BECOME A SPONSOR
Overview
The Make an Impact Breakfast and Dawning Breakfast Challenge will be a one morning fundraising event supported by a 3 week media campaign blitz to support Dawning Family Services’ mission of ending family homelessness in Hillsborough County. On September 25, 2026 (7–9 AM), restaurants across Hillsborough county will dedicate a portion of breakfast sales to Dawning Family Services. Customers simply dine at a participating restaurant, and part of their bill becomes a contribution toward shelter and services for local families.
Objectives
• Fundraising: Generate significant donations through breakfast sales and optional customer round ups.
• Community Engagement: Involve Hillsborough county‘s restaurant community to heighten awareness of homelessness and foster civic pride.
• Visibility: Drive media attention by awarding a special honor to the restaurant with the highest combined sales and donations during the two hour challenge.
Event Format
• Date & Time: Friday, September 25, 2026, from 7 AM to 9 AM.
• Participating Restaurants: A vast array of Hillsborough County Cafe’s and breakfast spots.
• Mechanics:
• Each restaurant chooses a breakfast item or percentage of sales to donate during the two hour window.
• Customers can increase their impact by rounding up their bills or making an additional gift via QR code.
• A leaderboard on the campaign website will show participating locations and total funds raised.
• Highlight: The restaurant that achieves the highest combined sales and donations will be crowned the Breakfast Challenge Champion and receive a commemorative award, social media spotlight, and a featured story in post event publicity.
Key Messages
1.“Dine Early, Change Lives.” Every breakfast ordered between 7 AM and 9 AM helps provide shelter, meals, and support services for homeless families in Hillsborough County.
2. “Support Your Favorite Spot.” Enjoy breakfast at participating restaurants and turn your meal into meaningful impact.
3. “Competition for a Cause.” Friendly competition among restaurants amplifies donations and drives community participation.
Corporate and Individual Sponsorship Commitment Form (select one)
$20,000 – Leading Light Sponsor
$3,000 – DayBreak Sponsor
YOUR NAME (FIRST, LAST):
COMPANY NAME:
$10,000 – Beacon of Hope $5,000 Morning Light
$1,500 Corporate Table $500 – Friend of Dawning
HOW SHOULD SPONSORSHIP BE LISTED IN ALL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND PRINTED MATERIALS? (EXAMPLES: Dawning Family Services, JANE AND JOHN DOE, MR. AND MRS. JOHN DOE)
ADDRESS:
CITY, STATE ZIP:
EMAIL: PHONE:
CONTACT FOR MARKETING BENEFITS: EMAIL: PHONE:
AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $
(PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO DAWNING FAMILY SERVICES) CC# (AMEX, MC OR VISA):
EXPIRATION DATE: SECURITY CODE:
Confirm your support by August 1, 2026 to be listed on event collateral.
Email: RPayne@dawningfs.org Online: www.dawningfamilyservices.org
Mail: Dawning, Attn: Impact Breakfast Event • 6718 N. Armenia Ave • Tampa, FL 33604
Questions: Please contact Rebecca Payne, Chief Development Officer at 813-875-2024 ext 1004
Thank you for your generous support!
Leading Light Presenting Sponsor
$20,000 (One Opportunity)
Deliverables: VIP Table for 8, Emcee recognition, Up to 3-min speaking opportunity, exclusive Keynote Sponsor, top-tier logo placement, press, website, social media features, and annual report recognition.
Impact: Ensures families facing homelessness have a safe place to stay while they rebuild their lives and work toward permanent housing.
Media Visibility
10 Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Times
3 Great Day Live Segments - 60-day digital ad campaign on WTSP.com
1,490,900 clickable desktop/mobile/tablets ads
Email Marketing distribution of 32,500 x 4 weeks - Tampa Bay Times geotargeted social media Tampa Bay Times E-Newsletter targeted display ads
Cox Media (6 Stations) 195 (30) Second Audio Commercials and 120 PSA announcements TBBW Banner placement on TBBWmag.com 8/3 – 9/ (4 weeks). E-news banner placement 8/3 – 9/4. (4 weeks)
Additional banner placement on TBBWmag.com 9/4 – 9/25 (3 weeks) for the Breakfast Challenge 83 Degrees Sponsored / Partner Content feature + Logo and Advertising for 60 Days
Beacon of Hope Sponsor
45,000-50,000 impressions and direct email to 16,000+ subscribers
$10,000 (Multiple Opportunities)
Deliverables: VIP Table for 8, Emcee recognition, top-tier logo placement, press, website, social media features, and annual report recognition.
Impact: Helps a family transition from their car or shelter into a new home.
Media Visibility
10 Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Times
2 Great Day Live Segments - 30-day digital ad campaign on WTSP.com
1,490,900 clickable desktop/mobile/tablets ads
Email Marketing distribution of 32,500 x 2 weeks - Tampa Bay Times geotargeted social media Tampa Bay Times E-Newsletter targeted display ads
Cox Media (6 Stations) 98 (30) Second Audio Commercials and 60 PSA announcements TBBW Banner placement on TBBWmag.com 8/3 – 9/4 (3 weeks). E-news banner placement 8/3-9/4 (3 weeks)
83 Degrees
Morning Light Sponsor
Additional banner placement on TBBWmag.com 9/4 – 9/25 (1 week) for the Breakfast Challenge
Logo and Advertising for 30 Days
45,000-50,000 impressions and direct email to 16,000+ subscribers
$5,000 (Multiple Opportunities)
Deliverables: Table for 8, Emcee recognition, logo placement on program slideshow, website + social media features, and annual report recognition.
Impact: Supports the Homeless Prevention Program which helps prevent families from experiencing the trauma of homelessness.
Media Visibility
10 Tampa Bay 1 Great Day Live Segments - 15-day digital ad campaign on WTSP.com
Tampa Bay Times
1,490,900 clickable desktop/mobile/tablets ads
Email Marketing distribution of 32,500 x 1 week - Tampa Bay Times geotargeted social media Tampa Bay Times E-Newsletter targeted display ads
Cox Media (6 Stations) 50 (30) Second Audio Commercials and 30 PSA announcements TBBW Banner placement on TBBWmag.com 8/3 – 9/4 (1 week). -news banner placement 8/3 – 9/4 (1 week).
83 Degrees Logo and Advertising for 15 Days
45,000-50,000 impressions and direct email to 16,000+ subscribers
Daybreak Supporter
$3,000 (Multiple Opportunities)
Deliverables: Seating for 8, name on event materials, website + social media features, and annual report recognition. Impact: Supports the Work For Success Program by turning resumes into lifelines and interviews into fresh starts.
Media Visibility
10 Tampa Bay 7-day digital ad campaign on WTSP.com
1,490,900 clickable desktop/mobile/tablets ads
Cox Media (6 Stations) 25 (30) Second Audio Commercials and 15 PSA announcements
83 Degrees Logo and Advertising for 7 Days
45,000-50,000 impressions and direct email to 16,000+ subscribers
Corporate Table Sponsor
$1,500 (Multiple Opportunities)
Deliverables: Seating for 8, name on event materials, website + social media features.
Impact: Turns your corporate values into visible impact by addressing the ever-growing homeless issue right here in Hillsborough County.
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