickets and 40 reserved seats at performance • One use of reception space for 40 guests – Portion of the Mabel Thome Patio (prior to and during the concert, excludes food and beverage) • Optional - cash bar setup for exclusive use • Sponsor announcement at concert • 2 admission tickets to the three other Schneider Family Grand Concert Series events • Sanimax Concert Series Benefits - Verbal recognition provided at all 8 Sanimax Concert Series events - 32 Sanimax Concert Series admission tickets - 4 reserved seats at each Sanimax Concert • 1 year $5,000 Corporate Benefactor Membership and benefits • Year-round logo recognition on the Garden’s website with a link to your company website

Please refer to page 2 for a full list of detailed benefits.

*Co-Sponsorship opportunity available.

Come and celebrate our Nation’s birthday with the sounds of the Civic Symphony of Green Bay. Enjoy a variety of seasonal symphony favorites.

Be inspired by the beauty of a crisp fall evening as you watch the glow from bonfires dance on the lawn, groove to live music, savor a variety of tasty foods from local restaurants and sip frothy Wisconsin and Green Bay brews!

NEW NITY O Thursday, September 6 | 5–8 pm OPP RTU Guests savor an elegant six-course meal prepared with locally grown produce and farm fresh ingredients accompanied by exquisite wine pairings in the beautiful setting of the Garden. Lead Sponsor $1,500 • Logo recognition provided on promotional materials including event webpage and dinner menu • On-site sponsor recognition signage • Opportunity to speak at event • 4 event tickets • Year-round logo recognition on the Garden’s website with a link to your company website

Saturday, September 29 | 9 am–4 pm

The community is invited to this free event featuring fun and educational activities for children and families, including crafts and games along with the opportunity to stroll through the Garden, talk with local garden clubs and enjoy food and beverages, all in the beautiful backdrop of the Garden. On average, more than 3,000 guests enjoy this fun fall day.

FREE Comm unity Event

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS: Lead Sponsor $3,000 • Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials including activity signage and event program • Opportunity for advertisement in event program • Opportunity to have a presence at event in a tented space • 25 walking tour admission tickets to WPS Garden of Lights • Customized benefits available Sustaining Sponsors $1,000 • Logo recognition on select promotional materials including activity signage and event program • Opportunity to have a presence at event in a tented space • 12 walking tour admission tickets to WPS Garden of Lights

Supporting Sponsors $500 • Written recognition on select promotional materials • Opportunity to align sponsorship with a children’s activity • Written recognition on signage by selected children’s activity • 6 walking tour admission tickets to WPS Garden of Lights Please refer to page 2 for a full list of detailed benefits.

GARDEN of LIGHTS

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays | 5–9 pm November 23 – December 23 Additional Dates: December 26 – 30 | 5–9 pm Celebrating its 22nd year, WPS Garden of Lights is the Garden’s largest annual fundraiser. On average, more than 60,000 visitors tour the dazzling light show. Over 250,000 lights dance throughout the Garden creating a stunning winter landscape filled with botanical and nature-themed light displays. SPONSORSHIP LEVELS: Underwriter Sponsor $7,500 • Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials • Sponsorship of our famous 50-foot holiday tree with signage • 250 admission tickets • Customized benefits available Sustaining Sponsors $5,000 • Logo recognition on promotional materials • Sponsorship of a premier light display with signage • 180 admission tickets • Customized benefits available Investor Sponsors $2,500 • Logo recognition on promotional materials • Sponsorship of a signature light display with signage • 90 admission tickets Contributing Sponsors $1,750 • Logo recognition on promotional materials • Sponsorship of a traditional light display with signage • 65 admission tickets Supporting Sponsors $1,000 • Written recognition on promotional materials • 40 admission tickets Please refer to page 2 for a full list of detailed benefits.

Additional Sponsor Benefits: • All sponsors are invited to the VIP Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, November 19 from 5-7 p.m. This evening marks the opening of WPS Garden of Lights for the season and includes a press conference and reception. • All sponsors receive a discount on additional admission tickets ($2 off/ticket) • All sponsors receive recognition on continuous loop presentation in Cornerstone Foundation Hall throughout all WPS Garden of Lights dates $5,000 & Above • Opportunity to speak at VIP Tree Lighting $2,500 & Above • Complimentary room rental for a Corporate Night Reception (subject to availability, excludes food and beverage) $1,750 & Above • Opportunity to have a presence at event (select dates available) $1,000 & Above • VIP early entry into the event (walking tour) • Opportunity to display your company’s educational/ business information in Visitor Center display rack

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Corporate Partner Member Benefit

Partnership Benefits

Free admission for employees and immediate family members on Corporate Partner Employee Day (May 6 & August 26, 2018) Employee volunteer team opportunities in the Garden

Your Employees

$10 discount on new memberships for employees Member rate available on Garden classes for employees Employee Lunch & Learn Program about the Garden $2 off general admission for employees with employee ID (excludes concerts and events) Customized Garden presentation at corporate office $10 discount on purchase of gift membership for clients Number of tickets to select special events (Sanimax Concerts and WPS Garden of Lights)

Your Executive Team

One-time use guest passes (excludes concerts and events) Annual Garden Party invitation TasteBud admission tickets Brews, Bistros & Bonfires admission tickets Private behind the scenes tour for up to 10 people One facility rental discount (subject to availability, not valid with other discounts, does not include food and beverage) One complimentary meeting space for up to 25 people (subject to availability, not valid with other discounts, does not include food & beverage)

Your Company

One complimentary Family Membership (recipient to be determined by company) Number of transferable memberships cards issued in company’s name Number admitted into the Garden per visit with transferrable membership card (excludes concerts and events) Written recognition on the Garden’s Corporate Partners webpage and select print materials Logo recognition on the Garden’s Corporate Partners webpage and select print materials

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hange. Green Bay Botanical Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported 100% by the community it serves.

MISSION Green Bay Botanical Garden cultivates an appreciation for the enduring relationship between plants and people. Through our volunteers and staff, we serve people of all ages by providing year-round educational and recreational experiences within an environment that engages, inspires and refreshes.

VISION Green Bay Botanical Garden will be the leading educational, recreational, social and horticultural destination enriching the quality of life in the upper Midwest. ÂŠ Kathleen Caylor Photography

2600 Larsen Road | Green Bay, WI | 54303 920.490.9457 | www.GBBG.org