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We invite your business or organization to join us in supporting the Charlottesville African-American Cultural Arts Festival! There are three different and rewarding ways to be involved, and each allows us to continue the tradition of celebrating the rich heritage of people of African ancestry and their contributions to the community, the nation, and the world.
Sponsorship The Annual African American Cultural Arts Festival and the series of events leading up to the festival attract 1,500 – 2,000 participants of diverse cultures but mainly African American. As a sponsor, your business or organization will receive maximum event visibility, unique marketing advantages and opportunities for community outreach. Your business or organization will receive a number of open invitations to attend upcoming events. Your business or organization is invited to use its booth space for opportunities to recruit new employees and distribute literature. Your business or organization will receive recognition among other city, state and government officials who also support us as centers of influence. A portion of your business or organization’s total cash contribution is designated for scholarships to recognize leadership development in the African American community. Our scholarship events will give your business or organization opportunities to participate on the program by presenting scholarships to college bound seniors from diverse backgrounds. Festival awareness to your business or organization employees will cultivated community volunteers. We have enjoyed having employees lend their talents when needed. You will receive an updated version of “Save These Dates” as dates and events are confirmed. This information can be distributed within your corporation to encourage your employee participation and attendance During the actual festival your business or organization will receive maximum visibility with banner placement, as well as, regular auditory mention from our Master of Ceremony. Your business or organization receives prominent visibility in our souvenir journal which is distributed to festival and event attendees (300 – 500 copies printed and distributed).
Sponsor - $5,000+
Co Sponsor - $2,000+
Benefactors - $500+
Contact: Ruby Stradford Boston Download Sponsorship information as a pdf
Business Card $60.00 Contact: Ruby Stradford Boston Download Advertising Order Form as a pdf
Giving a Gift Greetings! Chihamba’s 21ST Annual African-American Cultural Arts Festival will be held in Charlottesville and Albemarle County July 24-31, 2010. It is Chihamba’s mission to create events that celebrate the rich heritage of people of African ancestry and recognize their contributions to our community, the nation and the world. Our theme “Uplifting Our Community and Embracing Our World”, invites your participation to help strengthen and maintain community and world relationships. Our festival will make history in 2010 as Charlottesville’s sister city Winneba, Ghana joins our celebration. Chihamba’s African American Cultural Arts Festival and the series of events leading up to the festival attract 1,500 – 2,000 participants of diverse cultures, but mainly African American residents, taxpayers and visitors. We take this opportunity to once again invite your company to join us as co sponsors. Your sponsorship will be dollars well spent in strengthening and maintaining your positive, caring and supportive visibility in the African American community. As co sponsors, your company is offered the opportunity to receive maximum event visibility, unique marketing advantages and community outreach. You are encouraged to participate at: “An Evening of Music, Art and Poetry”, our scholarship recognition program; “A Taste of Ghana”, a palate-pleasing cultural experience and “The African American Cultural Arts Festival in Booker T. Washington Park”. The festival events are free and open to the public. You and your employees are encouraged to attend all events. Details will be provided at a later date. A portion of your total contribution is designated for scholarships to recognize leadership development in the African American community. Our scholarship event gives your company opportunities to participate on the program by presenting scholarships to college bound seniors from diverse backgrounds. We would like to have a member of your firm present to a scholarship recipient at “An Evening of Music, Art and Poetry” on Saturday, July 24, 2010. As co sponsors, you are encouraged to use your booth space at “The African American Cultural Arts Festival in Booker T. Washington Park – July 31, 2010”, for opportunities to recruit new employees and distribute literature. Festival awareness has cultivated community volunteers. We enjoy having your employees lend their talents. It is our expectation that your continued support will strengthen community relationships. Your company will receive maximum visibility with banner placement, as well as, regular auditory mention from our Master of Ceremony. You also receive prominent visibility in our souvenir journal based on your level of sponsorship. The souvenir journal is distributed to festival and event attendees. It is our plan to print and distribute 300 – 500 copies. You will receive recognition among other city, state, corporate and government officials who also support us as centers of influence. Our funding comes only through donations from corporations, businesses, community organizations, vendors, patrons and our local government. Thank you in advance for your support of such an important event in our community. Please make your tax-deductible donation payable to Chihamba/Festival 2010. Chihamba’s tax-exempt Federal ID number is 54-1531657. Many Blessings to You,
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