COAST GUARD FOUNDATION CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP …

COAST GUARD FOUNDATION

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES I 2021

jean brown, senior director of events [email protected] | 860-535-0786 x225

becky ketterhagen, events manager [email protected] | 860-457-1413

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annual corporate sponsorships EPlatinum, Gold and Silver Sponsorships . . . . . . . . . page 3 New! Packages that offer unique corporate recognition opportunities year-round.

in-person events E

Scholarship Golf Tournaments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4

NY/NJ Scholarship Golf Tournament: Monday, May 24, Staten Island, New York

Washington DC-Area Scholarship Golf Tournament: Monday, June 7, Fairfax, Virginia

Coast Guard Tribute Dinners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5

Tribute to the Coast Guard in Our Nation’s Capital: Tuesday, September 28, Washington, D.C.

Texas Salutes the Coast Guard: Thursday, November 11, Houston, Texas

virtual events EIndustry Spotlight Speaker Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6 June TBD / July TBD / October TBD: A three-part digital series aimed at providing a forum for industry, associations and Coast Guard leaders to engage and exchange information.

Heroes of the Coast Guard Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7 Wednesday, August 4: A 60-minute program featuring behind-the-scenes access to the Coast Guard in action, with meaningful content highlighting the Foundation’s work to support Coast Guard members and their families.

additional ways to support EJoin the Chairman’s Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8 A donor-recognition society that includes exclusive year-round benefits.

Support a Foundation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8 Programs that directly support Coast Guard members and families.

TOGETHER WE STAND IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

what E Our Annual Corporate Sponsorships offer many educational and entertaining ways to support the men and women of the Coast Guard throughout 2021 with cross-promotional packages, as we tackle the toughest challenges confronting our heroes.

Supporters can choose to sponsor one or more Coast Guard Foundation In-Person Events or Virtual Events. Our in-person dinners and golf tournaments will strictly adhere to CDC safety protocols and local COVID restrictions. Our virtual offerings include an exclusive Industry Spotlight Speaker Series and an exciting “behind-the-scenes” Heroes of the Coast Guard virtual event broadcast online.

Supporters can also help the men and women of the Coast Guard by becoming a member of our Chairman’s Circle or directly sponsoring specific Foundation programs.

when E All year! This unique campaign offers the opportunity for sponsors to choose to tune into virtual events or attend in-person events throughout 2021 while following the current CDC-recommended COVID-19 protocols.

why E Our Annual Corporate Sponsorships offer various ways to partner with the Coast Guard Foundation while providing recognition opportunities throughout the year at events, through press engagement, and on the Foundation’s website and social media.


y annual corporate sponsors benefits

In addition to benefits noted with each sponsorship level on this page, all Annual Corporate Sponsors receive:

• Logo recognition on all event materials as an Annual Corporate Sponsor and significant recognition for designated events as lead sponsor

• Logo recognition on Corporate Partners page on the Coast Guard Foundation website as an Annual Corporate Sponsor

• An interview for your spokesperson with Coast Guard Foundation leadership on your selected topics posted to our social media channels (YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.)

• Recognition on social media channels, garnering more than one million impressions

• Inclusion in an annual sponsor press release and event-related press outreach and media publications

• Honorary named merit scholarship in 2021 or 2022

• Five honorary named enlisted member or spouse education grants in 2021 or 2022

y 2021 platinum sponsor: $100,000

In addition to Annual Corporate Sponsors benefits, all Platinum Sponsors receive:

• One premier table at both in-person dinners, in Washington, D.C. and Houston, with Shield of Freedom level benefits (detailed on page 5)

• One foursome at the scholarship golf tournament of your choice, in either New York or Virginia

• Logo recognition as a top tier sponsor at both the Washington, D.C. and Houston in-person dinners, the Heroes of the Coast Guard virtual event, and as a Topic Sponsor of one Industry Spotlight Speaker Series virtual event.

• Sponsor spotlight on our website and/or a social media post, which will include your logo with link to your company’s website, and information about your company’s commitment to support CGF

• Opportunity to submit a 15-second video or slide promo for the Heroes of the Coast Guard virtual event

• Opportunity to make introductory remarks for a selected Industry Spotlight Speaker Series virtual event

y 2021 gold sponsor: $75,000

In addition to Annual Corporate Sponsors benefits, all Gold Sponsors receive:

• One premier table at one of the in-person dinners, either Washington, D.C. or Houston, with Shield of Freedom level benefits (detailed on page 5)

• One foursome at the scholarship golf tournament of your choice, in either New York or Virginia

• Logo recognition as a top tier sponsor of the Heroes of the Coast Guard Virtual event and as a Topic Sponsor of one Industry Spotlight Speaker Series virtual event

• Opportunity to submit a 10-second video or slide promo for the Heroes of the Coast Guard virtual event or the opportunity to make introductory remarks for one Industry Spotlight Speakers Series virtual event

y 2021 silver sponsor: $50,000

In addition to Annual Corporate Sponsors benefits, all Silver Sponsors receive:

• Two VIP seats at one of the in-person dinners

• Recognition as a top tier sponsor of the Heroes of the Coast Guard virtual event

• Recognition as a Topic Sponsor of one Industry Spotlight Speaker Series virtual event

• Opportunity to submit a 10-second video or slide promo for the Heroes of the Coast Guard virtual event

ANNUAL CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGESNEW! The Coast Guard Foundation has created Annual Corporate Sponsorship Packages offering high-visibility and recognition throughout the year plus allowing participation across in-person and virtual events.


IN-PERSON GOLF TOURNAMENTS SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

covid-19: The health and safety of our guests and staff remain our top priority. We will continue to monitor federal, state, and local regulations and gathering guidelines. Based on current conditions at the time of the event, we will assess if the number of attendees need to be reduced, or if the event will need to be postponed. Each sponsor will be contacted to coordinate should changes be required.

Our scholarship golf tournaments support educational initiatives for Coast Guard members, spouses, and children.

new york/new jersey scholarship golf tournament EMonday, May 24, 2021 South Shore Golf Club, Staten Island, New York

y underwriter sponsor: $10,000• Golfing package for eight players, two hole sponsorships,

acknowledgment during speaking program, commemorative plaque

y leadership sponsor: $5,000• Golfing package for four players, hole sponsorship,

commemorative plaque

y scholarship sponsor: $2,500• Golfing package for four players, one hole sponsorship

y hole sponsor: $1,000• Company name displayed on signage at sponsored hole

y half hole sponsor: $500• Company name listed on shared hole sponsor sign

y foursome: $1,200• Golfing package for four players

Individual golfer packages will be made available closer to the tournament if capacity is not already met through sponsorships

washington dc area scholarship golf tournament E Monday, June 7, 2021 Army Navy Country Club, Fairfax, Virginia

y underwriter sponsor: $10,000• Golfing package for six players,*

hole sponsorship, acknowledgment during speaking program, commemorative plaque

y double eagle sponsor: $7,500• Golfing package for six players,*

hole sponsorship, commemorative plaque

y eagle sponsor: $4,500• Golfing package for three players,*

hole sponsorship, commemorative plaque

y birdie sponsor: $2,500• Golfing package for three players*

*Individual Coast Guard members are placed with teams of three.

y shirt/jacket sponsor: $7,500• Company name/logo on golf shirt or jacket which is

provided to every participant

y lunch sponsor: $4,000 (2 available)

• Recognition at lunch and in program

y breakfast sponsor: $2,000 (2 available)

• Recognition at breakfast and in program

y swag bag sponsor: $3,500 • Golf balls, a poker chip and divot repair tool with company

logo, recognition in the program

y at the turn sponsor: $1,500• Signage at the snacks station provided midway

y hole sponsor: $1,500• Sponsorship of one hole with signage

y individual golfer: $800


IN-PERSON AWARDS DINNERS SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

covid-19: The health and safety of our guests and staff remain our top priority. We will continue to monitor federal, state, and local regulations and gathering guidelines. Based on current conditions at the time of the event, we will assess if the number of attendees need to be reduced, or if the event will need to be postponed. Each sponsor will be contacted to coordinate should changes be required.

We are excited to gather together again to pay tribute to the men and women of the Coast Guard. We hope you can join us at one of our signature awards dinners this Fall. For virtual event sponsorship opportunities, see page 7.

tribute to the coast guard in our nation’s capital ETuesday, September 28, 2021 The National Building Museum, Washington D .C .

y dinner sponsor: $50,000

• One prominent table of eight

• Four invitations to the Chairman’s Reception

• Full-page tribute ad in the dinner program

• Sponsor gift presentation on stage during event

• Logo recognition at dinner

y cocktail reception sponsor: $35,000 y dessert reception sponsor: $35,000

• One table of eight with preferred seating

• Two invitations to the Chairman’s Reception


• Acknowledgment during the speaking program


y shield of freedom table: $25,000





y defender table: $15,000

• One table of eight

• Half-page tribute ad in the dinner program

y guardian sponsor: $10,000

• Two VIP seats

• Acknowledgment listing in dinner program

texas salutes the coast guard EThursday, November 11, 2021 Marriott Marquis, Houston, Texas

y dinner sponsor: $50,000

• One prominent table of eight

• Four invitations to the Chairman’s Reception


• Sponsor gift presentation on stage during event


y cocktail reception sponsor: $25,000 y dessert reception sponsor: $25,000For Annual Corporate Sponsors, these sponsor levels represent the Shield of Freedom level for this event




• Acknowledgment during speaking program


y defender table: $15,000



y guardian table: $10,000

• One table of eight

• Half-page tribute ad in the dinner program

y rescuer sponsor: $5,000

• Four VIP seats

• Acknowledgment listing in dinner program


y series sponsor: $25,000

• Opportunity to develop one or more series event topics*

• 30-second video or slide promo played at the opening of all three events in the series

• Recognition during all three events in the series

• Your spokesperson included on one panel in the series**

• Branded breakout rooms at each live event in the series for post-event networking with attendees

• Preferred logo placement in sponsor gallery on website

• Logo placement on series digital marketing pieces

y topic sponsor: $10,000

• Opportunity to develop one series event topic*

• 15-second video or slide promo played during event break of one event in the series

• Recognition during one event in the series

• Your spokesperson included on one panel in the series**

• Logo placement in sponsor gallery on website

• Logo placement on digital marketing pieces for one event in the series

y contributing sponsor: $5,000

• 15-second video or slide promo played during event break of one event in the series

• Logo placement in sponsor gallery on website

• Logo placement on digital marketing pieces for one event in the series

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER SERIES SPONSORSHIPSjune tbd / july tbd / october tbdThe Coast Guard Foundation’s new virtual roundtable-style series provides opportunities to engage with key industry stakeholders, Coast Guard leadership, and public policy officials. Each one-hour virtual discussion will be an exclusive, curated event focused on a specific topic of interest.

The Foundation will tap into its broad network of maritime, defense, and government contacts to deliver a forum that promotes the Coast Guard and the industries that are vital to it and its missions. Panelists will be selected from corporate sponsors, industry associations, retired experts, Coast Guard and government experts, and Congressional members/staff serving on Coast Guard committees or in the Coast Guard Caucus.

* Dependent on timing of sponsorship and at the discretion of the Coast Guard Foundation

** If applicable and at the discretion of the Coast Guard Foundation


y presenting sponsor: $25,000

• Top billing as the Presenting Sponsor on all event marketing materials, press materials, event webpage, social media posts and promotional emails

• 30-second video or slide promo played at the opening of the virtual event

• Sponsor spotlight in one pre-event email, which will include your logo with link to your company’s website, and information about your company’s commitment to support the Coast Guard Foundation

• Acknowledgment during the virtual event

• Logo placement on digital marketing pieces and pre-event communications for the virtual event

• Logo recognition during the virtual event

• Logo placement on Corporate Sponsor page on the Foundation website year-round

HEROES OF THE COAST GUARD VIRTUAL EVENT SPONSORSHIPSthursday, may 20, 2021 wednesday, august 4, 2021Showcase your support to more than 75,000 Coast Guard and Foundation invitees nationwide, plus your invited guests, during an exciting 60-minute program featuring behind-the-scenes access to Coast Guard rescues and meaningful content intended to give viewers a broader understanding of the challenges that the Coast Guard faces to protect and patrol our waterways. The event will also spotlight the role the Foundation plays in supporting members and their families and strengthening the entire Coast Guard community.

y segment sponsor: $10,000

• 15-second video or slide promo played at the opening of one of the sponsored segments during the virtual event

• Logo placement in sponsor gallery on event webpage

• Logo placement on digital marketing pieces and pre-event communications for the virtual event


• Company name listed on Corporate Sponsor page on the Foundation website year-round

y contributing sponsor: $5,000

• Logo placement in sponsor gallery on event webpage


• Company name listed on Corporate Sponsor page on the Foundation website year-round


y become a member of the chairman’s circleThe Coast Guard Foundation has created a corporate donor recognition society to partner with leaders from all industries who stand united with the Foundation in their efforts to strengthen the entire Coast Guard community. With a minimum commitment of $10,000 annually, your organization would be recognized as a member of the Chairman’s Circle and receive the following benefits:

• Recognition of your company’s President/CEO as a member of the Chairman’s Circle in a full-page advertisement in an industry publication

• Recognition of your company on a dedicated Chairman’s Circle page on the Foundation website and social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

• Access to the Coast Guard Foundation logo and brand for inclusion in your company’s own social media efforts

• Invitation to exclusive Foundation regional events and recognition receptions with fellow members

• Recognition in the Coast Guard Foundation annual report and newsletters

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SUPPORT THE COAST GUARD

y support a program for coast guard members and familiesOur team can work with your organization to achieve the greatest impact on the Coast Guard community — and for your organization — by identifying specific opportunities in your area or nationwide. Here are a few examples:

emergency assistance E Support programs that provide immediate financial assistance and resources to members following a natural disaster and to families of those lost in the line of duty.

workforce development E Sponsor classes that provide Coast Guard members the ability to earn Merchant Mariner and other credentials, gaining advanced knowledge in their fields. Naming and recognition opportunities available for full class sponsorships.

scholarship programs E Sponsor one of our scholarship programs for children, enlisted members, or spouses. Named Scholarships available at specific levels.

unit assistance E Sponsor items that improve the health and morale of Coast Guard members and families at specific locales. This includes workout and recreation gear, and community improvements, many with naming or recognition opportunities.

Take pride in knowing you are investing in a strong future for the men and women of the United States Coast Guard and their families, and helping these heroes tackle the toughest challenges confronting them.

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