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2018 Sponsorship
Opportunities

Embarc is thrilled to host its eighth annual fantastic
fundraiser. Our benefit features live music, hip-hop,
dancing, magic, stand-up comedy, feats of physical
strength, an exciting silent auction, plus MUCH more!
Embarc’s Unbelievably Amazing &
Terribly Entertaining Blowout Variety
Spectacular will take place in May 2018.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show
begins at 7 p.m. Creative bites, craft
cocktails, a silent auction, and unexpected
experiences will be available throughout
the night. All of the proceeds from the
evening will support Embarc and the more
than 850 students it serves.
 We are Embarc. We create experienced-based
learning opportunities for low-income high
school students. Our program is designed to
inspire students and give them the tools for
a lifetime of success.
We believe experiential learning—cultural and social exposure—is the key to
broadening our students’ horizons. Through experiences, we stretch their ideas about
what is possible and what their city has to offer, challenging them to rethink their
own limitations and expectations. We achieve this through a three-year, three-level
approach with the integration of our own curriculum.

The scene at Variety Spectacular 2017

Photo by Heather Kingen Smith.
Tilden student on a journey to Bucketfeet.

Allow us to introduce just a few of our 250 partners:

Leo Burnett BucketFeet

Google Relativity
William Blair Loyola University
Lookingglass Theatre TV One
Alvin Ailey American Catholic Charities
Dance Theatre
J.P. Morgan
The Joffrey Ballet
Oak Street Real
The Gage Estate Capital
Broadway in Chicago Boka Restaurant
Our idea is simple.
Group
Spudnik Press
We introduce our students to positive models Hogsalt Hospitality
of success by taking them out of their Braintree
neighborhoods and immersing them in the
Boutique Bites
cultural and commercial centers of Chicago. MSLGROUP Chicago
When students see more of what the world has
ArcelorMittal
to offer, their experience and understanding of
it grows. All trips are coupled with a three-year
Brooklyn Boulders
in-school class and curriculum that teaches Groupon
leadership and connects these experiences Governors State
with academic success. University
For most of our
students, these 96 % know someone killed
by gun violence. 83 % are from single
parent homes. 92 % don’t have a family
member that graduated
from college.
statistics are
their story:

After Embarc,
their journey looks
different:

graduation college attendance

rate enrollment rate
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Your monetary contributions and in-kind

A G I N support of Embarc will provide you with unique

I M benefits, including the opportunity to:

N O W Target an extremely diverse audience, including business leaders,

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philanthropists, professionals, executives, dance enthusiasts

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and educators.

E C O U L Build affinity and trust with your target market through emotional and cause-
related experiences.

A T W Align yourself with one of the most innovative and fastest-growing nonprofits

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working to revolutionize education.
Receive acknowledgement on all of our social media outlets and in the evening’s

C H E D program, posters and other promotional materials distributed throughout the

Chicago area.

E R E A Embarc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all donations are tax deductible to the extent
permitted by law.

IF W Receive complimentary tickets to this amazingly unique event.

A G O ’ S 100% Of the proceeds directly support Embarc’s innovative programming.

F C H I C
ALL O Variety Spectacular Attendee Demographics
median age range: male : female

N E E D 35–54 55% : 45%

N T S I N median income range: homeowners:

ST U D E > $250,000 70%

Attendees are primarily residents of the following Chicago neighborhoods: Lincoln
Park, Lakeview, Logan Square, Gold Coast, River North and Old Town.
See follow pages for detailed sponsorship benefits.

With your help, we just might.

Students on a journey to Brooklyn Boulders.
Photo by Christina Noel.
Presenting Sponsor
$50,000
Exclusive Title Sponsor of Variety Spectacular
One Available
30 Tickets to Variety Spectacular to share with clients, family and friends.
Receive benefits of lower levels, plus:
Tickets and Embarc Experiences
• VIP seating area reserved for clients, family and friends at Variety Spectacular.
• 10 Tickets to pre-event Hype Party. Mingle with fellow sponsors,
innovators and influencers to get excited for Variety Spectacular!
Sponsor Acknowledgement
• Logo placed on front cover of Variety Spectacular program.
• Sponsor highlight feature on Embarc website.
Brand Exposure | PR, Digital and Social Media
• Exclusive Title Sponsor of Variety Spectacular.
• Company prominently featured as Presenting Sponsor in event press
release, including quote from corporate representative.
• Company name and logo featured in social media leading up to
Variety Spectacular. Our staff will work with you directly to create
cross-promotional content.
• Company name and logo with presenting tier listing on all Variety
Spectacular printed flyers, posters and promotional materials.
Brand Exposure | On-site Event Activation
• Center spread advertisement in Variety Spectacular program.
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• Premium placement of company signage at Variety Spectacular.
• Logo featured prominently on Variety Spectacular step and repeat.
• Opportunity to address guests from stage at Variety Spectacular;
and ample verbal recognition at event.
Trailblazer Sponsor
$25,000
Category Exclusivity
20 Tickets to Variety Spectacular to share with clients, family and friends.
Receive benefits of lower levels, plus:
Tickets and Embarc Experiences
• 8 Tickets to pre-event Hype Party. Mingle with fellow sponsors,
innovators
and influencers to get excited for Variety Spectacular!
• Invitation for key staff to join Embarc students on a journey.
Sponsor Acknowledgement
• Company name and logo included in all Embarc email communications
through May 2018.
Brand Exposure | PR, Digital and Social Media
• Company name included in event press release.
• Company name (logo when applicable) included in all social media
advertising leading up to event.
• Company name and logo with premium-tier listing on all Variety
Spectacular printed flyers, posters and promotional materials.
Brand Exposure | On-site Event Activation
• One-page advertisement in Variety Spectacular program.
• Opportunity to create a branded activation booth or experience at
Variety Spectacular.
• Opportunity to contribute branded material to sponsor gift bags (150).
Embarc’s events aren’t ‘just another nonprofit fundraising event.’ They are
meaningful, impactful and fun in ways I’ve rarely seen another organization able
to do. At every event, we have the opportunity to interact with Embarc students,
meet other partners and individuals who support Embarc and have fun!”
- Marcy Twete, ArcelorMittal
Hero Sponsor $10,000 Advocate Sponsor $2,500
12 Tickets to Variety Spectacular to share with clients, family and friends. 4 Tickets to Variety Spectacular to share with clients, family and friends.
Receive benefits of lower levels, plus: Receive benefits of lower levels, plus:
Tickets and Embarc Experiences Brand Exposure | PR, Digital and Social Media
• 4 Tickets to pre-event Hype Party. Mingle with fellow sponsors, innovators • Company name listed on all Variety Spectacular printed flyers, posters and
and influencers to get excited for Variety Spectacular! promotional materials.
• Invitation for key staff to attend Senior End-of-Year Celebration. Brand Exposure | On-site Event Activation
Brand Exposure | PR, Digital and Social Media • Company logo or individual name listed in Variety Spectacular printed program.
• Placement of company signage at Variety Spectacular.
• Company name and logo featured in social media leading up to
Variety Spectacular.
Friend Sponsor $1,200
2 Tickets to Variety Spectacular.
Champion Sponsor $5,000 Sponsor Acknowledgement
• Logo placement and link placed on Embarc’s website through 2018.
8 Tickets to Variety Spectacular to share with clients, family and friends • Company or individual name listed in Variety Spectacular printed program.
Receive benefits of lower levels, plus:
Tickets and Embarc Experiences Please contact Director of Strategic Partnerships Eleanor Perrone Toriski at
• 2 Tickets to pre-event Hype Party. Mingle with fellow sponsors, innovators and eperronetoriski@embarcchicago.org to to secure a sponsorship.
influencers to get excited for Variety Spectacular!
Brand Exposure | PR, Digital and Social Media
• Company name mentioned in social media leading up to Variety Spectacular.
• Company name and logo on all Variety Spectacular printed flyers, posters and
promotional materials.
Brand Exposure | On-site Event Activation
• Company name and logo included on signage at Variety Spectacular.
• Verbal recognition during evening’s program.
Embarc Inc.
P.O. Box 221450
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 270 1175
Embarc@embarcchicago.org
facebook.com/embarcchicago
@embarcchicago