P.O. Box 4959 * Fresno, CA 93744 * (559) 266-LINK info@communitylinkfresno.com
The 20th Annual Central Valley & Fresno's GLBT Pride Parade and Festival will take place on SATURDAY, June 5th 2010 in the Tower District between 10am and 3pm.
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Please download our 2010 Sponsor Packet, which contains Sponsor Levels explanation, Important Deadlines and Sponsorship Agreement.
The file is in .pdf format. If you don't have Adobe Reader, you can download it here.
You can make a Sponsor Donation via mail-in check or via PayPal button below.
Letter To Prospective Sponsors:
It’s not news to any of us that the economy is bad and everyone’s budgets are stretched thin. This year we really need to lean on our Pride Partners to pull this Pride Parade off.
Although we are celebrating our 20th anniversary, “20 in 2010,” which is some of the Good news and positives for this year, unfortunately we are also dealing with the Bad, and the Ugly.
The sad fact is the economy is taking a huge toll on everyone. The Bad news is that it looks like Fresno Rainbow Pride has lost $5,000 in sponsorships so far.
It appears one of our GLBT organizational Pride Partners, will not be able to sponsor this year's event, due to a lack of funds. A loss of $2,000.
One of our major GLBT business Pride Partners is also downsizing their sponsorship. This local business has been a huge part of Fresno Rainbow Pride’s success as well as the success of many other GLBT organizations, events and activities. A loss of $1,000.
Understandable in these tough times. Out of respect and concern for our past and current sponsors we will not be disclosing them by name. We hope their financial situations change for the better and soon!
Now for the Ugly. In our opinion, the Public Relations Officer of a Gaming Tribe's Casino in the mountains appears to have an personal issue with the Tribe giving any kind of financial support to our kind of group, being a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender organization and the Pride Parade being a GLBT event. Since this person took the PR position we have seen their sponsorship of $2,000 annually, for the past three years be cut to a $250 gift certificate for lodging. Unfortunately it is not looking any better this year. Another loss of $2,000.
More of the Good news is that we have made some new friends and Pride Partners and we will have a Pride Parade and Festival with your help. Your help will make Fresno Rainbow Pride 2010 as memorable as possible.
Help Us Meet Our Fundraising Goals
The Parade and Festival cost over $25,000 last year. Community Link’s Fresno Rainbow Pride needs to raise an additional $4,600 by June 5, 2010 to ensure that this event will be successful. Your donations will truly make a huge difference in our ability to make up for our lost sponsorships. We hope that you will decide to make a donation today. Remember that your donation is tax deductible. Please help us make Fresno proud, become a Rainbow Pride Partner.
Please make your donation payable to Community Link. Send your check to: Community Link's Fresno Rainbow Pride, P.O. Box 4959, Fresno, CA 93744.
Or you may make a Paypal donation above!
Finally, another great way of supporting the 2010 Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival is to spread the word. Share, forward, copy, or fax this letter to your family and friends. And don’t forget to attend our 20th anniversary on Saturday, June 5, 2010.
Thank you,
Jeffery Robinson
Fresno Rainbow Pride Coordinator
Help us meet our goal of raising at least $10,000 in cash through the sponsorships!
As of April 10th, 2010 we're at $5,400 thanks to these fantastic sponsors to the left! Visit their pages and support their business or organizations! THANK YOU!
SPONSOR LEVEL EXPLANATION
Purple Sponsor (1 available) $3000+
Logo on every page of the website; Full back page ad in program; Free parade entry; Logo on Pride T-Shirts; Logo included in all promotional material, including Newslink*; 2 Free T-Shirts; Logo at any promotional events; 10 x 10 booth w/ 1 table & 2 chairs (no canopy)
Blue Sponsor (2 available) $2000
Listed on sponsor's page on website; Full ad in program (inside cover or back inside cover - 1st gets choice); Logo on Pride T-Shirts; Logo included in all promotional material, including Newslink*'; Free parade entry; 10 x 10 booth w/ 1 table & 2 chairs (no canopy)
Green Sponsor (unlimited) $1500
Listed on sponsor's page on website; Full ad in program; Logo on Pride T-Shirts; Logo included in all promotional material, including Newslink*; Free parade entry; 10 x 10 booth w/ 1 table & 2 chairs (no canopy)
Yellow Sponsor (unlimited) $1000
Listed on sponsor's page on website; 1/2 page ad in program; Logo on Pride T-Shirts; Logo included in all promotional material, including Newslink*; Free parade entry; 10 x 10 booth w/ 1 table & 2 chairs (no canopy)
Orange Sponsor (unlimited) $500
Listed on sponsor's page on website; 1/3 page ad in program; Logo included in all promotional material, including Newslink*; Free parade entry; 10 x 10 booth w/ 1 table & 2 chairs (no canopy)
Red Sponsor (unlimited) $250
Listed on sponsor's page on website; Business card ad in program; Logo included in all promotional material, including Newslink*; Free parade entry; 10 x 10 booth w/ 1 table & 2 chairs (no canopy)
Honorable Mention (unlimited) Any $
Mentioned on sponsor's page on website; Listed in program.
Trade sponsors are negotiated on a per company basis. Raffle prizes are also needed.