If you are interested in joining our Board, please click here to learn more. Over 16 million people have died since the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, including three million children. Worldwide, 1,900 children are infected each day and 95% contract the virus from their mother during pregnancy or delivery. Alarmingly, young women are the fastest rising group of AIDS cases in Chicago. Please help Pediatric AIDS Chicago prevent AIDS among children in Chicago.

We have opportunities for corporate sponsorship in conjunction with our Annual Benefit, however, we also have sponsorship opportunities throughout the year. We are looking for corporate partners for Dance Marathon 2006, sponsorship for our HIV Specific Pre-Natal Classes, etc.

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP - GENERAL

Many corporations throughout Chicago and the Midwest find they have a personal connection to Pediatric AIDS Chicago and a compelling reason to care about the children of tomorrow. There are many ways in which a company can "partner" with Pediatric AIDS Chicago to help ensure that today's medical breakthroughs are part of an ongoing continuum of achievement and source of hope, strength and healing for children and families in Chicago and elsewhere.

• Corporate Giving
• Corporate Foundation Support
• Event Sponsorship
• Cause-Related Marketing
• Employee Giving
• Employee Fundraising
• Corporate Matching Gifts

To learn more about how to become a corporate partner, please contact Meghan McCann, Director of Development (312) 334-0972 or via email at mmccann@pediatricaidschicago.org.

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP - FOR ANNUAL BENEFIT

Platinum Sponsor - $25,000 Donation
• Special welcome and introduction as a Platinum Sponsor by the master of ceremonies
• Name and logo recognition on overhead projection with a continual film loop running throughout the event
• Name and logo acknowledgement on event mailings reaching 4,000 Chicagoland businesses and families; this includes e-mail broadcasts and all printed materials such as, save-the-date cards and invitations
• Identification as a Platinum Sponsor in all other advertising, promotion, pre and post event publicity
• Featured article in our newsletter, highlighting your company as a Platinum Sponsor
• Inclusion on our website, recognizing your company name and logo
• Recognition on all event signage
• Thirty tickets to the event (3 tables of ten)
• Thirty raffle tickets
• Opportunity to sponsor a VIP Reception or kickoff event for Pediatric AIDS Chicago and their guests
• Platinum Sponsor can be granted category exclusivity for the event
• Opportunity to include a product sample or literature in the gift bags for event guests and/or donate an auction item worth $200 or more

Gold Sponsor - $20,000 Donation
• Recognition as a Gold Sponsor by the master of ceremonies
• Name and logo recognition on overhead projection with a continual film loop running throughout the event
• Name and logo acknowledgement on event mailings reaching 4,000 Chicagoland businesses and families; this includes e-mail broadcasts and all printed materials such as, save-the-date cards and invitations
• Identification as a Gold Sponsor in all other advertising, promotion, pre and post event publicity
• Inclusion on our website, recognizing your company name and logo
• Recognition on all event signage
• Twenty tickets to the event (2 tables of ten)
• Twenty raffle tickets
• Opportunity to sponsor a special program or kickoff event for Pediatric AIDS Chicago and their members
• Opportunity to include a product sample or literature in the gift bags for event guests and/or donate an auction item worth $200 or more

Silver Sponsor - $15,000 Donation
• Recognition as a Silver Sponsor by the master of ceremonies
• Name and logo recognition on overhead projection with a continual film loop running throughout the event
• Name and logo acknowledgement on event mailings reaching 4,000 Chicagoland businesses and families; this includes e-mail broadcasts and all printed materials such as, save-the-date cards and invitations
• Identification as a Silver Sponsor in all other advertising, promotion, pre and post event publicity
• Inclusion on our website, recognizing your company name and logo
• Recognition on all event signage
• Sixteen tickets to the event (2 tables of eight)
• Sixteen raffle tickets
• Opportunity to include a product sample or literature in the gift bags for event guests

Bronze Sponsor - $10,000 Donation
• Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor by the master of ceremonies
• Name and logo recognition on overhead projection with a continual film loop running throughout the event
• Name and logo acknowledgement on event mailings and printed invitations
• Inclusion on our website, recognizing your company name
• Recognition on all event signage
• Ten tickets to the event (1 table of ten)
• Ten raffle tickets
• Opportunity to include a product sample or literature in the gift bags for event guests

Copper Sponsor - $5,000 Donation
• Recognition as a Copper Sponsor by the master of ceremonies
• Name and logo recognition on overhead projection with a continual film loop running throughout the event
• Name and logo acknowledgement on printed event invitations
• Inclusion on our website, recognizing your company name
• Recognition on all event signage
• Six tickets to the event
• Six raffle tickets
• Opportunity to include a product sample or literature in the gift bags for event guests

Corporate Sponsor - $2,500 Donation
• Recognition as a Corporate Sponsor on event signage
• Recognition as a Corporate Sponsor in the program book
• Company name will be identified with prominent signage at each table
• Ten tickets to the event (1 table of ten)

In-Kind Sponsor - Donation Amount to be Determined
• Recognition as an In-Kind Sponsor of the event
• Recognition as an In-Kind Sponsor in the program book
• Signage at the event recognizing the donation

*All cash donations are fully tax-deductible.
*Purchase of a corporate table is partially tax-deductible.


SPONSOR A PROGRAM

Please check back soon for more information on how to sponsor a program. If you are interested in joining the board, becoming a volunteer or supporting our fundraising efforts, please download our general application and send it to the PAC office via email, fax or postal mail. For more information about PAC please contact the following:

Meghan McCann
Director of Development
411 South Wells Street, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 312-334-0972
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: mmccann@pediatricaidschicago.org


Event Support

Each year Pediatric AIDS Chicago sponsors signature events like the Back to School Picnic, the Annual Gala and Holiday Parties to raise funds and help make a difference in the lives of children. Volunteers assist in a variety of ways at these special events.


Mailings

Sending out correspondence is an important task at PAC, and volunteers are always needed to assist in that process.


Newsletter

Our goal is to research, write and publish a newsletter on a quarterly basis. Our board members and volunteers help formulate story ideas, assist with research and work on layout and design. Once printed, we label and mail to over 4,000 friends and donors.


Junior Committee Volunteers

Junior committee volunteers are instrumental in the planning of junior committee events. They help PAC identify potential event sponsors, garner support in the entertainment community, help promote young professional events, assist with event logistics, et cetera.

There are many ways you can support Pediatric AIDS Chicago efforts in addition to volunteering your time. To learn more about other ways you can help, please click here. Help support a family during the holiday season. We are always looking for donations of clothes, toys and gift certificates for children and families infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Whether you would like your family to partner with another family or your company chooses to support a family, this is a great opportunity to help empower those families in need. It allows you to celebrate the holiday by bringing joy to families who would appreciate and welcome your kindness. We are currently developing an online system for making donations, however if you would like to make a donation now, please contact:

Meghan McCann
Director of Development
Pediatric AIDS Chicago
411 South Wells Street, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 334-0972 Phone
(000) 000-0000 Fax
Financial support is provided by companies through employee matching gift programs. These companies match their employees’ donations to non-profit organizations, enabling their employees to multiply their support. By doubling, or in some cases tripling employee gifts. Matching gifts can be made through case or pledges. To create a matching gift, please contact your company’s Human Resource office. There are many ways to help beyond financial support. We are always looking for help with the following:

• Donate toys and equipment for the playroom in the HIV Clinic
• Secure supplies for our HIV specific prenatal classes (i.e. car seats, formula, diaper bags, clothing, etc.)
• Donate school supplies and backpacks for the HIV Back-to-School Picnic
• Secure food donations in support of Dance Marathon 2006 and other events scheduled throughout the year
• Underwrite printing costs for letterhead, envelopes, business cards, stickers and mailing labels
• Donate office equipment such as computers, printers, fax machines, etc.
• Donate items or gift certificates to the silent auction for our Gala Benefit

Tribute cards are a thoughtful way to recognize a friend, family member or someone you care about. To order cards, please contact Frankie Kulp at (847) 415-2715 or to purchase cards online, please click here.

Holiday cards are another way to let business associates, family and friends that you are thinking of them.

To order personalized cards, please contact Meghan McCann, Director of Development (312) 334-0972 or via email at mmccann@pediatricaidschicago.org. Many organizations have hosted third party or corporate events to help raise money for Pediatric AIDS Chicago. Most recently we have been supported by friends in the community who have helped to not only raise funds, but awareness about pediatric AIDS as well.

Girls Gone Wild 2005 hosted a Raffle in conjunction with the Annual Gay Pride Parade

Windy City Rollers hosted a Roller Derby at The Metro

Lakeshore Athletic Club hosted an Aerobathon

A neighborhood Dessert Party was held to share sweet tastings

Art Shows have been held to raise money as well as awareness

Junior High Schools have hosted fundraisers to benefit PAC.

If you would like more information on how to organize an event which will benefit our young patients and their families, please contact Meghan McCann, Director of Development at (312) 334-0972 or mmccann@pediatricaidschicago.org. Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries... there are many special occasions in life to celebrate. Often gifts given from the heart are the most appreciated. Celebrate your special occasion by asking your friends, family, business associates, etc. to make a donation to Pediatric AIDS Chicago. To learn more or to make a donation, please contact Meghan McCann, Director of Development at (312) 334-0972 or mmccann@pediatricaidschicago.org.