2017 Manhattan Wine Auction MANHATTAN WINE AUCTION Benefitting the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation & Endowment Saturday, June 3, 2017 4:30-11:00pm (4:00pm entry for Reserve Room ticket holders) Manhattan Country Club 1330 Park View Ave., Manhattan Beach SPONSORSHIP & EVENT INFO SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Presenting Sponsorships Available Please Inquire The Manhattan Wine Auction, recognized as one of the top charity wine auctions in the country, provides sponsors with an excellent opportunity to reach an influential group of participants while supporting public education. Each year, nearly 2,000 guests from the South Bay and throughout California attend this sold-out event, including wine and food enthusiasts, and business, civic and community leaders. BENEFITS SPONSOR $25,000 + CULT CABERNET SUPPORTER $12,000 CABERNET SUPPORTER $7,000 TABLE SEATING / TICKETS* 2 Premier Tables (24 Reserve Room Tickets) 1 Prime Table* (12 Tickets) 1 Table* (10 Tickets) RESERVE ROOM Reserve Room Tickets Included $200 Reserve Room Upgrade Per Person $200 Reserve Room Upgrade Per Person TAX-DEDUCTIBILITY $21,500 $10,000 $5,500 TWO BEACH REPORTER ADS (circulation 45,000) Prominent Name / Logo Name / Logo THANK YOU AD IN BEACH REPORTER (JUNE) Prominent Name / Logo Name / Logo Listing RECOGNITION ON EVENT INVITATION Name / Logo Name AD IN THE EVENT PROGRAM / AUCTION CATALOG Full Page, Premier Placement Full Page, Prominent Placement Half Page RECOGNITION FROM STAGE Singled Out Grouped PRESS RELEASE / MEDIA KIT Special Mention Special Mention RECOGNITION ON WEBSITE Clickable Logo on Home Page Clickable Logo Clickable Listing ACKNOWLEDGMENT IN PRINTED PROGRAM Yes Yes Yes EVENT SIGNAGE, BANNERS AND MULTIMEDIA RECOGNITION Singled Out Logo Grouped (max 2) Logo Grouped (max 4) WINE ON TABLES Ultra Premium Super Premium Premium * Cult Cabernet and Cabernet Supporters can upgrade their tickets to include Reserve Room access for $200 per person.
SPONSORSHIP & EVENT INFO CONTINUED Underwriting and Additional Sponsorship Opportunities In addition to purchasing tables, there are numerous underwriting and sponsorship opportunities available that provide excellent visibility, both at the event and to a wider outside audience. Opportunities include, but are not limited to: Naming of a tennis court Wine glass, napkin, or sampling plate sponsor with your name/logo Corporate/Family table wine sponsor Underwriting/Sponsorship of printed program Gift Sponsor Reserve Room Guests in the Reserve Room (limited to 200 guests) have the unique opportunity to taste some of the most exclusive cult and unattainable wines from Napa Valley and beyond, many of which will be on the auction block. Hearty hors d oeuvres will be served. The Reserve Room will be open from 4:00-6:00pm (30 minutes prior to general admission ticket-holders). Reserve Room Tickets are included at the Sponsor Level ($25K). Cult Cabernet ($12K) and Cabernet ($7K) Sponsors can upgrade their tickets to include Reserve Room Access for $200 per person. Ads in Event Program (100% Tax-Deductible) $2,000: Full Page, Premier Placement/ 6.75 W x 10.5 H $1,000: Full Page, Prominent Placement/ 6.75 W x 10.5 H $500: Half Page/ 6.125 W x 4.8125 H The Event Program will be printed in full color and distributed to all guests at the Wine Auction, and available for year-round viewing online. The deadline for inclusion is May 12, 2017. Please submit high-resolution electronic artwork and/or formatted message to jocelyn@iedesign.com. Tickets Individual tickets will be released on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:00AM. General Admission: $300 Reserve Room: $500 Deadlines Sponsor listing in the Invitation: March 17, 2017 Ad inclusion in the Event Program: May 12, 2017 Sponsor listing in the Event Program: May 12, 2017 Contact For more information, to discuss underwriting opportunities, or to confirm your sponsorship, please contact Hava Manasse at 310-303-3342 or hava@mbef.org
2017 Manhattan Wine Auction FACT SHEET Largest Charity Wine Auction in Southern California Features food and wine tasting, live and silent auctions, music and dancing, and exclusive Reserve Room ; Now in its 23nd year, the Wine Auction sells out within hours, and has nearly 2,000 guests in attendance; Live and silent auction items include some of the finest in collectible wines, exotic trips, one-of-a-kind dinners and experiences, sports and golf opportunities, and much more. BENEFITTING THE MANHATTAN BEACH EDUCATION FOUNDATION & ENDOWMENT MBEF is a community-driven fundraising organization, which supplements state funding for programs that inspire learning, enrich teaching, and promote innovation and academic excellence in the Manhattan Beach public schools. MBEF was founded in 1983 and is an established 501 (c)(3) organization. Net proceeds from the 2016 Manhattan Wine Auction exceeded $1.1M Featuring 70+ distinguished wineries, distilleries and breweries, including: Arkenstone, Byron, Checkerboard, Duckhorn, Flanagan, Grgich Hills, Herb Lamb, Macallan, Memento Mori, Mollydooker, Peju, and Sojourn. (2017 list in formation) 40+ leading South Bay restaurants, including: The Arthur J, Darren s, Fishing with Dynamite, Jackson s Food + Drink, Love & Salt, M.B. Post, Nick s Manhattan Beach, Paul Martin s American Grill, Sausal, and The Strand House. (2017 list in formation) 2,000 guests from Manhattan Beach, the South Bay, and greater Los Angeles, including corporate executives, local business and community leaders, government dignitaries, and collectors of fine wines and spirits. Sponsorship 2016 leadership sponsors include Manhattan Country Club, Chevron, Belkin, Wells Fargo, The Pipkin Family, Delta, and Moss Adams. (2017 list in formation) For full list of sponsors, please visit www.manhattanwineauction.com Generous recognition for sponsors in signage, banners, advertisements, multi-media, event program, and year-round website exposure. Corporate and private table packages offered at $7,000, $12,000, and $25,000. Program Advertisements and naming/underwriting opportunities available. Manhattan Beach Resident Demographics* POPULATION 36,000 ADULTS AGED 30 TO 59 45% MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME $140,000 MEDIAN HOME VALUE (65% OWNER OCCUPIED) $2.2M COLLEGE GRADUATE OR HIGHER 68% MBEF TAX ID#: #95-3881166 MBEF ENDOWMENT TAX ID#: 45-3552314 According to US Census data, Manhattan Beach holds the ranking as the second most educated city in Los Angeles County and the fifth most educated city in the state of California. *Sources: CNN Money, Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce, Zillow, LA Times.
Sponsorship Level q Sponsor: $25,000 q Cult Cabernet Supporter: $12,000 Number of tickets to upgrade to Reserve Room ($200/ea) q Cabernet Supporter: $7,000 2017 Manhattan Wine Auction SPONSORSHIP & AD CONFIRMATION Number of tickets to upgrade to Reserve Room ($200/ea) MANHATTAN WINE AUCTION Benefitting the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation & Endowment Saturday, June 3, 2017 4:30-11:00pm (4:00pm entry for Reserve Room ticket holders) Manhattan Country Club 1330 Park View Avenue Manhattan Beach Ad in Event Program (100% tax deductible) q Full Page, Premier Placement: $2,000 q Full Page, Prominent Placement: $1,000 q Half Page: $500 Company/Family Name (as you wish it to appear in our program and all recognition materials). Contact Name First Last Address Street City State Zip Phone q Home q Office q Cell Fax Email For more information or to confirm your sponsorship by phone, please contact Hava Manasse at 310-303-3342 or hava@mbef.org Payment (By mail, email, or fax) q By Credit Card Please charge my credit card: $ Cardholder Name: Credit Card #: Expiration Date: q By Check Please mail this form and check payable to: Mailing Address: Manhattan Beach Education Foundation P.O. Box 1110, Manhattan Beach, CA 90267 Email: hava@mbef.org Fax: 310-303-3828 MBEF TAX ID#: #95-3881166 MBEF ENDOWMENT TAX ID#: 45-3552314 Deadline The deadline for sponsor listing in the invitation is March 17, 2017. The deadline for sponsor listing or ad inclusion in the event program is May 12, 2017.