MIRACLE BABIES
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7 ANNUAL GALA
“ONCE UPON A
TIME”
October 22, 2016
Honorary Chair
Joye Blount
Dear Community Partner,
Gala Chair
Tamara LafargaJoseph
Miracle Babies is excited to announce our 7th Annual Gala ONCE UPON A TIME to be held on
Saturday, October 22 at the beautiful Fairmont Grand Del Mar.
Auction Chairs
Susanne Rohrbaugh
Esther Rodriguez
Table Captain Chair
Atoosa Styc
Sponsorships &
Underwriting
Chair
Marjan Daneshmand
VIP Chair
Tina Kuhlmann
Event Executive
Director
Rita Szczotka
Event Committee
Lola Green
Andi Neugarten
Nikki Schiffman
Rhonda Peters
Nadine Barber
Annie Finch
Rosemary Ryan
Mary Keough Lyman
Agnes Fox
Vince Heald
Joubin Rahimi
Miriam Smotrich
Charo Garcia-Guerra
Shelli Pelly
Maria Delgado
Moe Razi-Mulcahy
Louvette Fowler
Andi Neugarten
Charlotte Rand
Please join me and Gala Chair, Tamara Lafarga Joseph, for an extraordinary evening to
celebrate, raise funds and bring awareness to Miracle Babies. This annual sold-out event
brings together some of San Diego’s top businesses and philanthropic leaders. Enjoy a night
of gourmet cuisine and libations. This magical evening will be led by emcee ~ Jamie Colby,
American national news correspondent and anchor for Fox News and the host of the series,
“Strange Inheritance”. Lark Mason and Lark Mason III of “Antiques Roadshow” will host the
live auction. Followed by dancing in the Grand Ballroom to special live music of Wayne Foster
Entertainment and the beautiful Jackie Foster.
Our goal this year is to net $750,000, of which $400,000 would go to direct financial assistance,
servicing over 550 families right here in San Diego. $175,000 would go towards our MB Cares
program providing education and social support for the over 6,000 families who experience the
NICU each year. $100,000 put aside for endowment to ensure our programs into the future.
Thereby allocating 90% to program and only 10% for the operational budget.
With the funds raised, Miracle Babies will continue to advance our mission to provide support and
financial assistance to families with critically ill newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; and to
enhance the well-being of women, children and their families through education, prevention and
medical care. Your support of this event is crucial to assist families with babies in the NICU.
You can participate by:
• Purchasing a table and attending the event (all Sponsorships include a table/seats)
• Underwriting part of the evening
• Donation of an in-kind fabulous experience for our live auction or Giving Tree
Enclosed are a variety of opportunities available for sponsorship, underwriting and in-kind
donations. Your support will directly help the NICU families that need financial assistance all over
San Diego County and to reduce the number of pre-term births with our prevention programs. We
look forward to you joining us in our effort to improve the lives of the phenomenal parents and
children who need our assistance during one of the most difficult and uncertain times in their lives.
Thank you for your consideration. For additional information, please contact Rita at Miracle Babies
at 858-633-8541 or via email at [email protected]
Kindest regards,
Rita J. Garcia-Szczotka
Development Director
Saturday, October 22, 2016
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
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Miracle Babies 7 Annual Gala ONCE UPON A TIME will be held at The Grand Del Mar and promises to be a soldout spectacular event to provide support and financial assistance to families with critically ill newborns in the
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Please join us as a sponsor or underwriter of the event and join us in our effort to
raise awareness of the challenges faced by families caring for a critically ill newborn in the NICU. The following
opportunities are available at varying benefit levels:
~ PRESENTING SPONSOR ~
Most Noble Duke &/or Duchess
$75,000
Overview
The Miracle Babies Presenting Sponsor is a highly visible and exclusive opportunity reserved for an individual,
family or corporation wishing to support Miracle Babies at its most prestigious level. There is only (1) coveted
opportunity available at this level.
As our Presenting Sponsor, your name will be part of the official event name, used across all print, digital, social
media and promotional materials related to the event as follows:
PRESENTING SPONSOR proudly presents:
Miracle Babies “Once Upon a Time”
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7 Annual Gala
Benefits
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Official Event Name (Exclusive): Presenting Sponsor to be part of the official event name, used across all
print, digital, social media and promotional materials related to the event. This is a highly visible cobranding opportunity with the Miracle Babies organization.
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Exclusivity (Exclusive): Unlike other sponsorship levels, Presenting Sponsor opportunity is limited to (1)
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Step & Repeat (Exclusive): Presenting Sponsor & Miracle Babies to be the exclusive names on the Step &
Repeat banner at the event. The banner serves as backdrop for all Press photo’s taken of guests upon
entry for potential publication in local society pages / magazines. Guests will also have the opportunity to
take their own photo’s against the Step & Repeat throughout the event - posting to their Social Media
platforms. This provides even greater opportunity for innumerable avenues of reach.
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“The Duke &/or Duchess Table de Elegance” (Exclusive): Presenting Sponsor Premier Front & Center VIP
table, will be the sole rectangular table at the event highlighting your Presenting Sponsor status. Enjoy
VIP treatment and private butler service for you and 12 guests throughout the evening (maximum at
table 14).
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This presenting sponsor will be lead into the ballroom with trumpets and banners reflecting their name.
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Media (Exclusive): If desired, opportunity to be part of all local media interviews, as Presenting Sponsor,
in conjunction w/Miracle Babies representatives (TV, print)
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Premier Verbal Recognition: Recognized for your contribution as Presenting Sponsor from the stage at the
event.
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Logo feature: In all event promotional marketing with prominent position on event landing page, with
hyperlink to website.
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Pre-Event Marketing: Featured in all event press releases, email marketing and social media.
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Event: Name on front of event program as Presenting Sponsor in conjunction with MB
o Full-page color advertisement in event program and logo displayed on event collateral &
invitation.
Post-Event Marketing: Exclusive Platinum post-event recognition to over 5,000 Miracle Babies supporters and
featured article in Miracle Babies annual newsletter.
Exclusive VIP Pre-Event: You and (8) of your guests will enjoy invitations to an exclusive VIP pre-event patron
reception at a fabulous estate in Rancho Santa Fe offered only to Supporting Sponsors .
~ PREMIER SPONSORS ~
Marquess &/or Marchioness
$25,000
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The Miracle Babies Premier Sponsors is our 2 most visible and exclusive opportunity reserved for an individual,
family or corporation wishing to support Miracle Babies at its higher echelons.
There are only (2) coveted opportunities available at this level.
As one of our (2) Premier Sponsors you and (2) of your guests will enjoy an exclusive invitation to an elite VIP preevent patron reception held at a fabulous estate in Rancho Santa Fe offered only to Supporting Sponsors and
higher plus (12) VIP tickets to the Gala for a complete evening to remember.
Benefits
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Exclusive VIP Gala & Pre-Event Invites: Premier Sponsors and (2) guests will enjoy invitations to an exclusive
VIP pre-event patron reception at a fabulous estate in Rancho Santa Fe offered only to Supporting Sponsors
and higher plus (12) VIP tickets to the Gala.
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VIP Table Position at Gala: Premier Sponsors table(s) positioned in prime, highly desirable visible location at
the event next to Presenting Sponsor. Enjoy full VIP and butler service throughout the night.
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These two Premier Sponsors will be lead into the ballroom with trumpets and banners reflecting their name.
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Logo feature: In all event promotional marketing with prominent position on event landing page, with
hyperlink to website.
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Pre-Event Marketing: Featured in all event press releases, email marketing and social media.
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Event: Full-page color advertisement in event program and logo displayed on event collateral & invitation.
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Post-Event Marketing: Featured article in Miracle Babies annual newsletter.
~ MAJOR SPONSORS ~
Count &/or Countess
$15,000
Overview
As one of our (4) Major Sponsors you and (1) guest will enjoy an exclusive invitation to an elite VIP pre-event
patron reception held at a fabulous estate in Rancho Santa Fe, offered only to Supporting Sponsors and higher,
plus (10) VIP tickets to the Gala for a complete evening to remember.
There are only (4) coveted opportunities available at this level.
Benefits
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Exclusive VIP Gala & Pre-Event Invites: Major Sponsors and (1) guest will enjoy invitations to an exclusive VIP
pre-event patron reception at a fabulous estate in Rancho Santa Fe offered only to Supporting Sponsors and
higher plus (10) VIP tickets to the Gala.
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Logo feature: In all event promotional marketing and on event landing page, with hyperlink to website.
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Pre-Event Marketing: Featured in all event press releases, email marketing and social media.
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Event: Half-page color advertisement in event program and logo displayed on event collateral & invitation.
~ SUPPORTING SPONSORS ~
VISCOUNT &/or VISCOUNTESS - $10,000
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Limited: To (4) Opportunities
Logo feature: In all event promotional marketing with prominent position on event landing page, with
hyperlink to website.
Pre-Event Marketing: Featured in all event press releases, email marketing and social media.
Event: Half-page color advertisement in event program with logo displayed on event collateral &
invitation.
(10) VIP tickets to Gala plus invitation for you and a guest, to exclusive pre-event patron reception at a
fabulous estate in Rancho Santa Fe offered only to Supporting Sponsors
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BARON &/or BARONNESS - $7,500
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Logo feature: In all event promotional marketing with prominent position on event landing page, with
hyperlink to website.
Pre-Event Marketing: Featured in all event press releases, email marketing and social media.
Event: ¼ page color advertisement in event program with logo displayed on event collateral & invitation.
(10) tickets to Gala plus invitation for you and a guest to exclusive pre-event patron reception at a
fabulous estate in Rancho Santa Fe offered only to Supporting Sponsors
BARONET - $5,000
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Logo feature: Sponsor logo will be featured in all event promotional marketing.
Pre-Event Marketing: Featured in all email marketing and social media publicity.
Event: Sponsorship will be acknowledged in event program and logo displayed on all event signage.
(10) tickets to Gala plus invitation for you and a guest to exclusive pre-event patron reception at a
fabulous estate in Rancho Santa Fe offered only to Supporting Sponsors
ENCHANTED - $2,500
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Logo feature: Sponsor logo will be featured in all event promotional marketing.
Pre-Event Marketing: Featured in all email marketing and social media publicity.
Event: Sponsorship will be acknowledged in event program and logo displayed on all event signage.
(2) Standard tickets to Gala plus invitation for you and a guest to exclusive pre-event patron reception at a
fabulous estate in Rancho Santa Fe offered only to Supporting Sponsors
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UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITES
The continued success of our annual gala would not be possible without the generosity of our underwriters. Your
support helps cover certain event-related expenses while providing you the opportunity to promote, advertise and
market your businesses. We are deeply grateful for the continued generosity shown by our underwriters and
hope to continue these great partnerships into the future. Your cash donations are 100% tax-deductible and
include many different levels of giving:
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Entertainment Sponsor- $10,000 - ½ page advertisement in program & recognition on Gala Invitation
(2 opportunities available)
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Decor Sponsor- $5,000 - ¼ page advertisement in program (4 opportunities available)
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Media Design & Printing - ¼ page advertisement in program (invitation, program) - $5,000
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Dessert Buffet and Coffee Service - ¼ page advertisement in program - $5000
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Kir Royale Signature Cocktail and Bar Service – ¼ page advertisement in program - $3,500
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Champagne and dinner wine - ¼ page advertisement in program - $3,500
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Valet Parking Service - ¼ page advertisement in program - $2,500
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In honor or memorium ~ recognition in program - $1,000
• Gala General Fund - $500 - $3,000
Donate to the gala fund with a gift of $500 -$3,000 to help make this year a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Gifts of $3,000 and above will be recognized in the event program. All gifts will be used to enhance the night!
Please note:
Underwriting opportunities DO NOT include gala tickets. Tickets to attend the gala may be purchased
separately.
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