1. Sponsorship Opportunities BENEFITS:
United Way of
There is VALUE in your partnership with United Way of Anderson County.
The benefits to
Events sponsoring YOUR
United Way of Anderson
Anderson County
Groovefest - (August 7, 2009) County’s events and
initiatives include:
Corporate
Youth Summit - (August 22, 2009)
Youth Volunteer Corps Celebration - (August 2009) • Alignment of
your business
Day of Action Kick-off & Blood Drive - (August 28, 2009)
Day of Action - (August 29, 2009)
with the leading
community non Sponsorship
Women’s Leadership Council Annual Luncheon - (Fall 2009)
Success By 6 Annual Event (Fall 2009)
profit organization in
Anderson County. Program
Women’s Leadership Council Twilight Events • Sponsorship
demonstrates to
leadershipNEXT Induction Ceremony - (November 19, 2009)
your customers and
leadershipNEXT Enrichment Sessions employees that you
United Way Campaign Mid-Point Breakfast - (December 2009) are good corporate
citizens.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - (January 16, 2010)
Communitarian - (January 2010) • Community leaders
Soup on Sunday - (February 7, 2010) are involved in
United Way and your
Black History Program - (February 2010) presence indicates
Power of the Purse - (March 2010) shared values.
Volunteer Celebration - (April 20, 2010) • The dollars raised
United Way Annual Meeting - (May 2010) here, stay here in
YOUR community.
Initiatives
African American Leadership Council
United Way
Center for Non Profit Excellence
of Anderson County
Imagine A Neighborhood 907 North Main St. - Suite 202
leadershipNEXT Anderson, SC 29621
Success By 6 PO Box 2067
United Way
Volunteer Center
Anderson, SC 29622 of Anderson County
Women’s Leadership Council 864.226.3438
864.226.3430 fax
864.226.2438
Youth Volunteer Corps www.unitedwayofanderson.org

2. United Way of Anderson County Corporate Sponsorship Program
United Way of Anderson County is proud to offer a way Sponsorships are an important $1000 - $2000
to show commitment to improving our local community. part of our business. Because
$500 $2500 & up
United Way of Anderson County Corporate Sponsorship of generous corporate partners,
Program is an additional way for corporations to give United Way is able to thank,
recognize, educate and train Company name on lower Company logo on middle Company logo on top portion
above and beyond the general campaign. portion of sponsorship banner portion of sponsorship banner of sponsorship banner which
donors and volunteers, without
incurring additional expenses. which is present at all United which is present at all United is present at all United Way of
The program offers corporations the ability to sponsor Way of Anderson County
Way of Anderson County Anderson County events.
multiple United Way of Anderson County events with Sponsoring a United Way event events.
events.
a single contribution. The program was created to feels good, but makes good Company logo on United Way
Sponsorship Opportunities
eliminate having to approach corporations to sponsor business sense too. Studies show Company name on United Way Company name on United Way of Anderson County website
every separate special event hosted by United Way of consumers are more likely to of Anderson County website. of Anderson County website with link to your company’s
Anderson County. Instead, the Corporate Sponsorship support organizations that are with link to your company’s website.
donations are broken down and a portion is distributed involved in the local community. Company name on United Way website.
to all special events. Or you may sponsor an individual Community support also helps of Anderson County Company name on United Way
event exclusively. Each sponsorship level offers member build a positive brand image in e-newsletter. Company name on United Way of Anderson County
benefits that are expanded as the donation levels the eyes of the consumer. of Anderson County e-newsletter with link to your
increase. And, it doesn’t hurt that your
Company name on United Way e-newsletter. company’s website.
company is highlighted as a of Anderson County Annual
The 2004 Cone Corporate Citizenship Study shows that community leader in front of Meeting program. Company name on United Way Company logo on United Way
8 in 10 Americans say that corporate support of causes hundreds of potential customers of Anderson County Annual of Anderson County Annual
wins their trust in that company, a 21% increase since - individuals and organizations. Company name in the United Meeting program. Meeting program.
1997. Way of Anderson County
Annual Report. Company name in the United Company logo in the United
Additionally, an independent evaluation conducted by Way of Anderson County Wa y o f A n d e r s o n C o u n t y
Interbrand at the request of United Way of America, How it Works Company name on campaign Annual Report. Annual Report.
places the value of the United Way brand at $34.7 video credits.
billion. While United Way’s brand value is not directly Our Corporate Sponsors Company name on campaign Company name on campaign
comparable to the brands ranked in the Interbrand/ provide a single donation that Verbal recognition at all major video credits. video credits.
Business Week global Brands League Table due to the supports United Way’s 2009-10 United Way of Anderson County
differences in business models between nonprofits and activities, eliminating multiple events. Verbal recognition at all major Verbal recognition at all major
corporations, the calculated brand value of United Way sponsorship requests. United Way of Anderson County United Way of Anderson County
would place it in the top ten of the World’s Most events. events.
In return, your organization is
Valuable Brands – in the company of brand giants
promoted throughout the year
such as GE, Disney, and McDonald’s.
(July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010).
Anderson Heart The McDougald Funeral Home
In today’s crowded marketplace it is more important AnMed Health
than ever for companies to separate themselves from the Bank of Anderson Piedmont Honda Jeep Chrysler Dodge
Be In Good
Anderson Independent Mail
Budweiser of Greenville Sullivan-King Mortuary
Company
competition in the minds of consumers. Gain the competitive
edge with your sponsorship. It makes good business sense. Fairway Outdoor Advertising
Coca-Cola Consolidated Tucker’s Restaurant
Almost 20 companies trust United Way of Anderson County with Foothills Community Foundation Wachovia, NA
positioning their branding in our community, including:
Duke Energy
South Carolina State University 1890 Extension Program
Medicus

3. Secure Your Sponsorship Now!
______ Yes, our organization is committed to the sponsorship opportunities checked below.
______ No, our organization will not be able to commit to a sponsorship opportunity at this time; however, please keep us
informed on other ways we can support United Way of Anderson County.
Events
⃞ $ ________Groovefest - General Event (August 7, 2009)
⃞ $ ________Youth Summit – African American Leadership Council (August 22, 2009)
⃞ $ ________Youth Volunteer Corps Celebration - (August 2009)
⃞ $ ________Day of Action Kick-off & Blood Drive – General Event (August 28, 2009)
⃞ $ ________Day of Action – General Event (August 29, 2009)
⃞ $ ________Women’s Leadership Council Annual Luncheon - (Fall 2009)
⃞ $ ________Success By 6 Annual Event (Fall 2009)
⃞ $ ________Women’s Leadership Council Twilight Events
⃞ $ ________leadershipNEXT Induction Ceremony - (November 19, 2009)
⃞ $ ________leadershipNEXT Enrichment Sessions
⃞ $ ________United Way Campaign Mid-Point Breakfast - (December 2009)
⃞ $ ________Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service – African American Leadership Council (January 16, 2010)
⃞ $ ________Communitarian – General Event (January 2010)
⃞ $ ________Soup on Sunday – Youth Volunteer Corps (February 7, 2010)
⃞ $ ________Black History Program – African American Leadership Council (February 2010)
⃞ $ ________Power of the Purse – Women's Leadership Council (March 2010)
⃞ $ ________Volunteer Celebration – Volunteer Center (April 20, 2010)
⃞ $ ________United Way Annual Meeting – General Event (May 2010)
⃞ $ ________General United Way of Anderson County sponsorship to be distributed to all special events as needed.
Total Sponsorship $_______________________
Company Information
Name: _____________________________________Position: ______________________________________
Company: _______________________________________________________________________________
Billing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________ Fax: __________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________________________
Billing Information ⃞ Payment Enclosed ⃞ Please Bill Me Please fax or mail this form to:
United Way of Anderson County
PO Box 2067
Please return this form no later than July 31, 2009 Anderson, SC 29622
If you have further questions, contact Lynn Scott at lynn.scott@unitedway.org PH: 864.226.3438
FX: 864.226.3430