Walk For Animals & Furry 5K Fun Run. Saturday - June 2, 2018 Bayfront Festival Park Duluth, MN. Sponsorship Opportunities

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1 Walk For Animals & Furry 5K Fun Run Saturday - June 2, 2018 Bayfront Festival Park Duluth, MN Sponsorship Opportunities

About Animal Allies Humane Society For over 60 years, Animal Allies Humane Society has been a leader in the protection of companion animals.

Each year, we match over 1,300 homeless pets with loving families, teach over 10,000 children lessons of compassion and care, provide medical care and reduce the number of unwanted litters by

Animal Allies is an independent nonprofit organization, with no affiliation to any national animal welfare organization or government agency.

2 About Animal Allies Humane Society For over 60 years, Animal Allies Humane Society has been a leader in the protection of companion animals. Today, Animal Allies continues to embody the highest standards in animal welfare at our state-of-the-art facility in Duluth, Minnesota. Each year, we match over 1,300 homeless pets with loving families, teach over 10,000 children lessons of compassion and care, provide medical care and reduce the number of unwanted litters by providing spay/neuter procedures for homeless pets, and maintain zero euthanasia of healthy cats and dogs. Animal Allies is an independent nonprofit organization, with no affiliation to any national animal welfare organization or government agency. Our work is funded by private donations, special events, and adoption and program fees. In 2017, Animal Allies Humane Society achieved a 97% Live Release Rate, which means that 97% of the animals we took in were placed in adoptive homes or transferred to other rescue organizations. This Live Release Rate is one of the highest in the country. When our Campaign for Zero was launched in 2010, the original goal was to eliminate the euthanasia of healthy animals entering shelters in our community. In 2015 we surpassed that goal and, in addition to healthy animals, placed all treatable animals including those requiring extra medical or behavioral care before adoption as well. Animal Allies also shares its mission and message with school children, teachers, and community organizations in the region through free classroom lessons and programs. Our humane education programs focus on key pillars of character including empathy, responsibility, respect, and citizenship which define our actions with people as well as animals. With the generosity and support of businesses, families and individuals, Animal Allies Humane Society continues to make the Twin Ports a more humane community for all. Thank you for allowing us to continue providing care and compassion to the pets and people in our community.

3 Event Sponsorship Overview Why support Animal Allies Humane Society? With the generosity and support of businesses, families and individuals, Animal Allies Humane Society continues to make the Twin Ports a more humane community for all. Animal Allies is an independent nonprofit organization, with no affiliation to any national animal welfare organization or government agency. Our work is funded by donations, special events, and adoption and program fees. Thank you for allowing us to continue providing care and compassion to the pets and people in our community. When you sponsor an Animal Allies event, your business is aligned with an organization whose mission has widespread and passionate community support. Sponsorship of the Walk for Animals & Furry 5K Fun Run offers the opportunity to develop brand awareness at a cost-effective level by providing visibility to a large support base and demonstrating your organization s support of healthy pets, families, and communities. The promotion strategy for the Walk for Animals & Furry 5K Fun Run incorporates traditional and modern advertising methods, public relations and widespread community outreach - reaching thousands of pet owners and animal lovers throughout the Northland. Benefits of sponsoring an Animal Allies Humane Society event: Raise awareness of your company s position as an advocate for animals Establish your company as an organization/vendor of choice for animal lovers Advertise your leadership in your product and/or service s category to a broad supporter base Take pride in giving back to the community Event Details The Walk for Animals and Furry 5K Fun Run celebrate the special bond between humans and their pets. This early summer event encourages participants to get active and get outdoors with their furry friends. Featuring a two mile walk, day-of and virtual 5K races, vendor booths, climbing wall, pet contests, dog agility course, and animal presentations - this exciting all-ages event features something for everyone in the family! All money raised supports Animal Allies adoption, medical, and humane education programming. Date: Saturday - June 2, 2018 Participants: 700+ Location: Bayfront Festival Park Dollars raised: $40,000-$50,000+ Distance: 2 mile walk & 5K race Contact: Michelle Sternberg, x204 michelle@animalallies.net

4 2018 Sponsor Levels and Benefits Impressions Presenting (Exclusive) $ 5,000 Platinum $2,000 Gold $1000 Silver $500 Bronze $250 In Kind Sponsor Business name on event T-shirts (logo for Silver and above) 700 T-shirts logo logo logo Business name (logo for Silver and above) on primary promotional print materials including posters and pledge envelopes 11,000+ households logo logo logo Vendor space at event to promote your company and/or product Featured sponsor logo with link to your business site from AAHS website beginning in March and through July logo logo logo Facebook announcement of your sponsorship Logo on special event inserts in Animal Allies adopter folders & donor letters (April, May) 20,000+ followers 1,000 Logo on banners & signage in shelter (April & May) logo to Animal Allies supporters acknowledging your sponsorship 15,000+ subscribers Logo recognition on front cover of The Paw Print newsletter 11,000+ households Logo on course directional signs Press release announcing sponsorship Company banners displayed at event Verbal recognition from stage and option to address the crowd on event day In-Kind Sponsorship: Goods and Services: In-Kind Sponsors greatly reduce event expenses and help increase net revenue by donating goods or services that are necessary to carry out the event and would otherwise be paid for by Animal Allies. Sponsorship levels and benefits correspond to the value of the goods or services donated. Please contact Animal Allies to learn about opportunities for In-Kind Sponsorship. Sponsors confirmed by March 20 are guaranteed inclusion on all marketing and promotional materials. Sponsors confirmed after March 20 will still receive inclusion on all remaining potential recognition benefits. Please send completed form to Michelle Sternberg at michelle@animalallies.net or Animal Allies Humane Society, 4006 Airport Road, Duluth, MN Thank you!

5 Walk for Animals 2017 Walk for Animals sponsors: (2018 is the first year of the Furry 5K!) Also: Buetow Distributing, Cartier Agency, Cher Franzen, Duluth Veterinary Hospital, Harbor City Kennels, Jim Ransom, Johnson-Wilson Constructors, Matilda s Dog Bakery & Boutique, North Shore Bank of Commerce, Pupparazzi Companion Animal Photography, Twin Ports Cyclery, US Bank, Western Bank, Whole Foods Co-Op Our Community Nearly 20,000 Facebook followers More than 11,000 print newsletter subscribers More than 15,000 subscribers More than 5,000 annual donors More than 30,000 volunteer hours annually

6 Sponsor Agreement Select your sponsorship level Presenting (Exclusive)....$5,000 Miller Hill Subaru Platinum Level....$2,000 Gold Level......$1000 Silver Level....$500 Bronze Level..$250 In-Kind Donation Value $ Description Company / Donor Name: (As you would like it to appear for recognition purposes) Primary Contact Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Please or mail your completed sponsorship agreement to: Michelle Sternberg michelle@animalallies.net x204 Animal Allies Humane Society 4006 Airport Road Duluth, MN Please make checks payable to: Animal Allies Humane Society. Credit card payment is also an option. Sponsors confirmed by March 20 are guaranteed inclusion on all marketing and promotional materials. Sponsors confirmed after March 20 will still receive inclusion on all remaining potential recognition benefits. Please send completed form to Michelle Sternberg at michelle@animalallies.net or Animal Allies Humane Society, 4006 Airport Road, Duluth, MN Thank you!

Harnett Animal Welfare Coalition Presents

Harnett Animal Welfare Coalition Presents Sponsorship Impact Founded in July 2011, HAWC works to build partnerships between community residents, county agencies and leaders, and advocacy/humane groups