Sponsorship Details 2012
The Maine Grain Alliance is a 501c3 organization making the generous contributions of sponsors tax deductible. We are pleased to offer our sponsoring partners the opportunity to join us in promoting good health, traditional skills, and vibrant economies through support of the following programs.
MGA reaches a direct mailing of 2000+, additionally reaching 10,000+ through sponsoring organizations, businesses, and blogs.
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(PROGRAM A) THE KNEADING CONFERENCE An annual two-day conference at the end of July highlighting grain growing, milling, bread baking, and wood fired oven building. Hosted at the Skowhegan State Fairgrounds. Draws 200+ attendees from around the world.
- Presenting Sponsor $10,000+
- Contributors $5,000+
- Benefactors $1000+
- Sustainers $500+
- Presenter or Workshop Patrons $200+
- Program Ad : whole page $75, ½ page $50, biz card $30
- Friends: All other donations and in-kind donations
(PROGRAM B) MAINE ARTISAN BREAD FAIR An annual one-day festival at the Skowhegan State Fairgrounds with vendors, live music, and fresh locally produced food and breads. Occurs the day following the Kneading Conference drawing 2,000+ people.
- Presenting Sponsor $5,000
- Contributors $1000+
- Patrons $500
- Friends: All other donations and in-kind donations
(PROGRAM C) BAKING AND EDUCATION WORKSHOPS Workshops presented to school children and community groups using a mobile wood fired oven.
- Presenting Sponsor $500 per workshop
- Friends: All other donations and in-kind donations
| Major Sponsor Benefits (A) Kneading Conference Please indicate sponsor level |
Presenting Sponsor $10,000 |
Contributor $5,000 |
Benefactor $1,000 |
Sustainer $500 |
Patron $200 |
Friend $_______ |
| Name and logo in presenting title and all promotional materials, posters and press |
X | |||||
| Listing as a Sponsor in event Program | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Logo and link on website | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Invitation to special events | X | X | ||||
| Brochures at event | X | X | ||||
| Ad in program | Full | Half | Quarter | Biz Card | ||
| Introduction of company representative at podium |
X | X | ||||
| Full Conference Passes | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Scholarship Passes | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Free Booth at Artisan Bread Fair | X | X | ||||
| Business listing under “Area Attractions/Resources/Accommodations” |
X | X |
| Major Sponsor Benefits (B) Maine Artisan Bread Fair indicate sponsor level |
Presenting Sponsor $5,000 |
Contributor $1,000 |
Patron $500 |
Friend $_______ |
| Name and logo in presenting title and all promotional materials, posters and press |
X | |||
| Listing as a Sponsor in event Program | X | X | X | X |
| Invitation to special events | X | X | X | X |
| Brochures at event | X | X | ||
| Logo and link on website | X | X | ||
| Free Booth at Artisan Bread Fair | X | X | ||
| Business listing under “Area Attractions/Resources/Accommodations” |
X | X |
| Major Sponsor Benefits (C) Baking Education Workshop Please indicate sponsor level |
Presenting Sponsor $500 |
Friend $_______ |
| Listing as a sponsor in promotional materials | X | |
| Logo and link on website | X |