Wine and Cheese and Chocolate Fundraiser Sponsorship Opportunities 2019

Dear Library Supporter,

We are pleased to announce our second Wine and Cheese (and Chocolate!) Fundraiser: An Evening with the Community to Benefit the William Jeanes Memorial Library, in April 2019.

As an independent 501(c) non-profit, the Library is dependent on fundraising to meet our current goals and set new ones. In the past year alone we saw an increase in the number of visitors, the number of items circulated, and the number of programs offered. We are looking to expand our services to meet the needs identified by users: adding computer instruction classes, different book clubs, new items like doll kits and Kindles to circulate, and improved, accessible furniture.

Our first Wine and Cheese fundraiser in April 2018 was so successful—with almost twice as many attendees as expected—that we are hoping you will want to be a part of this special evening with our neighbors. Our guest speaker this year is Robert Peters, Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly: State Store Employee”, and instructor at Main Line School Night. He will take our guests through the merits of several wines available at our local Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores, as well as answer questions from the attendees. Every guest will receive 4 free tastings, plus the opportunity to purchase a glass or even a bottle of their favorite. We will have plenty of light fare, live music, and fun raffles to round out the evening.

The goals are modest, but the benefit of having your name in front of all of these guests, plus throughout the year as a Sponsor, is enormous! We hope that whether you have supported us in the past or are a new Library supporter, you will participate by:

• Becoming an event Sponsor
• Donating food or gift cards
• Contributing a basket for our Raffle

We encourage you to review the enclosed form 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.”

Thank you for your consideration and support.

Sincerely,                                                                                Library Board of Directors

Sally Lane, President

Dara Nasatir, Vice President

Lisa A. Clancy, Library Director                                           David Segal, Treasurer

Jacy Toll, Secretary

Stan Finegold, Board Member

Eileen Spector, Board Member

Suzanne Cohen, Library Fundraising Committee Chair        Diane Smith-Hoban, Board Member

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

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 William Jeanes Memorial Library and Nicholas and Athena Karabots Center for Learning’s Wine and Cheese (and Chocolate!) Fundraiser.

Please check desired sponsorship level:

□  Classic @ $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 2019; Nameplate in New bestseller; 4 tickets to event.

□  Poetry @ $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 2019; 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 2019; Nameplate in New bestseller; 2 tickets to event.

□  Biography @ $500—Music sponsor at event; name and logo on Sponsor Board at event entrance; website listing through May 2019; Nameplate in New bestseller; 2 tickets to event.

□  Mystery @ $250—Table sponsor at event; name and logo on Sponsor Board at event entrance; website listing through May 2019; Nameplate in New bestseller;

□  Romance @ $100—Name and logo on Sponsor Board at event; website listing through May 2019;

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.) Baskets or items should be delivered to the Library by 3/09/19. Please contact Deborah Moore 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 flower centerpieces, glassware, table linens, and desserts.

Our Tax-Exempt Certificate is available upon request.

Send logos (jpeg or pdf) to dmoore@mclinc.org

To be a sponsor of this community event, please call Deborah Moore, Operations and Public Relations Manager at 610-828-0441 Ext. 107

Deadline for all Sponsorships and Basket Donations: March 9, 2019