LOS ANGELES
2017 GALA
DINNER & AUCTION
March 18, 2017
JW Marriot/Ritz-Carlton at LA Live
www.hrcladinner.com
2017 LOS ANGELES GALA
WHAT WE DO
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS
The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and
queer equality. Since 1980, we have been fighting for a better future for LGBTQ Americans. Today, we’re facing our biggest challenges yet. After
a series of historic victories for LGBTQ people, this country remains divided into two Americas: one America increasingly equal, the other still lacking
the most basic measures of equality, including full state and federal protections. With a grassroots force of more than 1.5 million members and
supporters nationwide, HRC is working every day for full federal equality for LGBTQ Americans, uniting this country under a single banner of fairness.
ANTI-LGBT LEGISLATION
Earlier this year, legislative challenges to LGBTQ equality emerged in more than
30 states. These included so-called “religious freedom” bills aimed at permitting
discrimination based on personal religious beliefs and legislation that puts
transgender and gender-nonconforming people at risk. In 2016, HRC worked to
battle back more than 200 negative pieces of legislation aimed at harming the
LGBTQ community, and is committed to aggressively fighting these threats to
equality from those who seek to undermine our hard-earned victories. And we’re
leading the opposition to similar measures in Congress.
FULL FEDERAL EQUALITY
A FIRM FOUNDATION
Over the past two decades, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has helped
lead a quiet revolution in this country. The Corporate Equality Index has transformed
how employers embrace LGBTQ employees — and helped corporate America
become one of equality’s greatest champions. The Healthcare Equality Index has
dramatically expanded the number of healthcare facilities that guarantee top-notch
care for LGBTQ patients. Our Welcoming Schools trainings have cultivated more
inclusive classrooms for tens of thousands of students. And our Religion & Faith
Program has opened hearts, minds, and entire congregations to LGBTQ people and
families. Today, we’re committed to reaching millions more.
HRC is leading the charge for the Equality Act, a federal non-discrimination bill
that would ensure that LGBTQ Americans have explicit protections in employment,
housing, public services and spaces, and other important areas of their daily lives.
The time has come for this nation’s laws to catch up to the values of its people. No
transgender person should worry about being evicted from their apartment simply
because of who they are. No gay person should fear being fired simply for marrying
the person that they love.
PROJECT ONE AMERICA
TRANSGENDER EQUALITY
GLOBAL EQUALITY
While we are in an unprecedented time of visibility for transgender Americans,
harassment, discrimination and violence persist. HRC works to educate the public,
increase awareness and provide a range of resources on challenges facing the
transgender community. From our work in corporate America bringing transgenderinclusive health care policies to millions of employees, to our expanding efforts
supporting transgender youth and their parents, teachers and healthcare providers,
HRC is working to eliminate barriers such as the crisis of anti-transgender violence
facing transgender people in their lives each and every day.
ELECTING A PRO-EQUALITY PRESIDENT
In January, the Human Rights Campaign endorsed Secretary Hillary Clinton for
president. Since then, our grassroots army of 1.5 million people have been working
to educate the public about what’s at stake, get out the vote and elect a champion
for LGBTQ equality. And we’ve tracked and researched our opposition, who have
stood up time and time again against equality.
MARRIAGE
In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed — at long last — that every American has
a fundamental right to marry the person they love, no matter who they are or where
they happen to live. The Court’s decision was decades in the making, and HRC is
proud to have helped build momentum for marriage equality by changing hearts
and minds, securing legislative and ballot measure wins, engaging businesses and
faith communities, and electing pro-equality candidates. And we’re continuing to
work to ensure the decision is fully implemented everywhere.
ENGAGING THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION
HRC is working closely with the Obama administration to expand LGBTQ equality
by instituting much-needed policy changes that will not require congressional
action. HRC has made significant progress towards ending the outdated policy
banning transgender people from serving in our nation’s military, while continuing
to ensure that federal hate crimes protections are fully enforced. HRC is pushing
to eliminate discrimination in our healthcare system, fighting to ensure that LGBTQ
students are safe and supported in schools, and working to prohibit any program
receiving federal funding from being able to discriminate against LGBTQ people.
EQUALITY AT THE CITY AND STATE LEVEL
By working at the grassroots level with advocacy groups and fair-minded
lawmakers, we are working toward equality in every town, in every state. HRC’s
field and legal teams closely monitor state and municipal legislation and provide
strategy, technical and financial support, and staff to elected officials and our
coalition partners throughout the country, ensuring our commitment to equality on
the ground level. Entering its fourth year, our Municipal Equality Index (MEI) has
helped cities and towns from the heartland to the coasts enact laws, ordinances
and policies that improve the lives of LGBTQ people. In addition, this year we
premiered our State Equality Index (SEI) to provide a roadmap for states in
enacting full legal equality.
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In 2014, HRC launched Project One America — an unprecedented, $8.5 million
campaign to advance equality in the Deep South. Through permanent campaigns in
Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas, Project One America is bringing HRC’s work to
more LGBTQ people and allies than ever before. With more than a dozen full-time
staff and dedicated offices in each of the three states, this is an all-out grassroots
campaign at a decisive moment in this movement.
In 2011, then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton declared before the United Nations
in Geneva that “LGBT rights are human rights.” That same year, President Obama
told the nation that the “struggle to end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual,
and transgender (LGBT) persons is a global challenge, and one that is central to
the United States’ commitment to promoting human rights.” These fundamental
truths are the core principles of HRC Global, a major effort to strengthen the
global equality movement and counter American extremists attempting to export
anti-LGBTQ laws and sentiments around the world. As dangerous new anti-LGBTQ
laws emerge across the globe from Russia to Nigeria, HRC Global is fighting to
call out American organizations that export hate abroad and ensure that American
foreign policy protects the human rights of LGBTQ people — strengthening the
global equality movement through partnerships and fellowships with LGBTQ
organizations and advocates around the world.
FAIR-MINDED REPRESENTATION
HRC’s Political Action Committee has been among the National Journal’s toprated PACs in the past, with more than 85 percent of our endorsees winning their
elections. Since 1980, we have helped elect fair-minded candidates across the
country, ensuring that the voice of equality is heard in statehouses and on Capitol
Hill. HRC provides a range of support, including staff time, messaging development,
fundraising and volunteers.
HIV AND AIDS
With new advocacy, treatment options and preventative measures revolutionizing
the conversation around HIV/AIDS, HRC continues to fight for a robust national
response to HIV and AIDS, which still disproportionately affects the LGBTQ
community. HRC is proud to help tackle stigma and to lobby for the full funding of
critical prevention, treatment and research programs including PrEP grounded in
sound science, not narrow ideology. In the last year alone, we’ve reached more than
5.5 million people delivering new resources and important messages around HIV
prevention, care and treatment.
IN THE COMMUNITY
HRC is committed to making sure that our outreach efforts reflect the diversity
of our movement and the communities where we work and live. Through diverse
programs — such as the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program and
our Welcoming Schools program — we are working to provide LGBTQ people of
color and allies with tools and support to better address the challenges they face
at the intersections of racial and anti-LGBTQ discrimination. We also partner with
organizations that work specifically with people of color to educate the public on
the heightened disparities faced by LGBTQ people of color. And as we continue
our efforts on HIV/AIDS, we are producing educational resources in both English
and Spanish, and elevating the voices of LGBTQ people of color, who continue to
be disproportionately affected.
2017 LOS ANGELES GALA
OVERVIEW
It’s time for the 2017 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala Dinner and
Auction! In keeping with tradition, our signature community event will celebrate
the historic victories of the past year, while inspiring each of us with a call to
action for the important years ahead. Come enjoy engaging speakers, renowned
honorees, our celebrated live and silent auctions, and so much more.
Inside these pages, you’ll find four major ways to support this extraordinary event:
BECOME A SPONSOR!
Our sponsors are vital to the success of our gala evening. Your generous support
allows us to continue our essential work. Our different sponsorship levels are
designed to satisfy diverse marketing budgets and it’s our pleasure to provide the
substantial benefits and privileges in the pages that follow. See page 4.
HOW TO ATTEND!
There are many ways you can attend the event. You can purchase a full table
and host your friends, you can become a table captain and get your friends to
purchase tickets and sign up to sit at your table, or you can purchase individual
tickets and allow us to place you at a table of fun supporters of HRC. All of these
will lead you to a night of celebrating equality and fun! See Page 6.
BECOME AN AUCTION DONOR!
The legendary excitement of our live and silent auctions seems to multiply each
year and 2017 will be no exception. From exotic trips to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, to unique items created just for this event, your donations will adorn table
after table of unique items to entice the sophisticated palates of our guests. Our
personal online bidding system and our big screen updates during the dinner will
enhance the excitement all night long. See page 8.
BE IN OUR PROGRAM BOOK!
Extend your visibility well beyond gala night. Our keepsake program book does
more than memorialize the extraordinary events of the night. It’s also an opportunity for our esteemed advertisers to provide an ongoing item of value for our guests
to revisit and enjoy throughout the year. See page 9.
Each of us - from our Los Angeles-based Board of Directors and Board of
Governors, to our hardworking Los Angeles Steering Committee and Gala
Committee, to each of our enthusiastic (and indispensable) volunteers - is
thrilled to present you with this year’s landmark occasion. Join us!
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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS
PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP* - $50,000
• (3) Tables of 10 with preferred VIP Seating
• 30 tickets to the Corporate Sponsor VIP
Reception and Auction Preview
• (2) Full Page Color Ads in Souvenir Program
Book with first choice placement
• Logo listed as Presenting Sponsor on all printed
materials, website and sponsor video
• Champagne Service during dinner meal
• Verbal Acknowledgement from Stage
• Dedicated signage during cocktail reception
• Product Placement opportunity**
2016 Featured Speaker
Los Angeles Mayor
Eric Garcetti
• Embedded hotlink in email invitation**
• Ability to host a table captain party/reception on company campus
PREMIERE SPONSORSHIP - $25,000
2016 Featured Performer
Estelle
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•
(2) Tables of 10 with preferred placement
•
20 Tickets to Corporate Sponsor VIP Reception and Auction Preview
•
Premium Full Page Color Ad in Souvenir Program Book with preferred placement
•
Logo listed as Premiere Sponsor on all printed materials, website and sponsor video
•
Champagne Service during dinner meal
•
Verbal Acknowledgement from Stage
*Presenting level provide additional naming opportunities.
**Based on mutual approval with HRC on content.
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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS
(continued)
CHAMPION SPONSORSHIP - $17,500
•
(2) Tables of 10 with preferred
placement
• (20) Tickets to Corporate Sponsor VIP
Reception and Auction Preview
• Premium Full Page Color Ad in Souvenir
Program Book
• Logo listed as Champion Sponsor on all
printed materials, website and sponsor
video
• Champagne Service during the dinner meal
•
2016 Honoree Nina Jacobson and
Award Presentor Ryan Murphy with
HRC President Chad Griffin
Verbal Acknowledgement from Stage
BENEFACTOR SPONSORSHIP - $12,500
•
(1) Table of 10 with preferred placement
•
(10) Tickets to Corporate Sponsor VIP Reception and Auction Preview
•
Full Page Color Ad in Souvenir Program Book
•
Logo listed as Benefactor Sponsor on all printed materials, website
and sponsor video
SUPPORTING SPONSORSHIP - $6,000
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•
(6) General Tickets
•
B/W Full Page Ad in Souvenir Program Book
•
Logo listed as Supporting Sponsor on all printed materials, website and sponsor video
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INDIVIDUAL TABLES & TICKETS
INDIVIDUAL TABLES
PREMIUM TABLE HOST - $10,000 (subject to availability)
• (1) Table of 10 with Premium “first two rows” placement
• Hosted drinks at table
• (10) Tickets to Corporate Sponsor VIP Reception and Auction
Preview
VIP TABLE HOST - $4,500*
• EARLY BIRDS! Only $4,000 if you order by Friday, February 17, 2017!
• (1) Table of 10 with VIP placement
• (10) Tickets to Corporate Sponsor VIP Reception and Auction Preview
GENERAL TABLE HOST - $2,950* - (1) Table of 10
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
VIP TICKETS - $450*
• EARLY BIRDS! Only $400 if you order by Friday, February 17, 2017!
• (1) Ticket with VIP placement
• (1) Ticket to Corporate Sponsor VIP Reception and Auction Preview
GENERAL TICKETS - $295*
BECOME A TABLE CAPTAIN! We partner with our Table Captains to help
spread the word about the work of HRC in order to encourage friends and
colleagues to purchase tickets to attend the dinner. Any individual, partners/couple, can serve as a Table Captain. Table Captains are NOT financially obligated to
pre-purchase seats and there is NO penalty for not filling the table – just try
your best!
To become a Table Captain, please email [email protected]
*Plus $7.25 per ticket service fee.
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SPONSORS
2016 LOS ANGELES SPONSORS
LOCAL SPONSORS
Disney ABC Television Group
Lexus
Diageo/Ketel
HBO
Paul Hastings
Lockhead Martin
Fox Television Group
Nordstrom
Ogletree Deakins
1540 Productions
Amgen
CBS
David Bohnett Foundation
Neilsen
Sattler & Associates
South Bay LGBT Center
Sponsworks
Perkins Coie, LLP
SILVER
BP
Cox Enterprises
EY
Google
Hyatt
MGM Resorts
Nike
Pepsi Co.
Tylenol
Macy’s
Metlife
Morgan Stanley
Orbitz
Replacements.com
Shell
Starbucks
Symantec
TD Bank
Whirlpool
NATIONAL SPONSORS
PATINUM
Accenture
American Airlines
Apple
Coca Cola
Diageo / Ketel One
Intel
Microsoft
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Nationwide
Northrop Grumman
Target
GOLD
Bank of America
Deloitte
Chevron
Citi
Lexus
Pfizer
Prudential
W Hotels Worldwide
BRONZE
Ameriprise
Boston Scientific
Capital One
Cargill
Dell
GayDestinationWeddings.com
Goldman Sachs
Hershey
IBM
Lincoln Financial Group
QUESTIONS?
SPONSORSHIP CO-CHAIRS: Gwen Baba and Earl Clarkston, [email protected].
PURCHASE TICKETS: www.hrcladinner.com - For event ticketing questions, please call
Box Office Tickets at 800-494-TIXS (8497).
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AUCTIONS
GOING ONCE... GOING TWICE...
SOLD!
In conjunction with our Los Angeles
Dinner, we proudly announce our
renowned live and silent auctions to
benefit the Human Rights Campaign!
Please consider supporting HRC by donating
one or more items to this year’s auctions. This
is an excellent opportunity for you to not only
market your company or products within the
loyal LGBTQ community; but also to help
make a significant impact to the lives of
LGBTQ Americans.
Accepted items become part of our silent auction inventory. A select number
of donated silent auction items may become eligible for the live auction at the
sole discretion of HRC. Factors determining live auction eligibility include the
number and range of items we collect each year, the value of each potential
donation, and how it potentially combines with other donations to form a live
auction package.
The deadline for submission of auction items is Feb. 26, 2017. Thank you in
advance for your support of the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala
Dinner & Auction!
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is a 501(c)(4) organization, so gifts/donations are not taxdeductible as a charitable contribution. Consult your tax professional for more information.
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PROGRAM BOOK
ADVERTISING RATES AND SIZES - Program Book is perfect bound with trim size of
8.5” x 11”.
PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Ads must meet the specifications for size and production. Ads should be built to the exact
size indicated for the appropriate sized ad. All elements in creating files should be CMYK,
not RGB. Submission requirements are strictly digital and absolutely NO FILM will be accepted. Please note: A license is required for use of any HRC logo in your ad and HRC
reserves the right to approve any ad with our logo.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
The ad must be submitted as a CMYK high-resolution .pdf or .eps file (minimum 300 dpi)
with fonts outlined (preferred) or fonts embedded. Note: Outlined fonts in a .pdf look jagged
on screen but print smooth. Don’t be alarmed. File should be named:
(company name)(ad size and orientation)(HRC16).(file type)
AD SUBMISSION AND DEADLINE
All advertising content and inquiries should be emailed to [email protected].
The deadline for ad submission is Friday, February 19, 2017.
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AGREEMENT
1. SPONSORSHIP - DEADLINE: FRIDAY, 2/19/2017 FOR INCLUSION IN ALL PRINTED MATERIALS
q Presenting $50,000
q Premiere $25,000
q Champion $17,500
q Benefactor $12,500
q Supporting $6,000
2. TABLES
q Host a Premium Table* $10,000 (10 tickets)
q Host a VIP Table $4,000 if by 2/19/17, then $4,500 (10 tickets + $7.25 per ticket service fee)
q Host a General Table $2,950 (10 tickets + $7.25 per ticket service fee)
3. SILENT AUCTION - DEADLINE: FRIDAY, 2/26/2017. SHIP ITEMS TO:
Nam Lam, 2120 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 310, Santa Monica, CA 90403
I would like to donate the following to the auction: (Description) _______________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Special Instructions/Restrictions_________________________________________________________
Approx. Retail Value $ _________________________________________________________________
4. PROGRAM BOOK - DEADLINE: FRIDAY, 2/19/2017 FOR ARTWORK AND ALL PAYMENTS
q Back Cover $5,000
q Inside Cover $3,500
q Premium Full Page Color $2,500
q Full Page Color $1,500
q Full Page B/W $1,000
CONTACT INFORMATION - Please complete in its entirety:
Contact Name___________________________________________Title___________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip__________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone_____________________________________________________________________________________
Show Print Listing As____________________________________________________________________________
Signature______________________________________________________________________________________
PAYMENT INFORMATION AND TERMS - PAYMENT IN FULL (CHECK OR CREDIT CARD) IS REQUESTED
WITH YOUR SIGNED AGREEMENT AND MUST BE COMPLETED BY MARCH 3, 2017
q Payment enclosed - Please mail chek to the Human Rights Campaign, 1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, ATTN: Richard Gagliano
q Invoice Requested - Invoice will be sent to contact listed above. Reference PO# _________________(if applicable)
q Credit Card - Combined total amounts above should be charged to the following card:
Card No. ____________________________________________________Expiration Date ____________________
Printed Name________________________________________________ Total _____________________________
Signature_____________________________________________________________________________________
FAX COMPLETED FORM TO 202-239-4216 - ATTN: RICHARD GAGLIANO. PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM FOR YOUR
RECORDS. THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN (HRC) IS A 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATION, SO GIFTS/DONATIONS ARE NOT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE AS A
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION. CONSULT YOUR TAX PROFESSIONAL FOR MORE INFORMATION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE
HRC LOS ANGELES 2016 GALA DINNER & AUCTION AND HRC’S MISSION OF FULL LGBT EQUALITY.
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