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
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
