2016 SUMMARY OF EVENTS
Currently Available for Sponsorship
Throughout the year, the Oregon Humane Society holds a number of annual events, as well as unique special events. We
welcome invitations from businesses to participate in their events. While we wish we could participate in all events, we must
balance availability with maximizing our finite resources.
Each of these events helps raise money to support all of the programs and community services provided by
OHS.
Your sponsorship helps the community
 OHS relies 100% on private donations/receives no tax dollars
 OHS finds homes for more than 11,000 pets annually, including 1000s from overwhelmed shelters in Oregon, Washington and California
 Our Humane Officers investigate 1,000 cruelty complaints each year
 Over 2,000 volunteers support OHS and contribute the equivalent of over 100 full time employees
 OHS uses donor dollars wisely. (Check us out on www.Charity Navigator.org)
 Each year, OHS inspires over 17,000 children with our values-based educational program – inspiring the next generation to be responsible, respectful and
compassion – through programs like summer camps, after-school clubs, youth volunteer programs and targeted in-school programs
Do you know the top four reasons community-minded businesses support OHS?
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The company supports what OHS does and how OHS does it; OHS is effective, efficient and innovative!
Increase bottom line,
Employees: shared values, want employees to feel good, employee led giving committee, and
Good PR (internal & external).
Attendees at many of these events are a very attractive demographic:
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35-54+ years old, skews towards women
Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Higher than average household income
Their top interests:
- Home/lifestyle
- Public affairs/Current events
- Food/Entertainment
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DIAMOND COLLAR AWARDS – Heroes Luncheon
The Multnomah Athletic Club
Thursday, February 22, 2017
OHS celebrates animals and animal lovers who are true heroes at a weekday luncheon at the MAC Club to recognize and
honor animals who have acted to save a human or animal life in peril, performed services within the community with undying
loyalty, or overcome incredible odds in order to survive.
Winners can also be individuals and companies who have had a positive impact on the lives of animals, exhibiting courage
and compassion in the pursuit of animals’ well-being. The event is open to the public; tickets are $75. OHS major donors
(individuals and businesses) receive invitations.
Sponsorship Investment Options: $1,000 - $10,000
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY
Red Lion Hotel
Sunday, March 12, 2017
An annual tradition, OHS’s volunteers are honored each year for their continuing commitment to make
the Northwest’s largest shelter a place where animals and people “Feel the Love.” As Sharon Harmon, OHS
Executive Director says, “The dedication of our volunteers never ceases to amaze me.”
In addition to outstanding volunteer awards, we give special recognition for Volunteer of the Year, Lifetime
Achievement, Volunteer’s Choice and Feel the Love.
The demographic of the 2000+ OHS volunteers is similar to that of the OHS major donors. (See page 1)
Sponsorship Investment Options: $10,000 - $1,000
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DOGGIE DASH: Walk, Run, Be a Hero
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Saturday, May 13, 2017
8am
Oregon’s biggest party for pets and people aims to raise a record $550,000 for pets in need! All proceeds benefit
the pets at OHS.
Join with thousands of animal loves at Waterfront Park to celebrate the 28th annual OHS Doggie Dash. We’ll
walk/run with our dogs on car-free streets and enjoy music, food, contests and more. Everyone is welcome, with or
without a furry friend. Walk. Run. Be a Hero!
Doggie Dash is our largest consumer event of the year and our biggest fundraiser.
ALSO Corporate Teams are a great way to support the Oregon Humane Society!
Sponsorship Investment Options: $30,000-$1,000
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PUG CRAWL
Portland Brewing Company Taproom
Sunday, May 21, 2017
12pm – 4pm
This zany event, featuring a Pug Costume Contest, is an annual fundraiser for the Oregon Humane Society at
Portland Brewing Company Taproom. An increasingly popular event among Portlanders, Pug Crawl features
costumed Pugs paraded by their owners down a one-block route. The winners of the Costume Contest will be
crowned King and Queen at the end of the parade.
The event includes vendors and exhibitors, including pug-related merchandise for pets and people, a photo booth,
OHS dogs available for adoption, fun raffle prizes and more! All breeds and ages of dogs and humans are welcome
to attend.
With a new and different theme each year, the event draws in both new and returning attendees that are excited by
the challenge of creating a new pug costume each year. In 2016 the event saw over 2,000 people.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 day of.
Sponsorship Investment Options: May be included as a thank you for
other sponsorships.
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TAIL WAG: Tails in the Garden - Summer Evening Soiree
Lewis & Clark College Gardens
Saturday, July 22, 2017
6pm
This year’s theme for Tail Wag is Tails in the Garden, which will be held on the beautiful and
historic campus of Lewis & Clark College, located between Lake Oswego and downtown Portland.
Our guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres by the reflecting pool, followed by a sumptuous northwest
dinner in the stunning gardens. We’ll support the animals with a paddle raise and
end with more puppies and kitten tails!
After the dinner and program, the evening will unfold with live music, dancing and engaging activities, including a silent auction and lawn
games under the stars. Guests are also invited to bring their well-behaved dogs to this event ($50 dog ticket), where we’ll offer gourmet
treats, an off-leash play area and napping for tuckered-out canines.
Tickets are $200 each.
Sponsorship Investment Options: $20,000 - $1,000
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CANINES UNCORKED – Wine tasting with your furry friend
15 participating wineries
Saturday, August 5, 2017
11am – 4pm
A select group of 15 Oregon wineries invite wine lovers – and their pooches – to enjoy the most unusual wine event
of the year. The sixth annual Canines Uncorked wine tour is extra special because for one day a year, dogs are invited
to join their humans for a day’s outing.
On Canines Uncorked Day, your “Licenses to Taste” passport includes free tastings and dog activities at each winery.
All wineries are located in the North Willamette Valley, one of Oregon’s premier wine-growing regions.
Your passport and map makes it easy to enjoy a leisurely afternoon of visiting beautiful vineyards with your best
friend, gaining you access to complimentary tastings the entire month.
This event is advertised and marketed through OHS social media platforms, printed materials, the OHS Pet Dish
e-newsletter (with 90,000 opt-in subscribers), and an annual press release. This event sees approximately 200
participants.
Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 day of.
Sponsorship Investment Options: $2,500 - $1,000
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FUR FEST – Youth Volunteer Appreciation Party
Oregon Humane Society
September 2017
12pm – 4pm
“Fur Fest” recognizes and thanks the kids (12-17 years old) who – over the course of the year - have given of themselves
and their time to help the animals. Last year, nearly 400 kids volunteered, giving over 13,700 hours of their time.
Youth Volunteers agree to treat all animals and people with respect; be kind, compassionate and use positive
reinforcement methods; conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner; be punctual; and be ready, willing
and able to be a hard-worker.
Fur Fest is an opportunity to honor and reward the stellar youth and encourage them to become compassionate and responsible adults.
Sponsorship range from $1,500 - $100 and will be used to underwrite costs and
purchase gift cards for prizes.
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VICTIM TO VERDICT
Oregon Humane Society
September 2017
8am - 4pm
Bringing to Oregon the nation’s leaders in the field of animal law and veterinary forensics, Victim to Verdict explores
innovative and effective means of working collaboratively to enforce Oregon’s animal abuse and neglect laws. This
educational opportunity helps communities throughout the Pacific Northwest by forging wider alliances to better
recognize, investigate and prosecute animal abuse cases.
Many professionals involved in animal welfare across the state do not have the resources for training in animal cruelty
cases, creating the need to educate all parties on this crucial subject. The conference is their only opportunity to
receive this vital and comprehensive training. Victim to Verdict bridges the gap, bringing together approximately
150 Deputy District Attorneys, law enforcement officers, veterinarians and animal control officers.
OHS Director of Shelter Medicine Kris Otteman
performs exam on rescued dog.
Due to growing interest, this year Victim to Verdict has expanded to a two-day conference that includes speakers,
break-out sessions and practical workshop exercises. The host of this annual event, the Oregon Humane Society is a
501(c)(3) charity that receives no public funding or tax dollars.
Sponsorship Investment Options: $3,000 - $1,000
OHS investigation team preparing for rescue.
OHS Humane Special Agents Ulli Neitch and Austin Wallace.
OHS rescue leader Amy, with two puppies removed from squalid
conditions in a house in Weston.
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BE KIND TO ANIMALS POSTER & STORY CONTEST (K-8)
September – December 2017
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A’CAT’EMY AWARDS
Oregon Humane Society
January 2017
Students K – 8 from throughout Oregon and Clark County Washington are invited to either create a poster or
write a short story portraying a part of the Oregon Humane Society's mission. Each grade level has a theme for the
poster contest and the story contest. These contests are not just about pretty pictures or silly stories;
thoughtful expressions of the themes are rewarded.
Winners will be invited to the A’cat’emy Awards in January.
Sponsorship Investment Options: $10,000 - $2,500
YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN UNDERWRITING OHS Humane Education programs for K12: Summer Camp, Afterschool Clubs, Educational Programs in the Schools, Field Trips to OHS..
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TELETHON TO END PETLESSNESS
Oregon Humane Society & Phone Bank at TV Station
October 2017
The OHS Telethon is our major fund raising event each fall. Instead of a four-hour broadcast on a Sunday afternoon as
we have done in the past, in 2015 we switched to the all-day broadcast (5 AM – 11:30 PM in 2015, with great success!
We had our best Telethon ever!
The Telethon broadcast allows us to reach the largest and broadest demographic of animal lovers of any of our
annual events.
We are excited to announce the opportunity for businesses to join with other businesses in “giving circles,” and other
sponsorship options. Sponsor benefits include “challenges,” check presentations and phone bank options.
Sponsorship Investment Options: $30,000 - $1,000
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ISLAND OF CHI’WAII – A Hawaiian escape for little dogs
Dog Days
October 2017
12pm – 4pm
Escape from the cold and rainy Portland weather to a Chihuahua*-filled island oasis. This Hawaiian themed
adventure features an indoor off-leash play area where small breed dogs are free to play and socialize with other small
dogs. Island music and fun games for your dog will help you enjoy your island getaway, forgetting the rainy day outside.
Sip on tropical cocktails, enjoy Hawaiian cuisine, and peruse Vendor Ala to pick up some new goodies.
Looking for some mâlie time, head over to the Dog Days Café for some coffee, beer or wine. The event will be held at
Dog Days, a new doggie daycare and hotel located in the popular Clinton-Division neighborhood.
Tickets are $5 per dog or person. *All small breed dogs are welcome to attend.
100% of proceeds go to support the animals at the Oregon Humane Society.
This event is advertised and marketed frequently through OHS social media platforms, printed materials, the OHS Pet Dish e-newsletter (with 90,000 opt-in
subscribers), and media releases. This event sees approximately 200 participants.
Sponsorship Investment Options: $2,500 - $250
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DİA DE LOS GATOS
Lagunitas Event Space
November 2017
7pm – 10pm
The Oregon Humane Society takes a spin on Día de los Muertos, a Mexican celebration of life that teaches us to
enjoy and appreciate every moment. Día de los Gatos, or Day of the Cats, is a celebration of the furry feline friends
of our lives – past, present and future.
The event, located in the new Lagunitas Event Space, is a masquerade ball. Wear your favorite cat-themed mask, or
decorate one at the “Meowsquerade” booth and enter the Costume and Catitude contest. Judging the contests
is weekday morning radio host, Greg Glover from 94/7 fm.
During the event, enjoy beer provided by Lagunitas Brewing, wine and sangria. Meet cat related vendors and
artists, enter for a chance to raffle prizes and dance the night away with friends.
This event is advertised and marketed through OHS social media platforms, printed materials, the OHS Pet
Dish e-newsletter (with 90,000 opt-in subscribers) and media releases.
Media Sponsor: 94/7 fm alternative portland
Sponsorship Investment Options: $1,000 - $250
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SANTA PAWS
Eight Fred Meyer Stores in the Portland metro area
November 2017
11am – 3pm
It’s almost time to deck the halls, and what better way than with a photograph of you and your pet with jolly St. Nick?
Santa is coming to several Fred Meyer locations for the annual Santa Paws Pet Portraits event. Cats, dogs, and other
pets can pose with Santa to whisper their wishes and have a great holiday picture taken. All family members are
welcome in the photo.
$20 covers the sitting fee, two professional 5x7 portraits, a holiday card and a copy of the images. Best of all, the
proceeds benefit the animals at the Oregon Humane Society.
Fred Meyer locations include: Beaverton, Gateway, Hawthorne, Hollywood, Jonson Creek, Oregon City, Raleigh Hills &
Sunset. More than 600 families come for this special tradition.
This event is advertised and marketed through OHS social media platforms, printed materials, the OHS Pet
Dish e-newsletter (with 90,000 opt-in subscribers), media releases, and e-invitations to more than 1,500 past
participants.
Sponsorship Investment Options: $2,500 - $500
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PORTLAND’S NEXT TOPDOG MODEL
Hotel Monaco
November 2017
5pm – 9pm
It’s all about glamour, glitter and fur when celebrity judges crown Portland’s Next TopDog Model. A month prior to the
event, aspiring dogs from across Portland send in their photos and answer personality related questions in hopes of being
one of the final 24 dogs selected for the main event.
This one-of-a-kind canine model fashion show and fundraiser sees twelve small dog and twelve large dog finalists that
strut their stuff in front of a live audience. Local celebrity judges, such as Poison Waters and Kimberly Maus, watch
as canine finalists take their turn on the red carpet. Winners receive prize baskets valued at over $1,000.
At this annual sold-out event, guests will enjoy a wine reception hour, signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, handcrafted
dog treats for their pooch, sign decorating to cheer on their favorite pups and a photo booth.
This event is advertised and marketed through OHS social media platforms, printed materials, the OHS Pet
Dish e-newsletter (with 90,000 opt-in subscribers) and media releases.
OHS receives 200 entry forms, sees 200 guests at the event and reaches over 1,000 individuals across
social media platforms with online voting.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $25 for VIP guests
Sponsorship Investment Options: $5,000 - $500
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WILLAMETTE WEEK GIVE@GUIDE
In WW Give!Guide publication + online
November – December 2017
Each year OHS applies to be included in the Willamette Week’s Give!Guide, which showcases small, medium and large organizations.
In ten years, G!G has raised nearly $10 million for hundreds of local nonprofits. Last year, WW readers gave $2,452,333 to 129 Portland
organizations; over $45,000 was donated to OHS! One of the goals of the Give!Guide is to encourage people age 18-35 to get involved in philanthropy.
(If young people begin supporting non-profit organizations at a young age, even at smaller levels, they are likely to continue to give as they get older, and the amount
of their support is likely to grow with their incomes.)
OHS is seeking a corporate partner(s) who will be recognized in the Give!Guide publications which is included inside Willamette Week
during the first week of November.
Sponsorship Investment: To be negotiated.
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
TV Commercials + at OHS in-shelter marketing
November – December 2017
Our holiday wish… every pet in the shelter as of December 1st will be in their new home by New Year’s Day.
Your business can be a part of this effort to find homes for lovable cats, dogs and various companion animals.
KATU will promote the availability of adoptable animals heavily during December via
commercial spots on KATU and KATU.com. H4H TV spots will be seen by a broad
demographic of animal lovers.
OHS will promote Home for the Holidays and our sponsors via in-shelter marketing. For a
variety of reasons, December is a high foot-traffic month.
Sponsorship Investment Options: $5,000 each
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SNUGGLE EXPRESS
Local participating businesses
December 2017
10am – 5pm
What better way to melt your holiday stress away than with puppies and kittens! During Snuggle Express, a fleet of vehicles,
provided by Oregon City Subaru, will bring a cargo of cuddly kittens and precious puppies to select businesses in the
Portland metro area during the height of the December holiday season.
Each Snuggle Express delivery will include an experienced OHS representative and a mix of puppies and kittens that can be
cuddled by employees at participating businesses.
Thirty minute visits are available for a donation of $500, or businesses can guarantee a one-hour visit with puppies and
kittens with a donation of $1,000. This annual event sees more than 2,000 business professionals across more than
65 Portland area companies.
Businesses that sign up for a 1-hour snuggle visit by November 16th will receive a special gift for the entire office!
This event is advertised and marketed through OHS social media platforms,
printed materials, the OHS Pet Dish e-newsletter (with 90,000 opt-in
subscribers) and media releases.
Sponsorship Investment Options: $5,000 - $500
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THOMAS LAMB ELIOT CIRCLE – VERY SPECIAL EVENTS
A series of small, intimate events created especially for our major donors, held throughout
the year.
These special events are one of the ways we say thank you to individual and business members of the
Thomas Lamb Eliot Circle (TLC), an honorary membership category for major donors
Events are complimentary to members and prospective members of the OHS Thomas Lamb Eliot Circle
thanks to your company’s sponsorship. As a sponsor of these special events, your brand will be
seen/introduced to major donors of the Oregon Humane Society.
Sponsorship Investment Options: $10,000 - $1,000
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact Jane Morrison, OHS Corporate Relations Manager
503-416-7084, cell 503-939-0332 or [email protected]
Revised 9.16.16
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