2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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1 2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2 WHO? The Scandinavian Cultural Center, through the Scandinavian Charitable Society of Boston, is committed to positioning itself as the premiere hub for Nordic cultural activities in New England by sharing important elements of Scandinavian culture with the wider community. The goal of the Scandinavian Cultural Center is to be a location for and source of enriching and thought-provoking events for residents of Newton, greater Boston, and beyond. These goals are achieved through collaborations with other organizations, and through the Cultural Center s own programs. The Scandinavian Charitable Society is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) status organization which puts on the Smörgåsbord Nordic Food Festival. WHAT? The Smörgåsbord Nordic Food Festival is New England s only event of its kind. Highlights include tasting stations from Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Finland and Norway, Nordic vendors, live-music, guest speakers, kids stations, family-friendly games, a live Viking encampment, and more foodie fun! WHY? Using food as a universal and inviting cultural gateway, the SCC s vision is to continue raising the visibility of our unique and vibrant cultural center and our event partners within the Greater Boston community. WHEN & WHERE? Saturday, September 24th, (rain date Sunday, September 25th, 2016) On the grounds of the Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham Street Newton, MA

3 GUEST PROFILE Information obtained from the 2015 Smörgåsbord Nordic Food Festival ticket sales The Smörgåsbord attendee is a person with strong interest in Nordic Culture and Food. Visitor:Local Guest Ratio: 10%:90% With ticket holders travelling from Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island and New Hampshire Average Household income is $103, Attendance is expected to reach 500 GUESTS

4 EXECUTIVE CHEF $5,000 Logo displayed on Cultural Center homepage Prominent company logo displayed the day of the Prominent inclusion of logo in advertising festival Company name prominently placed on promotional materials 12 Tickets to the festival $4,400 Tax-deductible donation credit Verbal acknowledgment during the festival Recognition on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with a unique specified content and link with choice of available locations SOUS CHEF $2,500 Inclusion of logo in advertising 6 Tickets to the festival Company name prominently placed on promotional materials Verbal acknowledgment during the festival Recognition on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram $2,200 Tax-deductible donation credit Prominent company logo displayed the day of the festival STEWARD $1,000 Verbal acknowledgment during the festival $800 Tax-deductible donation credit Recognition on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Company logo displayed the day of the festival 4 Tickets to the festival STEWARD MAITRE D $1,000 $500 Company logo displayed the day of the festival 4 Tickets to the festival $450 Tax-deductible donation credit

5 A LA CARTE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Unique opportunities to brand specific items or areas with your company s logo: BEER TENT and PINT GLASSES (cash and in kind) CHILDREN S AREA SPEAKER/DEMO HALL MEDIA (in kind value) Please contact Bill Woodard for more information: WWOODARD@SLCENTER.ORG. THANK YOU...for reviewing the sponsorship opportunities for the 2016 Smörgåsbord Nordic Food Festival. We hope that one of these levels will suit your business needs as we at the Scandinavian Charitable Society and the SCC look forward to growing and developing our relationship with you. And remember that your investment is tax deductible! We are here to discuss these opportunities and answer any questions that you may have. KERRY LAVIN Kerry@scandicenter.org

6 2016 Smörgåsbord Nordic Food Festival Sponsorship Agreement Contact name: Business name: Name to appear on signage: Business address: Business phone: Contact s mobile: Sponsorship level (circle one): Executive Chef Sous Chef Steward Maitre D Sponsorship amount: $ Payment options (circle one): Check enclosed Send invoice Charge to credit card Mailing address for invoice: Credit card number: Expiration date: Security code: Name as it appears on credit card: Billing address for credit card: Authorized Signature: Date: By signing this agreement, both parties agree that they are authorized representatives of each organization and are agreeing to the terms decided above. Representative of Sponsor: Representative of SCC: Date: Date: THIS AGREEMENT IS TO SERVE AS A SPONSORSHIP CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCANDINAVIAN CHARITABLE SOCIETY AND THE ABOVE NAMED SPONSOR. A MINIMUM OF 50% OF THE SPONSORSHIP DONATION IS DUE WHEN THE AGREEMENT IS SIGNED. THE BALANCE IS EXPECTED NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 1, THE SCANDINAVIAN CHARITABLE SOCIETY IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. FEDERAL TAX ID# PROCEEDS FROM THE 2016 SMÖRGÅSBORD NORDIC FOOD FESTIVAL WILL GO TOWARDS ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAM- MING AT THE SCC. NOTE: SPONSORSHIP DOLLARS THOUGH TAX DEDUCTIBLE ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Return this completed form to: Smörgåsbord Nordic Food Festival 206 Waltham Street Newton, MA kerry@scandicenter.org