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October 2008
Dear Prospective Sponsor,
In 2008, the second annual Salem Jazz and Soul Festival took place. We held a sold out fundraiser in
April, staged four free musical performances in conjunction with Berklee College of Music in historic Derby
Square, featured another two free performances as part of our Downtown Showcase series, and
concluded the season with the main event, the 3-day Salem Jazz and Soul Festival. The weekend
featured 12 hours of live music, 8 bands, a VIP area, crafts by local artisans — all on the Willows'
beautiful shoreline.
The Festival also featured a display of Salem's long history with jazz, spotlighting the Salem Willows
Casino's former Charleshurst Ballroom, and paying tribute to the place where internationally known big
bands such as Duke Ellington played from the 1920s to 1950s. Our Kids Tent provided a place for
children and their parents to explore musical instruments, connect with local music educators, and have
fun with arts and crafts - it also provided a great view to hula hoop demonstrations by the Boston Hoop
Troop. Finally, we also offered a Music Education series, featuring lessons from skilled musicians and
dancers.
Proceeds from the Festival benefit music education programs in Salem. We are currently incorporated as
a Massachusetts nonprofit, and expect to complete the filing process for Federal 501(3)c status in 2009.
During our inaugural Festival season in 2007, we raised $2,500 for our cause. This year, we were able
to more than double that amount, raising $6,000 for music education programs in Salem. This figure
represents over 40% of all funds raised in 2008, the remainder of which were used to produce the
Festival and to lay the ground work for the 2009 series.
We’re seeking your support in helping us make 2009 an even bigger success than last year. Below you
will find sponsorship materials and background about the Festival. While we're still looking to cover a
significant fundraising target to be able to present these concerts for free, any donation - big or small -
will directly help our cause.
Please contact us about supporting the Festival at info@salemjazzsoul.com. Our 2009 Sponsor kit will be
available soon - sign up for an update when these are available. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
The Fundraising Committee of the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival
Dear Prospective Sponsor,
In 2008, the second annual Salem Jazz and Soul Festival took place. We held a sold out fundraiser in
April, staged four free musical performances in conjunction with Berklee College of Music in historic Derby
Square, featured another two free performances as part of our Downtown Showcase series, and
concluded the season with the main event, the 3-day Salem Jazz and Soul Festival. The weekend
featured 12 hours of live music, 8 bands, a VIP area, crafts by local artisans — all on the Willows'
beautiful shoreline.
The Festival also featured a display of Salem's long history with jazz, spotlighting the Salem Willows
Casino's former Charleshurst Ballroom, and paying tribute to the place where internationally known big
bands such as Duke Ellington played from the 1920s to 1950s. Our Kids Tent provided a place for
children and their parents to explore musical instruments, connect with local music educators, and have
fun with arts and crafts - it also provided a great view to hula hoop demonstrations by the Boston Hoop
Troop. Finally, we also offered a Music Education series, featuring lessons from skilled musicians and
dancers.
Proceeds from the Festival benefit music education programs in Salem. We are currently incorporated as
a Massachusetts nonprofit, and expect to complete the filing process for Federal 501(3)c status in 2009.
During our inaugural Festival season in 2007, we raised $2,500 for our cause. This year, we were able
to more than double that amount, raising $6,000 for music education programs in Salem. This figure
represents over 40% of all funds raised in 2008, the remainder of which were used to produce the
Festival and to lay the ground work for the 2009 series.
We’re seeking your support in helping us make 2009 an even bigger success than last year. Below you
will find sponsorship materials and background about the Festival. While we're still looking to cover a
significant fundraising target to be able to present these concerts for free, any donation - big or small -
will directly help our cause.
Please contact us about supporting the Festival at info@salemjazzsoul.com. Our 2009 Sponsor kit will be
available soon - sign up for an update when these are available. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
The Fundraising Committee of the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival
| DONATE GOODS OR SERVICES The Festival relies heavily on the generosity of local businesses who provide all kinds of goods and services to help our cause. We've benefited from donations of food/beverages, decorations, speakers/musical equipment, printing services, graphic design, professional services and more. Our needs are wide ranging. Click here to contact us if you're interested in providing goods or services to the Festival. |