Partnership Opportunities Serving Cabarrus, Lincoln & Mecklenburg Counties
Overview Who We Are
Mission
Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based positive youth development program designed to develop and enhance girls’ social, psychological, and physical competencies to successfully navigate life experiences.
We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running.
Over the course of the program girls will:
Vision
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Develop and improve competence Feel confident in who they are Develop strength of character Respond to others and oneself with care and compassion Create positive connections with peers and adults Make a meaningful contribution to community and society
We believe that every girl can embrace who she is, can define who she wants to be, can rise to any challenge, can change the world.
Can.
National Partners
We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
Values Girls on the Run honors its core values. We strive to: ** Recognize our power and responsibility to be intentional in our decision making ** Embrace our differences and find strength in our connectedness ** Express joy, optimism, and gratitude through our words, thoughts, and actions ** Nurture our physical, emotional, and spiritual health ** Lead with an open heart and assume positive intent ** Stand up for ourselves and others
For more information: Ann DellaValle Events Manager (704) 837-0088
[email protected]
Why are we seeking funding? I have seen this program “ change girls lives, & then seen
[the girls] helping & changing other girls lives. I hope the message gets out about this awesome program! Marcella, GOTR Charlotte Coach
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...my daughter was given “ a chance to fit into a group
of girls where she was not judged or based upon who she was familiar with, but the ability of working toward a goal that ‘No Girl Would Be Left Alone on the Side Line’.
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Belinda, GOTR Charlotte Parent
Girls on the Run means a lot “ to me because I have made new friends, learned to make better choices & be more positive. The trainings have taught me to be more confident & make healthier choices for myself.
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Hannah, GOTR Charlotte Participant
GOTR Program Sites Albemarle Road Elementary Alexander Graham Middle Allenbrook Elementary Aristotle Preparatory Academy Bailey Middle Bain Elementary School Ballantyne Elementary Barnette Elementary Barringer Academic Center Berewick Elementary Berryhill School Beverly Woods Elementary Billingsville Elementary Blythe Elementary Briarwood Academy Cabarrus Charter Academy Carolina International School Chantilly Montessori Charlotte Choice Charter School Charlotte Country Day School Charlotte Latin Charlotte Preparatory School Charlotte Secondary School Clear Creek Elementary Collinswood Language Academy Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary Community Charter School Cornelius Elementary Cotswold Elemetary Cox Mill Elementary Crestdale Middle Croft Community School Crown Point Elementary David Cox Road Elementary Davidson Day School Davidson Elementary Devonshire Elementary Dilworth Elementary Druid Hills Academy Eastover Elementary Eastway Middle School EE Waddell Language Academy Elizabeth Lane Elementary Elizabeth Traditional School Elon Park Elementary Endhaven Elementary First Ward Creative Arts Fred L Wilson Elementary
Grand Oak Elementary Greenway Park Elementary Harris YMCA Harris Road Middle Hawk Ridge Elementary Hickory Grove Elementary Hidden Valley Elementary Highland Creek Elementary Highland Mill Montessori Highland Renaissance Academy Hornets Nest Elementary Huntingtowne Farms Elementary Idlewild Elementary Jay M. Robinson Middle School JH Gunn Elementary Joseph W Grier Academy JV Washam Elementary Kent Academy Lake Norman Charter Lake Wylie Elementary Lansdowne Elementary Lebanon Road Elementary Long Creek Elementary Mallard Creek Elementary Matthews Elementary McAlpine Elementary McKee Road Elementary Merry Oaks Intl. Academy M.G. Davis Military & Global Leadership Academy Mint Hill Middle Montclaire Elementary Mountain Island Lake Academy Myers Park Traditional School Nations Ford Elementary Newell Elementary Oakdale Elementary Oaklawn Language Academy Olde Providence Elementary Omni Montessori Palisades Episcopal School Palisades Park Elementary Park Road Montessori Paw Creek Elementary
Pineville Elementary Piney Grove Elementary Pinewood Elementary Polo Ridge Elementary Providence Day School Providence Spring Elementary Queens Grant Community School Rama Road Middle Randolph Middle Ranson Middle R. Brown McAllister Elementary River Gate Elementary River Oaks Academy Royal Oaks Elementary Saint Gabriel Catholic School Saint Mark Catholic School Saint Matthew Catholic School Saint Patrick Catholic School Selwyn Elementary Shamrock Gardens Elementary Sharon Elementary Smithfield Elementary Socrates Academy Southwest Middle Statesville Road Elementary Steele Creek Elementary Sterling Elementary Stoney Creek Elementary The Fletcher School Thunderbird Prep Academy Torrence Creek Elementary Trinity Episcopal School Tuckaseegee Elementary United Faith Christian Academy University Meadows Elementary University Park Creative Arts Walter G Byers School Westerly Hills Academy Whitewater Academy Winding Springs Elementary Windsor Park Elementary Winecoff Elementary Winget Park Elementary WR Odell Elementary
*Highlighted school indicates more than 75% of GOTR program participants receive financial aid.
GOTR Program Sites Map
Map key: Pink - Girls on the Run for 3-5th grades Green - Heart & Sole 6-8th grades Yellow - GOTR Charlotte Office
For Fall 2014/Spring 2015: • Our GOTR Charlotte Council served 3,466 girls in 273 teams at 196 sites • 46% of our participants (1,593 girls total) received financial aid to participate in the program which totaled over $211,000 This Fall 2015/Spring 2016: • Our GOTR Charlotte Council plans to serve 4,070 girls in 317 teams at 228 sites • Approximately 40% of girls will receive more than $260,000 in financial assistance
Girls on the Run 5k Series Fall 2015 5ks
Spring 2016 5ks
North Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015
South Saturday, April 23, 2016
Hambright Rd. Soccer Fields Huntersville, NC
South Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 Whitehall Corporate Center Charlotte, NC
The Girls on the Run 5k is the culminating event for our program participants, families and community members. Completing a 5k gives the girls a tangible sense of achievement, as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. The results are the same — making the seemingly impossible, possible.
Whitehall Corporate Center Charlotte, NC
North Saturday, April 30, 2016 Hambright Rd. Soccer Fields Huntersville, NC
Partnership Benefits Presenting Partner: $25,000 ** Exclusive naming rights to the “Girls on the Run 5k Presented By” ** Top billing in all logo and company listing placement ** Logo/company name on program print collateral ** Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to coaches and teams ** Opportunity to participate at GOTR awareness events ** Recognition at GOTR awareness events ** Logo placement on Program Shirts ** Logo and partnership mention in coach e-newsletter ** Logo and partnership mention in parental e-newsletter ** Logo placement on GOTR Charlotte website homepage ** Logo/company blurb on GOTR Charlotte partnership webpage ** Logo and partnership mention in social media post ** Logo on 5k print collateral ** Inclusion in 5k press releases ** Logo on 5k shirts ** 10 x 10 vendor space at four 5ks annually (2 per season) ** Logo in 5k event guides ** Event acknowledgement at 5ks ** Invitation for banner placement at 5ks ** Opportunity to include an offer in 5k Virtual Goodie Bag ** Logo placement on 5k webpage ** 6 complimentary entries per 5k (24 entries annually; 12 per season) Your local community impact: full program scholarships for 156 girls (10 full teams of 15 girls)
Platinum Partner - $15,000 ** Logo/company name on program print collateral ** Opportunity to distribute marketing materials ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **
to coaches & teams Opportunity to participate at GOTR awareness events Recognition at GOTR awareness events Logo placement on Program Shirts Logo and partnership mention in coach e-newsletter Logo and partnership mention in parental e-newsletter Logo placement on GOTR Charlotte website homepage Logo/company blurb on GOTR Charlotte partner webpage Logo and partnership mention in social media post Logo on 5k print collateral Inclusion in 5k press releases Logo on 5k shirts 10 x 10 vendor space at four 5ks annually (2 per season) Logo in 5k event guides Event acknowledgement at 5ks
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Invitation for banner placement at 5ks Opportunity to include an offer in 5k Virtual Goodie Bag Logo placement on 5k webpage 5 complimentary entries per 5k (20 entries annually; 10 per season)
Your local community impact: full program scholarships for 93 girls (6 full teams of 15 girls) *Custom Packages available. Partnership benefits for one fiscal year. **GOTR reserves the right to determine the type of recognition companies will receive at GOTR awareness events.
Partnership Benefits Gold Partner - $10,000 Your company/organization will receive: ** Opportunity to participate at GOTR awareness events ** Recognition at GOTR awareness events ** Logo placement on Program Shirts ** Logo and partnership mention in coach e-newsletter ** Logo and partnership mention in parental e-newsletter ** Logo placement on GOTR Charlotte website homepage ** Logo/company blurb on GOTR Charlotte partnership webpage ** Logo and partnership mention in social media post ** Logo on 5k print collateral ** Inclusion in 5k press releases ** Logo on 5k shirts ** 10 x 10 vendor space at four 5ks annually (2 per season) ** Logo in 5k event guides ** Event acknowledgement at 5ks ** Invitation for banner placement at 5ks ** Opportunity to include an offer in 5k Virtual Goodie Bag ** Logo placement on 5k webpage ** 4 complimentary entries per 5k (16 entries annually; 8 per season) Your local community impact: full program scholarships for 62 girls (4 full teams of 15 girls)
Silver Partner - $5,000 Your company/organization will receive: ** Logo placement on GOTR Charlotte website homepage ** Logo/company blurb on GOTR Charlotte partnership webpage ** Logo and partnership mention in social media post ** Logo on 5k print collateral ** Inclusion in 5k press releases ** Logo on 5k shirts ** 10 x 10 vendor space at four 5ks annually (2 per season) ** Logo in 5k event guides ** Event acknowledgement at 5ks ** Invitation for banner placement at 5ks ** Opportunity to include an offer in 5k Virtual Goodie Bag ** Logo placement on 5k webpage ** 3 complimentary entries per 5k (12 entries annually; 6 per season) Your local community impact: full program scholarships for 31 girls (two full teams of 15 girls)
Partnership Benefits Bronze Partner - $2,500 Your company/organization will receive: ** Logo and partnership mention in social media post ** Logo on 5k shirts ** 10 x 10 vendor space at four 5ks annually (2 per season) ** Logo in 5k event guides ** Event acknowledgement at 5ks ** Invitation for banner placement at 5ks ** Opportunity to include an offer in 5k Virtual Goodie Bag ** Logo placement on 5k webpage ** 2 complimentary entries per 5k (8 entries annually; 4 per season) Your local community impact: full program scholarships for 15 girls (one full team of 15 girls)
Finish Line Partner - $1,000 Your company/organization will receive: ** 10 x 10 vendor space at two 5ks annually (1 per season) ** Logo in 5k event guides ** Event acknowledgement at 5ks ** Invitation for banner placement at 5ks ** Opportunity to include an offer in 5k Virtual Goodie Bag ** Logo placement on 5k webpage ** 2 complimentary entries per 5k (4 entries annually; 2 per season) Your local community impact: full program scholarships for 6 girls
For more information: Ann DellaValle Events Manager (704) 837-0088
[email protected]
Complementary 5k Entries
Logo on 5k webpage
Opportunity to include an offer in 5k Virtual Goodie Bag
Invitation for banner placement at 5ks
Event acknowledgement at 5ks
Logo in 5k Event Guides
Vendor space at 5ks (10x10 space)
Logo on 5k shirts (for registered 5k participants)
Inclusion in 5k press releases
Logo on 5k print collateral
Logo and partnership mention in social media post
Logo/company blurb on GOTRC partner webpage
Logo posted on GOTRC website homepage
Logo & partnership mention in parental e-newsletter
Logo & partnership mention in coach e-newsletter
Logo placement on Program Shirts (for girls/coaches)
Recognition at GOTR awareness events
Opportunity to participate at GOTR awareness events*
Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to coaches & teams
Logo/company name on all program print collateral
Exclusive naming rights to the “Girls on the Run 5k Series Presented By” Top billing in all logo and company listing placement
Partnership Benefits/Levels
24 tickets 12/season
4 5ks 2/season
Presenting $25,000
20 tickets 10/season
4 5ks 2/season
Platinum $15,000
16 tickets 8/season
4 5ks 2/season
Gold $10,000
12 tickets 6/season
4 5ks 2/season
Silver $5,000
8 tickets 4/season
4 5ks 2/season
Bronze $2,500
4 tickets 2/season
2 5ks 1/season
Finish Line $1,000
Partnership Benefits Chart (custom packages available)
Additional Opportunities
Employee Engagement Opportunities • • • •
Host a cheer team or water stop at the 5ks Coach a team (Head Coach/Assistant Coach) Become a charity fundraiser (SoleMate) Volunteer for a day (see opportunities below)
Discount & Sampling Opportunities •
Business could offer any discount of company choice to promote business and drive traffic * This opportunity can only be combined with sponsorship.
Company Matching Gifts & Volunteer Grant Programs •
Check with current employer to see if they match employee donations or donate money for employee volunteer time.
Volunteer for a Day GOTR 5ks - Volunteer at one or both of our GOTR 5ks per season. (Five hour commitment per 5k) ** Cheer on participants along the course ** Distribute water to participants at water stations ** Paint faces / Apply Happy Hair for girls ** Sell GOTR merchandise ** Direct parking ** Direct participants on the course ** Assist vendors ** Assist with race packet pickup (the Friday prior to each 5k)
Office Work Days (one day commitment – to be determined as needed) Volunteering for an office work day could include assisting with coach trainings, coach bag assembly, 5k preparation and t-shirt sorting.
Donations Monetary Donations •
Monetary donations can always be made on our website (www.gotrcharlotte.org) or by mailing a check to:
Girls on the Run of Charlotte 120 Cottage Place Charlotte, NC 28207 By supporting Girls on the Run, you can make it possible for more girls to participate in our valuable program. As a 501(c)3 non-profit, your donations are essential. Please note: You may be able to double or triple your donation impact! Check with your employer about company match programs.
Suggested Donation Levels: ** $2,500 Supports a full team of 15 girls for one season ** $300 Supports team snacks for one season ** $160 Supports a girl for one season ** $100 Supports the cost of Program Shirts for a team of girls ** $50 Supports the cost of a coach bag for a team
Wish List Donations:
The following items are on our wish list and offset the cost of having to purchase these items to implement the GOTR program at our sites. Program Materials: ** Chalk ** First aid items (Band-Aids, latex gloves, wipes) ** Index cards ** Manila envelopes (letter sized & large) ** Markers ** Pink & green table cloths ** Name tag & mailing labels ** Plastic sandwich bags ** Toothpaste (travel size) ** Tennis balls ** Beach balls ** Paper plates
“Girls on the Run inspires me to be the person I am today. I am inspired by the freedom to be who I am and be what I want to be.” – Caroline, age 10
Girls on the Run was founded in Charlotte in 1996. What began as a local program in a living room has grown to become an international force for good, now annually serving more than 179,000 girls in 49 states and the District of Columbia.
Become An Event Sponsor
As a Limitless Potential sponsor you will receive a table for eight, the opportunity to network with 400 guests — including Girls on the Run board members, donors, corporate partners and members of the Charlotte business community — and event recognition. Most importantly, your participation as a sponsor will inspire and empower the girls and families served by Girls on the Run. To become a sponsor, please complete the form on the next page and submit to Christina Traband at
[email protected] or call 704-910-8976.
Keynote Speaker Shellie Pfohl, MS Executive Director President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition November 5, 2015 7:30 a.m. | Check In, Breakfast & Networking 8 - 9:15 a.m. | Program Sheraton Charlotte Hotel Carolina Ballroom South Tower 555 S. McDowell St.
Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits Presenting Sponsor - $10,000
(only 1 available) • Logo with “Presented by” on event invitation • Mention in all media advisories and press releases • Logo with “Presented by” on event web page linked • Opportunity for one dedicated e-blast to the GOTR to company website of Charlotte database • Logo with “Presented by” on event signage • Recognized as the Presenting Sponsor in two (2) • Logo with “Presented by” on cover of event program social media posts on GOTR of Charlotte and • Premium table for 8 at the event GOTR International social media channels • Verbal recognition at event
Inspiration Sponsor - $5,000
• Prominent logo placement on event invitation • Logo on event web page w/ link to company website • Prominent logo placement on event signage • Prominent logo placement in event program • Premium table for 8 at the event
• Verbal recognition at event • Mention in all media advisories and press releases • Recognized as the Inspiration Sponsor in one (1) social media post on GOTR of Charlotte and GOTR International social media channels post event
Transformation Sponsor - $2,500
• Logo on event invitation • Logo on event signage • Logo in event program • Table for 8 at the event • Recognition at event
• Mention in all media advisories and press releases • Recognized as the Transformation Sponsor in one (1) social media post on GOTR of Charlotte and GOTR International social media channels post event
Empowerment Sponsor - $1,000
• Company Name in event invitation • Company Name on event signage • Company Name in event program
Sponsor:
I would like to be an event sponsor Sponsorship Level (check one): � Presenting - $10,000 � Transformation - $2,500 � Inspiration - $5,000 � Empowerment - $1,000 Event Attendance (check one): � I will host a table of 8 � I am unable to host a table of 8 but will attend as a representative of my company
� I am unable to attend Attend:
I am unable to sponsor the event but
� I will host a table of 8 � I would like to attend the event myself Donate:
I am unable to attend the event, but would like to make a contribution of $
• Table for 8 at the event • Recognition at event
Please make payable to Girls on the Run and send to: Girls on the Run Attn: Limitless Potential Breakfast 120 Cottage Place Charlotte, NC 28207 - OR Submit your payment by credit card or donate online: bit.ly/LimitlessPotential
Level Presenting
(only 1 available)
Inspiration
Transformation
Empowerment
$5,000
$10,000
Prominent logo on invitation Prominent logo on signage Prominent logo on program Eight event tickets Verbal recognition at event
Logo + “Presented by” on invitation Logo + “Presented by” on signage Logo + “Presented by” on program cover Eight event tickets Verbal recognition at event
Mention in all press releases One social media post from GOTR of Charlotte and GOTRI
Logo on event web page with link Mention in all press releases One social media post from GOTR of Charlotte and GOTRI
Logo + “Presented by” on event web page with link Mention in all press releases E-blast to GOTR of Charlotte database Two social media posts from GOTR Charlotte and GOTRI
Online + Media Benefits
$2,500
Logo on invitation Logo on signage Logo on program Eight event tickets Recognition at event
Event Benefits
$1,000
Name on invitation Name on signage Name on program Eight event tickets Recognition at event
Cost
