Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsors at ExpoThroughout the year, Southland Regional Association of Realtors® hosts a variety of social events and educational sessions, which require sponsorships from our Affiliates.  Below is a list of events and courses we have held in years past.  Click on the event to learn the details of that particular sponsorship opportunity, along with the cost and benefits for its sponsorship, as well as the appropriate contact for inquiries. *NOTE: All sponsorship opportunities are subject to approval of the appropriate committee and BOD. No events or educational opportunities have yet been approved for 2010.

For general questions or inquires into any of SRAR's sponsorship opportunities, please contact Joey Lewis, Director, Member & Community Relations at 818-947-2256.

 


 

 LUNCH & LEARN - Educational

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Description

Lunch & Learns are courses that are offered to our members during the day when lunch is provided. Subjects of the courses are determined by the Education Committee.

 

Sponsorship Type

Sponsor to provide lunch for attendees. Staff will provide number of people in attendance prior to event.

 

Approximate Sponsorship Cost

$200 - $500

 

Sponsorship Benefits

Logo on all advertising (SRAR website, Flyers, Email Blasts), Speaking/Networking Opportunity

 

Frequency of Opportunity

3rd Thursday of each month

 

General Timing for Opportunity

Monthly

 

Number of People General in Attendance

25-50

 

Open to Public or SRAR Member Only

Realtors® Only (SRAR or other associations)

 

Contact Person

Vince Caffey


 

EDUCATION CLASSES & SEMINARS – Educational

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Description

Courses that are offered to our members (sometimes non-members). Subject of the courses are determined by the Education Committee.

 

Sponsorship Type

Sometimes lunch is to be provided by sponsor. Sometimes it’s just a monetary sponsorship.

 

Approximate Sponsorship Cost

$200 - $500

 

Sponsorship Benefits

Logo on all advertising (SRAR website, Flyers, Email Blasts), Speaking/Networking Opportunity

 

Frequency of Opportunity

Varies throughout the year

 

General Timing for Opportunity

All year long - varies

 

Number of People General in Attendance

25-100

 

Open to Public or SRAR Member Only

Depends on class being offered

 

Contact Person

Vince Caffey

 


 

GOLF TOURNAMENT – Fundraising Event

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Description

An annual event that is put together to raise funds for C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund – a program that promotes housing affordability to Californians who are struggling to keep their homes or to first-time homebuyers.

 

Sponsorship Type

Monetary Sponsorship

 

Approximate Sponsorship Cost

$1,000 - $10,000

 

Sponsorship Benefits

Depends on level of sponsorship, please contact for specifics

 

Frequency of Opportunity

Annual

 

General Timing for Opportunity

Fall

 

Number of People General in Attendance

120-150

 

Open to Public or SRAR Member Only

Members & Member Guests

 

Contact Person

Karen Marten

 


 

INSTALLATION – Presidential/BOD Event

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Description

The annual gala that marks the installment of our new Board President and members of our Board of Directors. This is a black-tie optional event that usually includes dinner, dancing and entertainment.

 

Sponsorship Type

Monetary Sponsorship

 

Approximate Sponsorship Cost

$500 - $2,500

 

Sponsorship Benefits

Table provided at event, Tickets to attend, Ad in Program Guide, and Logo on all advertising (Daily News and LA Times, SRAR website, Flyers, Realtor Report, Email Blasts, Facebook, etc.)

 

Frequency of Opportunity

Annual

 

General Timing for Opportunity

January

 

Number of People General in Attendance

300-400

 

Open to Public or SRAR Member Only

Members & Member Guests

 

Contact Person

Karen Marten

 


 

 

CLASSES WITH GUEST SPEAKERS – Educational

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Description

Various classes that are held throughout the year, which feature guest speakers – usually professionals in a unique area of real estate (REO’s, Foreclosures, etc.)

 

Sponsorship Type

Sometimes lunch is to be provided. Sometimes just a monetary sponsorship is required.

 

Approximate Sponsorship Cost

$100-$400

 

Sponsorship Benefits

Welcome class participants as they walk in, interact before class starts, hand out their flyers, business cards, etc.& 5 minutes of speaking time for advertisement, etc., Logo on all advertisements (SRAR website, Flyers, Email Blasts, Facebook, etc.)

 

Frequency of Opportunity

Varies throughout the year

 

General Timing for Opportunity

All year long - varies

 

Number of People General in Attendance

25-140

 

Open to Public or SRAR Member Only

Depends on class being offered

 

Contact Person

Vince Caffey

 


 

MULTICULTURAL MIXER – Equal Opportunity/Cultural Diversity

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Description

An annual event that celebrates the cultural diversity within the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys. This event typically features food and entertainment from various cultures and backgrounds and is a perfect opportunity for networking.

 

Sponsorship Type

Monetary & Food Sponsorship

 

Approximate Sponsorship Cost

Free-$500

 

Sponsorship Benefits

Table provided at event, Banner displayed at event, Logo on all advertising (Daily News and LA Time, Email Blast, SRAR Website, Flyers, Realtor Report, Facebook, etc.) and recognition at event

 

Frequency of Opportunity

Annual

 

General Timing for Opportunity

Usually in end of September early October, FALL season

 

Number of People General in Attendance

300-500

 

Open to Public or SRAR Member Only

Members & Public

 

Contact Person

Michelle Gerhard

 


 

REALTOR® EXPO – Networking Event

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Description

An annual event that brings together Realtor & Affiliate Members. A full day event, booths are offered for advertising and networking.  Courses and seminars are also offered, free of charge, to SRAR members.

 

Sponsorship Type

Monetary Sponsorship

 

Approximate Sponsorship Cost

$500 - $600

 

Sponsorship Benefits

Booth at Expo, Logo on all advertising (Daily News and LA Time, Email Blast, Realtor Report, SRAR Website, Flyers, Facebook, etc.)

 

Frequency of Opportunity

Annual

 

General Timing for Opportunity

June

 

Number of People General in Attendance

500-700

 

Open to Public or SRAR Member Only

Members & Public

 

Contact Person

Michelle Gerhard

 


 

TOY DRIVE/KIDS HOLIDAY PARTY – Community Relations Event

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Description

An annual event where less fortunate children are chosen from an elementary school within the San Fernando Valley and invited to the SRAR Auditorium where they are greeted by Santa Claus and given presents for Christmas. They enjoy free lunch, games, holiday sing-alongs and warm Christmas cheer.

 

In addition to the Holiday Party, a toy drive is held for 4-6 weeks where toys are collected and then donated to the Los Angeles Fire Department’s, “Spark of Love”.  Toys are collected at SRAR and various Real Estate offices throughout the valley.

 

Sponsorship Type

Monetary Sponsorship

 

Approximate Sponsorship Cost

$200 - $400

 

Sponsorship Benefits

Banner in auditorium during party, Logo on all advertising (Daily News and LA Times, Flyers, Email Blasts, Realtor Report, SRAR Website) and Recognition at party.

 

Frequency of Opportunity

Annual

 

General Timing for Opportunity

Mid-December

 

Number of People General in Attendance

Up to 100 children, BOD and Committee Members

 

Open to Public or SRAR Member Only

Members Only

 

Contact Person

Michelle Gerhard

  


 

SRAR FOOD DRIVE – Community Relations Event/Housing

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Description

Food is collected at various points throughout the year, depending on the need, and donated to local area shelters. Boxes are placed inside the SRAR lobby and in Real Estate offices throughout the valley. Sponsors benefit by having their logo on all boxes and advertisements – see Sponsorship Benefits below.

 

Sponsorship Type

Monetary Sponsorship

 

Approximate Sponsorship Cost

$100 - $200

 

Sponsorship Benefits

Logo on flyer, collection boxes, Daily News and LA Times, Email Blasts, SRAR Website and Facebook.

 

Frequency of Opportunity

Varies throughout the year – typically an annual event

 

General Timing for Opportunity

Varies depending on need

 

Number of People General in Attendance

All offices are involved and encouraged to participate

 

Open to Public or SRAR Member Only

Members & Public

 

Contact Person

Michelle Gerhard

 


 

HOLIDAY REALTOR® PARTY – Member Event

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Description

Event to celebrate the holidays with our members and affiliates. The theme of the event varies from year-to-year. In years past, we’ve had Dancing with REALTORS®, Casino Night, etc.)

 

Sponsorship Type

Monetary Sponsorship

 

Approximate Sponsorship Cost

$300 - $600

 

Sponsorship Benefits

Banner during event, Logo on all advertising (SRAR website, Flyers, Email Blasts, Realtor Report, Facebook, etc.), and recognition at party.

 

Frequency of Opportunity

Annual

 

General Timing for Opportunity

December

 

Number of People General in Attendance

200-300

 

Open to Public or SRAR Member Only

Members & Member Guests

 

Contact Person

Michelle Gerhard

 


 

BLOOD DRIVE – Community Relations Event

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Description

An effort to collect blood for the local blood banks in San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys. But more than just a blood drive, we try to make this event fun with prizes, giveaways, drawings, etc.

 

Sponsorship Type

Monetary Sponsorship

 

Approximate Sponsorship Cost

$100 - $500

 

Sponsorship Benefits

Logo on all advertising (SRAR website, Realtor Report, Email Blasts, Daily News and LA Times, Flyers, Facebook, etc.) and Banner hung during event.

 

Frequency of Opportunity

Varies throughout the year

 

General Timing for Opportunity

Varies depending on need

 

Number of People General in Attendance

25-100

 

Open to Public or SRAR Member Only

Members & Public

 

Contact Person

Michelle Gerhard

 


 

YREP (YOUNG REAL ESTATE PROS) MIXERS – Networking Event

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Description

Once per month, the Young Real Estate Professionals committee hosts a mixer at various locations around the valley, where drinks and appetizers are served, announcements are made, and lots of fun is had by all.  This is, by far, one of SRAR’s more popular events. YREP members are the future leaders of SRAR and everyone is eager to get in front of them with their products and company offerings.

 

Sponsorship Type

Monetary Sponsorship

 

Approximate Sponsorship Cost

$250 plus

 

Sponsorship Benefits

Logo on all advertising, (SRAR website, Flyers, Email Blasts, Realtor Report, Facebook, etc), Acknowledgement and speaking time during event.

 

Frequency of Opportunity

Monthly

 

General Timing for Opportunity

Monthly

 

Number of People General in Attendance

75-150

 

Open to Public or SRAR Member Only

Members & Member Guests

 

Contact Person

Michelle Gerhard

 


 

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER SEMINAR – Housing Event

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Description

This event is open to the general public and offers potential first-time homebuyers the opportunity to learn of all the current programs available to them, including all the current loan options, down-payment assistance programs, and general knowledge on how to buy a home from start to finish.

 

Sponsorship Type

Monetary Sponsorship

 

Approximate Sponsorship Cost

$400

 

Sponsorship Benefits

Logo on all advertising (SRAR website, Realtor Report, Email Blast, Daily News and LA Times, Flyers, Facebook, etc.), and Recognition during event.

 

Frequency of Opportunity

Up to 3 times per year

 

General Timing for Opportunity

Varies depending on need

 

Number of People General in Attendance

50-100

 

Open to Public or SRAR Member Only

Members & Public

 

Contact Person

Michelle Gerhard