An invitation from Portland Parks & Recreation...
There's no better way to spend a summer evening than gathering in Fernhill Park for music, dancing, and family fun. For the past four summers, the Fernhill Concert Series has been an unqualified success, offering high-quality entertainment to the neighborhood with five free concerts. The Fernhill Concert Committee, in conjunction with Portland Parks and Recreation, has been hard at work trying to raise money for the series. Fundraising, however, has been very slow this year due to the troubled economy and they are still looking for local businesses and individuals to donate anything they can to help make the concerts happen. It doesn't matter if you are a business owner, family, or individual, you're needed to help raise money to produce another memorable concert season in Fernhill Park.
The committee is strongly encouraging individuals and /or families to contribute to the concert series. Any contribution (e.g., $5 or $10) is greatly appreciated and contributions are tax deductible.
If you are a business, institution, or individual and want to become a Fernhill Concert Sponsor by contributing $250 or more, you will receive the following benefits:
- A chance to give to your neighborhood
- A tax deductible contribution staying "close to home"
- The option to display, give, or sell items at the concerts
- Your Business Name Recognized:
In the Concordia News, reaching 5000 households
On the Portland Parks and Recreation website
Thanked over the "P.A." at concerts
Sponsorship options
Presenting Sponsor: $2500 or more
Business name included as presenting sponsor of one night of the concert series with opportunity to MC and welcome audience to the concert. Logo and name on the concert banner displayed at all concerts, listed as Presenting Sponsor for one night in the series in the city-wide printed schedule, on the Portland Parks and Rec website, recognized from the stage at all concerts and featured in press materials.
Major Sponsor: $1000 and up
Logo or name on the concert banner displayed at all concerts, in the city-wide printed schedule, on the Portland Parks and Recreation website, and announced at all concerts, plus mentioned in press materials.
Contributing Sponsor: $500 and up
Name in bold on the concert banner displayed at all concerts, in the city-wide printed schedule, on neighborhood flyers, on the website, and announced at all concerts.
Good Neighbor Sponsor: $250 and up
Name in the city-wide printed schedule, on neighborhood flyers, on the website, and announced at all concerts.
Concert Fan: under $250
For individuals and families who do not wish to be a sponsor, but would like to contribute.
Free concerts in a neighborhood park are one of the best ways to build community and increase safety for neighbors. Every sponsor is invited to have a presence at the concerts to vend or give away products or just meet your neighbors. If this option interests you, please talk to us, as some restrictions apply.
Sponsorship commitments are needed ASAP but payment is not due until June 1st, 2009. If you are a business, please let us know how you would like to participate as a sponsor by contacting Judith Yeckel, Concert Production Manager at 503-249-8159 or 503-823-5446. If you are a family or individual and would like to contribute to the Concert Series, please make checks payable to PP & R/Fernhill Concerts and mail to:
Judith Yeckel, Concert Production Manager
Portland Parks and Recreation
1120 SW 5th Ave., Ste.1302
Portland, OR 97204
Invoices will be sent upon request. Thank you very much for your consideration. The concerts can not happen without the support of the community!
