Ignite Charlotte showcases the diverse talents and interests of members from the Charlotte community. The event draws 300+ people from all corridors of Charlotte, representing an 18 to 50+ years young audience.
Ignite Charlotte is a not-for-profit event organized by dedicated volunteers and sponsored by local community non-profits, businesses and entreprenuers.
100% of the sponsorship funds go to leasing the venue, security, insurance, production equipment, printing materials, event office supplies, and other costs.
HOW TO SPONSOR?
- Select a sponsorship level and contact us with your choice.
- Our sponsorship coordinator will respond to any questions you may have while sending you some basic information on how we roll.
- A PayPal invoice will be generated and sent to you for processing. We like checks and/or a credit card. We’ll also request the following items if appropriate:
- Name of sponsor representatives that will be in attendance
- Video file of commercial if applicable
- Logo file based on our specifications
- Information we’ll need to create your Better Know A Sponsor blog post if applicable
HOW MUCH AND WHAT DO I GET?
These are our 2013 sponsorship breakdowns:
Icebreaker Contest Sponsor: $1,500
- Dedicated Icebreaker Space and 6′ table (more details can be provided)
- Sponsored by reference & logo placed in center of Ignite Charlotte 3×2 foam core sign. Others placed in bottom position (we can show you a sample).
- 30 second commercial (produced by sponsor, file specifications to be provided) on main stage screen during walk-in periods w/sound
- Sponsor representative introduced who will then announce Icebreaker winners from stage
- 3d motion graphic logo on screen during sponsor thank yous
- Better Know A Sponsor blog entry and social media postings
- Logo on printed materials (event poster(s) and program)
- Logo on IgniteCharlotte.org sponsor’s page
- Logo included on eNewsletters
- Reserved Seating (6)
PLATINUM > $1,000 (2 available)
- 6′ table
- 15 second commercial (produced by sponsor, file specifications to be provided) on main stage screen during walk-in periods w/sound
- 3d motion graphic logo on screen during sponsor thank yous
- Better Know A Sponsor blog entry and social media postings
- Logo on printed materials (event poster(s) and program)
- Logo on IgniteCharlotte.org sponsor’s page
- Logo included on eNewsletters
- Reserved seating (4)
GOLD > $500
- 3d motion graphic logo on screen during sponsor thank yous
- Better Know A Sponsor blog entry and social media postings
- Logo on printed materials (event poster(s) and program)
- Logo on IgniteCharlotte.org sponsor’s page
- Logo included on eNewsletters
- Information handout on Ignite Charlotte information table
- Reserved seating (2 seats)
SILVER > $250
- Static logo on screen during during sponsor thank yous
- Better Know A Sponsor blog entry and social media postings
- Logo on printed materials (event poster(s) and program)
- Logo on IgniteCharlotte.org sponsor’s page
- Logo included on eNewsletters
- Information handout on Ignite Charlotte information table
MEDIA/COMMUNITY $100
- Static logo presentation (grouped with other media/community sponsor logos) on screen during sponsor thank yous
- Better Know A Sponsor blog entry and social media postings
- Logo on printed materials (event poster(s) and program)
- Logo on IgniteCharlotte.org sponsor’s page
- Logo included on eNewsletters
- Information handout on Ignite Charlotte information table
If you have any questions please contact us!
FAQ’s:
Can sponsors give away promotional items or product samples during the event? Yes for Icebreaker & Platinum sponsors. Other sponsors can provide handouts that will be placed on our Ignite Charlotte information table. We can go into further details later.
How about “VIK” sponsorship? We look forward to having value-in-kind sponsors that can help us with venue rental, meals for speakers and volunteers, hd video cameras and/or camera operators, two wireless mics, a confidence monitor, and/or tables and chairs should the need arise. Contact us to work out the details.
Can sponsors get reserved seats for their friends and co-workers? We plan on setting aside reserved seats for sponsors as referenced above. A “Reserved” sign with the company name will be placed in either the first or second row of the center section located in front of the stage or, based on the selected venue, in the best viewing position possible.
