2017

JDRF

BE KNOWN as the organization that is helping to create a world without type 1 diabetes

The 17th Annual Hope Gala Saturday, November 4, 2017 The Westin Charlotte

Honorees: Wells Fargo and the Mason Family, In Memory of Erin Mason

Gala Chairs: Jennifer & Mike McGuire Dr. Lauren Speas & Dr. Eric Eskioglu

BE VISIBLE in front of an impressive audience • Guests are individuals who are corporate community leaders as well as social influencers • Last year’s JDRF Hope Gala drew over 700 guests, raised over $2.1 million, with an efficiency of 91% • Your support directly impacts the lives of people with T1D and your generosity will be rewarded with

an exciting and inspiring evening

TOP RATED ORGANIZATION

BE IN GOOD COMPANY

In its annual rating of charities and non-profits, Forbes magazine named JDRF as one of its five “All-Star” charities, based on its evaluation of JDRF’s financial efficiency.

The foundation typically outperforms, in lobbying and fundraising, nearly every other interest group built around a particular disease.

For more than fifteen years in a row, JDRF was top ranked by Charity Watch – the only national diabetes organization to earn an “A” grade every year over year this time period.

GREATER WESTERN CAROLINAS CHAPTER Mitzi Ellis, Development Director | mellis@jdrf.org | (704) 561-0828 205 Regency Executive Park Drive, Suite 102 | Charlotte, NC 28217 | gwc.jdrf.org

Join these and other companies who have shared JDRF’s dedication to eradicate T1D.

ABOUT TYPE 1 DIABETES (T1 D) T1D is an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone that enables people to get energy from food. It strikes both children and adults at any age. It comes on suddenly, causes dependence on injected or pumped insulin for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. It occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, called beta cells. While its causes are not yet entirely understood, scientists believe that both genetic factors and environmental triggers are involved. Its onset has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. There is nothing you can do to prevent T1D, and – at present – nothing you can do to get rid of it.

ABOUT JDRF & THE HOPE GALA JDRF is the leading organization funding T1D research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested nearly $2 billion in research funding since our inception.

THE HOPE GALA is JDRF’s most high profile networking opportunity and most successful annual fundraiser in the Charlotte area. This black tie event includes a cocktail reception, presentation of the Living & Giving Award, a spectacular live auction and Fund A Cure program, gourmet dinner, and an After Party with rockin’ music and dancing. With over 700 attendees, the Hope Gala is a fun and inspirational event that offers supporters the opportunity to help turn Type One into Type None.

BE THE SPONSOR 2017 HOPE GALA

Sponsorship Levels

Mission Hope Dream Wish

Event Benefits $50,000 $25,000 $10,000 $5,000

Tables / Seats 2 / 20 2 / 20 1 / 10 1 / 10

Premier Seating at Hope Gala

Premier wine selection for each of your tables

Invitation to private, pre-gala reception for you and your guests

Table Host & Guests

Table Host & Guests

Table Host

Choice of one complimentary suite at the Westin Charlotte the evening of the Hope Gala

Special Hope Gala patron gift for you and your guests

Complimentary delivery of auction items for you and your guests (in the greater Charlotte area)

Complimentary valet parking for you and your guests

Marketing Benefits

Prominent logo placement at the Hope Gala

Logo placement on handheld bidding devices

Logo placement on step and repeat photo banner

Recognition of sponsorship on stage from the podium at the Hope Gala

Name of corporate identity listed on Hope Gala invitation (if confirmed by August 15, 2017)

Recognition in Hope Gala Event materials

Recognition of sponsorship on the JDRF Hope Gala website

Recognition of sponsorship on the JDRF international Annual Report

Logo recognition with link to your website on the JDRF Greater Western Carolinas Chapter website

Logo recognition in the JDRF Greater Western Carolinas Chapter newsletter

Recognition on social media

Exclusive sponsorship opportunities available – contact Mitzi Ellis at mellis@jdrf.org

BE COMMITTED 2017 HOPE GALA SPONSORSHIP FORM November 4, 2017 v The Westin Charlotte

YES, I would like to sponsor the 2017 JDRF Hope Gala

SPONSOR NAME/ BUSINESS NAME (as you would like it to appear in promotional materials)

$50,000 Mission Sponsor

$25,000 Hope Sponsor $5,000 Wish Sponsor

$10,000 Dream Sponsor

Signature

CONTACT NAME

2nd CONTACT NAME (Assistant/Logistics Contact)

CONTACT PHONE & EMAIL

2nd CONTACT PHONE & EMAIL

MAILING ADDRESS

PAYMENT INFORMATION

My check is enclosed

I’d like to pay by credit card. JDRF representative to call and secure credit card information by phone.

Please invoice me

I am unable to attend the Hope Gala but would like to help support the fight for a cure for type 1 diabetes by making a Fund A Cure donation in the amount of $___________________.

August 15, 2017: Invitation inclusion deadline – Sponsors confirmed by August 15, 2017 will be recognized in the Gala invitation, mailed to approximately 3,000 households in early September.

Thank you for your sponsorship! We will send you a confirmation with additional event details. Contributions per ticket that exceed $100 per person are tax-deductible as a gift to JDRF. JDRF’s Federal Tax ID number is 23-1907729

Please email, fax or mail your completed sponsorship form to: JDRF Greater Western Carolinas Attn: Mitzi Ellis, Development Director 205 Regency Executive Park Drive, Suite 102 Charlotte, NC 28217 mellis@jdrf.org PHONE: 704.561.0828 FAX: 704.561.9920