For more information about sponsorship, contact us.
Sponsorship
The St. Louis Woodworker’s Guild is a 501c3 corporation that was first organized in 1984. The Guild is overseen by an executive board consisting of an elected President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, four directors and the immediate past president.
In only its first year, membership exploded to 100 members! Through the generosity and support from our sponsors and community members, the guild has been fortunate to have enjoyed nearly 40 years of continued service. As we look to celebrate our 40th anniversary, the guild is setting its sights on the next chapter in our long and proud tenure of service to the St. Louis community
The St. Louis Woodworkers guild maintains an audience of over 700 contacts. 672 are subscribed to our newsletter. Our active membership of around 350 members is growing, In 2023, the SLWG is embarking on a call to action in raising funds to support the growing community of woodworkers in the St. Louis metro area. A new Sponsorship program is being developed that will expand on opportunities for local businesses to reach their target market through our Guild community.
The St. Louis Woodworkers Guild is pleased to present you with an opportunity to support the guild through corporate sponsorship. This package will outline opportunities to support our guild through multiple sponsorship levels that provide you with options to choose Annual or Monthly donations that best fit your needs. Each level provides advertisement placement in various print and on-line distribution channels.
Regards,
Jay E. Noffsinger, President St. Louis Woodworkers Guild – 2023 – Present
Levels of Sponsorship
There are 4 Levels of Sponsorship based on the total annual dollar value of monetary and In-Kind donations received in a calendar year.
- Benefactor
- Mahogany
- Walnut
- Cherry
- Pine
Benefactor
A Guild Benefactor is a distinguished supporter whose generosity plays a pivotal role in the growth and success of our woodworking community. With a significant contribution of $10,000 or more, a Guild Benefactor directly impacts our ability to expand, innovate, and provide exceptional resources and opportunities to our members.
This donation is recognized as a tax-deductible gift, ensuring that your investment not only benefits our guild but also offers you financial advantages. Your contribution will be allocated towards securing and outfitting our new shop facility and accommodate the growing number of woodworkers eager to join our community.
- Prominent Recognition: Your name or company name will be permanently displayed on a dedicated plaque in our new shop, honoring your commitment to the future of our guild.
- Exclusive Updates: As a key supporter, you’ll receive regular updates on the progress of the expansion, including invitations to exclusive events and behind-the-scenes tours of the new facility.
- Lifetime Membership: Your donation grants you a lifetime membership to the guild, ensuring that you can continue to enjoy and contribute to our community for years to come.
- Custom Commemorative Gift: A handcrafted piece, made by our guild members, will be presented to you as a token of our deep appreciation for your support.
Becoming a Guild Benefactor is more than just making a donation; it’s about leaving a lasting legacy within our woodworking community. Your generosity will be felt by every member who steps into the new shop, and your name will forever be associated with the growth and success of our guild.
Mahogany • Minimum $2000 Annually
- Two complimentary Shop level memberships for your organization ($150 value)
- Banner Placement / Logo in presentations1
- Your business banner will be prominently displayed in the Wood Shop (space limitations apply)
- Your business banner will be prominently displayed at each Members Meeting
- Your business logo to appear in presentations on YouTube Live Streams & Recorded Meeting on the SLWG YouTube Channel.
- Premier Ad placement in the SLWG monthly newsletter (see Monthly Premier Ad) ($300 Value)
- Premier Ad Placement in a Classified Ad (Coming soon) ($300 Value)
- Corporate logo and hyperlink on www.slwg.org Website in Sponsors section
- Brochures and business card placement on the Sponsor Bulletin board within the shop
- Four direct marketing e-mail campaign to SLWG subscribers ($80 Value)
- Two speaking engagement opportunities per year (15 min) at two members meetings per year.2
Walnut • Minimum $1,000 annually
- One complimentary Shop level membership for your organization ($75 value)
- Banner Placement/ Logo in Presentations3
- Your business banner prominently displayed in the SLWG Shop
- Standard Ad placement in SLWG monthly newsletter (see Monthly Standard Ad) ($300 Value)
- Standard Ad Placement in a Classified Ad (Coming soon)($300 Value)
- Corporate logo and hyperlink on www.slwg.org Website in Sponsors section
- One speaking engagement opportunity per year (15 min) at one members meetings per year.4
Cherry • Minimum $500 annually
- One complimentary basic level membership for your organization ($40 Value)
- Standard Ad placement in SLWG Monthly Newsletter (see Monthly Standard Ad) ($300 Value)
- Corporate logo and hyperlink on www.slwg.org Website in Sponsors section
Pine • Minimum $250 annually
- One complimentary basic level membership for your organization ($40 Value)
- Standard Ad placement in SLWG Monthly Newsletter (see Monthly Standard Ad) ($300 Value)
In-Kind Sponsorship
The In-kind Sponsorship levels are determined by the monetary value of items or services donated or loaned to the Guild within a calendar year. Donations and bequests of cash or property to the Guild are tax deductible to the donor. Appropriate documentation will be provided. In Kind Donations do require review and mutual agreement of monetary value prior to granting sponsorship benefits to the sponsoring organization. Acceptance of In-Kind Donations is assessed and granted by the donations coordinator. Inquire about in-Kind donations with the Donations Coordinator donations@slwg.org
Does your company:
- have retail gift cards for purchasing goods?
- manufacture or market machinery or hand tools for woodworkers?
- have cosmetically flawed merchandise that can’t be sold at retail?
- have floor model products that you wish to donate?
- need a location to demonstrate your products to potential customers?
- have Hardwood stock that could be used for Guild activities and promotional use.
Consider donating or lending your company’s products to the Guild. Not only will you have a venue to show off your equipment, but also to increase brand awareness within the local community. Our Shop Foreman will keep your equipment in tip-top condition.
Your company may also donate products the Guild uses in our Community Service Projects, Open Shop, and Workshops. We often need items like hardware, bandsaw blades, sandpaper, glue, and finishing products just to name a few.
The Guild is a nonprofit charitable organization pursuant to IRS regulation 501(c)3. Donations and bequests of cash or property to the Guild are tax deductible to the donor. Appropriate documentation will be provided. In Kind Donations will require review and mutual agreement of acceptance prior to granting sponsorship privileges to the sponsoring organization.
Direct Advertising
Direct Advertising is a way for you to place Ads in our Newsletter and/or our classified Ads at a more affordable rate. These are Ads placed on a month by month basis. There is no annual commitment which provides you the flexibility you need to reach your target audience at the time that you need it.
Monthly Premier Ad
- $25/Month Newsletter Ad
- Premier Ad placement in the SLWG Monthly Newsletter
- Ad Placed under Presidents letter (Top of the Letter)
- up to 1 Full Width Ad containing color graphics, Logo, and contact information
- Hyperlinked to your business web site
- Premier Ad placement in the SLWG Monthly Newsletter
- $25/Month Classified Ad (Coming soon)
- Premier Ad Placement in a Classified Ad
- up to 1 Full width Ad containing color graphics, Logo, and contact information
- Hyperlinked to your business web site
- Premier Ad Placement in a Classified Ad
Monthly Standard Ad
- $15/Month Newsletter Ad
- Standard Ad placement in the SLWG Monthly Newsletter
- Ad Placed in Sponsors Section of the newsletter
- up to ½ width Ad containing color graphics, Logo, and contact information
- Hyperlinked to your business web site
- Standard Ad placement in the SLWG Monthly Newsletter
- $15/Month Classified Ad (Coming soon)
- Standard Ad Placement in a Classified Ad (Coming soon)
- up to ½ width Ad containing color graphics, Logo, and contact information
- Hyperlinked to your business web site
- Standard Ad Placement in a Classified Ad (Coming soon)
For more information about sponsorship, contact us.
- Banner to be provided by sponsor and subject to space limitations in meeting space and Shop Space
- Scheduled with membership coordinator to meet meeting run-time constraints.
- Banner to be provided by sponsor and subject to space limitations in Shop Space
- Scheduled with membership coordinator to meet meeting run-time constrains