Girls on the Run of Shenandoah Valleygotrwebsite.s3.amazonaws.com/VA-5-317/Sponsorship...Valley. In 2015, we served over 300 girls and hosted 2 celebratory 5k events. With the help

Girls on the Run of the Shenandoah Valley

Partnership Opportunities

At Girls on the Run we inspire girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k event.

Girls face social pressures and conflicting messages about how they should act and who they should be. Studies show that by adolescence, girls’ confidence drops about twice as much as boys’. Friendships become more complicated and challenging, girls’ perception of their academic success declines, the likelihood of anxiety and depression increases and participation in physical activity plummets.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

We believe that every girl is inherently full of power and potential. By knowing they are the leaders of their lives, these are the girls who will change the world.

What We Do

Why It Matters

girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

“Girls on the Run is not all about running. It is about becoming a team.” - Coach Erin

Girls on the Run of the Shenandoah Valley has 10 sites in the Shenandoah Valley. In 2015, we served over 300 girls and hosted 2 celebratory 5k events. With the help of generous sponsors and donors, we were able to provide financial assistance to 40% of our program participants who otherwise may not have been able to participate in Girls on the Run.

We envision

We inspire

Program Benefits • Top billing in all logo/sponsor listings • Logo on website homepage • Logo on back of program t-shirts • Logo and thank you on one • Facebook post each season • Logo on sponsor webpage • Recognition at a fundraising event • 5 tickets to a fundraising event

Presenting Sponsor - $ 4,500

Girl Power Sponsor - $2,250

Limitless Potential Sponsor - $1,000

“Girls On The Run was one of the best programs I have ever participated in, and I am so thankful for everything they taught me, and the things they are continuing to teach for generations to come. We will help shape this world into an even better place, one girl at a time.” - Ellie

The Finish Line is just the Beginning

• Program Benefits • Logo on back of program t-shirts • Logo and thank you on one Facebook post each season • Logo on sponsor webpage • Recognition at a fundraising event • 5 tickets to a fundraising event

5K Benefits • Exclusive naming rights “Girls on

the Run 5K Presented By” • Logo in 5K marketing materials • Logo on front of 5K t-shirts • Verbal recognition at 5K • Banner placement at 5K • Logo on 5K webpage • 10 complimentary 5K race entries

5K Benefits • Logo in 5K marketing materials • Logo on back of 5K t-shirts • Verbal recognition at 5K * Stuffing of flyers/

advertisements/coupons/samples in goodie bags, table or informational space

• Banner placement at 5K • Logo on 5K webpage • 5 complimentary 5K race entries

• 5K Benefits • Name in 5K marketing materials • Logo on back of 5K t-shirts • Verbal recognition at 5K * Stuffing of flyers/advertisements/

coupons/samples in goodie bags, table or informational space

* Option of providing a banner on race day

• Logo on 5K webpage • 3 complimentary 5K race entries

• Program Benefits • Logo on back of program t-shirts • Logo and thank you on one Facebook post each season • Logo on sponsor webpage • 3 tickets to a fundraising event

The Finish Line is just the Beginning

Energy Award Sponsor - $500

I Can Sponsor - $100

Star Power Sponsor - $250

• Program Benefits • Logo and thank you on one

Facebook post • Name on sponsor webpage • 2 tickets to a fundraising event

5K Benefits • Logo on back of 5K t-shirts • Name on 5K webpage * Stuffing of flyers/advertisements/coupons/samples in

goodie bags, table or informational space • 2 complimentary 5K race entries

Program Benefits • Name on sponsor webpage • 2 tickets to a fundraising event

5K Benefits • Name on back of 5K t-shirts • Name on 5K webpage

5K Benefits • Name on 5K webpage * Stuffing of flyers/advertisements/coupons/

samples in the goodie bags

Recognition at a fundraising event

GirlPower

$4,500

LimitlessPotential$2,250

EnergyAward$1,000

StarPower$500

ICan$250

Impact of your InvestmentUnderwrites

2 scholarship sites serving 30 girls total

Underwrites 1 scholarship sites serving 15 girls total

Provides scholarships for 7 girls to participate

Provides 5K registration for 100 girls

Provides healthy

snacks to 1 team

“Running the 5K is a lot like following your dreams. When you run, you set a pace and press on. When pursuing your dreams…you must accomplish goals along the way to reach your dreams. Never give up.

–Shaylee, 5th grade GOTR Girl”

Sponsor Benefits

Logo on back of program t-shirts

Logo on 5K/event webpage

Logo and thank you on one Facebook post each season

Logo on sponsor webpage

Banner placement at 5K/event

Logo in 5K marketing materials

Logo on back of 5K t-shirts

Invest in a GirlChange the World

I would like to support Girls on the Run of the Shenandoah Valley as a sponsor. ____Presenting Sponsor -$4,500 ____Energy Award Sponsor - $500 ____Girl Power Sponsor - $2,250 ____Star Power Sponsor - $250 ____Limitless Potential Sponsor - $1,000 ____I Can Sponsor - $100

Payment Method ____My CHECK is made payable to Girls on the Run of the Shenandoah Valley ____Please bill my CREDIT CARD (circle one) Visa Mastercard Discover American Express

Account Number: __________________ Exp Date: _______________ Signature: ______________________ CVV Code:_______________ Printed Name on Card: ______________________________________ Billing Address: ____________________________________________ City: __________________ State: _______ Zip Code: ___________

Email: ________________________ Phone:____________________

I would like to make a one-time gift to Girls on the Run of the Shenandoah Valley. $2,250sponsorsoneteamforoneseasonincludingshoesand5kregistrations$500purchasesrunningshoesforanentireteam$150providesascholarshipforonegirltoparticipateforoneseason$35purchasesonepairofrunningshoesforagirlinneed

Please complete this form and return to: Allison Major, Council Director

You may submit the form via email: [email protected]

Or mail: GOTRSV, 413 Fairmont Avenue, Winchester VA 22601www.girlsontherunsv.org

Additional Opportunities

Learn More

Girls on the Run of the Shenandoah

Valley

www.girlsontherunsv.org

540-431-5320

Council Director Allison Major [email protected]

Employee Engagement Opportunities: • Motivate Girls at the 5k: Host a cheer team

or water station at a 5k • Coach a Team: Coaches are the heart of our

program! Lead and assistant coaches are needed at teams across the [council] area. Training is provided.

• Become a SoleMate: SoleMates are men and women who enjoy pursuing individual goals, such as completing an endurance event, while raising money for Girls on the Run of the Shenandoah Valley. Register Today at https://www.raceplanner.com/register/index/GOTR-SoleMates-Shenandoah-Valley

• Customized Group Opportunities: We can work with you to design a special group service day.

Company Matching: Companies often will match employee’s donations to GOTR or donate money for employee volunteer time with GOTR.

Board Positions: Individuals wanting to share their leadership, time and talents with Girls on the Run can apply for positions on the Board of Directors. Application period for 2017 is [dates]

Discount and Sampling Opportunities: Businesses can offer a corporate discount or coupons to promote business and drive traffic. Offer can be sent to our participants’ families, coaches and other volunteers via email or social media. *This opportunity can only be combined with sponsorship.