Corporate Sponsorship

American businesses are estimated to lose over $60 billion in productivity each year due to employees’ lack of basic reading and math skills. So many businesses find it is in their best interest to support GPLC’s educational programs.

The following corporate sponsorship opportunities are currently available:

Leaders for Literacy Luncheon

Held each fall, the Leaders for Literacy Luncheon attracts business and community leaders from throughout the region. Our October 2007 luncheon welcomed some 450 guests and raised nearly $107,000 for Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council’s student programs. We were pleased to have the support of Diane Holder, UPMC Health Plan, as Honorary Chairperson. Dr. Benjamin Carson, Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at John Hopkins, shared his personal story of how determination, commitment and hard work can overcome even the most challenging of circumstances.

Platinum Sponsor

Priority seating for 16 (two tables of eight).
Opportunity to have GPLC students, tutors and/or staff join you to create tables of 10,
giving your guests the chance to learn firsthand about GPLC’s impact on our community.
Priority name recognition on 2,500 event invitations.
Full-page (7”w x 10”h), full-color Platinum Sponsor advertisement in event program, with priority placement,and inclusion in written sponsor list.
Invitation to display company-supplied advertising banner at the event.
Logo display in event print advertising, as available.
Podium recognition at the event.
Name inclusion in event news releases.
Recognition in GPLC newsletter.
Company link on GPLC website.
Sponsorship Amount: $10,000

Gold Sponsor

Preferred seating for eight (one table).
Opportunity to have GPLC students, tutors and/or staff join you to create tables of 10,
giving your guests the chance to learn firsthand about GPLC’s impact on our community.
Name recognition on 2,500 event invitations.
Full-page (7”w x 10”h), B&W advertisement in event program and inclusion in written sponsor list.
Invitation to display company-supplied advertising banner at the event.
Logo display in event print advertising, as available.
Podium recognition at the event.
Company link on GPLC website.
Sponsorship Amount: $5,000.

Silver Sponsor

Preferred seating for eight (one table).
Opportunity to have GPLC students, tutors and/or staff join you to create tables of 10,
giving your guests the chance to learn firsthand about GPLC’s impact on our community.
Half-page (7”w x 4.75”h), B&W advertisement in event program and inclusion in written sponsor list.
Invitation to display company-supplied advertising banner at the event.
Sponsorship Amount: $2,500.

Bronze Sponsor

Seating for eight (one table).
Opportunity to have GPLC students, tutors and/or staff join you to create tables of 10, giving your guests the chance to learn firsthand about GPLC’s impact on our community.
Quarter-page (3.25”w x 4.75”h), B&W advertisement in event program and inclusion in written sponsor list.
Sponsorship Amount: $1,750.

Contributions, less $35 per ticket purchased, are fully tax-deductible as provided by law.

For more information, please contact Maria Polinsky, GPLC’s Director of Development, at (412) 661-7323 x108.

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