Saturday, March 28th 2020 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Saturday, March 28th 2020
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Virginia Beach SPCA Wags & Whiskers Gala Hampton Roads’ Premier Event Benefiting Homeless Pets
Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 7pm to 11pm | Southern Cocktail Attire
The Wag & Whiskers Gala is an annual event celebrating the mission and the animals of the Virginia Beach SPCA. This year’s theme is Southern Charm and fittingly, the event takes place at the historic and elegant Cavalier Hotel. Friends and family of the VBSPCA will gather to toast the animals and help to raise the much needed funds to support our work of connecting animals and humans throughout Hampton Roads. This is a night toremember those that need us most- meet our animals, enjoy libations and fine food,dancing, topping the night o� with the knowledge that you are now a partner in delivering our mission of compassion in the community.
ABOUT THE GALA
Southern Charm Gala Co-Chairs:
Brittany Nunnally & Cristie Fabijan
Your sponsorship resonates throughout the year, as our mission of compassion reaches hundreds of thousands in our community. Because of your generosity, we are committed to showcasing your business to our supporters and guests. Your brand has the opportunity to touch 350+ Wags & Whiskers Gala attendees as well as thefollowing VBSPCA supporters annually:
OUR AUDIENCE
40,000+ shelter visitors through our in-house advertising.
12,000+ public clients through our clinic lobby advertising.
9,000+ Hampton Roads households via our mailed invitations and VBSPCA newsletters.
45,000+ active followers on our social media channels.
8,000+ subscribers to our emailed promotions and updates.
282,000+ unique visitors to our website.
2019 GALA SPONSORS
StephanieFranklin
Evan & VickieThompson
Morris & JanFine
BruceThompson
TrincheroFamily Estates
Bill & MegCampbell
350 business leaders, homeowners, community leaders, philanthropists, celebrities, and entrepreneurs will gather for a night of food, drink, and entertainment to celebrate themission of the VBSPCA and provide much needed support for the year to come.
The value of your sponsorship extendsfar beyond the night of the event
IN ATTENDANCE
MALE GUESTS FEMALE GUESTS
49% 51%
Zip Codes:
23451 - 46%
23452 - 8%
23453 - 4%
23454 - 8%
23455 - 4%
23462 - 4%
23464 - 5%
Other - 11%
DOGWOOD SPONSOR - $15,000TITLE LEVEL - 1 AVAILABLE
Impact: The VBSPCA provides all vaccines, rabies, flea and heartworm protection, spay/neuter, and even behavior training so our adopters can take home an animal that is ready to live it's forever life- healthy and fortified for it’s next step. Thefeeding, TLC, and medical care for our animals is costly. Your sponsorship makes that journey possible for 43 puppies; 46 dogs; 118 kittens; or 115 cats.
HOSPITALITY
VIP lounge seating for 20 in the Raleigh Room + premium seating for 20 in the event tent Private Concierge Service for bothseating areas
3 rooms at the Cavalier Hotel on 3/28
Introduction and photo opportunity with Vinyl Headlights
Complimentary bottle of champagne
Complimentaryfine chocolates
BRAND RECOGNITION
Premier logoplacement on all printed promotional materials including gala invitation(If registered by 1/28/2020)
Premier logoplacement on VBSPCA homepage, event webpage withhyperlink to business url, mobile bidding platform, and ticketing website
Logo recognition on VBSPCA in-house tv(ad to run for 6 months)
Full page color ad in summer VBSPCA newsletter(mailed to 8k+ households)
Inclusion in 2021 Gala sponsor packet
12 month namerecognition on a VBSPCA cat colony or large dog kennel
Recognition in post-event email sent to all guests
Sharing of VBSPCA produced thank you video on VBSPCA social media pages
UNIQUE PERKS
Private tour of VBSPCA shelterpost-event
Featured in .30 second video of post event shelter tour and animal interaction withsponsor representative Opportunity to join a VBSPCA spokesperson for at least 1 local media appearance to promote event and partnership
Invite to Year-End Donor Celebration
NIGHT OF BENEFITS
Brief speakingopportunity at gala to help kick o� paddle raise
Full page color ad in printed event program
Recognition onevent sponsor banner
Logo projected above lounge and on sign placed on table in the event tent
Logo projected at entrance to event
Logo on bid paddles and our parting gift for 350+ guests
MAGNOLIA SPONSOR$10,000
Impact: The VBSPCA transfers in over 1,300 animals every year from our partner shelters. Your sponsorship will provide fuel allowing us to log over 17,000 miles to get homeless animals into our shelter.
HOSPITALITY
Choice of premium lounge seating OR prominently placed table for 10 in the event tent
Private Concierge Service
2 rooms at the Cavalier Hotel on 3/28
Introduction and photo opportunity with Vinyl Headlights
Complimentary bottle of champagne
BRAND RECOGNITION
Logo placement on all printed promotional materials
Logo placement on VBSPCA eventwebpage withhyperlink to business url
Logo recognition on VBSPCA in-house tv (ad to run for 3 months)
Recognition in summer VBSPCA newsletter (mailed to 8k+ households)
Inclusion in 2021 Gala sponsor packet
12 month namerecognition on a VBSPCA cat colony or large dog kennel
Recognition in post-event email sent to all guests
Logo recognition in thank you post shared on VBSPCA Facebook and Instagram pages
NIGHT OF BENEFITS
½ page color ad in printed event program
Recognition on event sponsor banner
Logo projected above lounge OR on sign placed on table in the event tent
Acknowledgement during announcement before the paddle raise
Logo on sta� and volunteer shirts
GARDENIA SPONSOR$7,500
Impact: The VBSPCA’s HumaneEducation program reaches over 8k children each year. Your sponsorship will allow us to hire part-time sta� this summer so that more children can learn the meaning of compassion.
HOSPITALITY
Prominently placed table for 10 in the event tent
Private concierge service
1 room at the Cavalier Hotel on 3/28
BRAND RECOGNITION
Logo placement on all printed promotional materials
Logo placement on VBSPCA eventwebpage withhyperlink to business url
Logo recognition on VBSPCA in-house tv (ad to run for 2 months)
Recognition in summer VBSPCA newsletter (mailed to 8k+ households)
Inclusion in 2021 Gala sponsor packet
12 month namerecognition on a VBSPCA cat condo or small dog kennel
Recognition in post-event email sent to all guests
Logo recognition in thank you post shared on VBSPCA Facebook and Instagram pages
NIGHT OF BENEFITS
¼ page color ad in printed event program
Recognition onevent sponsor banner
Acknowledgement during announcement before paddle raise
Logo on sign placed at reserved seating
Logo on one event promotional item (cocktail cups, napkins, etc.)
JASMINE SPONSOR$3,000
Impact: At the VBSPCA, we believe in responsible pet parenting. All of our animals are spayed or neutered before going home with our adopters. Your sponsorship helps us to spay over 21 puppies or neuter over 57 kittens.
HONEYSUCKLE SPONSOR$1,200
Impact: The VBSPCA works hard to provide interactive play and to createenrichment toys. Your sponsorship helps us give each animal items to help them adjust to our shelter and to keep them happy during their stay.
BRAND RECOGNITION
Logo placement on all printed promotional materials
Logo placement on VBSPCA eventwebpage withhyperlink to business url
Recognition in summer VBSPCA newsletter (mailed to 8k+ households)
Recognition in post-event email sent to all guests
HOSPITALITY
1 reserved table for 10 guests in the event tent
NIGHT OF BENEFITS
Recognition in printed event program
Recognition on eventsponsor banner
BRAND RECOGNITION
Logo placement on all printed promotional materials
Logo placement on VBSPCA eventwebpage withhyperlink to business url
Recognition in summer VBSPCA newsletter (mailed to 8k+ households)
Recognition in post-event email sent to all guests
HOSPITALITY
2 Azalea Tickets to the event
NIGHT OF BENEFITS
Recognition in printed event program
Recognition onevent sponsor banner
AZALEA TICKET$200
Impact: The VBSPCA volunteers love to help us walk our dogs to provide fresh air and change of scenery. Your sponsorship helps us to purchase 10 harness leads to make trips to the beach possible!
HOSPITALITY
Individual admission to the event with drinks,unlimited food, and dancing
Overnight stay at theCavalier Hotel - March 28th
Available as an addition to any levelCost: $450
What began in 1989 as a local celebrity and pet fashion show, the Wags & Whiskers Gala has evolved to become one of our most impactful fundraising events and a true celebration for the animals. Each year, the Gala brings in nearly $200,000 in critical funding, which directly supports our mission of eliminating animal su�ering while increasing human compassion. This mission is achieved through animal sheltering and enrichment, veterinary care, spay and neuter initiatives, behavior training, wildlife triage, and humane education programs.
WHY BECOME A SPONSOR
WHERE DO THE FUNDS GO
$447,000+ Miracle Medical FundThe Miracle Medical Fund helps to o�set the cost of medical care for over 2,700 homeless pets annually. The cost of this care averages close to $40,000 each month.
2,756 Animals Adopted Into Their Forever HomesWe are an adoption guarantee shelter- we are committed to finding the right pet for the right family and we take multiple measures to ensure these adoptions are successful.
5,885 Public Clinic VisitsThe VBSPCA Medical Clinic o�ers low cost veterinary services and walk-in vaccine clinics tohouseholds with an annual income of $65,000 or less. We work to make responsible pet ownershippossible for all deserving individuals.
4,924 Spay/Neuter SurgeriesIn order to help reduce pet overpopulation, the Virginia Beach SPCAClinic provides a�ordable spay/neuter services, regardless of income,to the community.
3,231 Neuter Scooter PatientsOur mobile veterinary clinic travels to target neighborhoods to o�erconvenient, low-cost spay, neuter, vaccinations and preventivemedications.
8,272 Children Reached Through Humane EducationThe Humane Education department impacts children through ouryear round programs, including school visits, summer camps,one-day workshops, and our award winning Listening Earsreading assistance program.
1,638 Wildlife Received and TriagedWe partner with Bay Beach Veterinary Hospital and a widenetwork of licensed rehabilitators to receive and stabilizeinjured wildlife with the goal of release back into theirnatural habitat.
161 Dogs Trained Through The VBSPCA Pet AcademyThe VBSPCA Pet Academy o�ers the opportunity to improvethe lives of pets in our community while also supporting theenrichment of the animals of the VBSPCA.
The Virginia Beach SPCA believes in the value of all living creaturesand that the animal-human bond creates healthier, happier,
well connected communities. Each and every aspect of our organizationis guided by our core values of community, collaboration, dedication,empathy, innovation, and joy. We are honored to be of service to the
people, pets, and wildlife of Hampton Roads, and we invite youto partner with us in making our community a better place
for both our animals and their humans.
IMPACT OF 2019SIGNATURE EVENTS
2019 EVENTS
MUTT MASQUERADE
$27,527
DANCING FOR PAWS
$58,344
WAGS & WHISKERS GALA
$180,864
PUTTIN’ FOR PAWS
$25,119
It is the mission of the Virginia Beach Societyfor the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (VBSPCA)
to create a more humane and responsible communityby eliminating animal su�ering
while increasing human compassion.
Please join us on March 28th for what will be a charmed night to remember and create a significant impact on the care of our
animals for many months to come.
For tickets, sponsorship, or to donate a silent auction item,please contact Emily Peck at [email protected]
or 757-427-0070 x142