FOR MORE INFORMATION: 989-835-2542 PO Box 2143, Midland, MI 48641 Offices located at GMCC [email protected] www.therockc4yd.org ROCK UNPLUGGED After hours activities and events Many locations, thousands of visits ROCK Unplugged is community-based teen events that encourage healthy life choices and relationships, create a sense of community awareness, and allow teens to engage in safe supportive social activities. ROCK GROUNDED After school programs 3 locations, thousands of visits ROCK Grounded is productive after- school programs that instill confidence and a sense of belonging, provide mentorship, tutors, games, activities, food, and a safe place for teens. ROCK EXPOSURE Life skills and character development 4 school districts, hundreds of students ROCK Exposure is a proven program that provides developmental educational programs that foster character, build tangible life skills, provide relevant tools, and empower young people to create a vision and plan for their future. THE ROCK CENTER FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT is a teen-focused organization that helps teens succeed and thrive. We are an independent, inclusive, non-profit who provides character and life skills education, after school programs, and community based activities for middle and high school students. We provide multiple programs under three umbrellas: ROCK MISSION To build hope and resilience in youth based on a foundation of acceptance, support, and respect that results in positive life choices. ROCK VISION All youth have the opportunity to live their potential. FUNDRAISING DINNER HIGHLIGHTS • Annual semi-formal and structured spring event • Welcomes approximately 400 guests • Guests by invitation only and do not pay to attend • Formal donation ask during dinner • Past honorary chairs include: • 2016: James (Jim) R. Fitterling • 2015: Rick & Jan Reynolds • 2014: Bob & Kathy Hansen • 2013: Judge Donna Morris • 2012: Margaret Ann Riecker • 2011: Rob & Nancy Vallentine • Annual fundraising goal of $100,000 MARKETING BENEFITS • Recognition on event-related marketing and promotional materials • Sponsor listing in the event program • Logo in pre-session slide shows • Tickets to the fundraisng dinner • Thank you in the Midland Daily News • Thank you certificate to display at your location • Recognition on The ROCK’s website (logo and link to your website) • Social media announcements • Recognition on our email list of over 3,000 FUNDRAISING DINNER EVENT HIGHLIGHTS • Annual adult (21+ only) Halloween party with unique and exciting themes • Welcomes approximately 300 guests • 20+ local restaurants donate and serve food • Area high school students build stage sets that bring the theme to life, while competing for cash prizes • Guests purchase tickets that include food, entertainment and a microbrew or glass of wine • Costumes are encouraged • Annual fundraising goal of $25,000 MARKETING BENEFITS • Recognition on event-related marketing and promotional materials • Sponsor listing on select at-event signage • Logo in pre-session slide shows • Tickets to “An Evening in..” event • Thank you in the Midland Daily News • Thank you certificate to display at your location • Recognition on The ROCK’s website (logo and link to your website) • Social media announcements • Recognition on our email list of over 3,000 “AN EVENING IN...” EVENT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • GROUNDED: ROCK Grounded is productive after- school programs that instill confidence and a sense of belonging, provide mentorship, tutors, games, activities, food, and a safe place for teens. Touches approximately 500 families 23,000 times a year. • EXPOSURE: ROCK Exposure is a proven program that provides developmental educational programs that foster character, build tangible life skills, provide relevant tools, and empower young people to create a vision and plan for their future. Touches approximately 800 families a year. MARKETING BENEFITS • Recognition on brochures and handouts • Recognition on The ROCK’s website (logo and link to your website) • Social media announcements • Recognition on our email list of over 3,000 PROGRAM SPONSOR UNPLUGGED SPONSOR EVENTS • POOL PARTIES: Held each summer at Plymouth Pool in Midland for middle and high school students. Touches approximately 150 families a year. • ROCK THE TRIDGE: Held each summer at Chippewassee Park in Midland (the last Tunes by the Tridge). Touches approximately 4000 guests a year. • GIRLS NIGHT or GUYS NIGHT: Held each winter at The GMCC in Midland. Touches approximately 400 families a year. • A VARIETY OF OTHER EVENTS MARKETING BENEFITS • Recognition on event signage • Opportunity to display your banner and information at the event • Recognition on The ROCK’s website (logo and link to your website) • Social media announcements • Recognition on our email list of over 3,000 ROCKWALL ROCKWALL HIGHLIGHTS • 24 foot portable wall • Rented to community for various functions • Provided at community events MARKETING BENEFITS • Recognition on ROCK wall brochure • Recognition on The ROCK’s website (logo and link to your website) • Social media announcements • Recognition on our email list of over 3,000 SPONSOR A ROCK EVENT OR PROGRAM ONLINE AUCTION AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS • Donate items or services that are then auctioned • Sponsor auction financially • Auction held on biddingforgood.com • Viewed by people from across the country • Annual fundraising goal of $10,000 MARKETING BENEFITS • Recognition on the Bidding for Good website • Thank you certificate to display at your location • Recognition on The ROCK’s website (logo and link to your website) • Social media announcements • Recognition on our email list of over 3,000 NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS • Created and distributed monthly • Distributed to families at all three Grounded locations • Posted to our website and Facebook • $1,000 sponsors one month MARKETING BENEFITS • Recognition in newsletter • Recognition on The ROCK’s website (logo and link to your website) • Social media announcements • Recognition on our email list of over 3,000 NEWSLETTER FUNDRAISING MAILING FUNDRAISNG MAILING HIGHLIGHTS • Your choice of one of two mailings each year • Approximately 1,000 recipients per mailing MARKETING BENEFITS • Logo on each letter sent • Recognition on The ROCK’s website (logo and link to your website) • Social media announcements • Recognition on our email list of over 3,000