Wine and Cheese and Chocolate Fundraiser Sponsorship Opportunities 2022
Spring 2022
Dear Library Supporter,
The William Jeanes Memorial Library and Nicholas and Athena Karabots Center for Learning is holding its third Wine and Cheese (and Chocolate!) Fundraiser, “An Evening with Your Neighbors,” on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
We’re looking forward to gathering again, after suspending this event for two years. We’re planning an indoor/outdoor event that will maximize our beautiful space, and provide a safe environment for everyone to enjoy. The goals are modest, but the benefit of having your name in front of all of these members of the community, plus throughout the summer as a Sponsor, is enormous!
This year, we’re raising funds specifically to improve our outdoor programming options. Over the past two years, we’ve held everything from storytimes to book club to craft club to a special effects make-up class for teens in our outdoor space. Patrons enjoyed the opportunity to gather and continue our award-winning programs on our lovely grounds, and we hope to make outdoor programming a regular feature going forward.
As an independent 501(c) non-profit, the Library is dependent on fundraising to meet our current goals and set new ones. During the past few, challenging years, the Library is pleased to have
been able to offer curbside pick-up when the Library was closed, and new, creative programs when we could only meet virtually. We added new, unique materials to our collection, we
enabled Auto-Renewal for our items, and we increased our book and ebook purchasing to meet new demand. We’ve received grants and pursued new sponsors, all while promoting “Extreme
Customer Service!”
Our last Wine and Cheese Fundraiser was very successful—with a 20% increase in attendance and almost double the number of raffle tickets sold. We hope that whether you have supported us
in the past or are new to this community event, you will participate in one or more of the following ways:
● Becoming an Event Sponsor
● Donating food or gift cards, or other items needed to make the evening a success
● Contributing a basket for our Raffle
We encourage you to review the below descriptions and select a sponsorship opportunity to demonstrate your support of the Library and its mission to be “a resource center which serves the
diverse and changing needs of the community by providing materials, programs, and services for education, enrichment, and enjoyment.”
On behalf of the William Jeanes Memorial Library Board of Directors and the Fundraising Committee, thank you for your consideration and support.
Lisa A. Clancy, MLS
Director
610-828-0441 lclancy@mclinc.org
Spring 2022 sponsor packet
Thank you for your support of our ongoing mission to be a resource center that serves the diverse and
changing needs of the community by providing materials, programs and services for education,
enrichment and enjoyment. There are many ways to support our efforts!
SPONSOR:
Yes, I/we would like to sponsor the Library’s Wine and Cheese (and Chocolate!) Fundraiser.
Please check desired sponsorship level:
□ Bestseller @ $5,000—Event sponsor; name and logo throughout the event and PR; top of Sponsor
Board at event entrance; website homepage and newsletter listing through summer 2022; Nameplate in
New bestseller; 4 tickets to event.
□ Classic @ $2,500—Wine sponsor; name and logo throughout the event and PR; prominent placement
on Sponsor Board at event entrance; website and newsletter listing through summer 2022; Nameplate in
New bestseller; 4 tickets to event.
□ Fiction @ $1,000—Tasting Station sponsor; name and logo with food throughout event and PR;
prominent placement on Sponsor Board at event entrance; website listing through summer 2022;
Nameplate in New bestseller; 2 tickets to event.
□ Poetry @ $500—Music sponsor at event; name and logo on Sponsor Board at event entrance; website
listing through June 2022; Nameplate in New bestseller;
□ Mystery @ $250—Table sponsor at event; name and logo on Sponsor Board at event entrance;
website listing through June 2022; Nameplate in New bestseller;
□ Romance @ $100—Name and logo on Sponsor Board at event; website listing through June 2022;
Please fill out the information in our packet HERE: Spring 2022 sponsor packet , and return with your check by Monday, April 11.
Visit us online at https://jeaneslibrary.org/support/ to donate online.
RAFFLE BASKETS:
Would you or your group—from a local organization to your home book club—consider contributing a
basket or large new item for our Raffle? (Value of at least $50.) In the past we have had raffle items of
everything from original art to handmade crafts, local restaurant and small business gift certificates, to
tours and personal services.
Past donations have included a new bike, a vineyard tour, fine china, handmade quilts and bowls, gift certificates for piano lessons and in-home yoga classes, manicures, haircuts, jewelry, and more. Local businesses have donated gift certificates for meals, services, eyeglasses, pedicures, and games.
Baskets or items should be delivered to the Library by 4/15/22. Please contact
Lisa Clancy at the number below if you would look to donate a basket, or the funds to cover one. We are
happy to offer thematic suggestions if needed!
IN-KIND DONATIONS:
We are also seeking donations of gift cards for refreshments and for raffle baskets, as well as appetizer and dessert trays. Glassware, tablecloths, and fresh centerpieces are all needed as well.
Anticipated guest count is over 100 attendees.
Please contact us to arrange delivery or pick-up on Friday, May 20, or Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Our Tax-Exempt Certificate is available upon request. A letter acknowledging all donations will be sent after the event.
For our Sponsor Board, the deadline is 4/11/22. Send logos (jpeg or pdf) to lclancy@mclinc.org
Questions? Call Lisa Clancy at 610-828-0441 ext. 108, or email lclancy@mclinc.org
