Canine Partners for Life 25th Anniversary Gala

Sponsorship Opportunities

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Attire: Black Tie

Winterthur Museum and Country Estate5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19735

A celebration of 25 years of raising and training service dogs for individuals with disabilities.

Gala Sponsorship Reception Reception in the Museum at six o’ clock

VIP transportation provided from the Visitor’s Center

Main Event Cocktail Reception in the Visitor’s Center at seven o’clock

Dinner at half past seven

Jim Levendis Orchestra and Dancing to follow

Gala Chairperson

Mrs. C. Victoria Kitchell

CampaiGn leadership CelebratinG 25Wonderful Years

Mr. C. Minor BarringerMr. and Mrs. Richard R. BeemanDr. Margaretta Frederick and Mr. Michael MartinMr. Irving R. GerberMr. and Mrs. Lance GortonMr. and Mrs. Nathan Hayward, IIIMrs. C. Victoria KitchellMs. Diana W. MaxminDr. and Mrs. Grafton D. ReevesMr. and Mrs. David TwingMr. and Mrs. Calhoun W. Wick

Join us for our silver anniversary gala as CPL celebrates 25 years of canine partnerships! Our 25th Anniversary Gala will be on Saturday, April 11 at the beautiful Winterthur Museum and Country Estate in Wilmington, DE. As a sponsor, we invite you to kick off the festivities with our Gala Sponsorship Reception at six o’clock. VIP transportation will whisk sponsors through Winterthur’s gorgeous grounds to the Museum for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, live music, and opportunities to browse Winterthur’s world-renowned collections and exhibits.

Our main event will unfold in the Visitor’s Center at seven o’clock. This black tie affair will be an evening of fabulous food and dancing the night away to the Jim Levendis Orchestra. All proceeds benefit CPL’s life-transforming mission. Since its inception in 1989, Canine Partners for Life has dramatically changed the lives of hundreds of individuals. CPL’s mission is to assist people with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities lead independent and fulfilling lives by matching them with professionally trained canine partners. There are many levels of sponsorship support, which are detailed in the accompanying information. If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Hudson, Special Events Coordinator, at lhudson@k94life.org or 610-869-4902 x 225. From everyone at CPL, all prior and future recipients, and the dedicated dogs waiting to serve, we give you our deepest thanks. Sincerely,

Mrs. C. Victoria Kitchell

Gala Chairperson

CPL ’s 25th Anniversary Gala

Canine Partners for Life | PO Box 170 | Cochranville, PA 19330 | 610-869-4902 | www.k94life.org

About Canine Partners for LifeCanine Partners for Life provides highly trained service dogs for individuals with both physical and cognitive disabilities. Since 1989, CPL has placed 638 full service, home companion, residential companion, and courthouse companion dogs in 46 states.

Canine Partners for Life takes each dog through a two-year, comprehensive and customized training program to meet the specific needs of his or her future human partner. CPL dogs provide assistance for a wide variety of disabilities, including:

• Muscular Dystrophy• Epilepsy• Multiple Sclerosis• Diabetes• Cerebral Palsy• Lou Gehrig’s Disease• Spinal Cord Injuries• Stroke• Seizure Disorders• Arthritis• Spina Bifida• Parkinson’s Disease • And more

We have been honored by Charity Navigator with a 4-star rating, the highest rating, which recognizes effective programming, administration, and governance. CPL is also a Gold-level GuideStar Exchange participant, demonstrating our commitment to transparency, leadership, and governance.

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Breakdown of Attendance at CPL’s 2014 Signature EventUnleashed and Uncorked took place on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Heartwood Farm, the home of Esther and Paul Gansky, in Newtown Square, PA.

CPL’s Signature Event Demographics:• 425 affluent, philanthropic, and

prominent guests in attendance.• 42% male, 58% female.• Total of all 2014 Special Events

attendance: 1,777.• Attendance at CPL events increased by

25% in 2014.

Please contact Leslie Hudson, Special Events Coordinator, at lhudson@k94life.org or 610-869-4902 x225 if you have any questions.

Full page: (8.5 x 11) $400Half Page: (8.5 x 5.5) $200Quarter Page: (4.25 x 5.5) $100

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• Digital files must be at least 300 dpi and submitted as either a Photoshop tiff file or as an Adobe PDF.

• PDF files should have no compression and all fonts embedded.

• All ads with the exception of the presenting sponsors will be in black and white.

• Want us to create the ad for you? Please submit your copy and photos by March 15, 2015.

Deadline: All ads, logos, and tributes by March 30, 2015.

proGram advertisinG opportunities

By the Numbers

Sponsorship OpportunitiesPlease respond by Wednesday, February 18 to be listed in the formal invitation. Early birds submitting their response by February 1 will be recognized in the Spring 2015 newsletter.

top doG presentinG sponsor $25,000 ($23,500 is tax-deduCtible)All Platinum Paw Sponsorship perks plus:• Presenting sponsor recognition signage at event• Admission for ten to the Gala Sponsorship Reception• Reserved table for ten at the 25th Anniversary Gala• Full-page color program advertisement• Company name, logo, and link on CPL website for duration of 2015

platinum paW sponsor $10,000 ($8,800 is tax-deduCtible)All Gold Ball Sponsorship perks plus:• Admission for ten to the Gala Sponsorship Reception• Reserved table for ten at the 25th Anniversary Gala• Full-page black and white program advertisement

Gold ball sponsor $5,000 ($4,100 is tax-deduCtible)All Silver Bowl Sponsorship perks plus:• Admission for six to the Gala Sponsorship Reception and 25th Anniversary Gala• Invitation to name a CPL puppy• Half-page black and white program advertisement

silver boWl sponsor $2,500 ($1,900 is tax-deduCtible)All Bronze Biscuit Sponsorship perks plus:• Admission for four to the Gala Sponsorship Reception and 25th Anniversary Gala• Half-page black and white program advertisement

bronze bisCuit sponsor $500 ($350 is tax-deduCtible)• Admission for one to the Gala Sponsorship Reception and 25th Anniversary Gala• Listing on event signage and in event program• Listing on CPL website for duration of 2015• Recognition in the CPL Fall 2015 Newsletter• Inclusion in pre-event email newsletter and social media mention

Canine Partners for Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization – donations to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Thanks for your generous support! Please respond by Wednesday, February 18 to be listed in formal invitation. Early birds that submit their response by

February 1 will be recognized in the Spring 2015 newsletter.

Name:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Telephone: ( ) Email:

Sponsor Name as you wish it to appear in event printed materials.

I (We) prefer to sponsor anonymously as “A Friend of CPL”.

please Choose Your sponsorship level: Top Dog Presenting Sponsor ($25,000) - 10 Tickets

Platinum Paw Sponsor ($10,000) - 10 Tickets

Gold Ball Sponsor ($5,000) - 6 Tickets

Silver Bowl Sponsor ($2,500) - 4 Tickets

Bronze Biscuit Sponsor ($500) - 1 Ticket

please Choose Your proGram ad level: Full Black and White Page: $400

Half Black and White Page: $200

Quarter Black and White Page: $100

other opportunities to shoW Your support: Individual tickets $250 each– #: ______ I (we) cannot attend, but would like to make a donation of $_________.

Please charge $ _________ to my _____ Am Ex _____ Visa _____ MasterCard _____ Discover

Card #: ____________________________________ Expiration Date: ______ / _______

Name as it appears on card: ____________________________ Signature: ____________________________

please make CheCks paYable to:Canine Partners for Life

return this form With Your paYment to:Canine Partners for LifeP.O. Box 170Cochranville, PA 19330

for more information, please ContaCt:Leslie Hudson, Special Events CoordinatorPhone: 610-869-4902 x 225Email: lhudson@k94life.orgWeb: www.k94life.org