Passport Destination 1

MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE
Friday, October 22, 2010

The Mikado:  Enjoy the pitter patter songs of Gilbert & Sullivan then stay for a Japanese-themed sushi & sake repast.

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Passport Destination 2

DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
November 12, 2010

Rachmaninoff and Dvořák:  After attending this concert, you can check “experience a world-premiere” off your bucket list. Stay after the concert for a vodka tasting.

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Passport Destination 3

HILLBERRY THEATRE
December 11, 2010

Of Mice and Men:  Discover how to dream big with George & Lennie and then enter the roaring twenties at the after-party.

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Passport Destination 4

DETROIT FILM THEATRE
February 2011 (Date TBA)

Oscar Shorts:  We’ve chosen only the best and are putting on a special show of Oscar short films made to order for you.

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Passport Destination 5

EISENHOWER DANCE ENSEMBLE AT MACOMB CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
April 16, 2011

20 Years of Dance in Detroit:  Eisenhower Dance Ensemble is putting on the Ritz to celebrate their score year.

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Passport Destination 6

DETROIT CHAMBER WINDS & STRINGS / GREAT LAKES CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 18, 2011

Music of the ‘Spheres:  Enjoy the infectious enthusiasm and open irreverence of chamber music’s latest upstart sextet: eighth blackbird.

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Support DP2A

There are many ways your business or organization can support DP2A this season. We invite you to consider the following options for participation. In return for your generosity, DP2A has a number of vehicles in place to drive business to your organization.

Sponsor & Partner benefits are listed with the associated opportunity descriptions, below.

Crucial components of a thriving metropolitan region include the vibrant, varied, and accessible cultural offerings brought together in the DP2A programming. Your support for DP2A is a priceless contribution toward this rich-ecosystem, and an invaluable investment in the future of Detroit!

How You Can Support DP2A
Four Great Options

  1. Engage one of DP2A’s sponsorship options
  2. Provide in-kind donations for DP2A events
  3. Fundraise with a “Casual-Cause Day”
  4. Sell passports to your organization / constituency
Donate to Detroit Passport to the Arts Now!
Sponsorship Level /
Sponsorship Benefits		 Passport
Sponsor		 Event
Sponsor		 Performance Series Sponsor VIP Sponsor
Sponsor Investment $1,000 $2,000 $6,000 $12,000
  • Logo on all printed material
  • Click-through logo on Website & Email
  • Listing on DP2A website
  • Logo on DP2A Facebook page
  • Signage at all pre/post-event functions
  • Complimentary Sponsorship Passports
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  • Logo placement on Passports
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Cover		 Back of Event Page Inside
Back Cover		 Inside
Front Cover
  • May distribute materials prior/after event
  • Speaking opportunity after-event activity
  • May raffle prize at after-event activity
  • May Host a table at after-event activity
  • Special seating privileges at events
  • Visibility in communication to partners
  • Meet with artists at each DP2A event
  • Market directly once to DP2A members

OPTION #1:
DP2A SPONSORS

As a DP2A Sponsor, you will play a direct role in supporting innovative performance arts programming in Metropolitan Detroit. We will promote you as a partner to our Passport holders, as an organization that supports similar goals, ideals, and priorities as the DP2A membership. In return for your financial generosity, DP2A provides an array of benefits designed to help you market your business to this growing community. As the season progresses, your business will establish recognition with our Passport holders, and become a fixture in the minds of these cultural supporters!

OPTION #2:
IN-KIND DONATIONS

Included with each of the six performances on the DP2A series is a complimentary social event, designed to engage Passport holders with featured themes and art from the evening.

Six events, each having refreshments, entertainment, guest speakers, educators, and/or performers!

This is a time-consuming and resource-expensive undertaking. Your assistance is critical to ensure we are able to include these events as a portion of the programming. We believe this is an important component to the value of the Passport, and allows us to continue to engage our membership, and develop the foundational relationships necessary to precede engaging them in a more substantial capacity.

In-Kind Donations in These areas are warmly welcomed:

  • Refreshments & Hors d’oeuvres
    • Cheeses, Pizza, Small Plates, etc.
    • Desserts, Coffee, etc.
  • Wine, beer, liquor or other alcoholic beverages
  • Venue space for events off-site from the performance
  • Seating / Tables /
    Decorations / Sound equipment
  • Entertainment / Musicians / Performers
  • Event staff / Servers / Wine-pourers, etc
  • Other goods/services related to event theme

In-kind donors are entitled to a variety of benefits. Depending on the estimated value of the donation, benefits may include one or more of the following:

  • Click-through logo on event sponsorship emails
  • Click-through website logo
  • Business summary included on printed materials associated with event (programs, handouts, etc.)
  • May offer special promotion to Passport holders
  • Signage at sponsored event
  • May raffle item at sponsored event

OPTION #3:
DP2A BUSINESS PARTNER – "Casual Cause" Partner

Hosting a "Casual Cause" day at your workplace is a great way to create visibility for DP2A with minimal monetary investment. DP2A provides the "Casual Cause" passes for your employee’s purchase. Each pass entitles the purchaser to a day of casual office attire.
Passes may be configured to sell for as little as $5. The result is office-wide support for the local arts and culture community.

A slightly simpler approach using donation jars in company departments, would support the most generous department with their own, department-wide casual day!

  • Raise $100
    • Receive Listing as a partner on DP2A’s website
  • Raise $250
    • In addition to above, receive a click-through logo on 1 DP2A email
  • Raise $500
    • In addition to above, recieve logo visibility on event print & emails
    • Click-through logo on the DP2A website
    • Verbal recognition at event of choice

OPTION #4:
DP2A MARKETING PARTNER

Promote DP2A to your constituents, and receive organizational visibility in return. This is a good approach for non-profit and service organizations.

Market DP2A Through Your Organization

  • Include DP2A w/your organization’s regular email-blasts from 7/2010-10/2010
  • Allow DP2A to place marketing materials or fliers out at your events pre-season
  • Invite DP2A Leadership to speak at some of your events (where appropriate)
  • Include DP2A logo & 1-2 lines of overview on your website with a click-through link
  • Work w/DP2A leaders to market & promote DP2A to your organization.

DP2A Marketing Of Your Organization

  • Partnership mention & logo visibility on DP2A website
    • 1-2 line description
    • website link
  • Logo and org description on Email correspondence for event of your choice
  • Verbal recognition at event
  • Distribute materials at DP2A social events throughout season
  • Included on one "DP2A Marketing Partners" Email blast sent mid-year
  • Detail your activities surrounding support of DP2A
  • Logo, description and photo (your choice) included in Passport