is Equality Virginia’s signature annual event and Virginia’s largest black-tie gala gathering for the Commonwealth’s GLBT community and their
supporters.  Each year, the dinner has attracted over 1,000 guests and is promoted through electronic and print media to the many thousands of GLBT and straight ally Virginians living across the
Commonwealth.  Your company’s 2010 sponsorship of the dinner will ensure that your business is promoted to GLBT and allied individuals statewide.  Being a dinner sponsor is a great way to contribute to today’s important and historical movement towards equality - while opening the doors of your business to the large and loyal audience of GLBT and GLBT-friendly patrons.

2010 Commonwealth Dinner Traditional Sponsorship Levels:

Premier     $25000 ($20000 is tax-deductible)
Platinum     $10000  ($7000 is tax-deductible)
Gold     $5000  ($3000 is tax-deductible)
Silver    $3000  ($1500 is tax-deductible)
Corporate Table  $2000  ($1000 is tax-deductible)

2010 Commonwealth Dinner Signature Event Sponsorship Levels:

Celebrity    $8000  ($5000 is tax-deductible)
VIP Reception  $4000  ($3000 is tax-deductible)
Save the Date Card  $2000  ($1250 is tax-deductible)
Art Show & Auction  $2000  ($1500 is tax-deductible)
OUTstanding Virginians $1500  ($1000 is tax-deductible)
After Dinner Dance  $1000  ($500 is tax-deductible)

2010 Commonwealth Dinner Program Advertising Levels:

Full Page Ad       $700
Half Page Ad       $400
Quarter Page Ad  $200

Scroll down or click on each item to find complete descriptions of sponsorship levels and the associated benefits.  If you have any questions or would like to purchase a sponsorship level, please call Mardi Krantz at 804.643.4816 or write to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .




Named Premiere Sponsor            $25,000 
  
Benefits:
• Logo with link on the homepage of Equality Virginia website until December 31st, 2010
• 20 VIP tickets ($5,400 value) with front and center table placement
• Full page color ad on back cover of the Dinner program ($2,100 value)
• Verbal and visual recognition of sponsorship during the Commonwealth Dinner
• Link in the body of 10 Equality Virginia membership emails
• Placard with corporate name on your dinner tables
• Logo on dinner marketing materials

Platinum Event Sponsor               $10,000

Benefits:
• Logo with link on the homepage of Equality Virginia website until August 31st, 2010
• 10 VIP tickets (1 VIP Table) with advantaged table placement ($2,700 value)
• Full-page advertisement in the Dinner program with prominent placement ($1,400 value)
• Verbal and visual recognition of sponsorship during the Commonwealth Dinner
• Placard with corporate name on your dinner tables
• Logo on dinner marketing materials

Gold Event Sponsor                        $5,000

Benefits:
• Logo with link on the homepage of the Equality Virginia website until August 31st, 2010
• 4 VIP tickets and 6 General tickets (1 table) with advantaged table placement ($1,890 value)
• Full-page advertisement in the Dinner program ($700 value)
• Verbal and visual recognition of sponsorship during the Commonwealth Dinner
• Placard with corporate name on your dinner tables
• Logo on dinner marketing materials

Silver Event Sponsor                        $3,000

Benefits:
• Logo with link on the homepage of the Equality Virginia website until August 31st, 2010
• 2 VIP tickets and 8 General tickets (1 table) with advantaged table placement ($1,620 value)
• Half-page advertisement in the Dinner program ($400 value)
• Visual recognition of sponsorship during the Commonwealth Dinner
• Placard with corporate name on your dinner tables
• Logo on marketing materials

Corporate Table Sponsor                  $2,000

Benefits:
• Logo on Equality Virginia’s Dinner webpage
• 10 General tickets with advantaged table placement ($1,350 value)
• Quarter page color ad in Dinner Program Book  ($200 value)
• Visual recognition of sponsorship during the Commonwealth Dinner
• Placard with corporate name on your dinner tables

Celebrity Sponsor                                $8,000
  
Benefits:
• Logo with link on the homepage of the Equality Virginia website until August 31st, 2010
• 4 VIP tickets and 6 general tickets (1 table) with advantaged table placement ($1,890 value)
• Full-page advertisement in the Dinner program with prominent placement ($1,400 value)
• Photo of your table with celebrity entertainer
• Verbal and visual recognition of sponsorship during the Commonwealth Dinner
• Placard with corporate name on your dinner tables
• Logo on dinner marketing materials

VIP Event Sponsor                              $4,000
As in years past, Equality Virginia will invite a number of VIP’s to attend the Dinner. Typically these VIP’s include legislators, honorees, the emcee and speakers.  Attendance is limited to those invited VIPs and Dinner guests who have purchased an upgraded VIP ticket.  Your sponsorship will underwrite the expenses for the VIP Pre-Dinner event.  

Benefits:
• Logo with link on the homepage of the Equality Virginia website until August 31st, 2010
• 4 VIP tickets with priority seating ($1,080 value)
• Half page ad in the Dinner program ($400 value)
• Logo on signage at VIP reception
• Visual recognition of sponsorship during Commonwealth Dinner
• Logo on dinner marketing materials

Save the Date Sponsor                        $2,000

This reminder card with your name and logo will be mailed to 1000 people to mark the date for the Equality Virginia’s Annual Commonwealth Dinner. 

Benefits:
• Logo on 1,000 piece “Save the Date” mailing
• Logo on Equality Virginia’s Dinner webpage
• 2 VIP tickets with priority seating placement ($540 value)
• Quarter page color ad in Dinner Program Book  ($200 value)
• Visual recognition of sponsorship during the Commonwealth Dinner 

 Art Show & Auction Sponsor               $2,000

Equality Virginia will sponsor a juried show for emerging artists as a part of our 7th Annual Dinner.  Accepted pieces will be displayed at a Richmond gallery for three weeks in April.  They will also be shown on the Equality Virginia website. There will be an opening reception with invited guests, VIPs and the artists held in April. Works will be moved to the Richmond Marriott and sold by silent auction at the Commonwealth Dinner.

Benefits:
• Logo on Equality Virginia’s Dinner webpage
• Logo on Equality Virginia Art Show webpage
• 2 VIP tickets with priority seating placement ($540 value)
• Visual recognition of sponsorship during the Art Show and Commonwealth Dinner
• Logo on communications regarding art show
• Logo on Bid Sheets for the silent art auction

OUTstanding Virginians Sponsor        $1,500

Equality Virginia’s program is designed to raise awareness of Virginia’s renowned gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons past and present.  Five historic and living persons will be selected among those nominated by a prestigious jury.  The honorees will be featured on a short video which will be premiered at Equality Virginia’s Annual Dinner celebration on May 1st, 2010.

Benefits:
• Logo with link on the OUTstanding Virginians webpage through December 31, 2010
• 2 VIP tickets with Priority seating placement ($540 value)
• Logo on the Dinner webpage
• Verbal and visual recognition of  sponsorship during the Commonwealth Dinner

After Dinner Dance Sponsor               $1,000

A dance party lasts from 10 until 11:30pm after the Dinner. Your sponsorship of this much enjoyed event, will underwrite the costs.

Benefits:
• Logo on Dinner webpage
• 2 VIP tickets ($540 value)
• Priority Seating at Dinner
• Logo on signage at After Dinner Dance