FIRSTfriday of Falls Church: Become a Sponsor

If you’re looking for a cost effective, high return on investment opportunity to increase your business' visibility in the Greater Falls Church DC Metropolitan community, then look no further.

By supporting FIRSTfriday of Falls Church you will also be supporting our goals:
•    encourage people to shop and dine in the city
•    increase revenues and exposure for city businesses
•    support local artists, musicians, entertainers, etc
•    build a strong community that we can all be proud of.

Email Gina (gcgtalmage@starpower.net) or give her a call at (703) 593-5697 to find which level of sponsorship best fits your goals.

Underwriting - $15,000 per year

If you are committed to growing your business and supporting the arts in Falls Church, then this sponsorship level will help you achieve your goals. Your logo will appear in the spotlight on all marketing and communications materials associated with FIRSTfriday of Falls Church. Nobody will miss your major support for FIRSTfriday of Falls Church because the headline will read "Brought to you by…" on all materials for 12 months. And your logo and contact information and a "hot link" to your website will be featured on the FIRSTfriday of Falls Church website.

Marketing and communications materials for FIRSTfriday of Falls Church include, but are not limited to:

•    our website (www.firstfridayoffallschurch.com)
•    advertisements in area newspapers and periodicals (200,000,000+ distribution) includes the Washington Post and Falls Church News Press
•    FIRSTfriday flyer publication (500 distribution)
•    email announcement sent to 500+ members & supporters of Falls Church Arts
•    email announcement sent to 300+ Chamber of Commerce members
•    email announcement sent to 500+ FIRSTfriday of Falls Church supporters
•    listing on various Internet websites including Craigslist and others

Presenting - $2,400 per year

This is the sponsorship level that allows you to promote your business and support the arts in the community with enormous recognition. Your logo will be listed larger and above all sponsors in the categories below on all marketing materials and communications and there will be a link to your website from the FIRSTfriday of Falls Church website.

Marketing and communications materials for FIRSTfriday of Falls Church include, but are not limited to:

•    our website (www.firstfridayoffallschurch.com)
•    advertisements in area newspapers and periodicals (200,000,000+ distribution) includes the Washington Post and Falls Church News Press
•    FIRSTfriday flyer publication (500 distribution)
•    email announcement sent to 500+ members & supporters of Falls Church Arts
•    email announcement sent to 300+ Chamber of Commerce members
•    email announcement sent to 500+ FIRSTfriday supporters
•    listing on various Internet websites including Craigslist and others

Music Stage Sponsorship - $1,800 per year - not available for year 2010, spoken for by Tori McKinney Realtor

This would include being a featured sponsor of the FIRSTfriday of Falls Church event each month having your logo featured on the website, weekly canvas, Washington Post, Falls Church News Press, promotional flyer, and the sole sponsor of the music-stage as described below from May to October of this year.

May 7th FIRSTfriday ArtALot musical performance sponsored by ___________ will be held the first Friday of the month from May to October in Falls Church, VA at 111 Park Avenue from 5-8pm. It's FUN! It's FREE! It's FIRSTfriday! Musical performance by Guava - Matt Abel, Ethan Davis, Chris Almeidad, and Tyler Waters.

The total amount for the music-stage sponsorship is $1,800 for an entire year or $150 per month, two payments at $900 each. The music-stage sponsorship also includes the listings of any activities you may have on the event day, specials available for that day, all listed on the website, weekly canvas, and promotional flyer.

Cruise-In Sponsorship - $1,800 per year - not available for 2010, spoken for by Don Beyer Volvo

This would include being a featured sponsor of the FIRSTfriday of Falls Church event each month having your logo featured on the website, weekly canvas, Washington Post, Falls Church News Press, promotional flyer, and the sole sponsor of the cruise-in as described below from May to October of this year.

May 7th FIRSTfriday ArtALot Cruise-In Friday sponsored by ___________ will be held the first Friday of the month from May to October in Falls Church, VA at 111 Park Avenue from 5-8pm. It's FUN! It's FREE! It's FIRSTfriday! No entry fee. Dash plaques and T-Shirts for the first 45 that show. Door prizes too! Trophy for Top finisher. 50/50 with proceeds going to FISHER HOUSE Foundation - helping military families. Artists, craftsmen, musical performance by Guava, and much, much more. For more information call 703-534-4202 or go to www.firstfridayoffallschurch.com.
The total amount for the cruise-in sponsorship is $1,800 for an entire year or $150 per month, two payments at $900 each. The cruise-in sponsorship also includes the listings of any activities you may have on the event day, specials available for that day, all listed on the website, weekly canvas, and promotional flyer.

Supporting - $1,200 per year

This is the sponsorship level that allows you to promote your business and support the arts in the community affordably. Your logo will be listed on all marketing materials and communications and there will be a link to your website from the FIRSTfriday of Falls Church website.

Event Sponsor - $850/event

This sponsorship level gives you lots of exposure for a limited time and/or the flexibility to highlight one, two, and/or three months out of the year. Your logo will be prominently featured on all marketing communications and materials. If you are a Presenting Sponsor for 3 months, your logo and web link will be listed for 9 more months on all FIRSTfriday of Falls Church materials. Get a full year of exposure for a quarter-year price.

Retail Sponsor - $35/event (one year required or $420/year)

This sponsorship level is directed at the retailer and gives you the opportunity to bring in new customers and say "thank you" to your loyal customers by promoting a feature of your business (for example, take-out service or a discount on a product) or host an art event (such as an exhibit, a book signing, or a demonstration). For a small investment of your advertising budget, you can reach a wide audience.

Marketing and communications materials for FIRSTfriday of Falls Church include, but are not limited to:

•    our website (www.firstfridayoffallschurch.com)
•    advertisements in area newspapers and periodicals (2,000,000+ distribution) includes the Washington Post and Falls Church News Press
•    FIRSTfriday flyer publication (500 distribution)
•    email announcement sent to 500+ members & supporters of Falls Church Arts
•    email announcement sent to 300+ Chamber of Commerce members
•    email announcement sent to 500+ FIRSTfriday supporters
•    listing on various Internet websites including Craigslist and others