We are fortunate to have support from members of the business community. Our goal is to develop mutually beneficial relationships to create support for our students and value for our business partners. We offer opportunities to sponsor special events, student shows and individual programs. In return, we can provide recognition, student artwork, student photography services and photography-related team building opportunities. We are always interested in exploring new opportunities.
Current Opportunities:
doublexposure 2013 Sponsorships
Youth in Focus’ 17th Annual Photography Auction - April 27, 2013 Seattle Design Center
Click with arts enthusiasts and creative professionals while helping kids develop a powerful voice
Your generous sponsorship helps ensure all proceeds from the event go directly to supporting our nationally recognized youth development program. And, your presence offers excellent visibility among an affluent and engaged audience of an expected 300 guests. Our guests include community leaders, business and creative professionals from some of Seattle’s biggest technology, consumer and lifestyle brands, as well as photographers and members of the media and arts community. To become a part of this celebratory and inspiring event as a key sponsor or to inquire about other underwriting opportunities, please contact Trina Gadsden at yif@youthinfocus.org
Hero Sponsor, $10,000 Exclusive – only one sponsorship available
Be a hero to our students and enjoy recognition as our biggest sponsor of the night! You’ll receive prominent placement in auction materials, and a special thank you from our Executive Director as we kick-off festivities.
Sponsorship includes:
- One full table (8 guest tickets), including meals and drinks, nearest the stage
- Your logo on the back of each auction bid card, seen all night whenever a guest bids
- Full page advertisement in Auction catalog (estimated circ: 400)
- Special mention in Executive Director thank you message at the event
- Biggest logo on student volunteer tees (25-30 student volunteers at the event)
- Advertisement or logo in the slideshow during the auction
- Recognition in e-newsletter (circ. 1000)
- Logo on youthinfocus.org (10,000+ visitors per month)
- Inclusion in the event Facebook and Twitter campaigns
Spotlight Moment Sponsors, $5,000 each
Option 1. Student Scholarship, “Raise the Paddle” Match Sponsor
Create goodwill by offering to match one $5,000 bid (our highest individual bid) donated by a guest during the Paddle Raise, where our guests make donations that support student scholarships.
Option 2. Golden Ticket Raffle Sponsor
Sponsor one of the most exciting moments of the night! Guests will be invited to participate in a $25 raffle for the chance to win the “Golden Ticket” – the option of choosing ANY item from the live auction event at no cost. You make this possible by underwriting the expected value of the selected piece.
Option 3. Silent Auction Sponsor
Sponsor our highest trafficked area, where guests bid on student photographs, unique experiences and other valuable items. Includes custom signage with your logo posted at the entry to the Silent Auction section and logo printed on each lot’s bid form.
Each of these sponsorships includes:
- Full page advertisement in Auction catalog (estimated circ: 400)
- Logo on student volunteer tees (25-30 student volunteers at the event)
- Ad or logo in the slideshow during the auction
- Recognition in e-newsletter (circ. 1000)
- Logo on youthinfocus.org (10,000+ visitors per month)
- Inclusion on Facebook and Twitter
- Special mention in Executive Director thank you
To become key sponsor or to inquire about other underwriting opportunities, please contact Trina Gadsden at yif@youthinfocus.org
