As Painlessly as Possible...

Sad but true, you can't give grants without funds, and our funds come from you, our contributors. There are many deserving organizations competing for your contribution, ours exists to directly affect your child's education experience. Our long-term strategy for minimizing the impact of fund raising is to build a self-sustaining endowment that can fund the annual grants. Our short-term plan is to come to you twice a year with the Gala and Phonathon, and to leave the door open with our direct contribution programs.

LEEF appreciates your gifts, large or small. Your thoughtfulness and generosity will mean so much to your children, their teachers and schools.

Gala and Auction

The Gala is our big fundraising event. Enjoy a night out with friends complete with a live auction, an extensive silent auction, and food and entertainment for over 450 people. You won't want to miss it. Please see the Gala Page for more information on this exciting annual event.

Sponsorship

For the first time we are inviting individuals and local businesses to demonstrate their support through corporate/personal sponsorship, while gaining well deserved recognition for their efforts. We believe that public school education can still be extraordinary – even in times of increasing financial restraints. Please consider joining us in supporting these efforts.

The Sponsor Recognition Form below provides details of levels of sponsorship. Please take this opportunity to invest in our community and help our students reach for the gold. The great minds of the 21st century depend on you.

Thank you for your support.

Gold Level ($5000) - 8 tickets to the annual Gala
- limo service from your home to/from the event
- Premium ad placement in program book (full page)
- Recognition prominently displayed at the event (banner)
- mention of sponsorship during the program
- Event sponsorship listing on LEEF website* and all printed materials and press releases
- Ad (Reminder / Longmeadow News)
*with your logo and link to your website

Silver Level ($2500) - 4 Gala tickets
- Premium ad placement in program book (half page)
- Recognition prominently displayed at the event (banner)
- mention of sponsorship during the program
- Event sponsorship listing on LEEF website* and all printed materials and press releases
-ad (Reminder/ Longmeadow News)
*with your logo and link to your website

Bronze Level ($1000) - 2 Gala tickets
- Premium ad placement in program book (quarter page)
- Event sponsorship listing on LEEF website*
-ad (Reminder/Longmeadow News)
*with your logo and link to your website

Additional Category Sponsors

Sponsor-a-Wish - offer a specific grant request to be funded at a determined level (i.e. technology, library advancements)

Live Auction Sponsor ($750)
- same as Bronze Level without tickets

Silent Auction Sponsor ($500) (Buy a Category)
- same as Bronze Level without tickets

Please select the appropriate level above and send the following information:
Sponsor Level, Sponsor Name, Contact, Address, Phone Number, Email, and the Amount Enclosed.

Checks should be made payable to LEEF, PO Box 60782, Longmeadow, MA 01116-0782
Questions? Please call Chris Halista at (413) 567-4325 or email us at info@LongmeadowLeef.org.

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Phonathon

Every spring, a group of parent volunteers gets together to ask the citizens of Longmeadow for contributions via phone. It's easy to do as a volunteer, and easy to do as a contributor. If a member of the Phonathon committee asks for your help, please join us. If you get a call during the Phonathon, it's probably a neighbor calling - please donate.

Direct Contribution

For those who prefer giving more directly, we have a few programs we hope will appeal:

Tributary Giving allows you to honor a loved one or mark an occasion with a tribute.

Honor Thy Teacher provides an opportunity to donate to LEEF in honor of a teacher or administrator who has been an inspiration to you or a family member.

Levels of Giving is the simplest of all. A great way for a business or individual to contribute to LEEF and receive the recognition you deserve. All donors are listed in our report, recognizing cumulative gifts in our calendar year January 1, 2006 to December 31. 2006.

Forms for participating in these programs can be found on the Contribute Now page.

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