Friends of Burley is excited to announce our largest fundraiser of the year, our annual Spring Gala, in support of Burley Elementary School.
This year’s event will take place at Sarabande on Friday, March 7th from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. We are expecting approximately 300 people to attend the celebration.
Fundraising efforts at this event enable FOB to meet the critical needs of Burley where Chicago Public Schools funding falls short, providing a vital source of immediately available monies to ensure Burley can continue to provide a comprehensive and supportive education to its 500+ students. Donations fund the Merit Music program for every child at Burley, as well as the 1:1 technology program, and critical staff positions, among many other important funding deficits.
The generosity of the Burley community is a defining characteristic of our school’s 129-year history and our spring gala's success is a shining example of this tradition. To help us meet this school year’s fundraising goal, we are asking for sponsorships from local businesses and individuals. FOB is a 501(c)3 charity, to which gifts are tax-deductible (EIN#03-0539914). Sponsorships are not tax-deductible but we will be featuring sponsors at the event in several ways:
DIAMOND SPONSORS: $3,500: Your business name and logo will be projected in lights on the wall for the entirety of the event. Your logo will be included on large signage at the event entrance, as well as on a banner outside the school, printed marketing materials, and on our website. Your logo will be shared on social media (~850 followers) and included in eblasts (~1200 recipients). You will also receive four free tickets to the event.
EMERALD SPONSORS: $2,500: Your business logo will be printed on specialty cups used throughout the event, which families love to take home! Your logo will be incuded on large signage at the event entrance, as well as on a banner outside the school with other Emearald Sponsors, printed marketing materials, and on our website. Your logo will also be shared on social media (~850 followers) and included in eblasts (1200 recipients).
SAPPHIRE SPONSORS: $1,000: Your business logo will be printed on items used throughout the event. Your logo will be included on large signage at the event entrance, printed marekting materials, and on our website. Your logo will also be shared on social media (~850 followers) and included in eblasts (~1200 recipients).
RUBY SPONSORS: $500: Your business logo will be included on large signage at the event entrance and on our website. Your logo will be shared on social media (~850 followers) and included in eblasts (~1200 recipients).
Thank you for your continued support!
