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2015 Event & Program
Sponsorships
ABOUT THE CENTER
MISSION STATEMENT
The Northwest Arkansas Center for Equality is a grassroots community and
advocacy organization working to achieve full equality while creating an
environment that embraces, promotes and supports the lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally community of Northwest Arkansas.
Since the founding of our organization in 2006, we’ve experienced
substantial growth, reaching benchmarks unimaginable by the original
founders and donors of our organization. In 2009, we moved to our
current offices in downtown Fayetteville, and in 2010 we established
guidelines to ensure the sustainability of our programs and the
visibility of our major events.
VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to see a time when all have the right to be themselves
regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, and without fear of
harassment or discrimination. We dream and work for full legal rights and
social equality in our local communities and beyond.
Enhancing our programs and events allowed our 2011-2014 donor
and fundraising goals to exceed our expectations. Through these gifts
to the center we have been able to accomplish so much.
Established in 2006 and based in Fayetteville, the NWA Center for equality
is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community center serving Benton and Washington
Counties. The Center serves as an advocacy, education and service
organization, and equal rights resource center for lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community of Northwest Arkansas.
For 2015 we are planning on taking our programs to new levels and
we are already gearing up for a number of fabulous events. Our
events have grown sizably over the past five years, allowing us to
share the important role the NWA Center for Equality plays in the
community, and to thank those who have contributed to our
organization.
Our sponsorship levels provide many opportunities for your
organization to be seen as a leader in equality. It is the Center’s hope
that our partnership will be a value to you, as investing in equality is
of value to us all.
The Center directs their energy and resources to the areas of community
programming, local and national advocacy efforts and a variety of exciting
large and small scale events targeted to the LGBTQ and straight ally
population.
Additionally, the NWA Center for Equality serves as the local contact for
the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and works closely with other LGTBQ
organizations across the state.
jordan.garcia@nwaequality.org
THANKS AGAIN TO OUR 2014 SPONSORS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
NWA PRIDE
This is a unique five day pride celebration of LGBTQ community in Northwest Arkansas. Bringing together business and organizations, the NWA Center for
Equality’s NWA Pride, formally “All Out June” has grown astoundingly since its debut in 2009, now attracting 4,000 participants to partake in more than five
events. These events include happy hours, sporting activities, brunches at local restaurants, picnics and parties and the 9th annual NWA Pride Parade and
Festival.
The continuous advertising exposure during All Out June allows your business opportunities to reinforce your brand to the loyal LGBTQ community and
their allies, and to support the socially progressive attitude of Northwest Arkansas
NINTH ANNUAL NORTHWEST ARKANSAS EQUALITY BALL
The Northwest Arkansas Equality Ball, held Friday November 13th, is our primary fundraiser for the year and continues to grow annually. We dedicate this
event to recognizing businesses, civic leaders and individuals who have taken great strides to promote equality in Northwest Arkansas. Previous winners of
our Foundation Awards have been Walmart and Eventures and previous entertainment, Chely Wright, Country Western Start and Civil Rights Activist. Join
Celebrity Host Chris Goddard and celebrate the victories we’ve shared over the past year.
INVESTING IN EQUALITY
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$7,500++(ONE PER EVENT)
GOLD SPONSOR
$5,000++
SILVER SPONSOR
$2,500++
PROGRAM SPONSOR
$1,000++
CORPORATE SPONSOR
$500++
PRESENTING SPONSOR
The NWA Center for Equality’s Presenting Sponsor is the most prestigious sponsorship level and provides the most elite
opportunities for recognizing a generous gift made toward promoting equality in Northwest Arkansas. This package includes
premiere consideration for marketing opportunities during our major community events and may be additionally tailored to fit the
needs of businesses that contribute under this level.
The value of this sponsorship begins at $7,500
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Official title of NWA Center for Equality Presenting Sponsor.
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Your choice of NWA Center for equality program to advertise your support.
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Major event naming rights
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Banner placement at every major and minor community event, and prominent placement in the Center’s community room.
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Company Name and logo on all website, blogs, social media and event programs
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Special recognition at minor events and hourly verbal recognition at major events.
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Two (2) sponsor tables of eight (8) a the Northwest Arkansas Equality Ball
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Guest speaker at Major event eligibility
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Round table discussion with Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Arkansas
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Pride Parade Entry Fee waived
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Other Negotiable items shall be considered
GOLD SPONSOR
The NWA Center for Equality’s Gold Sponsor is designed to provide our higher-level donors with a package a generous gift made
toward promoting equality in Northwest Arkansas. This package includes primary consideration for marketing opportunities
during our major community events and may be additionally tailored to fit the needs of businesses that contribute under this
level.
The value of this sponsorship begins at $5,000
• Official title of NWA Center for Equality Gold Sponsor.
• Your choice of NWA Center for equality program to advertise your support.
• Major event naming rights
• Banner placement at every major and minor community event, and prominent placement in the Center’s community room.
• Company Name and logo on all website, blogs, social media and event programs
• Special recognition at minor events and hourly verbal recognition at major events.
• One (1) sponsor table of eight (8) a the Northwest Arkansas Equality Ball
• Pride Parade Entry Fee waived
• Other Negotiable items shall be considered
SILVER SPONSOR
The NWA Center for Equality’s Silver Sponsor is designed to provide our higher-level donors with a package a generous gift
made toward promoting equality in Northwest Arkansas. This package includes primary consideration for marketing
opportunities during our major and select community events and may be additionally tailored to fit the needs of businesses
that contribute under this level.
The value of this sponsorship begins at $2,500
• Official title of NWA Center for Equality Silver Sponsor.
• Your choice of NWA Center for equality program to advertise your support.
• Banner placement at every major and select minor community event.
• Company Name and logo on all website, blogs, social media and event programs
• Special recognition at select minor events and hourly verbal recognition at major events.
• One (1) sponsor table of eight (8) a the Northwest Arkansas Equality Ball
• Pride Parade Entry Fee waived
• Other Negotiable items shall be considered
PROGRAM SPONSOR
The NWA Center for Equality’s Program Sponsor is designed to provide our higher-level donors with a package a generous gift
made toward promoting equality in Northwest Arkansas. This package includes primary consideration for marketing
opportunities during our major and select community events and may be additionally tailored to fit the needs of businesses
that contribute under this level. This package is also designed for funding to go directly towards a Center program.
The value of this sponsorship begins at $1,500
• Official title of NWA Center for Equality Program Sponsor.
• Your choice of NWA Center for equality program to advertise your support.
• Banner placement at every major and program event.
• Company Name and logo on all website, blogs, social media and event programs
• Special recognition at program minor events and hourly verbal recognition at major events.
• One (1) sponsor table of eight (6) a the Northwest Arkansas Equality Ball
• Other Negotiable items shall be considered
CORPORATE SPONSOR
Several opportunities exist under our Corporate Sponsorship package for our local and nationally recognized businesses to
advertise their support for LGBTQ equality in Northwest Arkansas. This package includes abundant marketing opportunities
during our major events, and may be additionally tailored to fit the needs of businesses that contribute higher amounts under this
level.
The value of this sponsorship begins at $500
• Official title of NWA Center for Equality Corporate Sponsor or Presenting Sponsor at smaller events.
• Banner placement at every major event.
• Company Name and logo on all website, blogs, social media and event programs
• Hourly verbal recognition at major events.
• Four (4) a the Northwest Arkansas Equality Ball and a table of eight (8) at smaller event if sponsor
• Other Negotiable items shall be considered
2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ADVISORY BOARD
Chaz Allen
Steven Guzzo
Shauna Bowen
Joseph Porter
Jordan Garcia
Laura Phillips
John Forrest Ales
Jamie Wilson
Bre Brown
Lex Ly
Jamie Rene
Alfredo Gonzales
Leilani Crosby, 3M
Kirk Guthrie, Saatchi & Saatchi
Kelly Zega, Cox Communications
Sandy King, Walmart
Tyler Brown, Paramount
CJ Magwood, Henkel
Marsha Daubert, Castrol
Chad Brown, Miller Coors
Mark Kinion, Bank of Arkansas
Eddie Austin, Arvest Bank
Lori Gehring, Regions Bank
Rick Delgado, Bank of America
Heath Nicholas, EcoEco Solutions
Kirk Barnett, Newell Rubbermaid
Andria Masters, Embassy Suites Hotels
Julia Menke, Embassy Suites Hotels
Ray Niblock, Niblock Law Firm
Daniel Keely, DK Design
Anthony Clark, Clark Partners Realty Group
Brent Funburg, Cherokee Casino
Randal Wright, Eventures
Bartus Taylor, Buzz Events
Deb Euculano, Arkansas Alumni Association
Erin Sudduth, Sudduth Law Firm
Dr. Kelly Ann Way, University of Arkansas
Dr. Hershey Garner, Highlands Oncology Group
Matthew Petty, Fayetteville City Council
Dr. Kris Liggett, Parklane Family Dental
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Board Member for Development
Board Member for Advocacy
Board Member for Communications
Board Member for Community Outreach
Board Member for Peer Services
Board Member for Health & Education
Board Member for Transgender Services
Board Member at Large
Contact Information
(Local)
(Toll Free)
479-966-9017
888-391-9222
nwaequality.org
179 N. Church Ave Suite 101
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
P.O. Box 179
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72702