Welcome to our community... ComeUnityNow! We are organizing a huge community-wide fundraising benefit on July 30th at City Plaza in the heart of Downtown Raleigh. Raising funds for tornado relief with proceeds going to The Green Chair Project and Wake Interfaith Disaster Relief. This is a gift to Raleigh... 12 hours filled with music, art, laughter, family and love to help us heal from the recent tornadoes. Join us!
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comeUNITYnow July 30 Raleigh Music Festival
1. Raleigh’s Community Festival for Tornado Relief Sat. July 30, 2011 from 10am - 10pm City Plaza on Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street Now Replacing Raleigh Wide Open! comeunitynow.com
2. ComeUnityNow Festival Benefitting Wake Interfaith Disaster Team -Assisting 200+ displaced families -Helping 100 FEMA-cleared families -Long-term tornado relief and care View of Raleigh April 16, 2011 after tornadoes devastated parts of our community The Green Chair Project Renewing tornado families furnishings & renewing lives comeunitynow.com
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4. Two stages with live music. 30bands with entertainment, music, dance and more!
8. A salute to relief workers and charitable organizationscomeunitynow.com
9. Our Mission ComeUnityNow is a gathering of non-profits, individuals, corporations, and communities of faith with the vision of raising funds and celebrating the spirit of community in Raleigh through music, art, and service. Currently raising funds for long-term tornado disaster relief. comeunitynow.com
10. Featuring Major Charity Partners - Wake Interfaith Disaster Team & The Green Chair Project Anticipated Attendance – 5,000 day of event Media Partner – Raleigh Downtowner Magazine Public Relations Partners - TBD Musical Stage Partners - TBD Art/Auction Partners - TBD Vendor Partners - TBD Food and Beverage Partners –TBD As of 6/10/2011 Mayor Charles Meeker is on board! Join with him to raise $75,000 in celebration of the spirit ofRaleigh! Pictured here with former Councilman Andrew Leager, ComeUnityNow’s Mary Jane Clark and Councilman Thomas Crowder comeunitynow.com
11. Wake Interfaith Disaster Team WIDT WIDT is the designated Long-Term Recovery Organization for Wake County for the April 16 tornados. WIDT will address the unmet needs with donated materials and volunteer labor. WIDT and its faith-based and governmental partners will work together to see that counseling is available, furniture is provided and other needs are met. Who are you going to call? comeunitynow.com
12. The Green Chair Project Assisting individuals and families who lost their homes in the recent tornado that hit Wake County. As tornado victims begin to rebuild their lives and refurnish their homes, they are referred to the Green Chair Project to receive furnishings assistance. Your donations are used to make up whole households of furnishings. Visit them online at: http://www.thegreenchair.org/ comeunitynow.com
13. OurAim: Raise $75,000 in aid. Raise $25,000 in underwriting. $2,500 will re-settle one FEMA-cleared family securely. comeunitynow.com
14. Sponsorship Opportunities Platinum Title Sponsor $10,000 Gold Sponsor $7,500 Silver Sponsor $5,000 Bronze Sponsor $3,500 Venue Sponsorship $2,500 Pledges inclusive/Sponsorships now available. Tailored sponsorship packages are available to maximize your company’s goals and criteria for participation. Logan Trading Company Raleigh Downtowner Magazine Raleighwood BIZ Join Us Here! MJM Inv. comeunitynow.com
15. Title Sponsorship Benefits Company Name Presents Title/Platinum Sponsor $10,000 Exclusive Opportunity Corporate logo and stage mentions Main Stage Main stage presentations Corporate logo and link on website Corporate logo on event advertisements Mentions in media and radio advertising Advertisement in 2011 pre and post-event materials Social Media visibility: Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn 100 Priority VIP seats/admission to VIP dining area VIP parking and delivery permits Invitations to all ComeUnityNow events for one year Tent and opportunity to distribute pre-approved sample items or sponsor a charity comeunitynow.com
16. Gold Sponsorship Benefits Gold Sponsors $7,500 Sponsored by Your Company Corporate logo and stage mentions on Main Stage Corporate logo on event advertisements and post-event materials and e-newsletter Logo and link on website Coordinated mentions on Twitter and social media 50 Priority VIP seats and admission to VIP restaurant area Invitations to all ComeUnityNow events for one year One tent and opportunity to distribute pre-approved sample items or sponsor a charity’s tent VIP parking and delivery permits Note five available comeunitynow.com
17. Silver Sponsorship Benefits Sponsored by Your Company Silver Sponsors $5,000 Corporate logo on event advertisements and post-event materials and e-newsletter Logo and link on website Mentions in radio Twitter and social media 20 Priority VIP seats and admission to VIP restaurant area Invitations to all ComeUnityNow events for one year One tent and opportunity to distribute pre-approved sample items or sponsor a charity’s tent VIP parking and delivery permits Note four available comeunitynow.com
18. Bronze Sponsorship Benefits Bronze Sponsor $3,500 Sponsored by Your Company Corporate logo on event advertisements and post-event materials and e-newsletter Logo and link on website 12 Priority VIP seats and admission to VIP restaurant area Invitations to all ComeUnityNow events for one year One tent and opportunity to distribute pre-approved sample items or sponsor a charity’s tent VIP parking and delivery permit Note four available comeunitynow.com
19. Venue Opportunities Venue Sponsor $2,500 Sponsored by Your Company Sponsorship of a venue with logo display. Customization available. Listing on event advertisements and post-event materials and e-newsletter 8 Priority VIP seats and admission to VIP restaurant area Invitations to all ComeUnityNow events for one year One tent and opportunity to distribute pre-approved sample items Sponsor your favorite charity’s tent VIP parking and delivery permit Note six available comeunitynow.com
20. Vendor Benefits Reach a large faith-based audience with repeated impressions through festival-funded advertisements -Demonstrate, sample or test your products and services and receive immediate responses from our attendees. -Meet new customers in a relaxed and exciting environment, since festival attendees are usually receptive and eager to learn about new products and services. -Reinforce loyalty with current customers. -Affiliate your brand with our event, targeting business professionals and downtown enthusiasts. -Affiliate your brand with good will and the spirit of kindness in supporting Raleigh’s 200+ tornado affected families and small businesses. -Tweets, shares and likes with our social networking team. CIRCLE OF SUPPORT Sponsor your own booth… or reach out to sponsor your favorite charity! Enjoy the benefits of cause-related marketing with one of our partner agencies. comeunitynow.com
21. Targeted Time Block Sponsorships Available 10am – 2pm 2pm – 6 pm 6pm – 10pm Families w/teenagers Jam Box Sponsor $1,500 (Note one available) Adults and Families Juke Box Sponsor $2,500 (Note one available) Families w/children Sponsor Face Painting Sponsor $750 (Note two available) comeunitynow.com
22. Venue Sponsorships Available Band or Audio Food or Beverages Art Venue or Art Auction $2,500 (Note two available) $2,500 (Note two available) $2,500 (Note four available) comeunitynow.com
23. C O N N E C T by C L I C K With us using these ComeUnityNow L I V E L I N K S SOCIAL MEDIA Also visit the Green Chair Project’s channel on YouTube to watch videos of families expressing their gratitude for assistance in re-furnishing their homes. http://youtu.be/KlPa4sAxdYQ Facebook Twitter LinkedIn comeunitynow.com
24. C O N T A C T S Jim Bailey, Chair, ComeUnityNow jimbailey@buildbridgesnow.org 919-830-4069 Mary Jane Clark, Event Sponsorships mj@maryjaneclark.org 919-571-4217 Entertainers and Musicians-- Pease view our video. http://youtu.be/P6eEEmRjYig comeunitynow.com
25. comeunitynowFESTIVAL Celebrate Community. Celebrate the spirit of Raleigh. Contribute today! Sat. July 30, 2011 from 10am - 10pm* City Plaza on Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street Visit us online at ComeUnityNow.Com There’s no place like home. comeunitynow.com