Celebrity Golf Classic Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor

Here’s an opportunity to align your company with a national charitable organization dedicated to the well being of children as well as providing strong profile with the branding of the Invest in Kids Celebrity Golf Classic tournament.

The Presenting Sponsorship is $40,000 for one year or $100,000 for three years. The multi-year commitment comes with a ClubLink Gold Level Course membership valued at $32,500.

Presenting Sponsor Benefits

  • Partnering with national charity dedicated to promoting the healthy social, emotional and intellectual development of children from birth to age five
  • Strong corporate visibility with desirable demographic
  • Volunteer opportunities for employees
  • Team photo with celebrity guest
  • Significant corporate entertainment opportunity with two foursomes and your choice of celebrities to join you for the day

Promotional Recognition

  • Above title logo placement on all official Invest in Kids Golf Classic letterhead, mailings and communications
  • Prominent logo recognition on Invest In Kids website with hot link
  • Recognition in annual report (3000 copies) and external newsletter (1500 copies)

Event Recognition

  • Above Title positioning on event banners, golf caps and event program book
  • Recognition as Presenting Sponsor at start and conclusion of the dinner & awards by event host
  • Stage presence for company executive
  • Honorary “Starter” for the Golf Classic
  • Full page corporate message in event program book
  • Prominent sponsorship recognition throughout the evening
  • Recognition of sponsorship by event host as the Presenting Sponsor
  • Corporate logo recognition on all tables
  • Volunteers to wear your branded shirts during event

Post Event Benefits and Recognition

  • Above title logo placement in post event communications
  • Post event web site news on Invest In Kids website
  • Acknowledgement in Invest In Kids corporate communications
  • Association with a respected charitable organization and a cause that has significance for all Canadians

Banquet Sponsor $10,000

After a full day on the course you will be the host as golfers and celebrities sit down to relax with a gourmet dinner and enjoy the evening’s awards and auctions.

Sponsor Benefits

  • Partnering with national charity dedicated to promoting the healthy social, emotional and intellectual development of children from birth to age five
  • Strong corporate visibility with desirable demographic
  • Volunteer opportunities for employees
  • Team photo with celebrity guest
  • Corporate entertainment opportunity with foursome and choice of celebrity

Promotional Recognition

  • Prominent logo placement on all official Invest in Kids Golf Classic letterhead, mailings and communications
  • Prominent logo recognition on Invest In Kids website with hot link
  • Recognition in annual report (3000 copies) and external newsletter (1500 copies)

Event Recognition

  • Prominent logo placement on event banners and event program book
  • Recognition of sponsorship by event host
  • Prominent branding on Banquet signage
  • Corporate logo on table tent cards
  • Recognition in event program book as Golf Classic Banquet sponsor

Post Event Benefits

  • Recognition in post event communications
  • Post event web site news on Invest In Kids website
  • Acknowledgement in all Invest In Kids corporate communications
  • Association with a respected charitable organization and a cause that has significance for all Canadians

Cart Sponsor $7,500

This sponsorship offers a great branding opportunity as golfers and celebrities navigate the course sporting your name on the front of their golf carts!

Sponsor Benefits

  • Partnering with national charity dedicated to promoting the healthy social, emotional and intellectual development of children from birth to age five
  • Strong corporate visibility with desirable demographic
  • Team photo with celebrity guest
  • Volunteer opportunities for employees
  • Corporate entertainment opportunity with foursome and choice of celebrity

Promotional Recognition

  • Logo on all official Invest in Kids Golf Classic letterhead, mailings and communications
  • Prominent logo recognition on Invest In Kids website with hot link
  • Recognition in annual report (3000 copies) and external newsletter (1500 copies)

Event Recognition

  • Corporate signage on all golf carts
  • Corporate logo on foursome list to be placed in all carts
  • Prominent logo placement on event banners
  • Recognition of sponsorship by event host
  • Company recognized in program book as Golf Classic Golf Cart Sponsor

Post Event Benefits

  • Recognition in post event communications
  • Post event web site news on Invest In Kids website
  • Acknowledgement in all Invest In Kids corporate communications
  • Association with a respected charitable organization and a cause that has significance for all Canadians

19th Hole Sponsor - $7,500

The favourite water spot is of course the 19th hole. Have visibility both on and off the course as the Cocktail Reception sponsor.

Sponsor Benefits

  • Partnering with national charity dedicated to promoting the healthy social, emotional and intellectual development of children from birth to age five
  • Strong corporate visibility with desirable demographic
  • Volunteer opportunities for employees
  • Team photo with celebrity guest
  • Corporate entertainment opportunity with foursome and choice of celebrity

Promotional Recognition

  • Logo on all official Invest in Kids Golf Classic letterhead, mailings and communications
  • Logo recognition on Invest In Kids website with hot link
  • Recognition in annual report (3000 copies) and external newsletter (1500 copies)

Event Recognition

  • Sampling opportunity on a course hole
  • Official host of cocktail reception with signage recognition
  • Logo on drink tickets given to golfers and celebrities
  • Recognition in event program book as Golf Classic 19th Hole Sponsor
  • Logo recognition on event banner displayed on course
  • Recognition of sponsorship by event host

Post Event Benefits

  • Recognition in post event communications
  • Post event web site news on Invest In Kids website
  • Acknowledgement in all Invest In Kids corporate communications
  • Association with a respected charitable organization and a cause that has significance for all Canadians

Lunch Sponsor $6,000

A welcome break in the day as golfers and celebrities fuel up for the second half of their game with a lunch sponsored by your company!

Sponsor Benefits

  • Partnering with national charity dedicated to promoting the healthy social, emotional and intellectual development of children from birth to age five
  • Strong corporate visibility with desirable demographic
  • Volunteer opportunities for employees
  • Corporate entertainment opportunity with foursome and choice of celebrity

Promotional Recognition

  • Logo on all official Invest in Kids Golf Classic letterhead, mailings and communications
  • Logo recognition on Invest In Kids website with hot link
  • Recognition in annual report (3000 copies) and external newsletter (1500 copies)

Event Recognition

  • Signage with corporate logo recognizing your company as the Golf Classic Lunch sponsor at all eating areas
  • Recognition in event program book as Golf Classic Lunch sponsor
  • Logo recognition on event banner displayed on course
  • Corporate logo on lunch coupons given to all guests
  • Recognition of sponsorship by event host

Post Event Benefits

  • Recognition in post event communications
  • Post event web site news on Invest In Kids website
  • Acknowledgement in all Invest In Kids corporate communications
  • Association with a respected charitable organization and a cause that has significance for all Canadians

Partnering Sponsor - $5,000

For the company that wants to support the great work that Invest In Kids is doing, this sponsorship is a good investment.

Sponsor Benefits

  • Partnering with national charity dedicated to promoting the healthy social, emotional and intellectual development of children from birth to age five
  • Strong corporate visibility with desirable demographic
  • Volunteer opportunities for employees
  • Team photo with celebrity guest
  • Corporate entertainment opportunity with foursome and choice of celebrity

Promotional Recognition

  • Logo on all official Invest in Kids Golf Classic letterhead, mailings and communications
  • Logo recognition on Invest In Kids website with hot link
  • Recognition in annual report (3000 copies) and external newsletter (1500 copies)

Event Recognition

  • Signage with corporate logo at the registration area
  • Recognized in event program book as Golf Classic Partner
  • Logo recognition on event banner displayed on course
  • Recognition of sponsorship by event host

Post Event Benefits

  • Recognition in post event communications
  • Post event web site news on Invest In Kids website
  • Acknowledgement in all Invest In Kids corporate communications
  • Association with a respected charitable organization and a cause that has significance for all Canadians

Driving Range - $4,500

Golfers and celebrities will be able to start their day off on your sponsored driving range and receive some golf tips on their swing before teeing off!

Sponsor Benefits

  • Partnering with national charity dedicated to promoting the healthy social, emotional and intellectual development of children from birth to age five
  • Strong corporate visibility with desirable demographic
  • Volunteer opportunities for employees
  • Team photo with celebrity guest
  • Corporate entertainment opportunity with foursome and celebrity

Promotional Recognition

  • Branding on Driving Range information to be placed in Captain’s package
  • Logo recognition on Invest In Kids website with hot link
  • Recognition in annual report (3000 copies) and external newsletter (1500 copies)

Event Recognition

  • Prominent signage at the Driving Range and Check In areas
  • Recognition in event program book as Golf Classic Driving Range sponsor
  • Recognition of sponsorship by event host

Post Event Benefits

  • Recognition in post event communications
  • Post event web site news on Invest In Kids website
  • Acknowledgement in all Invest In Kids corporate communications
  • Association with a respected charitable organization and a cause that has significance for all Canadians

Continental Breakfast Sponsor $3,500

Golfers and celebrities will appreciate starting off the day with light refreshments before hitting the links, compliments of your company!

Sponsor Benefits

  • Partnering with national charity dedicated to promoting the healthy social, emotional and intellectual development of children from birth to age five
  • Strong corporate visibility with desirable demographic
  • Volunteer opportunities for employees
  • Team photo with celebrity guest
  • Corporate entertainment opportunity with foursome and celebrity guest

Promotional Recognition

  • Logo recognition on Invest In Kids website with hot link
  • Recognition in annual report (3000 copies) and external newsletter (1500 copies)

Event Recognition

  • Signage with corporate logo recognizing your company as the Golf Classic Breakfast sponsor at check in and food areas
  • Recognition in event program book as Golf Classic Breakfast sponsor
  • Recognition of sponsorship by event host

Post Event Benefits

  • Recognition in post event communications
  • Post event web site news on Invest In Kids website
  • Acknowledgement in all Invest In Kids corporate communications
  • Association with a respected charitable organization and a cause that has significance for all Canadians

Contest Sponsor $3500

Sponsor one of our contests for the day and have the opportunity to give out the prize to the winner. Contest opportunities include the following:

  • Beat the Pro
  • Longest Drive
  • Closest to the Pin
  • Putting Contest

Sponsor Benefits

  • Partnering with national charity dedicated to promoting the healthy social, emotional and intellectual development of children from birth to age five
  • Strong corporate visibility with desirable demographic
  • Volunteer opportunities for employees
  • Team photo with celebrity guest
  • Corporate entertainment opportunity with foursome and celebrity guest

Promotional Recognition

  • Logo recognition on Invest In Kids website with hot link
  • Recognition in annual report (3000 copies) and external newsletter (1500 copies)

Event Recognition

  • Signage with corporate logo recognizing your company as the Golf Classic sponsor at contest hole
  • Recognition in event program book as Golf Classic Contest sponsor
  • Opportunity to have company representative give out prizes to contest winners
  • Recognition of sponsorship by event host

Post Event Benefits

  • Post event web site news on Invest In Kids website
  • Acknowledgement in all Invest In Kids corporate communications
  • Association with a respected charitable organization and a cause that has significance for all Canadians

Foursomes with Hole Sponsorship

Be the first name a golfer sees when they approach your sponsored hole. Combine it with your foursome and you will provide additional support for Invest in Kids. Register before January 1st, 2005 and receive the “Early Bird” rate.

Registration received before January 1st

  • Foursome with Hole sponsorship - $3000
  • Foursomes - $2500
  • Hole sponsorship - $750

Registration received after January 1st

  • Foursome with Hole sponsorship - $3300
  • Foursomes - $2800
  • Hole sponsorship - $750

Sponsor Benefits

  • Full colour logo signage at the Golf Classic hole sponsored
  • Your foursome to start at your sponsored hole
  • Recognition in event program book

Your foursome includes playing with a Canadian Sports Celebrity, green fees, power carts, lunch and a banquet celebration complete with golf tips, great gifts and prizes and an opportunity to support Invest in Kids with live and silent auctions.

In-Kind Sponsorship and Donations

In-kind sponsorship opportunities are available with prominent on-site acknowledgement through signage, banners, and event program book. A successful fundraising event would not be possible without donations from our supporters and sponsors. Opportunities are available in the following areas.

Sun Visors/Ball Caps

Here’s an opportunity to have golfers and celebrities alike sporting your logo on the course. Your company will have on-site presence as one of your representative hands them out in the morning.

Prizing and Auction Items

In addition to sponsorship opportunities, your assistance would be greatly appreciated in the area of prize donations for the Invest in Kids Golf Classic. A wide range of items are needed for the Silent Auction, Contest Holes, Participants Prizes and the “gift bags” that all participants and golf professionals receive.

Silent Auction

This popular event is a fun way to raise additional funds for Invest in Kids. Your generosity would be greatly appreciated in this area through the donation of your company’s products/services or unique items that your organization may have access to.

Samples of unique item ideas might include:

  • Tickets or dinner to a live theatrical or television production
  • Coach for a day for a major league team
  • Editor for a day for a major news publication
  • Spend a few hours “gliding” over the city
  • Beauty contest judge
  • Top of the line golf clubs
  • Romantic “getaways” including hotel, Theatre, dinner packages

Sponsor Benefits

  • Credit on Golf Classic auction item as prize donor
  • Credit in Golf Classic auction guide booklet
  • Mention in Golf Classic program as a prize contributor
  • Mention in next year's Golf Classic sponsor package

Golf Classic Prizes

This year’s Invest in Kids Golf Classic tournament will be unique, fun and unforgettable. By providing one of the select prizes every golfer will receive during the day, you can promote a new product or provide exposure for your company to potential customers with above average purchasing power. This is your chance to make a lasting impression and become linked with a great cause in the mind of each golfer.

Benefits

  • Mention in Golf Classic program as a Golf Classic Prize donor
  • Mention in next year's Golf Classic sponsor package
  • Potential customers with above average purchasing power will take your product home

Gift Bag Items

Each player receives a bag of sample products or promotional items from a variety of the tournament sponsors, corporate participants or corporate friends of Invest in Kids. Your assistance in this element of the tournament would also be very much appreciated. We are planning to fill 150 sample bags to hand out the day of the event.

Kate Maynard
Manager, Special Events
416-977-1222 ext. 235
[email protected]