About the Speaker
JENNA HAGER
AUTHOR, EDUCATOR; CONTRIBUTING CORRESPONDENT, NBC'S TODAY AND CHAIR, UNICEF'S NEXT GENERATION
A fresh voice with a positive message, Jenna Hager shows how lives can be changed when provided with compassion, community support and educational opportunities. Jenna Hager has seen first-hand how small change can make a large difference in a single life. Currently the chair of UNICEF's Next Generation, an initiative dedicated to reducing the number of preventable childhood deaths around the world, Hager traveled throughout Latin America and the Caribbean with UNICEF where she saw first-hand the plight faced by the underprivileged. Her experience inspired her to write Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope, a New York Times best-seller based on the life of a 17-year-old single mother living with HIV and determined to shield her child from the abuse and neglect that riddled her own childhood. Hager shares her own stories of creating change in someone's life and leaves audiences with a call to action on how they too can improve people's lives in their own community. A contributing correspondent for NBC's Today, Hager shares positive, uplifting messages of regular people doing extraordinary things. Passionate about literacy, education and improving inner-city schools, Hager is herself a teacher in Baltimore, MD. In addition to Ana's Story, she also co-wrote Read All About It with her mother, former First Lady Laura Bush.
Hager is the daughter of former U.S. President George W. Bush and Former First Lady Laura Bush. She is also the grandchild of former President George H.W. Bush and Former First Lady Barbara Bush.
Sponsorship Levels
UNDERWRITER: $10,000 and above
- Listing as underwriter of the event in souvenir program booklet with company name and logo displayed
- Prominent placement of underwriter’s name on signage at gala event
- Media coverage – highly visible
- Company name mentioned during introduction of speaker
- Full page ad in souvenir program
- Company name and logo on poster (distributed throughout Central Illinois)
- Company name and logo on advertisements in local newspapers
- Company name included in radio spots
- Listing as underwriter of the event on benefit gala website with company name and logo displayed
- Two complimentary reserved tables seating 8 each ($1600 value)
SPONSOR: $5,000 and above
- Listing as sponsor of the event in souvenir program booklet with company name and logo displayed
- Prominent placement of sponsor’s name on signage at gala event
- Media coverage – highly visible
- Company name mentioned during introduction of speaker
- Full page ad in souvenir program
- Company name and logo on poster (distributed throughout Central Illinois)
- Company name and logo on advertisements in local newspapers
- Company name included in radio spots
- Listing as sponsor of the event on benefit gala website with company name and logo displayed
- Complimentary reserved table seating eight ($800 value)
FRIEND: $3,000
- Listing as friend of the event in souvenir program booklet with company name and logo displayed
- Prominent placement of friend’s name on signage at gala event
- Full page ad in souvenir booklet
- Company name and logo on gala poster (distributed throughout Central Illinois)
- Company name and logo on advertisements in local newspapers
- Company name included in radio spots
- Listing as friend of the event on benefit gala website with company name and logo displayed
- Complimentary reserved table seating eight ($800 value)
ASSOCIATE: $1,500
- Listing as associate of the event in souvenir program booklet with company name and logo displayed
- Full page ad in souvenir program
- Listing as associate of the event on benefit gala website with company name and logo displayed
- Complimentary reserved table seating eight ($800 value)
Other Support Levels
(TABLE) CONTRIBUTOR: $1000
- Reserved table seating eight
- Listing as event contributor in souvenir program booklet
- Half page ad in souvenir program
SUPPORTER: $500
- Listing as event supporter in souvenir program booklet
- Two (2) complimentary tickets and reserved seating
- Quarter page ad in souvenir program
PATRON: $300
- Listing as event patron in souvenir program booklet
- Two (2) complimentary tickets and reserved seating
TICKET PURCHASE(S): $100 each
- General seating
Gala Program Ads
FULL PAGE: $100
- 5.5” x8.5”
HALF PAGE: $50
- 5.5” x 4.25”
QUARTER PAGE: $25
- 2.75” x 4.25”
COMMITMENT DEADLINES
Sponsorship Support: Friday, June 4, 2010
Other Support: Friday, June 11, 2010
Program Ad Support: Friday, June 18, 2010
OTHER DEADLINES
Ad artwork*: Friday, June 18, 2010
Financial contributions: Friday, June 18, 2010
*All ads must be submitted electronically as hi-res (at least 300dpi) jpg or gif files. These files are to be emailed to cwillims@gmail.com.
Download Canaan Development Foundation Gala Support Form
Tickets/Contributions
The deadline for ticket purchases is Friday, July 2, 2010. There are two ways to purchase tickets or to make contributions:
1. In Person/By Mail:
Visit or send payment (along with support form) to Canaan Development Foundation at 404 W. Main St., Urbana, IL 61801.
Tickets also available at:
Natural Gourmet, 2225 S. Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Strawberry Fields, 306 W. Springfield Ave., Urbana, IL 61801
Jim Gould's, 1 Main St., Champaign, IL 61820
These locations only accept cash and checks. The Canaan Administrative Office (404 W. Main) accepts all forms of payment including credit cards.
2. Online
You can also purchase your GALA 2010 tickets online by clicking the PayPal button below. Tickets will be mailed to the address you provide.
All sponsorship contributions must be submitted in person or by mail at the Canaan Administrative Office (404 W. Main). All forms of payment (cash, check, and credit cards) are accepted.