Partnership Opportunities Serving Montgomery and Delaware Counties in Pennsylvania
Overview Who We Are 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. Over the course of the program girls will:
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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
Mission We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running.
Vision 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:
* 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.
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Recognize our power and responsibility to be intentional in our decision making
Embrace our differences * and find strength in our connectedness
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Express joy, optimism, and gratitude through our words, thoughts, and actions
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Nurture our physical, emotional, and spiritual health
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Lead with an open heart and assume positive intent Stand up for ourselves and others
For more information: Lauren Psimaris Development Director (215)540-0813
[email protected]
Local Sponsors
Community Partners
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!
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Marcella, GOTR Coach
...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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on the Run makes me “ Girls feel warm and good on the
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Sarah, age 9
“ I run my life! I learned to work together as “a team and give hope to my “
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Alexa, age 8
Lily, age 11
Belinda, GOTR Parent
GOTRPA Program Sites
Aim Academy Ancillae Academy Armenian Sisters Academy Barth Elementary Blue Bell Elementary Caley Road Elementary Candlebrook Elementary Colonial Elementary Copper Beech Elementary Cynwyd Elementary E.T. Richardson Middle School Elkins Park Middle School Episcopal Academy Erdenheim Elementary Evergreen Elementary Fort Washington Elementary Franklin Elementary Germantown Academy Gilbertsville Elementary Glenside Elementary
Gwynedd Mercy Academy Lower Gwynedd Academy Maple Glen Elementary Marlborough Elementary Montgomery Elementary New Hanover Upper Frederick Pottstown Middle School Queen of Angels Roberts Elementary Sabold Elementary Schwenksville Elementary Shady Grove Elementary Simmons Elementary Skippack Elementary South Elementary St. Philip Neri St. Aloysius St. Joseph the Protector Stoney Creek Elementary Upper Providence Elementary
Overview
Map key: Red - Girls on the Run for 3-5th grades Green - Heart & Sole 6-8th grades Yellow - GOTR Office
For Spring 2015: • Our GOTR Council served 806 girls in 59 teams at 41 sites • More than 100 girls received financial assistance
This Spring 2016 and beyond:
• Our GOTR Council plans to serve over 900 girls in 62 teams at 46 sites • Approximately 13% of girls will receive financial assistance • Our goal is to expand the program to Title 1 schools to provide programming to families who would not otherwise seek our life-skill programs for their children
Girls on the Run 5k Spring 2016 5k May 15th Wissahickon High School 9:30am start
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.
Partnership Benefits Presenting Partner: $20,000 * 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 GOTRPA awareness events * Recognition at GOTRPA 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 GOTRPA website homepage * Logo/company blurb on GOTRPA partnership webpage * Logo and partnership mention in social media post * Logo on 5k race bib * Inclusion in 5k press releases * Logo on 5k shirts * 10 x 10 vendor space at 5k * Logo in 5k event guides * Event acknowledgement at 5k * Invitation for banner placement at 5k Opportunity to include an offer in 5k Goodie Bag * * 10 complimentary entries for 5k Your local community impact: 121 full program scholarships for girls in our community
Elite Partner - $10,000 * Invitation for banner placement at 5k * Logo/company name on program print collateral Opportunity to include an offer in 5k * * Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to coaches & teams Goodie Bag * * Opportunity to participate at GOTRPA awareness events * 5 complimentary entries at 5k * Recognition at GOTRPA awareness events Your local community impact: 60 full * Logo placement on Program Shirts program scholarships for girls in our * Logo and partnership mention in coach e-newsletter Logo and partnership mention in parental e-newsletter community * * Logo placement on GOTRPA website homepage * Logo/company blurb on GOTRPA partner webpage * Logo and partnership mention in social media post * Logo on 5k race bib * Inclusion in 5k press releases * Logo on 5k shirts * 10 x 10 vendor space at 5k * Logo in 5k event guides * Event acknowledgement at 5ks
Partnership Benefits Marathon Partner - $7,500
Your company/organization will receive: * Opportunity to participate at GOTRPA awareness events * Recognition at GOTRPA 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 GOTRPA website homepage * Logo/company blurb on GOTRPA partnership webpage * Logo and partnership mention in social media post * Inclusion in 5k press releases * Logo on 5k shirts * 10 x 10 vendor space at 5k * Logo in 5k event guides * Event acknowledgement at 5k * Invitation for banner placement at 5k * Opportunity to include an offer in 5k Goodie Bag 4 complimentary entries at 5k
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Your local community impact: 45 full program scholarships for girls in our community
½ Marathon Partner - $5,000
Your company/organization will receive: * Logo placement on GOTRPA website homepage * Logo/company blurb on GOTRPA partnership webpage * Logo and partnership mention in social media post * Inclusion in 5k press releases * Logo on 5k shirts * 10 x 10 vendor space at 5k * Logo in 5k event guides * Event acknowledgement at 5ks * Invitation for banner placement at 5ks * Opportunity to include an offer in 5k Goodie Bag * Social Media Mention with logo * 3 complimentary entries at 5k
Your local community impact: 30 full program scholarships for girls in our community
Partnership Benefits Sprinter 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 Goodie Bag * * Social media mention with logo * 2 complimentary entries at 5k
Your local community impact: 15 full program scholarships for girls in our community (one full team)
Running Buddy Partner - $1,000
Your company/organization will receive: * 10 x 10 vendor space at 5k * Logo in 5k event guides * Event acknowledgement at 5ks * Invitation for banner placement at 5ks Opportunity to include an offer in 5k Goodie Bag * * Social Media mention with logo * 1 complimentary entry at 5k Your local community impact: 6 full program scholarships for girls in our community
For more information: Lauren Psimaris Development Director
[email protected] (215)540-0813
*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/Levels
Presenting $20,000
Elite $10,000
Marathon $7,500
13.1 $5,000
Sprinter $2,500
Running Buddy $1,000
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Partnership Benefits Chart
Exclusive naming rights to the “Girls on the Run 5k Presented By” Top billing in all logo and company listing placement Logo on Race Bib Logo/company name on all 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 (for girls/coaches) Logo & partnership mention in coach e-newsletter Logo & partnership mention in parental e-newsletter Logo posted on GOTR website homepage Logo/company blurb on GOTR partner webpage
Logo on 5k shirts (for registered 5k participants) Vendor space at 5ks (10x10 space) Logo in 5k Event Guides Logo and partnership mention in social media post Event acknowledgement at 5ks Invitation for banner placement at 5ks Opportunity to include an offer in 5k Goodie Bag Logo on 5k webpage Complimentary 5k Entries
(custom packages available)
Inclusion in 5k press releases
Limitless 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 5k - Volunteer at our GOTR 5k. (Five hour commitment)
* 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 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.
Limitless Support Monetary Contributions * Monetary donations can always be made on our website (www.gotrpa.org) or by mailing a check to: Girls on the Run of Montgomery and Delaware counties, PA P.O. Box 502 Ambler, PA 19002
By supporting Girls on the Run, you can make it possible for more girls activate their limitless potential. 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 * $300 * $165 * $100 * $50
Supports a full team of 15 girls for one season Supports team snacks for one season Supports a girl for one season Supports the cost of Program Shirts for a team of girls 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
