Sponsor the MnBS!

Keeping the Blues Alive is the goal and mission of the Minnesota Blues Society.  Becoming a Sponsor of our organization is an excellent way for area businesses to introduce themselves and their services to MnBS members.

 

The MnBS is a nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers.  We have a membership of approximately 500 people from the Twin Cities  area and beyond. We are affiliated with the International Blues Organization in Memphis, Tennessee.

We support our programs with memberships and donations. The MnBS holds three major annual events for our membership and has a presence at several midwest area blues and music festivals and events.

Benefits for MnBS Sponsors

Promotion of your Business

Visibility on MnBS website, at MnBS events, included in member communications and the MnBS        Facebook page

Certificate for display at your business

Special benefits at select MnBS events (determined by event committee)

Financial:

Tax deductible donation for your business, receipt provided 

Increased business recognition and participation for your business

Guidelines

Businesses/individuals will be considered for sponsorship of a MnBS event based upon demonstrated willingness to support the MnBS.

A request to be a MnBS sponsor must be approved by a majority of the board.

An agreement to be a sponsor for MnBS implies  that you or your organization will not involve the  Minnesota Blues Society (MnBS) in controversial issues or expose the Society to adverse criticism.

An agreement to sponsor MnBS implies that all aspects of sponsorship will be consistent with the MnBS Mission Statement.

MnBS Sponsors will be contacted each year regarding renewal of sponsorship.

TYPES OF SPONSORS

Corporate Sponsor

DESCRIPTION

Donation to the Minnesota Blues  Society

TERMS

Donation terms to be negotiated with MnBS representative

Signed agreement between agent of business and MnBS representative

Approval by the MnBS Board of Directors 

Duration of agreement is one year unless  negotiated differently  with MnBS representative

"In Kind" Sponsor

DESCRIPTION

Service/goods in exchange for visibility

TERMS

Value of Service Donation terms to be negotiated with MnBS representative

Signed agreement between agent of business and MnBS representative

Approval by the MnBS Board of Directors 

Duration of agreement is one year unless negotiated differently with MnBS representative

Patron of MnBS Event

DESCRIPTION

Donation for a specific MnBS event with visibility determined by event and patron level

Signed agreement based on Patronage Level between Patron and MnBS representative

Duration of agreement is one year unless negotiated differently with MnBS representative

 

Levels

“Blues Lover”   

     Donation: $25- $49

     Donator listed in Program

 

“Blues in Your Heart” 

    Donation: $50 – $99

    Donator listed in Program and announced from stage

 

“Blues in Your Soul”

  Donation:  $100 or more

  Donator listed in program, announced from stage and included in event advertising