Corporate Sponsorship opportunities. updated 07/06/17, standard kit

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1 Corporate Sponsorship opportunities updated 07/06/17, standard kit

2 Why Walk With Compassion? Compassion International s annual fundraising walk series, Walk With Compassion, launched in 2016 as a way to equip and engage the local community to take a stand and do something about the critical needs that children in extreme poverty face every day; needs sch as clean water, medical care, disaster relief, center improvements, and more. Together, we can create a local movement that makes a global impact. Align Your business with ComPassion International, an organization THAT has been doing good since Compassion International is a leading child-advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty. We are #15 on Forbes 50 Largest US Charities list. We serve more than 1.8 million of the more than 400 million children living in extreme poverty around the world, partnering with 6,952 church partners and over 1.2 million global sponsors. 82 percent of every dollar goes directly into caring for the children in our child development programs. Partnering with us will reinforce your values in the community. 92% of millennial moms desire products that support charities or causes that matter to them (Exponential Millennial Moms report), and studies show that corporate engagement with charitable causes is a powerful means to increase employee engagement and their contribution to your bottom line. in 70 U.S. markets and counting! $1 million+ raised to date to lift children out of poverty in Jesus name!

3 Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship Benefits Presenting Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Name listed in every mention of the event as Walk With Compassion, CITY, presented by COMPANY * Compassion representative to work directly with your company on employee engagement strategy, including a customized stewardship report presented * after the Walk Opportunity to speak during opening ceremonies and lead out the Walk * Dedicated to all Walk participants recognizing Presenting Sponsor * Thank you from Presenting Sponsor to all participants * First right to refuse competitor involvement at sponsorship level * * VIP Credentials, used for VIP tent access to connect with other top fundraisers, teams and corporate sponsors 5 2 Include corporate banners at the event. Banner placement determined by Walk staff according to sponsor level Posts on event social media sites recognizing sponsors Hyper-linked logo placed on event website * * * Sponsor name listed on event website (no logo, link) * Logo included on participant t-shirt * * * * Opportunity to set up a company tent at the Walk to promote your business and handout product (as allowed by venue, tent provided by company) * * * * * Recognition during opening announcements * * * * * Presenting Sponsor Requirements: $8,000 underwriting donation *Up to 50% of corporate sponsorship can be fundraised through a corporate team, as long as company guarantees total will be met through fundraising or donation. *Provide up to 5 corporate banners to place on site event day (placement determined by Walk staff). Platinum Sponsor Requirements: $5,000 underwriting donation *Provide up to 3 corporate banners to place on site event day (placement determined by Walk staff). Gold Sponsor Requirements: $2,500 underwriting donation *Provide up to 1 corporate banner to place on site event day (placement determined by Walk staff). Silver Sponsor Requirements: $1,000 underwriting donation Bronze Sponsor Requirements: $500 underwriting donation

4 Benefits to Corporate Team Participation Forming a team is free! There is no entry fee for participation in the Walk. We just ask that teams commit to raising funds to help make an impact in the lives of children living in extreme poverty. Spread awareness for your brand by letting your employees and customers represent you at the Walk! added visibility at the event. Create a fun and rewarding bonding experience for your employees, both at the Walk and in Wear company t-shirts for fundraising leading up to the Walk. Fundraising together as a company is a great way for employees to show creativity and develop leadership skills. It s also an opportunity for employees to get to know people in the company they might not normally interact with. Getting involved in Walk will create healthier and happier employees. A United Health Group study showed that 75% of people who volunteer said that doing so made them feel physically healthier. And there s an even stronger connection between volunteering and mental/emotional health. Employees who volunteer together stay together. Giving employees a way to engage and give back through volunteering significantly improves both employee engagement and retention. A recent report issued by Realized Worth said, for companies where employees were more engaged than not, their profitability jumped by 16%, general productivity was 18% higher than other companies, customer loyalty was 12% higher, and quality increased by 60%. Corporate involvement in a good cause is also a great way to attract millennial employees. A Stanford Graduate School of Business study showed that millennials are willing to sacrifice an average of 14.4 percent of their expected salaries to work at socially responsible companies. So what are you waiting for? Learn more by visiting Download the team captain manual for great tips and ideas on recruitment and fundraising.

5 Additional Information Deadlines: The early bird gets the worm, or in this case, the sooner you sign up, the more benefits you receive. Here are some deadlines to consider (deadlines are for payment and logo received by date): 5 months out - Sponsor deadline to be recognized in 5 social media posts (presenting option) 90 days out - Sponsor deadline to be recognized in 3 social media posts (presenting, platinum option) 30 days out - Sponsor deadline to be recognized in 1 social media post (presenting, platinum, gold option) 30 days out - Sponsor deadline to be included in pre-event participant s (presenting option) 9 days out - Sponsor deadline to be included on the participant t-shirt 7 days out - Sponsor deadline to be included on the website 7 days out - Sponsor deadline to receive on-site recognition (inclusion in opening ceremonies, banner placement at event, VIP credentials, onsite company tent) How To Sign Up: Option 1: Go online: and find your walk. Click on the Become a Corporate Sponsor Today link at the bottom of the page. On the next page, choose your sponsor level, fill out the information and pay online. Option 2: Fill out our sponsorship agreement form provided by your local Walk representative and mail it in with your check, made payable to Compassion International for the amount of your sponsorship level. Logos and Websites: After you have confirmed your sponsorship, please send an to walkcorp@compassion.com with a high-resolution version of your logo (jpg, png, eps) and the website you would like us to link to from our website. You can then go to to download the Walk With Compassion logo. Share this logo and the event website to encourage your employees and customers to join you at the event this year! Interact with us on social media! Find your Walk in the events list on facebook.com/walkwithcompassion, and use #walkwithcompassion in your social media posts.