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Sponsor the 2012 Great California ShakeOut

On October 18, 2012 at 10:18 a.m., millions of Californians will participate in the fifth annual Great California Shakeout (fourth statewide). In 2011 more than 8.6 million Californians participated, and with your help we will involve many more in 2012 and future years!

The ShakeOut is an opportunity for all Californians to get prepared and practice how to protect themselves during a large earthquake. Families, schools, businesses, government agencies and many other organizations will practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" exercises, and review other aspects of their emergency plans. Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Guam, and British Columbia will also participate on October 18th. ShakeOut drills will also be held in the Central U.S., Utah, Japan, New Zealand and elsewhere in 2012.

The Great California ShakeOut is organized by the Earthquake Country Alliance (ECA), a public-private partnership. ECA is administered by the Southern California Earthquake Center at the University of Southern California, in partnership with the California Governors Office of Emergency Services, California Earthquake Authority, FEMA U.S. Geological Survey, San Francisco Dept. of Emergency Management, Caltech, American Red Cross, State Farm, and many other organizations, schools, and governments across California. ECA connects three regional alliances that coordinate local activities: Southern California Earthquake Alliance, Bay Area Earthquake Alliance, and the Redwood Coast Tsunami Workgroup.

Your Support Makes a Difference!

We are seeking statewide and local sponsors to help us fulfill our vision for an earthquake and tsunami resilient California, ShakeOut activities provide substantial visibility and recognition for our sponsoring organizations as leaders in promoting earthquake safety.

Your contribution will support the overall ShakeOut campaign, including local and statewide educational and recruitment activities, developing and maintaining resources for all participants and for specific groups, traditional and social media activities, and much more.

Below you'll find (1) descriptions of our sponsorship options at the statewide level or specific to each of the eleven California ShakeOut areas; (2) benefits provided to sponsors at each level; and (3) examples of these benefits.

Additional benefits can also be negotiated depending on sponsorship amounts, including recognition in ShakeOut-specific advertising. Also, while other states have not yet established official sponsorship programs, similar options can be arranged to expand your sponsorship beyond California.

To discuss your potential sponsorship, please contact Mark Benthien at 213-740-0323 or benthien (at) usc.edu.

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Great California ShakeOut!


Cost per Sponsorship Level

ShakeOut Areas
Bronze
(no limit)
Silver
(limit 6 per area)
Gold
(limit 4 per area)
Statewide
$25,000
$50,000
$100,000
Shasta Cascade
$500
$1,000
$2,000
North Coast
$500
$1,000
$2,000
Bay Area
$5,000
$10,000
$20,000
Central Valley (Delta)
$2,500
$5,000
$10,000
High Sierra
$500
$1,000
$2,000
Central Coast
$2,500
$5,000
$10,000
Central Valley (South)
$2,500
$5,000
$10,000
Inyo-Mono
$500
$1,000
$2,000
Southern California (West)
$10,000
$20,000
$40,000
Southern California (East)
$5,000
$10,000
$20,000
San Diego
$3,750
$7,500
$15,000

ShakeOut Area Map

Sponsoring one or more ShakeOut areas is a great way to support your local communities while receiving recognition on both the ShakeOut website and at ShakeOut events in these areas.

The sponsorship fees for each area are based on past ShakeOut participation levels and overall population.

Local sponsors generally have similar benefits as the equivalent statewide level, but for their specific area(s) sponsored (see "Benefits by Category" below).

Statewide sponsors receive additional benefits as well as recognition in every ShakeOut area.




ShakeOut Sponsorship Benefits

Generally, recognition (logos, names) will be ranked in size and placement. Logos and names on the ShakeOut website, emails, and social media will be linked to your website when possible. Examples of how your logo or name will appear are shown below, and are referenced by letter on this chart.

Benefits by Category
Scope
Bronze
Silver
Gold
ShakeOut Website Recognition (statewide or in your sponsored local areas; letters refer to examples on next page)
Logo on all CA ShakeOut webpages (Local if area is selected) (A)
Statewide or Local


logo
Logo or name on registration confirmation webpage (B)
Statewide or Local
name
logo
logo
Logo or name on CA ShakeOut Area and county webpages (C)
Statewide or Local
name
logo
logo
Logo on Sponsors webpage with areas sponsored (D)
Statewide or Local
logo
logo
logo
E-mail Recognition (statewide or in your sponsored local areas; letters refer to examples on next page)
Logo or name in confirmation emails to registrants (E)
Statewide or Local
name
logo
logo
Logo or name in update emails to registrants (F)
Statewide or Local
name
name
logo
Logo/link in emails to potential registrants (not localized)
Statewide
name
logo
logo
Social Media Recognition (can not be localized)
Logo or name listed on ShakeOut Facebook page
Statewide
name
name
logo
Special facebook post about your organization's sponsorship
Statewide
text/logo
text/logo
text/logo
Special tweet(s) recognizing your organization as a sponsor
Statewide
text
text
text
News Media Outreach (statewide or in your sponsored local area)
Acknowledgement of your sponsorship included in press releases
Statewide or Local

name (statewide)
name
Corporate statement on your letterhead, in press kits
Statewide


insert
Downloadable Resources Recognition (www.shakeout.org/california/resources)
Logo on flyers for each ShakeOut participation category (20+)
Statewide


logo
Logo on ShakeOut posters (for download statewide)
Statewide


logo
Exclusive logo/text on ShakeOut flyers & posters, for your use
Statewide or Local

text/logo
text/logo
Logo/name in ShakeOut PowerPoint presentation
Statewide
name
logo
logo
Event Recognition (statewide or in your sponsored local area)
Exhibit space at ShakeOut events when available
Statewide or Local
if space available
standard space
premium space
Brief comments by your exec at events or news conferences
Statewide or Local


comments
Verbal recognition from the podium at events
Statewide or Local
when possible
when possible
priority
Logo/name on banner or poster at ShakeOut events
Statewide or Local
name or logo
logo
logo
Sponsor Appreciation
Invitation to a Sponsor Appreciation event in your area
Local
1 guest
2 guests
4 guests
Invitation to Statewide Sponsor Appreciation event(s)
Statewide
2 guests
4 guests
8 guests
Invitation to additional ShakeOut VIP events
Statewide

2 guests
4 guests
Sponsorship Certificate suitable for display
Local
paper
paper
paper
Sponsorship Certificate suitable for display
Statewide
plaque
plaque
plaque


ShakeOut Sponsorship Benefit Examples

(A) Gold sponsor logos on all CA ShakeOut webpages

Example Placements


(B) All sponsors on registration confirmation webpages

Example Placements

(C) All sponsors on Area/County webpages

Example Placements


(D) All sponsor logos on Sponsors webpage

Example Placements


Note: Currently, logos for major ShakeOut organizers currently appear at the bottom of ShakeOut pages, but this may be changed depending on number of Gold sponsors based on their involvement.


(E) Sponsors on registration confirmation emails

Example Placements

(F) Sponsors on update emails to registrants

Example Placements


Note: Custom examples of other benefits (flyers, posters, etc.) can be created on request.



BECOME A SPONSOR

Download this Guide
(4.1 MB PDF)

To discuss your potential sponsorship, please contact Mark Benthien at 213-740-0323 or benthien (at) usc.edu.



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