Sponsor the 2023 Fraser Gala, presented by Meristem | Cresset

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SPONSORSHIPS

CORPORATE TABLE SPONSORSHIPS

SILVER SPONSOR - $4,000

• Silver Table reservation (10 guests)
• Valet parking (10 guests)
• Three-course meal, dessert, complimentary wine pour (10 guests)
• Company name listed in event emails
• Listed in the 2023 Fraser annual report (20,000 recipients)
• Company name on Fraser event website (est. 2,500 website hits)
• Company name on online event platform (est. 1,000 unique site hits)
• Company name displayed on large monitors throughout dinner and program

Your involvement as a Silver Sponsor with a gift of $4,000 qualifies you for a $2,250 charitable deduction under Federal and Minnesota income tax laws (Federal EIN 41-0781858 and IRS Exemption 501(c)3.

 

GOLD SPONSOR - $6,000

• Gold Table reservation (10 guests)
• Valet parking (10 guests)
• Three-course meal, dessert, complimentary wine pour (10 guests)
• Company name listed in event emails
• Company name tagged on Fraser social media platforms (Over 9,500 Facebook followers, over 1,600 Twitter followers, over 1,000 Instagram followers, over 4,900 LinkedIn followers)
• Listed in the 2023 Fraser annual report (25,000 recipients)
• Company logo on Fraser event website (est. 2,500 website hits)
• Company logo on online event platform (est. 1,000 unique site hits)
• Company name listed on sponsor page in program booklet
• Company name displayed on large monitors throughout dinner and program

Your involvement as a Gold Sponsor with a gift of $6,000 qualifies you for a $4,250 charitable deduction under Federal and Minnesota income tax laws (Federal EIN 41-0781858 and IRS Exemption 501(c)3.

 

PLATINUM SPONSOR - $10,000

• Platinum Table reservation (10 guests)
• Valet parking (10 guests)
• Three-course meal, dessert, complimentary wine pour (10 guests)
• Company name listed in event emails
• Company name tagged on Fraser social media platforms (Over 9,500 Facebook followers, over 1,600 Twitter followers, over 1,000 Instagram followers, over 4,900 LinkedIn followers)
• Listed in the 2023 Fraser annual report (20,000 recipients)
• Company logo with link to website on Fraser event website (est. 2,500 website hits)
• Company logo with link to website on online event platform (est. 1,000 unique site hits)
• Company logo displayed on large monitors throughout dinner and program
• Exclusive Platinum Experience (10 guests)

Your involvement as a Platinum Sponsor with a gift of $10,000 qualifies you for a $8,250 charitable deduction under Federal and Minnesota income tax laws (Federal EIN 41-0781858 and IRS Exemption 501(c)(3).

 

DIAMOND SPONSOR - $12,000

• Diamond Table reservation (10 guests)
• Valet parking (10 guests) 
• Three-course meal, dessert, complimentary wine (10 guests)
• Company name listed in event emails
• Company name tagged on Fraser social media platforms (Over 9,500 Facebook followers, over 1,600 Twitter followers, over 1,000 Instagram followers, over 4,900 LinkedIn followers)
• Listed in the 2023 Fraser annual report (20,000 recipients)
• Company logo with link to website on Fraser event website (est. 2,500 website hits)
• Company logo with link to website on online event platform (est. 1,000 unique site hits)
• Logo displayed on large monitors throughout dinner and program
• Exclusive Diamond Experience (10 guests)

Your involvement as a Diamond Sponsor with a gift of $12,000 qualifies you for a $10250 charitable deduction under Federal and Minnesota income tax laws (Federal EIN 41-0781858 and IRS Exemption 501(c)(3).

 

EXCLUSIVE CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS

Exclusive Corporate Sponsorships support one designated aspect of the gala. These exclusive sponsors receive premier recognition for their sponsorship. As an exclusive sponsor, only your company will receive recognition for the chosen sponsorship. All exclusive corporate sponsors will receive the following:

 

• Exclusive Table reservation
• Valet parking
• Three-course meal, dessert, complimentary wine
• Exclusive Experience for your table guests
• Company name on gala invite (confirmed sponsorship by August 14)
• Company logo with link to website listed in event emails
• Company logo with link to website listed on Fraser event website (est. 2,500 website hits)
• Company logo with link to website on online event platform (est. 1,000 unique site h
• Listed in the 2023 Fraser annual report (20,000 recipients)
• Company logo displayed on large monitors throughout dinner and program
• Special recognition on stage
• Recognition on Fraser social media platforms (Over 9,500 Facebook followers, over 1,600 Twitter followers, over 1,000 Instagram followers, over 4,900 LinkedIn followers)
• Company name featured in Fraser newsletter

 

 

LOLLIPOP COCKTAIL WALL - SOLD OUT

All of the Exclusive Sponsorship premier recognition items plus the following targeted recognition

• Company logo featured on signage next to Wine, Champagne and Sparkling Bubbles display
• Company logo on Wine, Champagne and Sparkling Bubbles tags of each bottle
• Digital ad in one pre-event email
• Sponsor spotlight featured in one pre-event email (20,000 recipients)

Your involvement as a Champagne and Sparkling Bubbles Sponsor with a gift of $7,500 qualifies you for a $5,250 charitable deduction under Federal and Minnesota income tax laws (Federal EIN 41-078 1858 and IRS Exemption 501(c)(3).

 

LIVE AUCTION SPONSOR - $15,000 - SOLD OUT
All of the Exclusive Sponsorship premier recognition items plus the following targeted recognition

• Premier live auction item provided by sponsor
• Company name and logo displayed on auction technology
• Company name and logo exclusively featured on monitors during the live auction
• Digital ad in one pre-event email
• Sponsor spotlight featured in one pre-event email (20,000 recipients)

Your involvement as a Live Auction Sponsor with a gift of $15,000 qualifies you for a $13,250 charitable deduction under Federal and Minnesota income tax laws (Federal EIN 41-0781858 and IRS Exemption 501(c)(3).

 

HAPPY HOUR SPONSOR - $20,000 - SOLD OUT

All of the Exclusive Sponsorship premier recognition items plus the following targeted recognition

• Bonus Exclusive Table Reservation (20 guests total)
• Company name and logo featured on signage at all bar tops in reception area
• Company logo printed on drink tickets  
• Digital ad in one pre-event email
• Sponsor spotlight featured in one pre-event email (20,000 recipients)

Your involvement as a Happy Hour Sponsor with a gift of $20,000 qualifies you for a $16,500 charitable deduction under Federal and Minnesota income tax laws (Federal EIN 41-0781858 and IRS Exemption 501(c)(3).

 

SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR - $25,000

All of the Exclusive Sponsorship premier recognition items plus the following targeted recognition

• Bonus Exclusive Table Reservation (20 guests total)
• Company logo featured on signage in silent auction area
• Donate a premier silent auction item
• Opportunity to nominate a company employee to sit on the auction committee
• Company logo displayed on all silent auction sneak peek videos
• Digital ad in one pre-event email
• Sponsor spotlight featured in one pre-event email (20,000 recipients)

Your involvement as a Silent Auction Sponsor with a gift of $25,000 qualifies you for a $21,500 charitable deduction under Federal and Minnesota income tax laws (Federal EIN 41-0781858 and IRS Exemption 501(c)(3).

 

DESSERT SPONSOR - $25,000

All of the Exclusive Sponsorship premier recognition items plus the following targeted recognition

• Bonus Exclusive Table Reservation (20 guests total)
• Company name and logo featured on the dinner menu at each table
• Company logo featured on signage next to dessert and coffee station
• Company name and logo featured with dessert item
• Digital ad in one pre-event email
• Sponsor spotlight featured in one pre-event email (20,000 recipients)

Your involvement as a Dessert Sponsor with a gift of $25,000 qualifies you for a $17,500 charitable deduction under Federal and Minnesota income tax laws (Federal EIN 41-0781858 and IRS Exemption 501(c)(3).

 

THEMATIC ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR - $30,000

All of the Exclusive Sponsorship premier recognition items plus the following targeted recognition

• Bonus Exclusive Table Reservation (20 guests total)
• Complimentary hosted wine and signature event cocktail throughout the dinner and program
• Private meet and greet with thematic artists
• Company logo featured on signage next to thematic entertainment  
• Digital ad in one pre-event email
• Sponsor spotlight featured in one pre-event email (20,000 recipients)

Your involvement as the Thematic Entertainment Sponsor with a gift of $30,000 qualifies you for a $26,500 charitable deduction under Federal and Minnesota income tax laws (Federal EIN 41-0781858 and IRS Exemption 501(c)(3).

 

CELEBRITY SPONSOR - $30,000 - SOLD OUT

All of the Exclusive Sponsorship premier recognition items plus the following targeted recognition

• Bonus Exclusive Table Reservation (20 guests total)
• Company logo featured on signage in ballroom
• Complimentary hosted wine and signature event cocktail throughout the dinner and program
• Private meet and greet with celebrity artist
• Digital ad in one pre-event email
• Digital ad in one social media post
• Sponsor spotlight featured in one pre-event email (20,000 recipients)

Your involvement as a Celebrity Sponsor with a gift of $30,000 qualifies you for a $26,500 charitable deduction under Federal and Minnesota income tax laws (Federal EIN 41-0781858 and IRS Exemption 501(c)(3).

 

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR - $50,000 - SOLD OUT

All of the Exclusive Sponsorship premier recognition items plus the following targeted recognition

Pre-Event

• Name and/or logo included in one Fraser E-News (est. 20,000 recipients)
• Two pre-event social media posts linking to company website or social media page
• Name and/or logo featured in save the date email (est. 1,400 recipients)
• Name and/or logo recognition in Fraser newsletter (est. 10,000 recipients)
• Mention on FraserCast (Fraser podcast)
• Digital ad in one pre-event email
• Digital ad in one social media post

 

Onsite

• Three course meal, dessert, complimentary wine pour (30 guests)
• Valet parking and preferred seating for 3 tables (30 guests)
• Complimentary hosted wine and signature event cocktail throughout the dinner and program
• Custom signage of all musical performers in pre-function, silent auction area and ballroom
• Meet-and-greet with entertainment act and celebrity artist
• Sponsor spotlight featured in one pre-event email (20,000 recipients)
• Live event social media post linked to social media or corporate website (est. 13,000 hits)
• Name and/or logo displayed on large monitors throughout dinner and program

 

Post-event

• Name and/or logo featured in post event thank you email to all attendees

 

Your involvement as an Entertainment Sponsor with a gift of $50,000 qualifies you for a $44,750 charitable deduction under Federal and Minnesota income tax laws (Federal EIN 41-0781858 and IRS Exemption 501(c)(3)

 

PRESENTING SPONSOR - $50,000 - SOLD OUT

Pre-Event

• Exclusive naming rights of the event
• Name or logo included in one Fraser E-News (est. 20,000 recipients)
• Name or logo and website included on Fraser event website (est. 2,500 website hits)
• Two pre-event Facebook and Instagram posts linking to company website or social media page (est. 25,000 hits)
• Name or logo featured in save the date email (est. 1,400 recipients)
• Name or logo recognition in Fraser newsletter (est. 10,000 recipients)
• Opportunity for employees to be on the planning committee and attend menu tasting, wine selection and select auction items
• Digital ad in one pre-event email
• Digital ad in one social media post
• Mention in Fraser blog
• Mention in press release sent out one month prior to event
• 15 second ad on FraserCast (Fraser podcast)
• Opportunity for company to provide one of the exclusive live auction items

 

Onsite

• Valet parking and preferred seating for 3 tables (30 guests)
• Exclusive VIP reception for guests
• Name or logo usage in event space (i.e., auction technology, auction area, photo step and repeat, etc.)
• Special recognition on stage by event emcees throughout the program
• Live event social media post linked to social media or corporate website (est. 13,000 hits)
• Special acknowledgement from Diane Cross, Fraser President & CEO
• Complimentary hosted wine throughout the dinner and program
• Name or logo displayed on large monitors throughout dinner and program
• Opportunity for Company spokesperson to provide closing remarks

 

Post Event

• Name or logo featured in post event thank you email to all attendees (est. 600 recipients)
• Invitation to donor recognition breakfast (est. 100 attendees)

Your involvement as Presenting Sponsor with a gift of $50,000 qualifies you for a $44,750 charitable deduction under Federal and Minnesota income tax laws (Federal EIN 41-078 1858 and IRS Exemption 501(c)(3).

 

 

Questions? Interested in attending or sponsoring? Please contact Rose Rosario at rose.rosario@fraser.org.
If hosting a table or sponsorship, please have guest names and meal preferences to kimberly.sankey@fraser.org to ensure guest needs are properly recognized.