SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2020

CONTACT:

Carley Fuller, Executive Director

carley@girlsontherungbr.org // 225.636.0800

2041 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

south louisiana

   

Who We Are

Girls on the Run® is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. Our 10-week curriculum offered in the fall and spring is a physical activity, positive youth development program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade. The goals of the program are to develop and improve competence, unleash confidence through accomplishment, develop strength of character, respond to others and oneself with care and compassion, create positive connections with peers and adults and make a meaningful contribution to community, all while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.

What We Do

At Girls on the Run we inspire girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained volunteer coaches lead small teams of 8-20 girls twice a week through our research-based curricula, which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Girls in 3rd to 8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k event.

Why are we seeking funding?

Girls on the Run South Louisiana has the capacity to serve girls in 18 parishes of Louisiana. Over 55% of our girls are in need of financial subsidy to be able to participate in our transformational program. The program cost is $185. Participants may request financial assistance based on a sliding income scale. More than 75% of girls requesting assistance request the highest need ($25 fee for 10-week, 20-lesson curriculum) No girl is ever turned away. By supporting Girls on the Run SOLA, you will help more girls in the South Louisiana community be able to enroll and participate in this incredible experience. Your support helps fund and expand our program!

Girls on the Run South Louisiana serves: East Baton Rouge, Ascension, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, Acadia, Iberia, Lafayette, St.

Landry, St. Martin, Vermillion, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa & Washington.

   

Girls on the Run has served over 1.5 million girls since it was founded in 1996. Over 200,000 girls in all 50 states experience the

power of our transformational program every school year.

Girls on the Run South Louisiana started in 2009. 10,100+ girls served in council’s history. 1000 served annually at 40+ sites.

More than 55% of participants request financial assistance to participate in the program.

INNOVATIVE AND DISTINCT

EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH

Girls on the Run was recognized in Harvard University’s 2017 report Navigating SEL from the Inside Out for its innovative and distinct approach to social emotional learning.

Girls on the Run was one of only three afterschool programs recognized as a top research-based social

emotional learning program, acknowledging that there are few examples of evidence-based programs like Girls on the Run that have been specifically designed for out-of-school time contexts.

 

Why it matters

• Girls’ self-confidence begins to drop by age 9 • 50% of girls ages 10 to 13 experience

bullying such as name calling and exclusion • Physical activity levels decline at age 10 and continue to decrease throughout adolescence

What we do

Using 10-week intentional curriculum that integrates physical activity, our

trained coaches teach girls critical life skills and strategies they can apply to

all aspects of their lives.

   

Marketing Reach

Website Traffic

GOTR SOLA has a dedicated website (www.gotrsola.org) which all program and 5k participants visit in order to complete their registration. This past year, the Girls on the Run SOLA website had more than 4,900 unique users. Logos for all sponsors are included on our website under Local Sponsors.

Social Media Outreach

GOTR SOLA has a combined social media following of over 7,780 and is active on Facebook (5,560+ followers) Twitter (980+ followers), and Instagram (1,240+ followers). Sponsors are acknowledged across social media platforms.

Girls on the Run 5K Series

Girls on the Run South Louisiana hosts the Girls on the Run 5K in Baton Rouge at the end of each fall and spring season. More than 1,100 people attend each 5K, including all participants and volunteer coaches and an array of families, community member 5K participants and volunteers. The events are publicized in local media, email newsletters and social media efforts. Additional events are held in each region throughout the year to promote community engagement.

"She's learned about eliminating negative self talk, encouraging others, applying herself and helping others." ~GOTR Parent  

   

DETAILED SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

Spring & Fall 2020 PRESENTING SPONSOR

$7,500 (1 available)

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

o EXCLUSIVE rights as Girls on the Run 5k Series presenting sponsor (for spring and fall events): Girls on the Run 5k Series presented by…

o Sponsorship exclusivity and first right of renewal o Check presentation and speaking opportunity at 5K event o Recognition in all media advisories and press releases promoting the

event o Company name and logo incorporated with 5k event logo to be used on all

t-shirts, event webpage, newsletters and marketing materials o Tabling space in Inspiration Village with opportunity to provide giveaways

and company information o Premier logo placement at Start/Finish line o Logo on participant bibs o 5 verbal mentions o 10 complimentary 5k entries for each event

Spring & Fall 2020 INSPIRATION VILLAGE SPONSOR

$3,500 (1 available)

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

o Naming rights to Inspiration Village (for fall and spring events)- Inspiration Village brought to you by...

o Company name and logo on 5k event webpage, marketing materials and newsletters

o Logo on 5k t-shirts o Social media recognition o Tabling space in Inspiration Village with opportunity to provide giveaways

and company information o Logo signage at Start/Finish line o 3 verbal mentions at event o 5 complimentary 5k entries for each event

   

Spring or Fall 2020 FINISH LINE SPONSOR $1,000

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

o Company name and logo on 5k event webpage and newsletters o Logo on 5k t-shirts o Logo signage at Start/Finish line o Social media recognition o Tabling space in Inspiration Village with opportunity to provide giveaways

and company information o 2 verbal mentions at event o 3 complimentary 5k entries for each event

Spring or Fall 2020 REMARKABLE SPONSOR $500

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

o Company name and logo on 5k event webpage and newsletters o Logo on 5k t-shirts o Tabling space in Inspiration Village with opportunity to provide giveaways

and company information o 2 complimentary 5k entries for each event

Spring or Fall 2020 INSPIRATON VILLAGE BOOTH

SPONSOR $250

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

o Tabling space in Inspiration Village with opportunity to provide giveaways and company information

o Sponsor recognition in 5k newsletter

* If Inspiration Village or Remarkable sponsorship is confirmed for

both seasons the sponsorship is recognized at the next highest level

throughout the year.

   

IN KIND DONATIONS

In-kind donations are accepted if they are deemed beneficial to Girls on the Run of South Louisiana programming or events. In-kind donations can be used to constitute up to 30% of the total cash value of the sponsorship. For example, a $10,000 sponsorship could consist of $7,000 in cash and $3,000 worth of goods or services. A donation that is only offered in-kind is counted at 50% of their cash value. For example, companies providing a $1,000 in-kind donation will be listed as a $500 contributor. Goods

o Water bottles for 2500 o Post 5K food o Fruit o Water station cups o Coach gifts

Services

o Equipment rental – tents, tables, o Photographer at events o Certified CPR instruction o Shirt production o Copy and print services

Office Supplies

o Ink cartridges o Printer paper o Stamps o Gift cards to Office Depot

If you would like to contribute an item or service not listed, please contact the

Council.

   

 Sponsorship Form

Donor Information (please list name as you wish to appear on printed materials)

Company/Donor Address City, ST Zip Code Contact Person Title Phone Email Sponsorship Levels (please check the designated level) ☐ Presenting Sponsor ($7,500)

☐ Inspiration Village Sponsor ($3,500)

☐ Finish Line Sponsor ($1,000)

☐ Remarkable Sponsor ($500)

☐ Inspiration Village Booth Sponsor ($250)

☐ Other $_______

Additional opportunities include:

! Volunteer at 5K ! Volunteer as a Mentor Coach ! Become a SoleMate or CCC 10K Charity Runner ! Become a Board Member

Donation Amount Enclosed (make checks payable to Girls on the Run South Louisiana): _________________

Signature(s) Date If you have any questions, please contact Carley Fuller at Carley@girlsontherungbr.org

Girls on the Run South Louisiana 2041 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Girls on the Run South Louisiana is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization.

Federal Tax ID#: 27- 0832549