Co corporate partnership opportunities(issues) by The Colorado-Wyoming Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

CORPORATE PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

CORPORATE

PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

WILLIAM DIAGNOSED IN 2002

CORPORATE PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

ABOUT MS AND THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body.

The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now—to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn’t. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50-state network of chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.

▶ We are moving research forward by relentlessly pursuing prevention, treatment and cure. ▶ We are moving to reach out and respond to individuals, families and communities living with multiple sclerosis. ▶ We are moving politicians and legislation to champion the needs of people with MS through activism, advocacy and influence. ▶ We are moving to mobilize the millions of people who want to do something about MS now.

OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS

For years we have provided opportunities for corporations to demonstrate their commitment to the communities of Colorado and Wyoming. We work with you to develop a community engagement program that inspires employees, increases corporate visibility and allows your company to have a direct impact on the community that you work and live in. Our corporate partners are changing the world for people affected by MS in a number of ways: • • • •

Corporate Teams Corporate Sponsorships Employee Engagement Programs Workplace Health and Wellness Initiatives

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Matching Gifts Employee Volunteerism Workplace Annual Giving Underwriting & Grants

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Teamwork and Team Building Training and fundraising together helps foster and strengthen relationships, resulting in better teamwork and morale in the workplace. Corporate Pride and Employee Retention Contributing to a good cause and taking an active role in the community instills company pride in your employees. After working together to meet goals and seeing the success they achieve as a team, they’ll look forward to building on that success year after year. Creating a Health Conscious Work Environment Training for and participating in a Society event provides your employees with a challenging and life changing athletic goal. Events help participants get in shape and learn healthy habits, which can translate to a more effective work force and health care savings.

CORPORATE PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

WALK MS

A signature series of one day events with one common mission â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to free the world of multiple sclerosis. Walk MS is held in 7 communities throughout Colorado and engages more than 15,000 participants. Because of the valuable support of our sponsors, the Chapter is better able to provide vital resources to fund promising research as well as critical programs. Walk MS in Colorado and Wyoming raise $1.8 million. Nationally, Walk MS raises more than $50 million and hosts over 400,000 participants.

DENVER: April 30 GRAND JUNCTION: April 30 PUEBLO: May 7 NORTHERN COLORADO: May 14 GLENWOOD SPRINGS: May 14 COLORADO SPRINGS: May 21 BOULDER COUNTY: May 21 *Additional opportunities are available throughout Wyoming

Walk MS Facts 71% FEMALE 60% HAVE COMPUTERS 64% AGED 20-39

700

VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF

75% EXERCISE TWICE A WEEK 50% HAVE CHILDREN 77% COLLEGE EDUCATED

walkMSco-wy.org

CORPORATE PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

$500

$1,000

$2,500

REGIONAL $2,000

$5,000

$10,000

DENVER AND STATEWIDE $15,000

Sponsorship Benefits

Recognition in MS Connection newsletter (approx. distribution: 20,000)

Naming rights to a specific event area

2 Tickets to the MS on the Move Luncheon

Sponsor Award presented at the fall awards celebration

Opportunity to place promotional item in walker registration packet

Social media posts

Logo inclusion on jumbotron

Logo placement on event poster

Logo featured on event day signs and banners

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Recognition at opening Ceremony

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Recognition at the fall awards celebration

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Name recognition in Walk MS marketing materials

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Logo placement on event T-shirt

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Ability to use Walk MS logo on your company’s promotional material

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Corporate banners displayed at event

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Sponsor booth space

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VIP Parking Passes

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Recognition in Colorado-Wyoming Chapter’s Annual Report

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If you don't see the perfect sponsorship opportunity let us know and we will customize a specific package to leverage your brand in the most impactful way possible.

BIKE MS

COLORADO

Saturday, June 25 Sunday, June 26

For cyclists and all those seeking a personal challenge and a world free of MS, Bike MS is the premier fundraising cycling series in the nation. Acclaimed by many as Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best-run and most-popular summer bicycling event, Bike MS raises funds to support research, programs, financial assistance and services for more than 100,000 people affected by multiple sclerosis in Colorado and Wyoming.

Bike MS Facts BIKE MS IS THE

LARGEST ORGANIZED CYCLING SERIES IN THE COUNTRY

bikeMScolorado.org

3,000

RIDERS IN BIKE MS CO 60% 56% 62% 60%

2,000+

MALE MARRIED OWN A HOME COLLEGE GRAD

FRIENDS, FAMILY, MEDIA AND STAFF SUPPORTERS

700

VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF

Sponsor name included in Bike MS press releases

Opportunity to place promotional item in rider registration packet

Sponsor award presented at the fall awards celebration

Logo placement on Bike MS jersey

1/4 page Ad in Connections Newsletter *additional sizes available

2 Tickets to the MS on the Move Luncheon

Entrance to Top 100 Club/VIP reception at overnight location

Logo placement on Bike MS posters and route map

Social Media

Logo placement on Bike MS brochure

Recognition as a sponsor at the opening and overnight ceremonies

Logo and link on Bike MS webpage

Sponsor name recognition at the fall awards celebration

Recognition in MS Connection newsletter (approx. distribution: 20,000)

Invitation to corporate networking event

Use of Bike MS logo on your companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s promotional materials

VIP parking passes where available

Corporate Banners displayed at event

Bike MS expo space at Friday early packet pick up

Sponsor booth space (Day 1 or 2)

Friday Night Bike MS Expo & Carb-load Dinner: Friday, June 24

$1,500

$3,000

$5,000

$10,000

Sponsorship Benefits

$15,000

CORPORATE PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

Showcase your company to over 2,500 riders at the Bike MS start line at Front Range Community College. Booth space is available to sponsors at the $3,000 level or vendor options are available. *Additional opportunities are available through Bike MS Wyoming

HIKE MS

Hike MS takes fun and fundraising to new heights as participants enjoy beautiful mountain scenery while making great strides towards a cure. Hike routes are designed for all skill levels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so there truly is something for everyone. Hike MS raises funds to support research, financial assistance, education, programs and services for more than 100,000 people affected by MS in Colorado and Wyoming.

Hike MS Facts KEYSTONE RESORT Saturday, July 30

hikeMS.com

3OO+ HIKERS 200+ 40% MALE 60% FEMALE 12% LIVING WITH MS 25-44 AVERAGE AGE

FRIENDS, FAMILY, MEDIA AND STAFF SUPPORTERS

$500

$1,000

Sponsorship Benefits

$3,000

CORPORATE PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

Recognition at opening ceremonies

Company name included in event communications

Speaking opportunity at Hike MS opening ceremonies

Recognition at the fall awards celebration

Recognition in MS Connection newsletter (approx. distribution: 20,000)

Logo on Hike MS promotional displays and posters

Logo on T-shirt

Logo and link on Hike MS Website

Sponsor booth space

Use of Hike MS logo on your companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s promotional materials

VIP parking passes where available

Corporate Banners displayed at event (*quantity based on sponsor level)

If you don't see the perfect sponsorship opportunity let us know and we will customize a specific package to leverage your brand in the most impactful way possible.

MUCKFEST MS

MuckFest MS is the fun mud and obstacle 5K for everyone. If you can laugh, you can do it. No special training required. Have a blast on mountains of mud and 18+ outrageous obstacles that will spin, swing, and fling you and your teammates up, down, and sideways. The event is built for laughs, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also on a serious mission: to support people living with multiple sclerosis and to bring us closer to a world free of MS.

MuckFest MS Facts

200

VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF

PARKER COLORADO, July 16

3,000

MUCKERS IN MUCKFEST MS CO

muckfestMS.org

61%

HAVE A CONNECTION TO MS

Logo and link inclusion in all MuckFest MS recruitment emails in your local market

Logo and link inclusion in all MuckFest MS emails to registered participants

Verbal acknowledgment throughout the event

Complimentary event registrations based on sponsor level

Logo/link placement on local MuckFest MS event page

Name and link placement on local MuckFest MS event page

$3,000

$5,000

Sponsorship Benefits

$10,000

CORPORATE PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunity to sample

Name and link inclusion in emails to local market

Social Media

Logo on shared on-site signage

10X10 festival tent, one table and two chairs

Additional options available at the $15,000 and $25,000 levels. $750 for booth space and sampling.

MS ON THE MOVE LUNCHEON DENVER

September 15

Network with Denverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business and philanthropic community and be inspired by extraordinary speakers whose lives have been affected by this unpredictable disease. Your contributions at the MS on the Move Luncheon move lives forward by funding vital research aimed at stopping disease progression, restoring lost function and ending MS foreverw. This fundraising event is more than just lunch. Dining with us is hope for more than 14,000 people living with MS in Colorado and Wyoming.

MS on the Move Luncheon Facts

500+

CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY LEADERS

cureMSco-wy.org

$2,500

$1,500

$5,000

Name recognition on the event invitation

Award Sponsor

Presenting Sponsor

Recognition in the program day materials and Powerpoint

Photo with MS Spirit Award winner behind podium

$7,500

Sponsorship Benefits

$10,000

CORPORATE PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

Two Facebook "thank you" posts (8,000+ Facebook fans with 90+% engagement)

Logo recognition on the event invitation

Logo recognition in the program day materials and Powerpoint

Name recognition in pre-event/post-event Chapter Newsletter (20,000+ distribution)

Name recognition on promotional materials

Name recognition by emcee on the day of the event

Name recognition in the Colorado-Wyoming Chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Report

One table of 10 with name recognition

DINNER OF CHAMPIONS

NORTHERN COLORADO September 16

Highlighting the accomplishments of Northern Colorado residents who demonstrate a commitment to philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. The Hope Award and MS Champion honors are bestowed on individuals who have shown unwavering support to the Colorado-Wyoming Chapter of the National MS Society while elevating our local community.

Dinner of Champions Facts

500+

CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY LEADERS

cureMSco-wy.org

$2,500

$1,500

$5,000

Name recognition on the event invitation

Award Sponsor

Name recognition in the day-of-event materials and Powerpoint

Presenting Sponsor

$7,500

Sponsorship Benefits

$10,000

CORPORATE PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

Two Facebook page posts (8,000+ Facebook fans with 90+% engagement)

Logo recognition on the event invitation

Logo recognition in the day-of-event materials and Powerpoint

Name recognition on promotional materials

Name recognition by emcee on the day of the event

Name recognition in the Colorado-Wyoming Chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Report

One table of 10 with name recognition

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

We will work with you to develop a community engagement program that inspires your employees, increases your corporate visibility and allows your company to have a direct impact on the community that you work and live in. Let us find the right package to fit with your business goals and reach new audiences by customizing sponsorships to meet your needs.

DIY

Do It Yourself (DIY) Fundraising speaks to the growing trend in the nonprofit world where donors and event participants want a customized fundraising experience to match their lifestyle and passion. Each year, thousands of people come to the Society with creative ideas to raise funds that go far beyond the Society's signature fundraising events. | doityourselfMS.org

VOLUNTEER

We are always looking for corporate groups who can give their time and talent to help us reach our goals. Whether volunteering a day in the office or taking leadership at an event site, we have a variety of projects that work for any size group. | volunteerMS.org

FINISH MS

Finish MS offers runners, cyclists, swimmers and endurance athletes of all types and abilities the chance to create a world free of MS while pushing their own personal limits. | finishMS.org

IN GOOD COMPANY

CORPORATE PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

Thank you to all of our dedicated corporate friends. Here is a sample of our valued partners.

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COLORADO-WYOMING CHAPTER

cureMSco-wy.org

Sponsorship Opportunities elisabeth.ward@nmss.org 303.698.5417

cureMSco-wy.org 1-800-FIGHT-MS (344-4867) 900 S. Broadway, Suite 250 â&#x20AC;˘ Denver, CO 80209