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©John Oates Photography Grow Your Business through Partnership A partnership with Green Bay Botanical Garden shows your company’s commitment to protecting nature, enriching cultural life and inspiring learners of all ages in northeast Wisconsin. It broadens your customer base, builds affinity for your brand and ensures plants always grow our community. The Garden relies entirely on the community’s financial support to achieve our mission to connect plants and people in an environment that engages, inspires and refreshes. Connect to Northeast Wisconsin & Beyond The Garden offers a variety of events, exhibits and educational programming that enhance the experience of a growing audience of more than 156,000 visitors representing 49 states and 71 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin. Connect with people throughout the region and associate your brand with a love of nature, the amazing beauty of the Garden and unforgettable memories made with friends and family. Our Annual Visitor Snapshot • From May–August, 78% of visitors came to the Garden with extended family or friends, of which 21% are children, making it a perfect place to reach multiple generations • More than 3,900 member households represent 37 counties throughout Wisconsin 2 • Children, grandchildren and friends accompany 86% of our members on their visits
Our Primary Goals to Increase Visitation Year–Round Benefits • Improve general awareness in the Northeast, East Sponsors receive a one–year complimentary Corporate Central and Central regions in Wisconsin Partner Membership with many benefits and privileges as outlined on pages 14–15. • Reach Millennial and Generation X families, and garden enthusiasts from the Baby Boomer generation Your partnership is good for the environment, good for the community and good for your company. Find out • Attract travelers from diverse backgrounds more about how the Garden can help you build your interested in affordable, family–friendly, educational, brand while you help the Garden advance its mission. outdoor recreation; arts and culture experiences, and staycations Revenue from sponsorship is used for annual operating support, for specific events and exhibits, and contributions • Position the Garden as a “must see” destination in are directed where the need is greatest. Green Bay Wisconsin, keeping it in the Top 5 “Things To Do in Botanical Garden is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Green Bay” on TripAdvisor Your Promotional Recognition Other Opportunities to Support the Garden To enhance our partnership, the Garden works with your • Corporate Matching Gifts company to create an integrated sponsorship package • Dollars for Doers tailored to your goals. Opportunities for recognition may include (but are not limited to): • Employee Volunteer Opportunities • Owned Digital Media: e–newsletter (reaching • Annual Corporate Donations 25,000+ inboxes), website (193,000+ unique visitors • Corporate Events annually), guest blogs, videos, etc. • Capital Campaigns • Social Media: Facebook (reaching 32,000+ users), For more information on corporate partnership Instagram (reaching 2,200+ followers), Twitter opportunities, contact Cindy Berton, (reaching 3,900+ followers) Director of Development, at 920.491.3691 ext.104 • Print Media: newsletters (2,000+ copies distributed or cberton@gbbg.org. quarterly), event rack cards, posters, tickets, invitations, programs, billboards, banners, signs, ads, press releases, etc. • Broadcast Media: television and radio ads • Earned Media: on–air and on–site interviews • Verbal event acknowledgements and/or opportunities to speak • Presence at events including your information distributed in the Garden’s brochure racks • Logo or written recognition on the event promotional page during event dates and year–round with a link to your company website on the Garden’s website • On–site sponsor recognition signage (select dates) • Customizable recognition based on your goals and level of support All event decisions regarding guest, staff and volunteer safety will be made under the advisement of the Brown County Health Department and in compliance with recommendations by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Please be aware that all events, programs and policies including sponsor benefits are subject to change as the situation with the COVID–19 pandemic evolves. A majority of the photos published in this guide were taken prior to the pandemic. Please refer to pages 2 and 3 for full list of detailed benefits. 3
TasteBud TasteBud, an outdoor culinary experience and silent auction, attracts nearly 600 attendees every year. Guests enjoy samples from local caterers, restaurants, wineries and breweries in the Garden while bidding on a wide variety of unique silent auction items. Thursday, May 13 | 5–8 pm Sponsorship Levels Lead Sponsor: Les Stumpf Ford | $3,000 • Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials • Two corporate tables of eight • Opportunity to place advertisement in event program • Customized benefits available Sustaining Sponsors | $1,000 • Logo recognition on promotional materials • One corporate table of eight Supporting Sponsors | $500 • Written recognition on promotional materials ©John Oates Photography • Eight admission tickets Friday, June 4 | 12–7 pm Saturday, June 5 | 8 am–3 pm ©John Oates Photography Join us for Garden Fair, a local community plant and Sponsorship Levels gardening sale! Area plant professionals will offer a Lead | $5,000 selection of annuals, perennials, containers, hanging • Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials baskets, succulents, shrubs and more for purchase. Our Horticulture Team will sell plants that are tested right • Prominent recognition on digital outdoor sign here at the Garden. Gardening supplies, equipment, located at the Garden’s entrance pots, bulbs, landscape design services and limited • Prominent logo recognition on yard signs placed handcrafted garden art will also be for sale. throughout the grounds In addition, our horticulturists, local gardening experts • Prominent location of two complimentary and plant pros will be on hand to answer gardening booth spaces questions including Melinda Myers, nationally known • 50 General Garden Admission Passes gardening expert, TV/radio host and author–presented by ATC Grow Smart. • Customized benefits available Admission into the plant sale is free but all visitors will Sustaining | $2,500 need to register for their dated and timed entry. • Logo recognition on promotional materials • Logo recognition on yard signs placed throughout the grounds • Prominent location of one complimentary booth space 4 • 25 General Garden Admission Passes
Getaway Wednesdays Wednesdays, June 9–August 25 ©John Oates Photography Reignite your passion to be outdoors this summer during Sponsorship Levels Getaway Wednesdays! The Garden opens its doors for Named Title Sponsor: BMO Harris Bank | $10,000 all to experience Mother Nature’s breathtaking beauty. Sponsors receive recognition from June–August. On Children’s Discovery Station Sponsor | $2,500 average, the Garden welcomes 65,000 visitors throughout • Logo recognition on promotional materials the summer. • Opportunity to have a presence at four event dates Buy One Get One Admission | 9 am–8 pm (to be mutually agreed upon) Guests can enjoy a picnic, play in the Nielsen Children’s • 25% discount toward facility rental (one–time use, Garden, go on a scavenger hunt, check out the Discovery excludes food and beverage) Boxes, participate in drop–in Garden tours, ask the expert • 45 General Admission Garden Passes and so much more. Supporting Sponsors | $1,500 Bring Your Own Picnic | 11 am–1 pm • Logo recognition on promotional materials Visitors spend lunchtime surrounded by the beauty of nature. • Opportunity to have a presence at two event dates (to be mutually agreed upon) Children’s Discovery Station | 4–6 pm Kids visit the Nielsen Children’s Garden and engage in • 22 General Admission Garden Passes fun, hands–on activities. Guests savor an elegant six–course meal prepared Field with locally grown produce and farm fresh ingredients accompanied by exquisite wine pairings and live music. Sponsorship Level Fork Lead Sponsor | $1,500 to • Logo recognition on promotional materials including event webpage and dinner menu • Opportunity to speak at event Wednesday, September 15 • Four event tickets 5–8 pm • One–year $2,500 Corporate Patron Level Corporate Membership 5 Please refer to pages 2 and 3 for full list of detailed benefits.
May 8–September 26 Change comes in waves! Summer 2021 will feature the About the Artist debut of Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea at the Washed Ashore was founded by Angela Haseltine Pozzi. A Garden and in Wisconsin. Guests of all ages will be teacher, consultant and artist of more than 35 years, Pozzi enthralled by and get to interact with eight larger–than– has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education and life sculptures of animals made from trash and debris has taught all grade levels from elementary to college. washed up from bodies of water. Events and activities are Her focus has always been the arts and its power to affect scheduled throughout the five–month exhibit. change. Prior to creating Washed Ashore, her international With the mission to educate visitors on the rising plastic award–winning artwork has been widely collected and pollution in our oceans and waterways, Washed Ashore exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. will help spark positive changes in our habits. Discover Target Audience the connections between plastic waste, the wellbeing Washed Ashore is anticipated to impact garden of marine life and learn everyday actions that we visitation by: can all take to make a difference for the Great Lakes • Attracting 65,000 visitors throughout the duration of and beyond. the exhibit Washed Ashore has traveled to botanical gardens, • Increasing state–wide visitation aquariums, zoos and museums across North America. Over the last several years, it has gained popularity, • Increasing regional visitation specifically from making stops at the Smithsonian National Museum of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Chicago and Natural History; SeaWorld Parks in Orlando, San Diego Minneapolis with the support of a Joint Effort and San Antonio; Toronto Zoo and even the Epcot Center Marketing Grant awarded to us by the Wisconsin at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, among many Department of Tourism more. Green Bay Botanical Garden is the first and only • Increasing visitation from Millennials, Generation X, venue in Wisconsin to host this traveling exhibit. Baby Boomers and singles in all generations with an 6 affinity for art and preserving our natural environment
Sponsorship Opportunities Sculpture Sponsors (8) | $7,500 Be a part of this unforgettable and unique experience Opportunity to align sponsorship with one of the providing engaging activities and entertainment for the following sculptures: entire family. This exhibit will reinforce the commitment • Stanley the Sturgeon of the Garden and your business to our community, • Chompers the Shark education, environment, culture and the arts. • Flash the Marlin Presenting Exhibit Sponsor | $30,000 • Priscilla the Parrot Fish • Presenting Sponsor logo recognition on promotional materials • Gertrude the Penguin • 24 passes to VIP Exhibit Preview and Artist Meet & • American Sea Star Greet Reception • Giacometti the River Otter • Opportunity to speak at VIP Exhibit Preview • Sea Jelly Bloom Reception • Logo recognition on promotional materials • Grand Corporate Night for up to 1,000 (select dates • Sponsorship of a sculpture with signage available) • Six passes to VIP Exhibit Preview and Artist Meet & • Six on–site tabling opportunities to connect directly Greet Reception with potential customers (restrictions apply) • 125 General Admission Complimentary Passes (Valid • One–year Guardian Level Corporate Membership Sun.–Wed.) Contributing Sponsors | $10,000 • One complimentary room rental for a Corporate Opportunity to align sponsorship with one of the following: Night Reception for up to 50 people (Select dates • VIP Exhibit Preview Reception and Artist Meet & available. Food and beverage excluded.) Greet Sponsor • One on–site tabling opportunity to connect directly • Children & Family Activity Sponsor with potential customers (restrictions apply) • Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials • One–year Visionary Level Corporate Membership • Eight passes to VIP Exhibit Preview and Artist Meet & Community Partner Sponsors | $2,500 Greet reception • Written recognition on promotional materials • 170 General Admission Complimentary Passes (Valid • Two passes to VIP Exhibit Preview & Artist Meet & Sun.–Wed.) Greet reception • One complimentary room rental for a Corporate • 45 General Admission Complimentary Passes (Valid Night Reception for up to 50 people (Select dates Sun.–Wed.) available. Food and beverage excluded.) • One–year Patron Level Corporate Membership • Three on–site tabling opportunities to connect directly with potential customers (restrictions apply) • One–year Visionary Level Corporate Membership Stanley the Sturgeon Chompers the Shark Flash the Marlin Priscilla the Parrot Fish Gertrude the Penguin American Sea Star Giacometti the River Otter Sea Jelly Bloom 7 Please refer to pages 2 and 3 for full list of detailed benefits.
Grand Concert Series Sweet Caroline Tour featuring Jay White | Friday, June 25 Simply Billy (Billy Joel Tribute) | Friday, July 16 Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience | Saturday, July 24 Sounds of Nashville | Friday, August 13 Jazz Uncorked with Steve March–Torme` | Friday, August 27 Brews, Bistros and Bonfires featuring Heartache Tonight–A Tribute to the Eagles | Friday, September 10 ©John Oates Photography An eclectic variety of talented national and regional Contributing Sponsors | $5,000 musicians will grace the Billie Kress Amphitheater Opportunity to align sponsorship with one of the following: surrounded by stunning views of the Schneider Family • Concessions Sponsor Grand Garden. Guests are invited to stroll through the breathtaking summer Garden, listen to live music, enjoy • Beverage Sponsor: Dean Distributing, Inc. wine, beer and food among native plants and relax with • Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials family and friends with a picnic on the lawn—making it the perfect evening for music lovers of all ages. On • Logo recognition on banner in front of stage average, 800 guests attend each concert. • Logo recognition on table tents and concessions Sponsor Opportunities building signage Named Series Sponsor: Les Stumpf Ford | $25,000 • One reserved table on the Cowles Terrace for 10 at Sustaining Sponsors | $10,000 three concerts (dates to be determined) Opportunity to align sponsorship with one of the following: • Sponsor announcement at one concert date (date • Lawn Seating Sponsor to be determined) Receive logo recognition on advanced tickets • Verbal recognition at each concert date and online ticket acknowledgement Investor Sponsor | $2,500 • Cowles Terrace Sponsor Opportunity to align sponsorship as: Receive logo recognition on advanced tickets and online ticket acknowledgement • Accessibility Sponsor Logo recognition on accessibility signage located • Sound & Lighting Sponsor in the accessibility seating in the Fischer Family Receive logo recognition on stage banner Overlook Arbor and on golf cart • Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials • Logo recognition on promotional materials • Logo recognition on banner in front of stage • One reserved table on the Cowles Terrace for 10 at • One reserved table on the Cowles Terrace for 10 at one concert date (date to be determined) each concert date • Verbal recognition at each concert date • Sponsor announcement at one concert date (date Community Partner Sponsors | $1,500 to be determined) • Written recognition on promotional materials • Verbal recognition at each concert date • 12 complimentary tickets 8 • Customized benefits available • Verbal recognition at each concert date
Concert Series 9 Concert Dates | Thursdays, June 17- August 19 Line-Up To Be Announced ©John Oates Photography Surrounded by the spectacular views of the Schneider Investor Sponsors | $2,500 Family Grand Garden, music lovers of all ages will enjoy • Logo recognition on promotional materials live family–friendly music in the Billie Kress Amphitheater. • One table for 10 reserved on the Cowles Terrace at Concert–goers can stroll throughout the Garden, play four concert dates (dates to be determined) various yard games, or enjoy wine, beer and food. One act highlighting regional talent will perform from 6–8 pm • 72 additional complimentary event admission tickets with a 15–minute intermission. On average, 700 guests • One dedication and/or sponsor announcement attend each concert. (date to be determined) Seeds to Snacks | 4:30–6:30 pm • Verbal recognition at each concert Visitors can enjoy a delicious snack made with fresh ingredients from our weekly harvest. Sponsored by • Opportunity to have a presence at one event date Cornerstone Foundation of Northeastern Wisconsin, Inc. (to be mutually agreed upon) Named Title Presenting Sponsor: Sanimax | $15,000 Supporting Sponsors | $1,500 • Logo recognition on banner in front of stage • Written recognition on promotional materials • Two tables for 10 each reserved on the Cowles • One table for 10 reserved on the Cowles Terrace at Terrace at each concert two concert dates (dates to be determined) • 220 additional complimentary event admission tickets • 44 additional complimentary event admission tickets Lead Sponsor: Terri Trantow–US Bank | $5,500 • One dedication and/or sponsor announcement • Logo recognition on banner in front of stage (date to be determined) • One table for 10 reserved on the Cowles Terrace at • Verbal recognition at each concert each concert Patron Sponsors | $1,000 • 150 additional complimentary event admission tickets • Written recognition on promotional materials • One Table for 10 reserved on the Cowles Terrace at one concert date (date to be determined) • 22 additional complimentary event admission tickets • Verbal recognition at each concert 9 Please refer to pages 2 and 3 for full list of detailed benefits.
Garden of Lights Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays | 5–9 pm November 26–December 19 Closed December 24 & 25 December 26–30 | 5–9 pm January 1 | 5–9 pm Celebrating its 25th year, WPS Garden of Lights is the Garden’s largest annual fundraiser. On average, 50,000 visitors experience this dazzling and engaging light show. More than 325,000 lights sparkle throughout the Garden creating a stunning winter landscape filled with a variety of nature–inspired light displays from the iconic Caterpillar, Icicle Forest and Butterflies in Motion to the Weather Walk and Under the Pond. Guests are able to deck the Garden with dazzling Glowing Daisy Necklaces that interact with eight of the light displays making them a part of the light show. Photos with Santa and story time with Mrs. Claus are just a few of the other activities guests can enjoy. Advanced dated and timed tickets are required. Sponsor Opportunities Additional Sponsor Benefits Sustaining Sponsors | $5,000 • Invitation to the VIP Tree Lighting Ceremony on • Logo recognition on promotional materials Monday, November 22 from 5–7 pm. This evening marks the opening of WPS Garden of Lights for the • Sponsorship of a premier light display with signage season and includes a press conference, lighting • 180 admission tickets of the 50–ft. holiday tree and reception. Sponsor receives recognition at event. • Customized benefits available • Opportunity to receive discount on additional Investor Sponsors | $2,500 admission tickets ($2 off/adult tickets only) • Logo recognition on promotional materials • Recognition provided on continuous loop • Sponsorship of a signature light display with signage presentation in Cornerstone Foundation Hall • 90 admission tickets throughout all WPS Garden of Lights dates Contributing Sponsors | $1,750 $2,500 & above • Logo recognition on promotional materials • Complimentary room rental for a Corporate Night Reception on public event nights only (subject to • Sponsorship of a traditional light display with signage availability, excludes food and beverage) • 65 admission tickets $1,750 & above Supporting Sponsors | $1,000 • Opportunity to have a presence at event (select • Written recognition on promotional materials dates available) • 20 admission tickets • Opportunity to display your company’s educational/ business information/brochure in Visitor Center display rack 11 Please refer to pages 2 and 3 for full list of detailed benefits.
25th Anniversary Birthday Celebration Saturday, September 25 In lieu of Fall Community Day, everyone in our community is invited to celebrate the Garden’s 25th birthday, featuring fun and educational activities for all ages, including crafts and games. Guests will stroll among the fall colors, shop fall plant sales and displays by local garden clubs and enjoy food and beverages, all in the beautiful backdrop of the Garden. On average, more than 3,000 guests enjoy this fun fall day. Admission is free, but guests will need to register for a timed entry into the event. 7–9 pm | After Hours 25th Birthday Party featuring Ants Marching–Dave Matthews Tribute Band (21+ event) Join us for an after–hours, 90s–themed 25th birthday party event for guests 21 and over featuring live music, a cocktail scavenger hunt, and food and drinks for purchase. Guests will need to register for a paid timed–entry ticket to the event. Lead Sponsor | $3,500 Contributing Sponsors | $1,750 • Prominent logo recognition on promotional materials Opportunity to align sponsorship with one of the following including activity signage and event program for for the evening concert: daytime event • Performer Sponsor • Recognition on the online ticketing system and • Sound & Lighting Sponsor email receipt • Logo recognition on promotional materials • Opportunity to have a presence at daytime event in a tented space • Opportunity to have a presence at event in a tented space for the day portion of the event • Two tables for 10 reserved on the Cowles Terrace at the evening concert • One table for eight reserved on the Cowles Terrace at the evening concert • Sponsor announcement and verbal recognition at the evening concert • Verbal recognition at the evening concert • Logo recognition on banner in front of stage • Logo recognition on banner in front of stage • Customized benefits available Supporting Sponsors | $1,000 • Written recognition on promotional materials 12 • Six complimentary concert admission tickets
2020–2021 Special Event Sponsors & Corporate Partner Members Platinum | $10,000+ Gold | $5,000–$9,999 Est. 1953 est.D 1990 Terri Trantow Silver | $2,500–$4,999 Additional Sponsors & Partner Members Media Businesses Amenson Studio & Supper Club Radisson Hotel & Conference Aon Fox Communities Credit Union Center Green Bay Bay Towel Ginger Birch Floral & Events Renard’s Country Elegance Inc Biebel’s Catering & Rental, LLC Green Bay Exposition Services, Inc. Riley Grace Photography Bleu Restaurant Hilton Garden Inn Ruby Design Caylor Photography Hotel Northland, Autograph Collection Sash & Bow Cellcom Janssen Law LLC Shaunae Teske Photography Chefusion Eclectic Cuisine Josephine’s Pizza & Pastaria The Marq Banquet & Catering Cody L33 Photography Lamers Bus Lines, Inc. The Runaway Spoon Colorblends Wholesale Flowerbulbs La Java A Roasting House Tundra Lodge Resort, Waterpark & Conference Center Edward Jones Margarita’s of Wisconsin, Inc. Cheryl LeMere–Financial Advisor Uncle Mike’s Bake Shoppe Meijer Elite Music Service Van Abel’s of Hollandtown Not By Bread Alone Foodelicious Catering & Consulting, Petal Pusher Associated with Royal Scot Golf Course Individuals Couples Bridge Marathon Michael Raymaker Mary & the Late Rawson Price Patricia Schneider Print 13 Please refer to pages 2 and 3 for full list of detailed benefits.
Corporate Partner Member Benefit Free admission for employees and immediate family members on Corporate Partner Employee Day | May 2 & August 8, 2021 Employee volunteer team opportunities in the Garden $10 discount on new memberships for employees Your Member rate available on Garden classes for employees Employees Employee Lunch & Learn Program about the Garden $2 off general admission for employees with employee ID (excludes concerts and events) Customized Garden presentation at corporate office $10 discount on purchase of gift membership for clients Number of tickets to select special events | Sanimax Concerts and WPS Garden of Lights One–time use general admission guest passes (excludes concerts and events) Your Executive Annual Garden Party invitation Team TasteBud admission tickets Brews, Bistros & Bonfires admission tickets Private behind–the–scenes tour for up to 10 people One facility rental discount (subject to availability, not valid with other discounts, does not include food and beverage, excludes Grand Corporate Nights for WPS Garden of Lights) One complimentary meeting space for up to 25 people (subject to availability, not valid with other discounts, does not include food & beverage) One complimentary Family Membership (recipient to be determined by company) Your Number of transferable memberships cards issued in company’s name Company Number admitted into the Garden per visit with transferable membership card (excludes concerts and events) Written recognition on the Garden’s Corporate Partners webpage and select print materials Logo recognition on the Garden’s Corporate Partners webpage and select print materials 14 Benefits subject to change. Green Bay Botanical Garden is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported 100% by the community it serves.
Fellow Partner Patron Benefactor Visionary Guardian $500 $1,000 $2,500 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 4 6 8 10 14 20 10 15 20 25 50 50 2 persons 2 persons 4 persons 4 persons 6 persons 2 4 6 2 4 6 15% 20% 25% $400 $400 $400 1 2 2 4 4 6 4 6 6 8 10 10 15
You Connect Our Community Partnerships like yours celebrate a dedication to our mission of connecting everyone with plants in an environment that engages, inspires and refreshes. Working together, we enrich the quality of life in our community by... Welcoming 156,574 visitors Connecting colleagues, friends and family through new community traditions, exhibits and events. Nurturing the minds of all generations. We now have in our collection 3,940 17,730 Species/Cultivars Annuals 6,744 Permanent 70,233 Plant Labels 277,400 Permanent Plants Bulbs in the Ground This Garden will continue to grow and beautify our world, thanks to generous corporate partners like you! 2600 Larsen Rd | Green Bay, WI 54303 | 920.490.9457 | GBBG.org
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