2017 8th Annual Gala & Auction Saturday October 14, 2017 A celebration of Irvine Public Schools Foundation and the educational excellence made possible through community support of public education. 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Auction Dinner Live Entertainment After Party Black Tie Presented by www.ipsf.net
Each year, corporate and community leaders come together to celebrate excellence in education with Irvine Public Schools Foundation at the Spirit of Excellence Gala. This highly-anticipated event serves to honor distinguished alumni of the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) and raise funds to preserve critical programs in schools. The evening is a shining example of the difference we can make when we work together as a community united in support of public education. past award recipients ANNIE MUMOLO Academy Award Nominated Screenwriter Spirit of Excellence in Arts 2012 JASON LEZAK 4-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Spirit of Excellence in Athletics 2011 TOM DUMONT Guitarist, No Doubt Spirit of Excellence in Music 2015 NASIM PEDRAD Actress Spirit of Excellence in Arts 2010 2010 Garrett Atkins, MLB Player Dr. Richard Baick, Physician Adam Keefe, NBA Player Nasim Pedrad, Actress Jeremy Siskind, Musician 2011 Allen Adham, Co-founder Blizzard Entertainment Eric Anderson, Broadway Actor Oren Jacob, Animator Pixar Films Jason Lezak, 4-Time Olympic Gold Medalist City of Irvine, Visionary Award 2012 Annie Mumulo, Academy Award Nominated Screenwriter Barry Perkins, Musician Ross Venook, Scientist Tim Wallach, MLB Player 2013 Sean Joyce, Irvine City Manager Craig Mitchell, LA County Superior Court Judge Yellow Red Sparks, Rising Star Musicians 2014 Dr. Kevin Armstrong, Physician Aditi Roy, Emmy Award Nominated NBC Correspondent Nilu, Rising Star Musician 2015 Justin Chen, Architect Tom Dumont, Guitarist No Doubt University of California Irvine, Visionary Award The Brevet, Rising Star Musicians 2016 Will Ferrell, Actor Thrice, Musicians Irvine Company, Legacy Award
Sold! PRESENTING SPONSOR $100,000 - Sold out until 2020: Thank you, Available Sponsorship Levels & Benefits Diamond $50,000 Platinum $25,000 Gold $10,000 Silver $5,000 Event seats to the Spirit of Excellence Gala on October 14, 2017 Invitation to attend pre-event VIP Soirée Color ad in two (2) issues of the IPSF Flyer Booklet (distribution: print 24,000, email 60,000+) Full page ad in event program distributed to 400 attendees Private server and cocktail service at tables Color advertisement displayed on screens during dinner Placement of name and logo on Gala invitations (deadline permitting) Meet and greet with honorees Opportunity to host honoree or dignitary at table Premium wine served during dinner Corporate partner profile in IPSF IMPACT enewsletter distributed to 60,000+ Recognition during the program Opportunity to distribute product to 400 guests Recognition on the Gala website with direct link to sponsor s website Recognition as specified sponsor in various printed and online communications 2017 IPSF Top 100 Companies Supporting Educational Excellence in the OC Business Journal Recognition as specified sponsor in Spirit of Excellence Gala program Display of logo on screen during program 3 tables 2 tables (30 seats) (20-24 seats) 10 seats 6 seats 10 invites 6 invites 4 invites 2 invites Full page 1/2 page 1/4 page **Recognition is dependent upon print deadlines. Reserve early to guarantee inclusion in all publications.**
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTING SPONSOR $100,000 - Sold out until 2020: Thank you, DIAMOND SPONSOR... $50,000 Premium seating for 30 guests (3 tables) to the Spirit of Excellence Gala on October 14, 2017 Invitation for 10 to attend pre-event VIP Soirée Full-page color ad in the fall and spring issue of the IPSF Flyer Booklet (distribution: print 24,000, email 60,000+) Full page ad in 2017 Spirit of Excellence Gala program distributed to 400 attendees Private server and cocktail service at tables during dinner Meet and greet with honorees Opportunity to host an honoree or a dignitary at table Premium wine served during dinner Corporate partner profile in IPSF IMPACT enewsletter distributed to over 60,000 supporters Placement of name and logo on Gala invitations (deadline permitting) Prominent recognition on website (with direct link to sponsor s website) and enewsletter 2017 IPSF Top 100 Companies Supporting Educational Excellence, published in the Orange County Business Journal Recognition as Diamond Sponsor in outreach to media and various printed and online communications Prominent recognition at the Spirit of Excellence Gala, including: Recognition during the program as Diamond Sponsor Color advertisement in slideshow shown during dinner Recognition as Diamond Sponsor in keepsake event program Display of logo on screen during program Opportunity to distribute product to 400 guests PLATINUM SPONSOR... $25,000 Premium seating for 20-24 guests (2 tables) to the Spirit of Excellence Gala on October 14, 2017 Invitation for 6 to attend pre-event VIP Soirée Half-page color ad in the fall and spring issue of the IPSF Flyer Booklet (distribution: print 24,000, email 60,000+) Meet and greet with honorees Opportunity to host an honoree or a dignitary at table Premium wine served during dinner Corporate partner profile in IPSF IMPACT enewsletter distributed to over 60,000 supporters Prominent recognition on website (with direct link to sponsor s website) and enewsletter 2017 IPSF Top 100 Companies Supporting Educational Excellence, published in the Orange County Business Journal Recognition as Platinum Sponsor in outreach to media and various printed and online communications Prominent recognition at the Spirit of Excellence Gala, including: Recognition during the program as Platinum Sponsor Recognition as Platinum Sponsor in keepsake event program Display of logo on screen during program Opportunity to distribute product to 400 guests
GOLD SPONSOR... $10,000 10 event seats to the Spirit of Excellence Gala on October 14, 2017 Invitation for 4 to attend pre-event VIP Soirée Quarter-page color ad in the fall and spring issue of the IPSF Flyer Booklet (distribution: print 24,000, email 60,000+) Prominent recognition on website (with direct link to sponsor s website) and enewsletter distributed to over 60,000 supporters 2017 IPSF Top 100 Companies Supporting Educational Excellence, published in the Orange County Business Journal Recognition as Gold Sponsor in various printed and online communications Prominent recognition at the Spirit of Excellence Gala, including: Recognition as Gold Sponsor in keepsake event program Display of logo on screen during program SILVER SPONSOR... $5,000 6 event seats to the Spirit of Excellence Gala on October 14, 2017 Invitation for 2 to attend pre-event VIP Soirée 2017 IPSF Top 100 Companies Supporting Educational Excellence, published in the Orange County Business Journal Prominent recognition at the Spirit of Excellence Gala, including: Recognition as Silver Sponsor in keepsake event program Display of logo on screen during program UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES Cocktail Reception (Logo on signage, bars, and cocktail napkins)........................ $5,000 After Party (2 available).......................................................... $2,500 Red Carpet................................................................... $2,500 Live Auction (Logo display on-screen and recognition during program)................... $2,500 Stage........................................................................ $2,500 Photography................................................................... $2,500 Videography (4 available)........................................................ $2,500 Valet Parking (Opportunity to provide branded gift in vehicles)......................... $2,500 Décor (5 available).............................................................. $1,500 Entertainment (2 available)....................................................... $1,500 DJ........................................................................... $1,500 Sold! Donation of any amount is appreciated and will assist in directing more funds to benefit our students. All underwriting opportunities are 100% tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
SPONSOR & UNDERWRITING REPLY FORM YES, I/We will attend IPSF s Spirit of Excellence Gala on October 14, 2017. Please reserve: SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sold! Presenting Sponsor - $100,000 Thank you, Diamond Sponsor - $50,000 Gold Sponsor - $10,000 Platinum Sponsor - $25,000 Silver Sponsor - $5,000 UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES Cocktail Reception - $5,000 Videography (4 available) - $2,500 After Party (2 available) - $2,500 Valet Parking - $2,500 Red Carpet - $2,500 Décor (5 available) - $1,500 Live Auction - $2,500 Entertainment (2 available) - $1,500 Stage - $2,500 DJ - $1,500 Photography - $2,500 General Underwriting - $ Sold! INDIVIDUAL TICKETS A limited number of Individual Tickets will be available for purchase in Summer 2017 I would like to purchase ticket(s) for a principal and/or teacher to attend Individual(s) - $500 each Group of 6 teachers/principals - $3,000 I am unable to attend, but wish to show my support with a tax-deductible donation of $ Name/Title: Company: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Please print your name(s) or the name of your business exactly as you would like it to appear in recognition materials: PAYMENT INFORMATION I am enclosing a check in the amount of $ payable to IPSF Please charge $ to my credit card Name on card: Exp. Date: Credit Card #: Security Code Billing Zip Code: Your support qualifies for the City of Irvine s Challenge Match Grant. All tax-deductible donations will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling the impact for our students. For further information, please contact Michelle LeVasseur at 949.265.6412 or email mlevasseur@ipsf.net Please complete & return this form to: IPSF 1 Post, Ste. 250, Irvine, CA 92618 OR fax: 949.263.8343 www.ipsf.net IPSF is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization: Tax ID: 33-0733191
thank you to our generous 2016 Spirit of Excellence Gala sponsors for supporting a world class education Presented by Anniversary Mike&Peilin Breller Gold Silver Chris & Missy Callero Michael & Betty Carroll The Colao Family David & Kristina Lee IUSD Board of Education Donated by Bokota, Brooks, Glasky, Wallin ALEX PEYTON events + catering Bronze The Lewis Family Richard & Shareen Young
SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE GALA A celebration of educational excellence, honoring distinguished alumni whose education in Irvine was a springboard to their current success.