Chefs for Equality 2024 Sponsorship Book

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21,

ABOUT THE HRC FOUNDATION & CHEFS FOR EQUALITY

Chefs for Equality brings together the capital region's top chefs, pastry chefs and mixologists for an evening of food, cocktails and music to benefit the fight for full LGBTQ+ equality.

Chefs for Equality is a fundraising event to help advance LGBTQ+ equality through the work of the HRC Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization.

The HRC Foundation works to educate the public and provides training and model policies that alter the fundamental nature of the institutions that govern the everyday lives of LGBTQ+ people everywhere. The HRC Foundation touches every aspect of

LGBTQ+ life with programs that target our most sensitive and vulnerable interactions:

• Helping with equal access to adoption and foster care

• Creating respectful and supportive school environments

• Helping healthcare providers increase LGBTQ+ competency

• Engaging in dialogue around LGBTQ+ equality in faith communities

• Helping corporate America adopt inclusive workplace policies and practices

• Leveraging our domestic work to have an international impact

The event has skyrocketed in size over the years, becoming a must-attend evening for D.C.’s hospitality industry. Along with silent and live auction items, a sea of attendees got to indulge in a smorgasbord of bites and cocktails from the city’s top chefs and mixologists

- Eater

EVENT FEATURES

Private Chefs Tables

The jewels of the Chefs for Equality crown are 13 personal chef tables — an opportunity to dine with celebrity chefs for a lavish five-course meal and wine pairing right in the middle of the action during the event. The tables are beautifully designed and decorated by Amaryllis Floral + Event Design.

Cocktails, Beer, and Wine

Guests can indulge in any and all drinks they desire! In addition to DC’s local wineries and breweries, the area’s top mixologists hand-craft more than 20 unique spirit-forward cocktails throughout the event.

Savory Tasting Stations

Row upon row of tasting stations! The event features more than 50 savory tasting stations where food lovers can try an incredibly wide range of dishes. From mini Kimchi Reubens to foie gras macarons, guests can nibble until their hearts (and stomachs!) are content.

In addition to impressive fare, live and silent auctions are held throughout the evening. Guests can bid on items like jewelry, or a chic picnic basket overflowing with gourmet food and beverage products, as well as experiences such as international travel packages, or unique dining experiences at some of the DMV’s most exclusive establishments.

Pastry and Dessert Stations

Drag Brunch meets Speed Diner - an interactive entertainment experience where guests can take a break from the main event and purchase a time slot for a seat at the diner. There they will enjoy a specialty cocktail and a mini brunchinspired tasting menu prepared and served by a group of celebrity chefs and performances by some of DC’s top Queens!

Goody

800 Chefs for Equality goody bags, each chock-full of gourmet food, artisanal coffee, treats and coupons from local retailers are distributed as guests exit the event.

Opulently decorated cakes, exotic gelato flavors, pastries, candies and more! Too full for dessert? Not to worry — to-go boxes are available so you can satisfy your sweet tooth after you head home.

Shop

A cafe in the middle of the action, featuring Latin-inspired savory dishes, pastries and libations, curated by the popular D.C.-based Colada Shop Cuban Cafe & Bar.

Bags

Silent and Live Auctions

Queerlada

Drag Brunch

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PRESENTING SPONSOR • $30,000 | 20 Upper Tier Tickets

• Presenting sponsor designation on all marketing materials

• Signage at event

• Company logo as Presenting Sponsor on website

• Logo in looping sponsor recognition video

• Item inclusion in goody bag (prefer something food related)

DIAMOND SPONSOR • $20,000 | 10 Upper Tier Tickets

• Diamond sponsor designation on all marketing materials

• Signage at event

• Company logo as Diamond Sponsor on website

• Logo in looping sponsor recognition video

• Item inclusion in goody bag (prefer something food related)

EMERALD SPONSOR • $15,000 | 6 Upper Tier Tickets

• Emerald sponsor designation on all marketing materials

• Signage at event

• Company logo as Emerald Sponsor on website

• Logo in looping sponsor recognition video

• Item inclusion in goody bag (prefer something food related)

RUBY SPONSOR • $10,000 | 4 Upper Tier Tickets

• Ruby sponsor designation on all marketing materials

• Signage at event

• Company logo as Ruby Sponsor on website

• Logo in looping sponsor recognition video

BRONZE SPONSOR • $5,000 | 2 Upper Tier Tickets

• Listing in looping sponsor recognition video

• Company listing on website

EXCLUSIVE NAMING RIGHTS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT $10,000 EACH. (ONE SPONSOR PER SPECIALTY)

These include:

• Upper Tier Lounge

• Queerlada Shop

• Drag Brunch Diner

• Bakery & Pastry Corner

Benefits included for each:

• Exclusive category naming rights for a specialty section (1 company per speciality)

• Inclusion of logo on all event materials

• 4 Upper Tier tickets

• Signage at event

• Company logo as Presenting Sponsor on website

• Logo in looping sponsor recognition video

• Item inclusion in goody bag (prefer something food related)

SPONSORSHIP PAYMENT

SPONSOR CONTACT INFORMATION

Sponsor listed as

Contact

Address

City, State, ZIP

Telephone E-mail

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

I agree to be a sponsor of Chefs For Equality 2023 at the following level:

Level Presenting Sponsor $30,000

Diamond Sponsor $20,000

Emerald Sponsor $15,000

Ruby/Specialty Sponsor $10,000

Bronze Sponsor $5,000

Signature Date

ADDITIONAL TICKETS

$200 per ticket, Quantity

PAYMENT INFORMATION AND TERMS

Payment in full (check or credit card) is requested with your signed Sponsorship Agreement. All sponsorships not paid when agreement is submitted will be invoiced for the amount of sponsorship.

All payments must be completed by Monday, October 14 , 2024.

Sponsor Level

PAYMENT BY CHECK

Please make checks payable to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and send along with your signed agreement and this form to:

Human Rights Campaign Foundation

Attn: Corporate Development, Chefs for Equality 1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036

INVOICE REQUESTED

Please provide company/organization purchase order # if necessary.

PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD

Complete the credit card payment information below and fax your signed agreement and this form to Corporate Development, Chefs for Equality at 202-423-2872.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENT INFORMATION

Credit Card American Express Visa/MasterCard Discover

Card No.

Expiration Date

Signature

All payments must be completed by Monday, October 14, 2024 . Visit chefsforequality.org for more information.

QUESTIONS

Please reach out to your HRC Corporate Team contact directly

Justin Giaquinto justin.giaquinto@hrc.org or 202-716-1641

Ruth Bordett ruth.bordett@hrc.org or 202-807-4314

Chris Perkins chris.perkins@hrc.org or 202-216-1543

Luigi Lewin luigi.lewin@hrc.org or 202-216-1527

Marly Leighton-Colburn marly.leighton@hrc.org or 202-423-2899