FREEDOM FUND REIMAGINED 2020

2020 has been a year of tremendous insight. Racial and socio-economic disparities have been magnified by an out-of-control pandemic. Despite the pandemic, the Metropolitan Kalamazoo Branch of the NAACP continues to work with local organizations as we fight for equality and justice for all residents in the greater Kalamazoo area. We continue to work to protect

workers’ rights that ultimately help businesses retain staff and ensure productivity
families seeking affordable, quality housing opportunities
our children’s education which guarantees their world-readiness and
our youth as they pursue humanities, math, science and the arts through our Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) competition

Apart from the pandemic, we continue to stay vigilant in our quest for justice and are similarly intentional to celebrate the greatness that exists in our community. Freedom Fund Re-Imagined is our month-long virtual voter empowerment event. This event includes a series of voter empowerment videos that aim to inspire us to vote and encourage others. These videos will premiere each Wednesday during the month of October through Election Day. Culminating this series is our Virtual Freedom Fund Event that will be live streamed Sunday, November 1, 2020 | 5pm on Facebook (KzooNAACP) and YouTube (MetroKzooNAACP). Freedom Fund Re-Imagined not only gives us the opportunity to build a relevant platform in today’s digital landscape but serves as our primary fundraiser.

We hope that our inability to gather in person, will not supersede your willingness to contribute to our organization. We will accept contributions through the purchase of ads for our online Freedom Fund Souvenir booklet. Additionally, all organizations that elect to contribute at a sponsorship level will be recognized during our virtual event, have their logo displayed on the branch's website, and be recognized throughout the year at various programs hosted by the Metropolitan Kalamazoo Branch. (Ads & Sponsorship Deadline: Monday, October 19, 2020 by 11:59PM EST).

The NAACP could not do this work without the provisions of community partners like you. Your gift helps us sustain the work we do alongside other social justice organizations in Kalamazoo as we work to help balance the scales of justice for all people.

Our theme, “Our Vote: Our Voice" amply expresses our goal for the remainder of the year as we continue to be a vital artery in the heart of this community! Your contribution guarantees our ability to continue to be that resounding voice of equality and justice for the people in Kalamazoo and surrounding areas!

Thank you for your support.

Freedom Fund Sponsorships & Souvenir Journal Information

Sponsorships

Platinum Sponsor $5,000

Gold Sponsor $3,000

Silver Sponsor $2,000

Bronze Sponsor $1,000

Jade Sponsor $500

Souvenir Journal Ads

Back/Inside Cover (8.5x11) $500

Full Page (8.5x11) $300

Half Page (7.5x4.5) $150

Quarter Page (4.25x5.5) $75

Business Cards (2x3.5) $45

Email photo ready ads to info@naacpkalamazoo.org. Acceptable formats: word, eps, tiff, jpeg or pdf. PDF preferred.
Ads & Sponsorship due by October 19, 2020.
Payments for sponsorships and ads can be paid online via Eventbrite or by checks made payable to

Metropolitan Kalamazoo Branch NAACP, PO Box 51473, Kalamazoo, MI 49005-1473

*** Sponsorship Note: Sponsorships include a full page ad in the Virtual Souvenir Booklet, recognition during Freedom Fund Re-Imagined Live Streamed Event on November 1 as well as recognition on the MKB website through the 2020 fiscal year.

****Tax Deduction Note: Metropolitan Kalamazoo Branch—NAACP is a 501(c)4 organization and contributions are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. But may be deductible as trade or business expenses, if ordinary and necessary in the conduct of the taxpayer’s business.