Seattle Humane Society’s
26th Anniversary May 9, 2015 ∙ Hyatt Regency Bellevue ∙ Auction ∙ Dinner ∙ Pet Runway Show
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Sponsorship Opportunities
About Seattle Humane Society SEATTLE HUMANE SOCIETY’S mission is to promote the humananimal bond by saving and serving pets in need, and we’ve been doing just that since 1897. We are an independent, donor-funded nonprofit animal welfare organization and we save nearly 7,000 abandoned, stray and surrendered pets in our community every year. We find loving homes for every healthy and adoptable animal who enters our doors, and we have no time limits on their stay. We are proud to serve the people and pets of King County with a variety of programs including adoptions, veterinary services, dog training classes, a pet food bank, and humane education for children of all ages. All healthy and adoptable companion animals are given as long as it takes for us to find them a home of their own, regardless of age, beauty or infirmity. In addition, we provide medical care and treatment for our shelter guests who need a little something extra to make them adoptable. Shelter guests are spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, examined by one of our staff veterinarians, and temperament tested prior to being made available for adoption. The simple truth is that animals benefit greatly from what we do. But people benefit as well. We support and encourage the human/animal bond with programs that bring people and pets together — and keep them together. This has been our mission for 118 years, and we couldn’t do it without the generous support of sponsors like you.
BRINGING PEOPLE AND PETS TOGETHER • Adoptions of healthy and loving dogs, cats and critters • MaxMobile brings adoptable pets to businesses and schools • Visiting Pet Friends visit senior centers and other facilities
KEEPING PEOPLE AND PETS TOGETHER • Low-fee spay/neuter surgeries provided for pets in our community • Pet Food Bank feeds pets of low-income pet owners • Veterinary clinics serve pets of cancer patients people disabled by AIDS • Disaster and rescue services provided for pets in need
EDUCATING PEOPLE AND PETS • Training courses and seminars serve people and their pets • MaxMobile brings humane education to local schools • Animal Adventures Day Camp teaches kids every summer • Humane Teen Club teaches teens to be volunteers
About Our Tuxes & Tails Gala WHERE and WHEN? The Seattle Humane Society’s 26th annual Tuxes & Tails gala will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue beginning at 5:00 p.m.
WHAT IS TUXES & TAILS? Tuxes & Tails is our biggest and most important fundraiser of the year. It is a special evening in which more than 900 affluent and influential animal lovers and donors come together to celebrate, bid on wonderful auction items, and support the life-saving work of the Seattle Humane Society. Thanks to generous donors and guests, in 2014 we raised $1.4 million to support the animals and community-wide services of the Seattle Humane Society.
MORE EVENT INFORMATION For more information visit tuxesandtails.org.
FABULOUS AUCTION ITEMS Tuxes & Tails 2015 features a silent auction and dozens of fabulous live items. Some of these great items include one-of-a-kind experiences, unique travel opportunities and gourmet dining experiences at some of Seattle’s finest restaurants.
TICKETS Tickets go on sale March 1, 2015 at tuxesandtails.org. Purchase your tickets before we sell out!
Early Purchase by April 1
Purchase after April 1
Individual $250 $300 Top Dog Patron (preferred seating) $350 $400 General Table (10) $2,250 $2,750 Top Dog Table (10) $3,500 $4,000 Gold Circle Table (10) $5,500 (Best seats in the house, only 11 tables available)
CELEBRITY & PET RUNWAY SHOW Local media celebrities will stroll down the runway, accompanied by animals available for adoption at the Seattle Humane Society. Past celebrity participants have included Margaret Larson, Connie Thompson, Kaci Aitchison, Gus Williams, and Seattle Seahawks Fullback Michael Robinson.
ALL THE MONEY RAISED STAYS IN OUR COMMUNITY Each year, thousands of puppies, kittens, dogs, cats, rabbits, and other companion animals are welcomed at the Seattle Humane Society shelter. Our goal is to find a loving home for every one. Your contribution goes directly to provide food, shelter and veterinary care for the animals at our shelter. Donations also support humane education programs for children, spay/neuter services for pets in low-income families, and the Pet Food Bank.
YOUR HELP IS VITAL Your generosity and support will ensure that we can fulfill the mission and continue to nurture the power of companionship between people and pets.
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Title Sponsor — $25,000 (FMV = $1,700) ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ
Tuxes & Tails Presented by (your name) Recognition in all Tuxes email blasts News release mentions Logo in Chronicles, a quarterly SHS magazine Logo featured on Tuxes and Seattle Humane websites Logo in Tuxes invitations Logo placement in one Puget Sound Business Journal ad Logo on adoption lobby and silent auction videos Company name and logo on your table Silent Auction section named after your company Full-page ad in Tuxes 2014 catalog “Gold Circle” premium table for 10, first row seating near the celebrity and pet runway show Premium hospitality package including limousine service and hotel stay for 2 Opportunity to speak on stage or participate in runway show Logo included on mobile bidding devices during silent auction
True Companion Sponsor — $7,500 (FMV = $900) ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ
Recognition in all Tuxes email blasts Recognition on Tuxes and SHS websites News release mentions Logo in Chronicles, a quarterly SHS magazine Logo on adoption lobby and silent auction videos Company name and logo on your table Half-page ad in Tuxes 2014 catalog “Top Dog” preferred seating for 10 near the runway
Best Friend Sponsor — $5,000 (FMV = $900) ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ
Recognition in all Tuxes email blasts Recognition on Tuxes and SHS websites Logo on adoption lobby and silent auction videos Company name and logo on your table Half-page ad in Tuxes 2014 catalog General seating for 10
Grand Champion Sponsor — $15,000 (FMV = $1,000) ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ
Recognition in all Tuxes email blasts News release mentions Logo in Chronicles, a quarterly SHS magazine Logo featured on Tuxes and Seattle Humane websites Logo in Tuxes invitations Logo placement in one Puget Sound Business Journal ad Logo on adoption lobby and silent auction videos Company name and logo on your table Silent Auction section named after your company Full-page ad in Tuxes 2014 catalog “Gold Circle” premium table for 10, first row seating near the celebrity and pet runway show
Tail Wagger Sponsor — $2,500 (FMV = $250) ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ
Recognition in all Tuxes email blasts Recognition on Tuxes and SHS websites Logo on adoption lobby and silent auction videos Company name and logo on your table Quarter-page ad in Tuxes 2014 catalog General seating for 2
Furry Friend Sponsor — $1,000 (FMV = $100)
Leader of the Pack Sponsor — $10,000 (FMV = $900) ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ
Recognition in all Tuxes email blasts News release mentions Logo in Chronicles, a quarterly SHS magazine Logo featured on Tuxes and Seattle Humane websites Logo in Tuxes invitations Logo placement in one Puget Sound Business Journal ad Logo on adoption lobby and silent auction videos Company name and logo on your table Silent Auction section named after your company Half-page ad in Tuxes 2014 catalog “Top Dog” preferred seating for 10 near the runway
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Recognition in all Tuxes email blasts Recognition on Tuxes and SHS websites Logo on adoption lobby and silent auction videos Quarter-page ad in Tuxes 2014 catalog
Pet Pal Sponsor — $500 ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ
Recognition on Tuxes and SHS websites Logo included in on-site event signs Name in Tuxes 2014 catalog
Other Sponsorship Opportunities ŪŪ ŪŪ
Fund-A-Need Matching Gift Sponsor Wine Sponsor Opportunities (in-kind or cash)
Event Sponsor Benefits
Title Sponsor $25,000
Grand Champion $15,000
Tuxes catalog ad
2 full page ads with color
1 full page ad
Event seating
Gold Circle Gold Circle table table for 10 for 10
Leader of True the Pack Companion $10,000 $7,500
Best Friend $5,000
Tail Wagger $2,500
Furry Friend $1,000
Quarter page ad
Premium Hospitality Package Logo on Tuxes invitation Logo in Puget Sound Business Journal ad Silent Auction section named after your company Logo featured in SHS Chronicles magazine Recognition in news releases Company name and logo on your table Logo on silent auction and adoption lobby video Recognition on Tuxes and SHS websites & email blasts Half page ad
Half page ad
Half page ad
Quarter page ad
Top Dog table for 10
Top Dog table for 10
General table for 10
General seating for 2
Pet Pal $500
Benefit deadlines and specifications BENEFIT DEADLINES To receive full benefits as outlined on page 5, please complete your sponsorship and send materials by the following dates. All logos and catalog ads should be sent to events@seattlehumane.org. Your Benefit
Items due to SHS
Deadline
Logo on event print invitation
EPS Logo
January 12, 2015
Logo on event email invitation
EPS Logo
February 23, 2015
Logo on PSBJ ad
EPS Logo
March 16, 2015
Ad in main Tuxes catalog
Catalog ad - Grayscale PDF, TIFF or EPS
March 16, 2015
LOGO SPECIFICATIONS Please send your logo as an EPS file with all fonts and images outlined in vector format. If you have a preferred 1-color (black) logo, please send it in addition to your full-color logo.
CATALOG AD SPECIFICATIONS Please submit files to meet ad specifications, as they may otherwise be modified or reduced at our discretion. Ads may be submitted on disk or via email. If sent by email, files must be compiled into one folder and compressed. Advertiser is responsible for the resolution and quality of images, color match, font reproduction and/or typographical errors. Ads must be created using grayscale (with the exception of Title Sponsor). Preferred format:
Full page: 4 3/4” (w) x 8” (h)
Illustrator EPS file (fonts outlined) or PDF (press optimized, fonts embedded). Alternative formats include TIFF or PSD file (with fonts rasterized)
Full Page Ad Size: 4 3/4” (w) x 8” (h) (Title, Grand Champion) Half-Page Ad:
4 3/4” (w) x 3 7/8” (h) (Leader of the Pack, True Companion, Best Friend)
Quarter-Page Ad:
2 1/4” (w) x 3 7/8” (h) (Tail Wagger, Furry Friend)
Colors:
Black and/or grayscale (Title Sponsor only: 4-color CMYK)
Resolution:
300 dpi
Bleeds/Border:
No bleeds needed; borders will be added around ads
Half page: 4 3/4” (w) x 3 7/8” (h)
Quarter page: 2 1/4” (w) x 3 7/8” (h)
Tuxes & Tails Corporate Sponsorship Participation Form Name (Company/Group): Contact Person: Title: Address: Telephone: Fax: Email: We have reviewed the benefits and have selected the following sponsorship level:
Title Sponsor*
$ 25,000
Best Friend* $ 5,000
Grand Champion* $ 15,000
Tail Wagger* $ 2,500
Leader of the Pack* $ 10,000
Furry Friend $ 1,000
True Companion* $ 7,500 Pet Pal $ 500 *Includes complimentary tickets — please provide names and contact information for guests by May 1, 2015. Our company is unable to be a sponsor this year. Enclosed is our donation of $ Payment method: Check Check # enclosed Check will be sent: Please make checks out to “Seattle Humane Society”
Credit Card
Visa Mastercard
American Express
CC#:
Sponsor Contact Signature:
Sponsor Contact Printed Name:
Discover
Expiration Date: V-Code:
Please send this form along with your donation, company logo and catalog ad to: Seattle Humane Society, Attn: Events, 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005. Email: events@seattlehumane.org; Fax: (425) 747-2985 Please note: To ensure full print benefits, sponorship commitments must be received by February 1, 2015. Commitments received after then will receive remaining benefits. See back page for details. Questions? Please contact: Aileen O’Connell, Special Events Director: (425) 373-5388; aileen@seattlehumane.org Brynn Blanchard, Vice President of Development: (425) 649-7552; brynn@seattlehumane.org Seattle Humane Society is an independent nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization. Tax ID# 91-0282060.