Thank you for considering sponsorship of Pittsburgh FIRST!
Benefits of FIRST sponsorship:
- Builds a technologically literate work force
- Provides renewed inspiration to company engineers and employees
- Provides rich employee volunteer opportunities
- Strengthens company reputation in the community
- Provides employee team building and training opportunities and increases positive feelings for employers
Opportunities for In-Kind Donations for the Pittsburgh Regional FIRST :
- Video Production: Highlight video of the 2011 Pittsburgh Regional FIRST Robotics Competition, to be used for promotional purposes and fundraising during the following year.
- Pittsburgh Regional VIP Event (e.g., VIP Breakfast or Luncheon)
- Pittsburgh Regional VIP Hospitality Center
- Team Social, to be held Friday evening (location and refreshments)
Higher levels of sponsorship include the recognition and benefits of lower levels.
Additional benefits and recognition may also be available; please call for more information.
*Sponsors added after our Regional Program Book deadline (1/19/11) will be recognized in a specially printed, full-color insert.
| Sponsorship Levels | Sponsor Recognition |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Regional FRC Fan: $500 | Listing in the Pittsburgh Regional Program Book* Recognized on the Pittsburgh FIRST website (PittsburghFIRST.org) |
| Friend of Pittsburgh FIRST Robotics: $1,000 | Recognized on the main screen shown periodically throughout the three days of the competition |
| Pittsburgh Regional FRC Robot Booster: $2,500 | Recognized in all Pittsburgh Regional event promotional materials and whenever our event is mentioned Recognized with logo on the Pittsburgh FIRST website (PittsburghFIRST.org) |
| Pittsburgh Regional FRC Friend of the Future: $5,000 | Recognized on signage at pre-event, off-site promotions and exhibits |
| Pittsburgh Regional FRC Captain of Innovation: $10,000 | Recognized with logo in the Pittsburgh Regional Program Book* Recognized with logo in all Pittsburgh Regional event materials Opportunity to have a 6′x4′ table/exhibit space at the Pittsburgh Regional event Listed in the 2011 FIRST Annual Report |
| Pittsburgh Regional FRC Leader in Technology: $25,000 | Recognized on the FIRST website Opportunity to provide a video (30-60 sec) for viewing during the competition [As a 501(c)(3) charity, FIRST may only present DVDs with general corporate info (“branding” content). Videos must be approved by FIRST headquarters and received by 02/11/11.] |
| Pittsburgh Regional FIRST Robotics Competition Sponsor: $50,000 | Opportunity to have a 10′x10′ preferred placement exhibit space at the Pittsburgh Regional event Half-page recognition in the Regional Program Book* Recognition by Master of Ceremonies throughout the Pittsburgh Regional Competition event |
| Pittsburgh Regional FRC Sponsor: $75,000 | Opportunity to have a 10′x15′ preferred placement exhibit space at the Pittsburgh Regional event VIP passes for 2011 Championship functions (access to Hospitality Center, preferred event seating, invitations to Friday Night Showcase Dinner) |
| Pittsburgh Regional FRC Lead Sponsor: $100,000 | Full-page recognition in front section of 2011 Pittsburgh Regional Program Book* |
| Pittsburgh Regional FRC Presenting Sponsor: $150,000 | The Regional Event will be called “The Pittsburgh Regional Event sponsored by (sponsor’s name)”. Opportunity to have a 10′x20′ preferred placement exhibit at the Pittsburgh Regional event Media interview opportunities at sponsored regional event when possible |
How to Donate to the Pittsburgh Regional FIRST Robotics Competition
Donate by Phone:
To use MasterCard, Visa, or American Express, or to request an invoice for making a donation, call FIRST Finance at 1-800-871-8326, ext. 415 or 450.
Be sure to specify that the donation is “for the Pittsburgh Regional.”
Donate by Mail: You may send a check made payable to “FIRST” to:
FIRST Finance
200 Bedford Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Please indicate “for the Pittsburgh Regional” on the check or in an accompanying letter.
Please know that when donations paid to FIRST are designated by the sponsor “for the Pittsburgh Regional,” 100% of the funds are applied directly to our event. Giving to FIRST is giving locally.
For more Information please call Patricia DePra, Regional Director – Western PA, at (412) 512-4302.
FIRST is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity and donations to FIRST are tax deductible to the extent provided by current IRS tax laws and regulations (EIN # 22-2990908).
Fundraising Disclosure Statement: http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Who/Fundraising_Disclosure_Statement.pdf
