Dining in the Dark Sponsor

A simplistically elegant evening benefit for the California Council of the Blind. Dining in the Dark will bring together socially conscious community leaders, industry professionals and caring citizens for an evening of fine dining to raise awareness and resources for the California Council of the Blind.

Dining in the Dark will take place at the Sacramento Marriott, Rancho Cordova on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 5:45 – 10 PM. Guests will be challenged to enjoy their meals without eye sight and will utilize all of their other senses to maximize this unique culinary experience.

Of people who are blind or have low vision:

• 4 million are college educated, 15 million are not.

• 74% of working age adults are unemployed

• Approximately 90% live in poverty.

• 1.4 million children are blind

Who we are:
The California Council of the Blind is an 83-year-old grassroots non-profit organization with chapters and affiliates across California primarily made up of blind and low vision members. We come from all walks of life and work collaboratively to improve the quality of life for all Californians who are blind or who have low vision.

We serve people across the continuum of the blindness experience including people who are completely blind; people who were born blind or became blind as children; people who have lost their sight due to a medical condition or traumatic incident; people who have low vision, seniors losing their sight, and the many parents, spouses, siblings, employers and care givers of the blind.

We are uniquely positioned to take on the task of empowering persons with vision loss and their families, providing practical support to these families, educating the public effectively, and advising policymakers and program providers serving the blindness community on what will best meet our needs as persons with vision loss. In pursuit of our mission, we focus on Crisis intervention, College, Career, and Civil rights.

Our Impact: The California Council of the Blind benefitted from 40,409 volunteer hours in 2016 which is equivalent to $952,036.04 in in-kind services. Since our inception, we have awarded over ¼ million dollars in cash scholarships to blind students; Provided over $300,000 in crisis support dollars, and have provided over 25,000 referrals to community services across California.

Testimonials

“I am 92 years old this year and have been a member of the CCB since 1949 so, I have invested 68 years of my life in the effort. The CCB helped me to get where I am today through consistent encouragement, acceptance, peer support and camaraderie. Every day I wake up and am proud to be a part of an organization that has made, is making and will make a positive difference in the lives of the blind and visually impaired.” – Cathie

“What matters most to me about being a CCB member is the fellowship with other disabled people and working on things that help us make a difference.” – Gerry

“The most important thing that the CCB has done for me is train me as a “Social Action Activist”. I am no longer silent! The CCB empowered me to have a voice and a choice. I am now an active member of my employee union, stick up for others and make my voice heard whenever it needs to be.” – Christy

“I have attended 41 national conventions and 55 state conventions. I learned something new at each one and treasured the experience. The things that I have been most passionate about in my time at the CCB have been the peer support, the networking and friendship, and the education on blindness, employment, and volunteer opportunities.”
– Bernice

Sponsorship Opportunities

Pitch-Black Signature Sponsorship – $30,000
• Naming rights to the event “_______ presents the Dinning in the Dark benefitting the CCB”.
• A suite at the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova for the night of the event
• Limousine transportation to and from the event for up to 10 people from one location within Sacramento County.
• Reserved table for 10
• Complimentary case of exquisite signature wine
• Welcome speech and 3-minute presentation to guests
• VIP private entrance and meet and greet
• Personal concierge for the event
• Personal introduction to event VIP’s
• Pre-Bid option on all auctions
• Complementary dual platinum sponsorship of the CCB Convention including a 2-day exhibit table, full page ad in convention program and up to 3 pieces of collateral marketing materials/promotional items to be included in the convention “swag bags”. (Approximately 400 people in attendance over a 4-day period from across the state of California).
• Exclusive signature sponsorship of the convention “Swag Bags” to include prominently placed company logo
• Up to 30-minute presentation to a convention general session.
• Ongoing global acknowledgement via livestreaming on ACB radio.
• Prominently featured in all media coverage
• Full page company additorial in post-event newsletter.
• Prominently featured in post-event press release
• Prominently featured at post-event recognition event
• Recognition in the Blind Californian Quarterly publication for one year (4 issues). Readership of approximately 1,200.
• Acknowledgement in the California Connections weekly newsletter for the month of March 2018. Readership of approximately 1,200 people.
• Emcee recognition and acknowledgement at the event
• Premiere company name/logo placement on CCB website and on promotional materials
• Link to company website from the CCB website for one year
• Dual page introduction full page ads in event program
• Custom still frame slide to play throughout event
• Event sponsorship promotional table located adjacent to registration table.
• Logo prominently displayed on signature event give away item to be distributed to all event attendees
• Logo placement on signature sponsor sponsorship banner
• Individualized banner displayed in key marketing area
• Table tent signage

Midnight Sponsor – $10,000
• One night stay at the Sacramento Marriott, Rancho Cordova (To be used on the evening of the event).
• Optional Uber/Lyft style of transportation to and from the event for up to 4 people from one location within Sacramento County
• Reserved table for 9 people
• Complimentary case of house wine
• Pre-bid option on all auctions
• Complementary dual Gold Sponsorship of the CCB Convention including a 1-day exhibit table, 1/2 page in convention program and up to 2 pieces of collateral marketing materials/promotional items to be included in the convention “swag bags”. (Approximately 400 people in attendance over a 4-day period from across the state of California).
• Up to a 15-minute presentation to a convention general session.
• Ongoing global acknowledgement via livestreaming on ACB radio.
• Acknowledgement in all media coverage
• 1/2 page company additorial in post-event newsletter.
• Acknowledgement in post-event press release
• Acknowledgement at post-event recognition event
• Acknowledgement in the Blind Californian Quarterly publication for six months (2 issues). Readership of approximately 1,200.
• Acknowledgement in the California Connections weekly newsletter for the month of March 2018. Readership of approximately 1,200 people.
• Emcee recognition and acknowledgement at event
• Premiere company name/logo placement on CCB website and on event marketing materials
• Link to company website from the CCB website for one year
• 1/2 Page Ad in Event Program
• Custom still frame slide to play throughout event
• Display of promotional items and/or materials at event sponsor table
• Logo prominently displayed on signature event give away item to be distributed to all event attendees
• Logo placement on Midnight Sponsor sponsorship banner
• Individualized banner displayed in key marketing area
• Table tent signage

Dusk Sponsor – $5,000
• 50% off a one night stay at the Sacramento Marriott, Rancho Cordova (To be used on the evening of the event).
• Optional Uber/Lyft style of transportation to and from the event for up to 2 people from one location within the bounds of Sacramento County.
• Reserved table for 9 people
• 6 complimentary bottles of house wine
• Pre-bid option on all auctions
• Ongoing global acknowledgement via livestreaming on ACB radio.
• Acknowledgement in all pre-event media coverage
• Acknowledgement in post-event press release
• Acknowledgement at post-event recognition event
• Acknowledgement in the Blind Californian Quarterly publication following the conclusion of the event. Readership of approximately 1,200.
• Acknowledgement in the California Connections weekly newsletter for the month of March 2018. Readership of approximately 1,200 people.
• Emcee recognition and acknowledgement at event
• Premiere company name/logo placement on CCB website and on event marketing materials
• Link to company website from the CCB website for one year
• 1/2 page ad in event program
• Custom still frame slide to play throughout event
• Display of promotional items and/or materials at event sponsor table
• Individualized banner displayed in key marketing area
• Table tent signage

Twilight Sponsor – $2,500
• 25% off a one night stay at the Sacramento Marriott, Rancho Cordova (To be used on the evening of the event).
• Optional Uber/Lyft style of transportation to and from the event for up to 2 people from one location within Sacramento county
• Reserved table for 9 people
• 3 complimentary bottles of house wine for the table
• Global acknowledgement via livestreaming on ACB radio at the opening of the convention.
• Acknowledgement in all pre-event media coverage
• Honorable mention in post-event press release
• Honorable mention at post-event recognition event
• Acknowledgement in the California Connections weekly newsletter for the week preceding the convention of 2018. Readership of approximately 1,200 people.
• Emcee recognition and acknowledgement at event
• Premiere company name/logo placement on CCB website and on event marketing materials
• Link to company website from the CCB website for six months
• 1/4 page ad in event program
• Custom still frame slide to play throughout event
• Table tent signage

Dawn (Table) Sponsor – $750
• Reserved table for 9 people
• A complimentary bottle of wine for the table
• Logo included in the still frame slide show to play throughout event
• Table tent signage
• Acknowledgement in the event program

Friends of CCB Sponsorship – $250
• 2 complimentary tickets to the event
• A complimentary bottle of wine for the table
• Acknowledgement in the event program

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