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Contact
Denise Ehrlich
(832) 603-1562
WOMEN OF WINE CHARITIESWe are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that holds several wine-related
events and educational programs each year to benefit the Houston Area
Women’s Center. Our membership consists of a network of women working
in the wine industry, women associated with the wine industry, and women
who are wine enthusiasts.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS
2017
www.wowcharities.org #wowcharities
2 Page 3 / Introduction
Letter from President
Page 4-5 / Who We Are
About Women of Wine Charities
Page 6 / Our Reach
Demographics
Page 7 / Experienced Marketing & Promotion
Sponsor Support
Pages 8- 11 / Events
Grand Tasting
Page 12-15 / Events
Bubbles, Boots & Bourbon
Making Scents of Wine
Sangria Throwdown
Page 16 / Support Women of Wine Charities All Year
Organizational Sponsorships
Page 17 / Internal Corporate Fundraising
Safe Night’s Sleep
Page 18 / Answers to Common Questions
FAQ
Page 19 / Sponsorship Agreements
Terms & Conditions
CONTENTSTABLE OF
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
3 LETTER FROM PRESIDENTINTRODUCTION
Dear Prospective Sponsor and Partner,
Thank you for your interest in Women of Wine Charities. Our success depends on the
generosity of corporate and individual sponsors just like you.
In 2007, a group of women in the wine industry came together to find a way to benefit
other women in our community. Now in our 10th year, Women of Wine Charities is in
an exciting growth phase. Our donations to the Houston Area Women’s Center have
grown exponentially in the last few years: starting with a $12,000 donation in 2008,
our annual donations now range from $80,000 to $115,000.
We are not your typical “ladies who lunch.” (Though when we do find time for lunch,
we drink some really good wine!) We are working women who believe in women
helping other women. We leverage our industry contacts and access to quality wines
to support one of Houston’s most important support systems—the Houston Area
Women’s Center (HAWC).
HAWC has played a vital role in our city for the last 40 years by helping individuals
affected by domestic and sexual violence to move their lives forward. HAWC provides
shelter, counseling and advocacy for individuals and families, as well as awareness
and educational programs for our community. Their services are confidential and
available to everyone. Unfortunately, HAWC’s services and resources are in great
demand these days.
On behalf of Women of Wine Charities, I invite you to browse this document for
opportunities that fit your company. You may contact me directly by email at
[email protected] or by phone at (832) 603-1562. Thank you in advance
for your consideration.
Denise Ehrlich
President, Women of Wine Charities
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
ABOUT WOMEN OF WINE CHARITIES
WHO WE ARE
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ABOUT WOMEN OF WINE CHARITIES
Women of Wine Charities has grown substantially over the last few years. We are now
in the Top 5 donors of unrestricted funds to the Houston Area Women’s Center.
We have a varied slate of annual events, ranging from small happy hours to our
two signature events: the Sangria Throwdown and the Grand Tasting. Our events
and happy hours are open to men and women, however our membership is limited
to women and includes a network of women working in the wine industry, women
associated with the wine industry, and women who are wine enthusiasts.
Our 2017 lineup of sponsorship opportunities includes:
Bubbles, Boots & Bourbon
Grand Tasting Organizational Sponsorships Happy Hours
Sangria ThrowdownFebruary 13, 2017
October 23, 2017 Ongoing / 12-month duration Various dates throughout year
June 12, 2017
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Monday, Apr i l 24, 2017 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Ralph Smith PhotographyBENEFITING THE HOUSTON
AREA WOMEN’S CENTER
Making Scents ofWine
Making Scents of WineApril 24, 2017
ABOUT US
HAWC Race Against ViolenceFebruary 25
2017
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6 DEMOGRAPHICS
+40% 73 800+ 94%
OUR REACH
WOW Members
• Women only
• Ages 21 and up
• 800+ individual and
corporate memberships
purchased since 2007
• Professional, well-educated,
above-average income, range
of industries, active in their
communities
WOW Events
• Multiple tastings and educational
events per year, plus the Grand Tasting
• Monthly happy hours
• Event ticket prices $50-200
• Grand Tasting ticket prices $125-150
Donations
• Total WOW donations to HAWC
through 12/2016 >$420,000*
• 2016 WOW year-end donation
to HAWC $85,000*
• WOW is in HAWC’s top 5 donors
of 3rd party unrestricted funds
• WOW selected as HAWC’s 2011
Volunteer Group of the Year
Membership2016 growth
Companies Participated in
sponsorships in 2016
Attendees At all of our
2016 events
Program %Only 6% overhead
in 2016
WOW Reach
• 1700+ subscribers to WOW email
blasts and newsletters
• Communications committee tasked
with media relations, sponsorship and
event promotional activities, member
communications, website updates,
marketing collateral
All data as of press time in January, 2017
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
7 SPONSOR SUPPORTEXPERIENCED MARKETING & PROMOTION
Women of Wine Charities is able to offer dedicated, professional marketing support for
its sponsors through donated services from the PR & Marketing company of one of its
members, and the generous donations from one of Houston’s premiere printing and
production companies. Resources include graphic design, web and email marketing, public
relations, professional printing of programs, signs and other collateral materials.
Dedicated Marketing & Promotion Support for Sponsors
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
GRAND TASTINGEVENT OVERVIEW
Venue: Crystal Ballroom at The Rice
Date & Time: November 13, 6:30 PM
2017 Fundraising Goal: $110,000
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SIGNATURE EVENT
Women of Wine Charities Grand Tasting 2017 Date: November 13
The Women of Wine Charities Grand Tasting was first held in 2009, with the “Great
Wines, Great Cause” event at Houston’s Hofheinz House. Eight years of successful
WOW Grand Tastings have followed, including 2010’s “A Night in Napa” at One Allen
Center; 2011’s “At Home With Women of Wine” at the William Wilson House; 2012’s
“Wine, Women & All That Jazz” at the Magnolia Ballroom; 2013-2015’s Grand Tastings
at The Wynden; and 2016’s event at Decorative Center Houston.
Each year, the Grand Tasting has featured live and silent auctions bookending a
walkaround tasting of outstanding wine and food. Since 2014 our Grand Tastings
have raised an average of $75,000 and were the cornerstones of our year-end
donations to the Houston Area Women’s Center. We are looking forward to topping
that in 2017!
Event Statistics• Attendance 250+
• Ticket prices $125-$150
• Live and silent auction items include travel,
collectible and large format wine
Participation From• Local chefs
• Winemakers
• Wine Industry
• Local Businesses
• Volunteers
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
10 GRAND TASTING SPONSORSHIPSOUR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR
Presenting Sponsors (2 Available) / $5000• Our Presenting Sponsors will enjoy prominent
placement across all print and electronic media
• Press release announcement
• Event signage
• Full-page ad in event printed program
• Featured in at least four email blasts
• 10 tickets to the Grand Tasting
• 6 tickets to the VIP auction preview event
• Logo-branded items
• Opportunity to provide items for goodie bags
• 1-year Corporate WOW membership
All of our Grand Tasting sponsorships include
the ability to purchase additional Grand Tasting
tickets at member prices.
Goodie Bag Sponsor / $2000• Logo on goodie bags provided to all guests
• 4 tickets to the Grand Tasting
• 2 tickets to the VIP auction preview event
• Quarter-page ad in the program boo k and
recognition in sponsor listing on other Grand Tasting
promotional communications, including 1 email blast
Program Book Sponsor / $3000• Back cover, full-page ad in program books
• 6 tickets to the Grand Tasting
• 2 tickets to the VIP auction preview event
• 1-year Corporate WOW membership
• Recognition in sponsor listing on other Grand
Tasting promotional communications, including 2
email blasts
Keepsake Corkscrew Sponsor / $2500• Logo on keepsake corkscrews provided to all guests
• 4 tickets to the Grand Tasting
• 2 tickets to the VIP auction preview event
• Quarter-page ad in the program book and
recognition in sponsor listing on other Grand Tasting
promotional communications, including 1 email blast
Sound & Light Sponsor / $2500• Logo on a keepsake smartphone iWallet provided to
all guests
• Logo on DJ booth sign and in video presentation
• 4 tickets to the Grand Tasting
• 2 tickets to the VIP auction preview event
• Quarter-page ad in the program book and
recognition in sponsor listing on other Grand Tasting
promotional communications, including 1 email blast
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
11 GRAND TASTING SPONSORSHIPSOPPORTUNITIES AT ALL LEVELS
Chef Tables Sponsor / $2000• Logo on signs that appear on all Chef tables
• 4 tickets to the Grand Tasting
• 2 tickets to the VIP auction preview event
• Quarter-page ad in the program book and
recognition in sponsor listing on other Grand
Tasting promotional communications, including 1
email blast
Our generous sponsors are a crucial component
of our success, and we make sure they know it!
Purple Star Patron Sponsors (50 Available) / $250• Name and/or logo printed on one of the fifty purple stars
displayed as the backdrop on the Grand Tasting auction stage
Wine Pull Sponsor / $1500• Logo on wine pull bags
• 4 tickets to the Grand Tasting
• 2 tickets to the VIP auction preview event
• Quarter-page ad in the program book and
recognition in sponsor listing on other Grand
Tasting promotional communications, including 1
email blast
Live & Silent Auction Signs Sponsor / $1500• Logo on signs for the live and silent auctions
• 4 tickets to the Grand Tasting
• 2 tickets to the VIP auction preview event
• Quarter-page ad in the program book and
recognition in sponsor listing on other Grand Tasting
promotional communications, including 1 email blast
Safe Night’s Sleep Sponsor / $1500• Logo on sleep masks or other promotional item
• 4 tickets to the Grand Tasting
• 2 tickets to the VIP auction preview event
• Quarter-page ad in the program book and
recognition in sponsor listing on other Grand Tasting
promotional communications, including 1 email blast
Valet Sponsor / $1000• Logo on sign at the valet station
• 4 tickets to the Grand Tasting
• 2 tickets to the VIP auction preview event
• Quarter-page ad in the program book and
recognition in sponsor listing on other Grand Tasting
promotional communications, including 1 email blast
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
BUBBLES, BOOTS & BOURBON
MAKING SCENTS OF WINE
SANGRIA THROWDOWN
LINEUP OF EVENTS
13 BUBBLES, BOOTS & BOURBONFEBRUARY 13, 2017
Silver Spur Sponsor / $3000• 6 tickets to Bubbles, Boots & Bourbon
• Press release
• Full-page ad in the program book and recognition
in sponsor listing on other promotional
communications, including email blasts
• 1-year Corporate WOW membership
We’ve taken our annual bubbles event up a notch
by adding boots and bourbon! The event will
feature tastings of sparkling wines from around
the world alongside a special whiskey tasting bar.
A raffle, wine beanbag toss, and shopping-for-a-
cause will round out this special evening.
Host Sponsor / Provides Venue, Donates
a Raffle Item ($500-$1000 retail value),
Makes Percent of Sales or Cash Donation• Press release
• Half-page ad in the program book and recognition
in sponsor listing on other promotional
communications, including email blasts
Product Sponsors• Logo included in sponsor listing on other
promotional communications, including
email blasts
Venue: Pinto Ranch
Date & Time: February 13, 5:30PM to 7:30PM
Fundraising Goal: $12,500
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
14 MAKING SCENTS OF WINEAPRIL 24, 2017
This year’s signature wine education event will
explore and explain the role aromas play in
our understanding and enjoyment of wine. The
evening’s activities will be led by Monique Studak,
Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), National
Accounts On-Premise Manager at Pernod Ricard
USA, and Stephanie Earthman Baird, Diploma of
Wine and Spirits, Certified Wine Educator, Owner
Journey Into Wine. Both of these ladies serve on
the Women of Wine Charities Board of Directors.
Making “Scents” of Wine will include our
signature Aroma Table, where guests can test
their olfactory muscle by identifying an array of
aromas we commonly associate with wine, as well
as a ten to fifteen minute seminar offered three
times during the evening. A walk-around tasting
featuring twenty wines will offer guests a chance
to put their newfound knowledge to the test.
Venue: Inman Gallery
Date & Time: April 24, 5:30-7:30PM
Fundraising Goal: $10,000
Presenting Sponsor / $5000• 8 tickets to Making Scents of Wine
• Press release
• Full-page ad in the program book and
recognition in sponsor listing on other promotional
communications, including email blasts
• 1-year Corporate WOW membership
Host Sponsor / Provides Venue• 2 tickets to Making Scents of Wine
• Press release
• Recognition in sponsor listing on other
promotional communications, including email blasts
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
An Exploration of Wine Aromas
Making Scents
ofWine
15 SANGRIA THROWDOWNJUNE 12, 2017
Presenting Sponsor / $10,000• 20 tickets to the Sangria Throwdown
• Named as Presenting Sponsor across all media
• Logo on Govino glassware used at event
• Press release
• Full-page ad in the program book and
recognition in sponsor listing on other promotional
communications, including email blasts
• 1-year Corporate WOW membership
The Women of Wine Charities Sangria Throwdown
has quickly become one of our largest and most
successful events. The event showcases Houston’s
top mixologists and Sommeliers competing for
the most creative sangria, with a People’s Choice
award and a Judges Trophy award from a panel of
food media professionals.
Host Sponsor / $5000 and Provides Venue• 10 tickets to the Sangria Throwdown
• Press release
• Half-page ad in the program book and
recognition in sponsor listing on other promotional
communications, including email blasts
• 1-year Corporate WOW membership
Sound & Light Sponsor / $2000• 4 tickets to the Sangria Throwdown
• Press release
• Quarter-page ad in the program book and
recognition in sponsor listing on other promotional
communications, including email blasts
Venue: Tommie Vaughn Ford
Date & Time: June 12, 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Fundraising Goal: $20,000
Product Sponsors / $750 (10 available)• 2 tickets to the Sangria Throwdown
• Press release
• Recognition in sponsor listing in program book
on other promotional communications, including
email blasts
• Listed in recipes when products used by
competitors
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16 ORGANIZATIONAL SPONSORSHIPS
PLATINUM LEVEL
GOLD LEVEL
SILVER LEVEL
$25,000
$15,000
$10,000
SUPPORT WOMEN OF WINE CHARITIES ALL YEAR
This is WOW’s most significant sponsorship opportunity. Our Platinum
Organizational Sponsor will be Women of Wine Charities’ partner in our mission to
support the Houston Area Women’s Center, and that partnership will be reflected in
all of our activities, events, publications and communications.
Our Gold Organizational Sponsor will be an important partner in WOW’s mission to
support the Houston Area Women’s Center, and that partnership will be reflected in
all of our activities, events, publications and communications.
WOW’s Silver Organizational Sponsor provides an important financial operations
foundation that allows us to produce events and educational gatherings that form the
basis of our calendar and, ultimately, our support of the Houston Area Women’s Center.
• Press release
• Highly visible signage at
all WOW events and on
all print and electronic
communications
• Video at Grand Tasting
• Full-page advertise-
ment in Grand Tasting
program
• 10 tickets to the Grand
Tasting / 6 tickets to VIP
• 2 bespoke wine educa-
tion events for 20 people
• 1-year WOW Corporate
Membership
• Logo-branded items
• Press release
• Highly visible signage at
all WOW events and on
all print and electronic
communications
• Full-page
advertisement in Grand
Tasting program
• 10 tickets to the Grand
Tasting / 4 tickets to VIP
• 1 bespoke wine educa-
tion event for 20 people
• 1-year WOW Corporate
Membership
• Logo-branded items
• Press release
• Highly visible signage at
all WOW events and on
all print and electronic
communications
• Full-page
advertisement in Grand
Tasting program
• 6 tickets to the Grand
Tasting / 2 tickets to VIP
• 1-year WOW Corporate
Membership
• Logo-branded items
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
17 SAFE NIGHT’S SLEEPINTERNAL CORPORATE FUNDRAISING
Just $45 Can Save LivesThe Houston Area Women’s Center spends an average of $45 to provide a family
with a safe and supportive night at HAWC’s emergency shelter. HAWC operates
the only emergency shelter within the City of Houston available to all survivors
of domestic and sexual violence. During 2014, for example, 1315 adults and 868
children lived safely at the HAWC shelter.
Women of Wine Charities’ signature Safe Night’s Sleep giving program
offers companies a way to make an immediate difference in the lives of
families affected by domestic violence.
Dedicated page on
the WOW website for
your company and
employees
You set the goal, we
offer real-time tracking
and publicity (optional)
on your progress
Benefits / How it Works• An introductory tour of the Houston Area Women’s Center (optional)
• You set the goal for your workplace giving drive (minimum $5,000), and we create a custom
page on the WOW website that includes your logo and custom details
• Opportunity to “compete” with another division within your company, or another company
(optional)
• Press releases announcing your Safe Night’s Sleep giving drive and final results
• Real-time tracking and progress on the WOW website
• Printed Safe Night’s Sleep collateral to distribute internally
• Scheduled email blasts to your company’s email list (as provided by you) with reminders
and updates on your Fundraising drive (optional)
• Sponsor recognition on all Safe Night’s Sleep print and electronic communications, and
inclusion in the Safe Night’s Sleep full-page ad in the Grand Tasting program book
• 4 tickets to the WOW Grand Tasting, and 4 tickets to the VIP auction preview event
• Opportunity to provide items for guest “goodie bags” at the Grand Tasting
• 1-year WOW Corporate Membership
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Our events and happy hours are open to men and women, however our membership is
limited to women.
You may visit our website at www.wowcharities.org or contact Denise Ehrlich, President
-Women of Wine Charities, at [email protected] or 832-603-1562.
All funds from sponsors, as well as ticket proceeds and auction proceeds, go to Women of
Wine Charities, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that holds several wine-related events and
educational programs each year to benefit the Houston Area Women’s Center. Our events
and happy hours are open to men and women, however our membership is limited to women
and includes a network of women working in the wine industry, women associated with the
wine industry, and women who are wine enthusiasts.
Women of Wine Charities’ donation goal to the Houston Area Women’s Center for 2017 is
$125,000. This includes proceeds from events, sponsorship and donated funds, and other
donations made directly to HAWC throughout the year.
Women of Wine Charities is exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)3 of
the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, your sponsorship is tax-deductible to the full extent
provided by law. You should consult you financial planner or tax advisor to determine the
exact amount of your deduction.
To volunteer with Women of Wine Charities, you must be a WOW member. You can join us
online at www.wowcharities.org/get-involved/membership-levels. Then visit our Volunteer
Opportunities webpage at www.wowcharities.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities to
see current listings.
Where does the
money go?
What is your
donation goal?
Is my donation
deductible?
How can I get involved
with WOW as a
volunteer?
Can men attend your
events?
Where can I find out
more information?
FAQANSWERS FOR COMMON QUESTIONS
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19 TERMS & CONDITIONSSPONSORSHIP AGREEMENTS
Payment
• All prices listed are in US dollars.
• All payments must be made in US dollars.
• Bank checks, direct transfers and credit card payments will be accepted.
Sponsor Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the sponsor to promptly provide payment and the other
deliverables contained in their sponsorship package.
Sponsor Agreements
Once your preferred sponsorship package has been negotiated, Women of Wine
Charities will prepare a Sponsor Agreement for your signature. The Agreement will
include a list of deliverables, including a payment deadline, and must be signed and
returned within the timeframe indicated in the Agreement.
Sponsorship Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made in writing. Additional details on cancellations will be
described in the Terms and Conditions included in the Sponsorship Agreement.
Disclaimer
The sponsor benefits described in this document are offered on a first-come basis and
depend on sponsors providing logos, information and other specified items before the
deadlines specified by WOW’s event organizers (e.g., print deadlines for promotional
materials). We reserve the right to change this document as event formats and other
circumstances require.
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