Sponsor Benefits

Reach an extremely fast-growing sector - women-owned businesses
One-third of all privately held firms in the Seattle-Bellevue-Everett area are women-owned. From 1997 to 2002, the number of women-owned employer firms grew at three times the rate of all employer firms. As the Puget Sound's leading organization for women business owners, WBO reaches women entrepreneurs through its monthly communications and luncheon programs and the prestigious Nellie Cashman annual award.

We invite sponsors to participate in an extremely fast-growing segment of our economy. Through partnering with WBO your company can help women keep their businesses growing and thriving. With WBO, your company can tap into this dynamic market.

Sponsorship contact: Kelly Nolan, Sponsorships Chair, at (425) 775-2700 or by email at kelly@fsfinancialstrategies.com.

Download:
Luncheon Sponsorship (PDF, 40 KB)
Key Facts about Women Business Owners and their Enterprises (PDF, 121 KB)

Sponsor Benefits
Membership Benefits: Complimentary memberships and access to all member activities.
Publicity: Recognition and company materials at WBO events.
Nellie Cashman Award Gala Dinner: Recognition in advertisements, PR and marketing materials; complimentary dinner tickets.
Luncheon: Recognition and company materials displayed at luncheons.
Web Site: Sponsor profile or listing as WBO sponsor.

Sponsorship opportunities
Friends of WBO Sponsor - New Sponsorship Opportunities
Silver Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Strategic Partner
Luncheon Sponsor

Friends Of Women Business Owners Sponsor

Menu of Sponsorship Levels and Benefits

1. Please choose which sponsor level you would like:

$1500 = Basic + All Items in A + Two Items in B + Two Items in C
$1250 = Basic + All Items in A + Two Items in B + One Item in C
$1000 = Basic + All Items in A + One Item in B + One Item in C
$750 = Basic + All Items in A + One Item in B
$500 = Basic + Two Items in A + One Item in B
$250 = Basic (Referred to as “Klondike”)

2. Then choose the desired benefits allotted to your particular level:

Basic
One Nellie Dinner Ticket
One Nellie VIP Reception Ticket
Name on Nellie Sponsor website page
Name in Nellie Program

A
1. Name on Nellie Power Point Presentation
2. Marketing Material on Monthly Luncheon Sponsor Table
3. Name on WBO Website Sponsor Page
4. Marketing Material on Nellie Event Sponsor Table

B
1. Complimentary WBO Membership
2. Three After Hours Tickets
3. One Additional Nellie Dinner Ticket (capacity to purchase an additional VIP Ticket for $75)

C
1. One Fireside Chat Ticket
2. Name in Post Award Media Ad
3. 1/4 page Ad in Nellie Event Program
4. Podium Recognition at Monthly Luncheons
5. Three Monthly Luncheon Tickets

Sponsorship opportunities

Silver Sponsor
Investment $2,500 annually

Nellie Cashman Awards Advertising and Publicity:

• Name in pre-award ads in WBO media partner Seattle Business Magazine.
• Name in post-award 2-page spread in Seattle Business Monthly.
• Emcee recognition.
• Name on event invitations
• 1/4 page ad in printed Nellie event program.
• Logo in PowerPoint presentation at Nellie event.
• Company materials at sponsors' table.
• One invitation to the finalists’ luncheon.
• Two tickets to the VIP Reception.
• Two complimentary Nellie dinner tickets.

 

WBO Annual Benefits:

• Company materials at sponsors' table at monthly luncheon.
• Podium recognition of company at monthly luncheon.
• Listing on WBO Website Sponsors page.
• Sponsor profile page on WBO website with company logo and website link.
• One complimentary annual membership.

Sponsorship opportunities

Gold Sponsor
Investment $5,000 annually

Includes Silver Sponsor benefits plus:

Nellie Cashman Awards Advertising and Publicity:

• 1/2 page ad in printed Nellie event program.
• Company materials provided in Nellie Swag Bags.
• Two tickets to the VIP Reception and capacity to purchase an additional for $75.
• Three complimentary dinner tickets

WBO Annual Benefits:

• Logo on Constant contact email blasts.
• Two complimentary annual memberships with listings in Membership Directory.

Sponsorship opportunities

Platinum Sponsor
Investment $10,000 annually

Includes all Gold Sponsor benefits plus:

Nellie Cashman Awards Advertising and Publicity:

• Logo on event invitations;
• Logo in pre-award ads in WBO media partner Seattle Business Magazine.
• 1/2 page ad, logo & 100 word profile in printed program.
• Three tickets to the VIP Reception and capacity to purchase two additional for $75 each.
• Five complimentary dinner tickets.

WBO Annual Benefits:

• Complimentary Luncheon Sponsorship – 5 minute podium presentation, signage, and company materials at attendees seats.
• Three complimentary annual memberships with listings in Membership Directory.

Sponsorship opportunities

Strategic Partner
Investment $20,000 annually

Includes all Platinum Sponsor benefits plus:

Exclusivity:

• WBO offers Strategic Partners exclusive sponsorship rights within their industry sectors.
• Flexibility to collaborate with WBO on other sponsorship & recognition opportunities.
• Award of recognition

Organizational Visibility and Recognition:

• Prominent display of logo at WBO events and on WBO PR and marketing materials.

Nellie Cashman Awards Advertising and Publicity:

• Prominent display and special recognition at gala.
• Two invitations to finalists’ luncheon.
• 1/4 page ad in media partner ad congratulating winner.
• 3-minute podium presentation at the Nellie Gala.
• Full page ad, logo & 100 word profile in printed program.
• Five tickets to the VIP Reception and capacity to purchase five additional for $75 each.
• Table of 10 with signage

WBO Annual Benefits:

• Corporate banner displayed at monthly luncheons if provided.
• Company materials at seats.
• Prominent WBO Website home page display of company logo.
• Four complimentary annual memberships.

Sponsorship opportunities

Luncheon Sponsors
Investment $500

Benefits:

• 3-Minute Podium Presentation: Introduced by WBO president to the podium for a 3-minute presentation.
• Luncheon Publicity: Prominent display of signage at luncheon; logo on postcard announcement; recognition in e-mail announcement; display company materials at seats and on sponsors' table.
• Web Site: Logo and 100-word write-up on WBO Web site.
• WBO Mailing List: One-time use of membership mailing list; copy of list of luncheon attendees.

Sponsorship opportunities

For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Kelly R. Nolan, Sponsorship Chair, at (425)775-2700 or by email at kelly@fsfinancialstrategiescom.