Cause for Mass Appeal Sponsorship Package

“Mass Appeal nails it as fashion event of the year...”

- BUFFALO.COM

ABOUT Buffalo’s multimedia fashion phenomenon took its 2011 theme of “transformation” quite literally, and has expanded to benefit two nonprofit organizations with complementary missions.

Through a shared vision of creating and maintaining vibrant and healthy communities, Evergreen Health Services (EHS) and Elmwood Village Association (EVA) will collaborate to present Cause for Mass Appeal on Saturday, November 10.

Cause for Mass Appeal, a NYC-style fashion event, will feature Buffalo’s top designers, artists and performers. Showcasing a grand church venue, new energy, and the highest level of artistic production, Cause for Mass Appeal is guaranteed to astound. Boring doesn’t exist in our fundraising vocabulary.

DETAILS • DATE: Saturday, November 10, 2012 • TIME: Pre-party doors open at 6 pm, show starts at 8:30 pm • WHERE: The Church at Evergreen, located at 262 Georgia St, Buffalo, NY 14201 • TICKETS: $40 general admission, $100 for VIP, and $150 for XXX-VIP VISIT www.CAUSEforMASSAPPEAL.com for more info including video, photos, & social media links.

MISSION Elmwood Village Association’s mission is to work with businesses and residents to improve the quality of life for our entire community.

Evergreen Health Services mission is to foster healthy communities by providing medical, supportive and behavioral services to individuals and families in Western New York, especially those in marginalized populations and/or challenged by chronic or life threatening diseases.

THEME Seeking a level of clarity, we transcend as a community and rise above adversity. Cause for Mass Appeal is the joining of two strengths, creating a fresh new direction. Evoking a rebirth, and rising above and beyond limits.

VIP GOODIE GUIDE VIP Lounge: Sponsors and their guests receive entrance into our exclusive pre-event lounge.

Complimentary wine, beer and champagne is provided with a generous sampling of hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants and eateries.

Swag Bag: You’ll receive a goodie bag at admission chock full of must-haves including health & beauty products, gift certificates, and more!

Seating: VIP ticketholders will receive specially designated premium seating.

Coat Check: Complimentary, monitored coat check.

Gifting Room (XXX-VIPs only): Choose from a diverse variety of high-end products from local artisans and retailers.

Runway Champagne (XXX-VIPs only): Complimentary champagne at start of show.

What is Wearable Art?

Available exclusively to our Presenting and Platinum level sponsors, “Wearable Art” is creative advertising with (great) legs!

Your sponsorship will include a runway design inspired by your brand and created out of everyday materials used by your business. A student from Buffalo State College’s Textile & Technology program will work with your company to design and construct a Wearable Art piece that will take center stage during the event’s grand finale.

“Buffalo’s fashion week has arrived!”

PRESENTING SPONSOR $15,000 SPONSORSHIP

-THE SPECTRUM

Is your company the star of the show?

The life of the party? Then you’ll want to be in the warm glow of our Presenting Sponsor spotlight.

• Event publicized as “Cause for Mass Appeal, presented by (sponsor name)” • Verbal recognition from the runway • Opportunity to feature a wearable art piece on the runway • Logo on posters, paid advertisements, and event website • Logo featured on the runway screen and in the VIP lounge • 20 XXX-VIP tickets • 20 general admission tickets • Feature on Facebook event page • Full page ad in program book • Opportunity for placement of promotional material in VIP swag bags

PLATINUM LEVEL $10,000 SPONSORSHIP • Opportunity to feature a wearable art piece on the runway • Logo on paid advertisements and event website • Logo featured on the runway screen and in the VIP lounge • 10 XXX-VIP tickets • 10 general admission tickets

• Full page ad in program book

• Feature on Facebook event page

• Opportunity for placement of promotional material in VIP swag bags

GOLD LEVEL $7,500 SPONSORSHIP • Logo on paid advertisements and event website

• Feature on the Facebook event page

• 8 XXX-VIP tickets to the event

• Half page ad in program book

• 4 General Admission tickets to the event

• Opportunity for placement of promotional material in VIP swag bags

“Buffalo’s fashion event of the year combines creativity, community, and couture.”

- ARTVOICE

SILVER LEVEL $5,000 SPONSORSHIP • Name on paid advertisements and event website • Half page ad in program book • 6 XXX-VIP tickets • Feature on the Facebook event page • Opportunity for placement of promotional material in VIP swag bags

LOUNGE SPONSORS $2,500 (VIP & Underground Lounges) • Signage in sponsored area of VIP lounge • Half page ad in program book • 4 XXX-VIP tickets • Opportunity for placement of promotional material in VIP swag bags

IN-KIND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE & ENCOURAGED

PROGRAM ADVERTISING: For additional program ad pricing, please contact Carly Battin at 716.881.0707 or by email at carly@elmwoodvillage.org

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Elmwood Village Association Carly Battin

Executive Director carly@elmwoodvillage.org 716.881.0707 www.elmwoodvillage.org

Evergreen Health Services Justin Azzarella

Associate Vice President for Community Development justin@causeformassappeal.com 716.847.0212 x3316 www.evergreenhs.org