41st NEW HAMPSHIRE HIGHLAND GAMES & FESTIVAL September 16-18, 2016 SPONSORSHIP AND COOPERATIVE MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES 2016 EVERYONE WINS. Discover Scotland No Passport Required
A Celebration of Scottish Music, Food & Drink, Athletics, Dance, Heritage and More! NHSCOT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1975 dedicated to promoting and preserving the Gaelic culture. The New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival (NHHG&F) is the organization s premier event, with the NHSCOT Fund being equally important to the organization as it helps to fund workshops, lectures and performances furthering our mission. In addition, NHSCOT created the Scottish Scholarship Fund with an endowment of over $270,000 to be awarded in scholarships in the study of all aspects of Gaelic culture. CLAN PARADE History The New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival (NHHG&F), started as a clan picnic in 1975, has grown to become one of the largest and most diverse commemorations of Scottish arts and culture in North America. Throughout the 3-day event, held annually on the 3 rd weekend of September, 30,000 visitors and participants are engaged in a unique celebration of Scottish music, food and drink, National competitions, dance and heritage. CLÀSARCH SCOTTISH HARP Why Partner with Us? We are committed to delivering valuable benefits and a positive partnership experience. Corporate and individual partners help NHSCOT fulfill its mission of sharing Scottish culture keeping the rich Scottish traditions and arts alive. Sponsors receive recognition at the NHHG&F and well beyond through a vigorous year-round marketing program that includes onsite visibility, direct marketing and e-communications. Together, we can build a year-round partnership that achieves mutual goals and supports a statewide tradition. SHEEP DOG TRIALS 2
New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival Fact Sheet! NH Highland Games & Festival (NHHG&F) is the 2 nd largest event in New Hampshire and the largest cultural event! One of the largest Highland Games events in North America! 30,000 visitors and participants! Children 14 & under are free, making this an affordable event for families! Visitors from all New England states, Quebec, Nova Scotia and beyond! NHSCOT has a mailing list of 10,000, 10,000+ e-mail addresses, 12,000+ Facebook Fans! 102,335 website visits between July and September! 62,976,378 Total Unique visitors to websites where articles appeared! Professional marketing firm develops an integrated marketing plan to broaden awareness of NHSCOT and NH Highland Games & Festival; total value of 2015 Marketing Plan: $237,803.84! Professional PR firm leads enhanced media placement efforts to build excitement and increase exposure for NHHG&F, earned media value of $180,637.98 in 2015! NH Magazine will be a media sponsor and has committed to providing significant coverage of the event and exposure through their various print and online platforms! An aggressive social media and grassroots awareness campaign promoting NHHG&F and acknowledging our sponsors! The event boosts the New Hampshire economy by $10 million NEW ENGLAND DISABLED SCOTTISH HEAVY ATHETICS COMPETITION MASSED BAND WITH 32+ PIPE BANDS CONTEMPORARY AND TRADITIONAL MUSICIANS ON MULTIPLE STAGES SEMINARS, HISTORICAL HIGHLANDERS, CLAN VILLAGE, AND MORE! 3
Edinburgh Castle Level Sponsor: $10,000! Logo and link included with e-blasts to 10,000+! Logo and link in Social Media postings: 12,000+ Facebook Fans! Dedicated Facebook post recognizing your generosity! Logo and tag line included in all print advertising (exclusive for 1)! Mention in radio advertisements (exclusive for 1)! Logo on NHHG&F Guide: 15,000 printed! 8 Executive Admission Tickets, valued at $920! 25 Employee/Guest Day Tickets - no onsite parking, valued at $500-$875! Executive Access to Member s Tent and Governor s Pavilion for 8! 8 Executive Tickets to Saturday Concert, $200! Executive Onsite Parking Passes for 2, valued at $100! Naming opportunity for event! Banner placed strategically for maximum visibility! Verbal recognition at opening and closing ceremonies! Booth/Display space, valued at $400! Logo included on 400 Canvas bags DISCOVER SCOTLAND NO PASSPORT REQUIRED LISTEN to world-class music from North America and Scotland on our three concert stages ENGAGE in Scottish culture through living history and seminars 4
Ben Nevis Level Sponsor: $7,500! Logo and link included with e-blasts to 10,000+! Logo and link in Social Media postings: 12,000+ Facebook Fans! Dedicated Facebook post recognizing your generosity! Logo and tag line included in all print advertising! Mention in radio advertisements! 6 Executive Admission Tickets, valued at $690! 20 Employee/Guest Day Tickets - no onsite parking, valued at $400-$700! Executive Access to Member s Tent and Governor s Pavilion for 6! 6 Executive Tickets to Saturday Concert, valued at $150! Executive Onsite Parking Passes for 2, valued at $100! Banner placed strategically for maximum visibility! Booth/Display space at the NHHG&F, valued at $400! Logo included on 400 Canvas bags DISCOVER SCOTLAND NO PASSPORT REQUIRED WATCH over 200 dancers and 1,000+ pipers and drummers, competing over two days CHEER ON the athletes the world s strongest come here to compete against each other 5
Loch Ness Level Sponsor: $5,000! Logo and link included with e-blasts to 10,000+! Logo and link in Social Media postings: 12,000+ Facebook Fans! Dedicated Facebook post recognizing your generosity! Logo and tag line included in all print advertising! Mention in radio advertisements! 6 Executive Admission Tickets, valued at $690! 15 Employee/Guest Day Tickets - no onsite parking, valued at $300-$525! Executive Access to Member s Tent and Governor s Pavilion! 6 Executive Tickets to Saturday Concert, valued at $150! Executive Onsite Parking Passes for 2, valued at $100! Banner Placed strategically for maximum visibility! Booth/Display space at the NHHG&F, valued at $400! Logo included on 400 Canvas bags DISCOVER SCOTLAND NO PASSPORT REQUIRED SAMPLE fine Scottish whisky and beer at tastings TASTE authentic Scottish food 6
Isle of Skye Level Sponsor: $3,000! Logo on NHHG&F Map and Guide: 12,000 printed! 4 Executive Admission Tickets, valued at $460! 10 Employee/Guest Day Tickets, valued at $200-350! Executive Access to Member s Tent and Governor s Pavilion for 4! Banner Placed strategically for maximum visibility! Display space at the NHHG & F! Logo included on 400 Canvas bags Stirling Castle Level Sponsor: $1,000! 2 Executive Admission Tickets, valued at $230! Banner Placed strategically for maximum visibility! Recognition on Competition Registration forms if you choose to sponsor a competition 7
Holyrood Palace Level Sponsor: $750.00 Sponsorship of the Master s Heavy Event or NE Disabled Program Kelvingrove Museum Level Sponsor: $500.00 Cairngorms Level Sponsorship: $250.00 8
PARTNERSHIP/SPONSORSHIP FORM 2016 YES, I want to support the NH Highland Games & Festival, as a: [ ] Edinburgh Castle Level Sponsor: $10,000 [ ] Ben Nevis Level Sponsor: $7,500 [ ] Loch Ness Level Sponsor: $5,000 [ ] Isle of Skye Level Sponsor: $3,000 [ ] Stirling Castle Level Sponsor: $1,000 [ ] Holyrood Palace Level Sponsor: $750 [ ] Kelvingrove Museum Level Sponsor: $500 [ ] Cairngorms Level Sponsor: $250 Name of Sponsoring Organization/Individual: Contact name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Email: Please return completed form to: NHSCOT, 25 Triangle Park Dr, Suite 4, Concord, NH 03301 Tel: 603.229.1975 Fax: 603.223.6678 Email: twiltse@nhscot.org If you have any questions, please contact Terri Wiltse, Event Manager. 9