Dress for Success "The Power Walk"

EVENT OVERVIEW

In order to gain employment and become self-sufficient, it is critical that women are also healthy and well! Dress for Success empowers women to make healthy choices in work and in life. Our 5k walk will promote the Health & Wellness initiative of the Professional Women’s Group and also raise funds and visibility for Dress for Success Palm Beaches. PWG members, volunteers, corporate partners, donors and friends will have the opportunity to join together to celebrate and support our mission.

Having had great success with this year’s inaugural New York City walk, the 2011 worldwide Power Walk for Dress for Success will take place in more than 30 local Dress for Success affiliate cities across the country and around the world. The Palm Beaches affiliate is proud to have been chosen as one of the host cities. We are offering local sponsorship opportunities to fit the needs of our supporters and we truly hope that you will consider sponsoring The Power Walk for Dress for Success Palm Beaches.

WHAT: The Power Walk for Dress for Success Palm Beaches
WHO: Hundreds of corporate partners, volunteers, donors, Professional Women’s Group members, clients, community partners and new friends of Dress for Success Palm Beaches
WHERE: Bryant Park, downtown Lake Worth
WHEN: Saturday, May 7, 2011

CONTACT: Kelly Fason, CEO, Dress for Success Palm Beaches

Phone: 561-249-3898
Email: palmbeaches@dressforsuccess.org

ABOUT DRESS FOR SUCCESS

Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to more than 110 cities around the world. To date, Dress for Success has helped more than 550,000 women work towards self-sufficiency. Dress for Success recognizes that in order to gain employment and become self-sufficient, it is critical that women are also healthy and well. In 2010, Dress for Success launched a Health & Wellness initiative with the Professional Women’s Group to empower women to make healthy choices in work and in life.

Dress for Success Palm Beaches opened the doors to their new Career Transformation Center in Lake Worth, Florida on April 9, 2010. The Palm Beaches affiliate offers their signature suiting programs along with a variety of career related workshops, interviewing and resume writing assistance, and mentoring opportunities. Clients also have access to a computer center to learn new computer skills and get assistance with job searches. To date, hundreds of women have received assistance to become gainfully employed.

PALM BEACHES SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
***Please note that inclusion on materials is contingent upon date sponsorship is confirmed. Companies must provide a current logo (in JPEG and EPS format) and correct spelling of business name to be included in marketing materials***

PALM BEACHES SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Palm Beaches Presenting Sponsor $5,000
• All Palm Beaches materials and press will read “… Presented Locally by…”
• Logo on all Palm Beaches event materials, signage, visuals and Palm Beaches event website
• Banner on staging area at Bryant Park on day of walk
• Logo on Palm Beaches event t-shirt
• Inclusion in all Palm Beaches press releases
• Speaking opportunity in Palm Beaches post-race program
• Premier sponsor booth/tent placement in Bryant Park on day of walk
o DFSPB will provide one 10’ x 10’ tent and one 6 ft. table placed in a premium spot
• 10 complimentary Palm Beaches walk registrations
Palm Beaches Advisor Sponsor $2,500
• Name on all Palm Beaches event materials, signage, visuals and Palm Beaches event website
• Banner on staging area at Bryant Park on day of walk
• Name on Palm Beaches event t-shirt
• Inclusion in all Palm Beaches press releases
• Sponsor booth/tent in Bryant Park on day of walk
o DFSPB will provide one 10’ x 10’ tent and one 6 ft. table
• 5 complimentary Palm Beaches walk registrations

Palm Beaches Mentor Sponsor $1,500
• Name on all Palm Beaches event materials, signage, visuals and Palm Beaches event website
• Banner on staging area at Bryant Park on day of walk
• 3 complimentary Palm Beaches walk registrations

Palm Beaches Finish Line Sponsor $500
• Tabling at the finish line in Bryant Park with opportunity for participant give-a-ways
• 1 complimentary Palm Beaches walk registration

Palm Beaches Kilometer Sponsor $250
• Logo on all 5 kilometer signs along the route in Bryant Park and along 5k course

Palm Beaches Finish Line Healthy Food Station Sponsor
• Manages and staffs the Healthy Food Station with logo signage/banners at the station (minimum of 10 volunteers requested)
• Company/group name listed on event program and in post event press releases
• Your company/group secures donations of healthy food items to sell at the end of the walk
• All proceeds from the sale of food benefit Dress for Success Palm Beaches
• DFSPB provides a 30’ x 10’ tent and four 6 ft. tables along with cash collection boxes



PALM BEACHES PARTICIPATION FORM (please print and mail to us)

Contact Information

Name: ______________________________________________________________
Company: ___________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________ State: _________ Zip: ____________
Phone: _________________________ E-mail: ______________________________

Commitment

_____ We would like to support the Power Walk for Dress for Success as the following:
_____ Palm Beaches Presenting Sponsor $5,000
_____ Palm Beaches Advisor Sponsor $2,500
_____ Palm Beaches Mentor Sponsor $1,500
_____ Palm Beaches Finish Line Sponsor $500
_____ Palm Beaches Kilometer Sponsor $250
_____ Healthy Food Station Sponsor no charge

_____ We are interested in forming a walk team. Please contact me.
_____ We are interested in providing in-kind product for the event. Please contact me.
_____ We are unable to participate but would like to make a tax-deductible donation of $__________________.

Payment Method

_____ Enclosed is a check for $________ made payable to: Dress for Success Palm Beaches.
_____ Please charge the following credit card in the amount of $_________________
Credit Card #: ______________________________________________
Expiration Date: ___________________ Security Code: _____________
Name on Card: _____________________________________________
Billing Address: _____________________________________________
City: _______________________ State: ________ Zip: ____________

Please return this completed sheet (with payment, if applicable) to:

Dress for Success Palm Beaches
Attn: Kelly Fason, Power Walk
128 South Dixie Highway, Lake Worth, FL 33460
Fax: 561-249-3897
Phone: 561-249-3898
Email: palmbeaches@dressforsuccess.org
Dress for Success Palm Beaches EIN: 27-0579164


128 South Dixie Highway | Lake Worth, FL 33460 US