Ways to Support Us
Donate Funds
Donate Goods
Our mission strives to provide every child with the essentials they need to feel safe, warm, and valued and to get a good start in life. You can help us by supplying the following items:
- Books, especially baby board books
- Baby supplies
- Diapers, all sizes
- New hygiene supplies for ages 0 to 12
- Arts and crafts/school supplies
2024-2025 Sponsorship Packages
Superstar Sponsor
Three Events – $15,000
Benefits of Platinum level plus:
- Industry exclusivity at Superstar sponsorship level
- Recognition in event press releases (possible reach of 60,000+)
- Recognition on Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library book labels for three months (reach of 3,200+)
- Vendor table or opportunity to speak at Early Childhood Forum and Provider Appreciation events (possible reach of 350)
Platinum Sponsor
$4,000 – One Event
$6,000 – Two Events
$10,000 – Three Events
Benefits of Gold level plus:
- Recognition on Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library book labels for one month (reach of 3,200+)
- Swag in our event attendee bags at Early Childhood Forum and/or Provider Appreciation events (possible reach of 350)
Gold Sponsor
$3,000 – Two Events
$5,000 – Three Events
Benefits of Silver level plus:
- Logo and recognition on sponsored event promotions, including Coalition website; Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages; email announcements; Early Childhood Forum and/or Provider Appreciation event invitations; and flyers (possible reach of 15,000+)
- Reserved table for eight at Early Childhood Forum and/or Provider Appreciation events
- Recognition at Early Childhood Forum and/or Provider Appreciation events
Silver Sponsor
$1,500 – Two Events
$2,500 – Three Events
- Listed as a matching donor on Give4Marion Prize webpage (possible reach of 20,000+)
- Photo of your Marion County team with “Dolly Parton stand-up” posted on social media (potential reach of 26,000+)
- Sponsor sign with logo on Early Childhood Forum and/or Provider Appreciation event table(s)
- Six tickets to Provider Appreciation event
- Logo on sponsor sign at Early Childhood Forum and/or Provider Appreciation event(s)
- Logo in Early Childhood Forum and/or Provider Appreciation event program(s)
- Logo on the Coalition’s Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages
Rhinestone Sponsor
$750 – Two Events
$1,250 – Three Events
- Listed as a matching donor on Give4Marion Prize webpage (potential reach of 20,000+)
- Photo of your Marion County team with “Dolly Parton stand-up” posted on social media (possible reach of 26,000+)
- Four tickets to Provider Appreciation event
- Name listed in Early Childhood Forum and/or Provider Appreciation event program(s)
- Mention on the Coalition’s Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages
In-Kind Donation
- Donate gift with minimum value of $25 to be used for event prizes or gifts (no sales promotions such as coupons or consultations)
- Receive recognition during the event where gift is used
Event Descriptions
Give4Marion, September 17-18, 2024 – support the Coalition during Marion County’s online fundraising event for local non-profits. Sponsor funds must be received by September 16, 2024.
Early Childhood Forum, Spring 2025 – free community luncheon event with keynote speaker highlighting the importance of early childhood education. Estimated attendance is 200. Sponsor funds must be received by February 7, 2025.
Provider Appreciation Sneaker Ball, May 2025 – ticketed dinner event (free for early care and education providers) to celebrate the essential work of those who care for and teach young children. Estimated attendance is 150. Sponsor funds must be received by April 11, 2025.
Net proceeds of sponsorships will be used to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and early childhood events in Marion County.
Recognition of Special Gifts
Coming soon.
