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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY Logan City Council invites your company to partner with the inaugural Mayor’s Gala Ball. Over 700 guests are expected to attend this auspicious black-tie event on Saturday 17 March. Draped in gold and silver, the Logan Metro Sports Centre will transform to a spectacular ball room to host the evening. This inaugural event marks the launch of the Mayor’s Charity Trust and will be its first major fundraising initiative. Set to be the most anticipated event on the city’s calendar, the gala offers your organisation the opportunity to join with the city and other socially-minded organisations and individuals to raise valuable funds for those in genuine need of assistance. Sponsorship of the event will position your organisation as a socially responsible corporate citizen, and presents excellent corporate networking and marketing opportunities. Host your valuable clients and staff for an entertaining evening. Guests will be invited to participate in engaging fundraising activities and will be entertained by high calibre performances with dinner and formalities followed by dancing. Proposed program: 6pm Exclusive VIP function for sponsors Pre-event cocktail party for guests 7pm Dinner & program 9pm Dessert & dancing after party The Mayor’s Gala Ball promises to be a memorable and engaging evening that will generate support for the Mayor’s Charitable Trust and future community enrichment for the City of Logan.
THE MAYOR’S CHARITY TRUST Established in 2017, the Mayor’s Charity Trust aims to work in partnership with corporate leaders, community groups and individual benefactors to support charities and organisations in genuine need of assistance, effecting positive change and progress in the City of Logan.
OUR BOARD Lady Mayoress Andrea Millberry-Smith chairs the Mayor’s Charitable Trust with the following board members: • Gail Ker, CEO, Access Community Services Ltd • Debbie Hill, Director, Lighthouse Care • Colette Gallagher, Director, Torque Media Communications • Paul Venus, Director, Holding Redlich
BENEFITS OF PARTNERSHIP Businesses considering sponsorship of the Mayor’s Gala Ball will enjoy the following benefits: • actively engaging with the local community • building brand identity with your local customers • being recognised as a socially responsible organisation within your local community • promoting your products/services to a new audience • having the opportunity to make a difference On the following pages are a number of sponsorship packages for you to review. For enquiries regarding sponsorship of the Mayor’s Gala Ball, please contact Karen Tattersall, Sponsorship & Relationship Development on 3412 5176 or karentattersall@logan.qld.gov.au
Benefits of becoming the Platinum Sponsor
PLATINUM SPONSOR $15,000 + GST (one exclusive opportunity available)
Presenting rights to the event. The event will be referred to as the City of Logan Mayor’s Gala Ball proudly presented by ‘your company’. Your organisation’s name or logo will be included in all verbal and written promotion of the event including advertising, media releases and social promotions. At least three (3) posts on Council’s digital and social media platforms acknowledging your organisation’s sponsorship as the Platinum sponsor. Website link and logo on the event page. Your organisation will be introduced as the Platinum Sponsor of the event with a representative invited to welcome guests with a 2 minute speech. MC acknowledgements and prominent recognition of your support throughout formalities. Logo recognition on event collateral. Four (4) pull-up banners to be displayed in the foyer (banners to be provided by sponsor). Access to Council photographs taken at the event. Reserved parking at the event. Tickets for ten (10) guests with prominent table location. Opportunity to place a branded item suitable for the event at each place setting. Item to be provided by the sponsor. Tickets for four (4) representatives to attend an exclusive VIP cocktail party prior to the event with the Mayor, Councillors, the Mayor’s Charity Trust Board members and fellow sponsors.
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
$10,000 + GST
$5,000 + GST
(two opportunities available)
(three opportunities available)
Benefits of becoming a Gold Sponsor
Benefits of becoming a Silver Sponsor
Your organisation’s name or logo will be included in promotion of the event including advertising, media releases and social promotions.
Your organisation’s name or logo will be included where space allows in promotion of the event including selected advertising, media releases and social promotions.
At least two (2) posts on Council’s digital and social media platforms acknowledging your organisation’s sponsorship as the Gold sponsor.
At least one (1) post on Council’s digital and social media platforms acknowledging your organisation’s sponsorship as the Silver sponsor.
Website link and logo on the event page.
Website link and logo on the event page.
MC acknowledgements and prominent recognition of your support throughout formalities.
MC acknowledgements and prominent recognition of your support throughout formalities.
Logo recognition on event collateral
Logo recognition on event collateral.
Two (2) pull-up banners to be displayed in the foyer (banners to be provided by sponsor).
One (1) pull-up banner to be displayed in the foyer (banners to be provided by sponsor).
Access to Council photographs taken at the event.
Access to Council photographs taken at the event.
Reserved parking at the event.
Reserved parking at the event.
Tickets for ten (10) guests with prominent table location.
Tickets for six (6) guests with prominent table location.
Tickets for two (2) representatives to attend an exclusive VIP cocktail party prior to the event with the Mayor, Councillors, the Mayor’s Charity Trust Board members and fellow sponsors.
Tickets for two (2) representatives to attend an exclusive VIP cocktail party prior to the event with the Mayor, Councillors, the Mayor’s Charity Trust Board members and fellow sponsors.
IN-KIND AUCTION ITEM To assist with fundraising at the event, Council invites corporate supporters to provide inkind prize donations. Donations over the value of $2,500 will receive recognition as part of formalities plus two (2) tickets to attend the event.
Sponsorship Opportunities Cost
Platinum $15,000
Gold $10,000
Silver $5,000
In-kind auction item/cash Over $2,500
Presenting rights to the event An opportunity to welcome guests on stage for 2 minutes Company recognition in verbal and written promotion of the event including advertising, media releases, social promotions and speeches Recognition on Council’s social and digital media platforms acknowledging your organisation’s sponsorship Logo recognition on event collateral Website link and logo on the event website MC acknowledgements throughout the event Access to Council photographs taken at event Reserved parking at event Tickets for guests
10 tickets
10 tickets
6 tickets
2 tickets
4 tickets
2 tickets
2 tickets
2 tickets
4 banners
2 banners
1 banner
Prominent table location Invitation to attend pre-event VIP function Banners at Logan Metro Sports Centre (main foyer entrance)
For sponsorship enquiries, please contact Karen Tattersall, Sponsorship & Relationship Development on 3412 5176 or karentattersall@logan.qld.gov.au