I don't know of an Internet connection/link for donations....BUT...we are having a Band/Parent meeting tonight and I will be getting loads more information there. I'll put that on my list of things to ask about and will update this thread with more info tomorrow.
Ok....here's some more info that I learned last night.
There is no website or link for online donations. (Corporate sponsorship is a rather new element to their fundraising, so not a lot of bells'n'whistles for it yet.)
There is a simple form which must be filled out and mailed in with the check. That will give them all your business info as well as the name of the child you're sponsoring. And in return, they'll send back a Thank You letter with a tax receipt.
For the lower levels of donations, your business name will appear on all band publications (including programs for ALL their concerts and events) throughout the entire school year. Larger donations can get a more prominant mention on those publications. And if anyone wants to be really generous and sponsor more than one child, they can have their business name and logo painted permanently on the side of the band's equipment truck! (A really nice 18-wheel semi!!) And I would SO get pictures of that!!! And Ms. Prodervand (the band director) said that anyone with a large donation should feel free to make suggestions about how their business might be promoted. If it's within her power to do so, she'll be happy to accomodate.
We do have a few months to get the money raised...but each month I have to meet a minimum goal to stay current....so as much help up front and along the way as possible is deeply appreciated.
This afternoon, I'll find (or make) an electronic version of the Sponsorship form and make that available for download. Or I can snail-mail a copy to anyone who wants it.
And lastly....anyone who is able to help out will recieve (from Petra) a letter with photos of her trip and a CD of their concert performances.
Thank you all again...so very much!!! Your support in this means more than I know how to say!!!
Here is a .doc you can download and print out. It includes the info on different levels of sponsorship and the simple form to fill out and send in with the donation....as well as an address to send it to.
They have to raise that kind of money just to sit in the audience?
They're not "just sitting in the audience." They're flying from Texas to New York City...staying in a very nice hotel (On the Jersey side 'cause it's less expensive )....getting to do several great tours and see a musical...AND the entire band will perform a special show on Ellis Island. That's in addition to the Honor Band playing at Carnagie Hall.
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)....getting to do several great tours and see a musical...AND the entire band will perform a special show on Ellis Island. That's in addition to the Honor Band playing at Carnagie Hall.