BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS | INTERNSHIPS
We would like to invite you to join in the Alabama Blues Project’s continued success! The Alabama Blues Project continues to excel in its mission to preserve Alabama’s rich blues heritage while passing it on to the children through our award-winning blues education programs. We urgently need the support of friends like you to help us maintain and expand our work in the community.
Your financial support makes possible our year-round programs especially our After-School and Summertime Blues Camp targeted to at-risk children, which this year attracted the largest number of children to date! Our other blues education programs include an annual Rural Schools Tour and Blues Artist in Residency Programs presented in this state and beyond. Earlier this year, our historic marker program teamed up with the Livingston Historical Commission to successfully unveil a historic marker for Alabama blues songstress Vera Hall. This upcoming year we will be launching a campaign for a historic markers to honor Dinah Washington!
Please join us as a Friend of the Alabama Blues Project today! It’s easy and only takes a couple of minutes. Please review the following donation levels, then you can donate online - right here! By becoming a supporter of our programs you will be joining Bonnie Raitt, Alligator Records, Nick and Terry Saban’s Nick’s Kids Fund, Alabama Credit Union, and many other prestigious and loyal contributors who continue through the years to believe in our mission.
Annual Giving Levels
Blues Fan $35
 Whether you’re a student 21 or under or someone with the crawling blues - just getting up on your feet while getting down in the local juke joints - you might like to get started in the Alabama blues world at the Blues Student or Blues Fan levels. Welcome! With this giving level, you’ll not only be supporting a great cause with small change, but you’ll also receive an ABP removable window decal to display proudly on your vehicle and get up-to-date news on Alabama blues and our events through our e-newsletter and releases!
What You Get
• Alabama Blues Project Static Sticker Decal
• E-Newsletter & Press Releases
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Blues Supporter $50
For a mere $15 more than Fan status, you can become an official Alabama Blues Supporter and receive all of the Student and Fan perks, as well as our “I Brake for the Blues!” bumper sticker. Take it to the next level! PLUS - here’s a priceless perk - you’ll get a taste of fame with your name posted on our “Friends of the Alabama Blues Project” web page at our official web site www.alabamablues.org.
What You Get
• Alabama Blues Project Static Sticker Decal
• E-Newsletter & Press Releases
• “I Brake for the Blues” Bumper Sticker
• “Friends of the Alabama Blues Project” Web Listing
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Blues Lover $100
 Things are getting a little hotter at this level and as a Blues Lover we will go a little further! You will get the ABP decal, e-news, web listing, AND a trendy, much-in-
demand Alabama Blues Project t-shirt. As a Lover, show the love in style!
What You Get
• Alabama Blues Project Static Sticker Decal
• E-Newsletter & Press Releases
• “I Brake for the Blues” Bumper Sticker
• “Friends of the Alabama Blues Project” Web Listing
• Alabama Blues Project T-Shirt |
Blues Provider $250
 Sometimes love is not enough and you feel the need to truly be a Provider. We need you, and to show our appreciation here, we’re tacking on an extra t-shirt and giving you two tickets to our annual “Evening of Art & Blues” showcasing some the premier Alabama blues and one of the best art/fanfare auctions this side of the Mississippi! (Because, as you know by now, the Blues didn’t stop at the Mississippi-Alabama state line!)
What You Get
• Alabama Blues Project Static Sticker Decal
• E-Newsletter & Press Releases
• “I Brake for the Blues” Bumper Sticker
• “Friends of the Alabama Blues Project” Web Listing
• 1 Alabama Blues Project T-Shirt
• 2 Tickets to the Alabama Blues Project 2008
“Evening of Art & Blues,” with priority to upgrade to VIP |
Blues Patron $500
 Our friendship has now truly deepened to the next level with the distinguished title of Blues Patron. We know you truly believe in the ABP mission and are in the position to make a big difference to our cause. You’ll get another decal, bumper sticker and t-shirt as well as two complimentary tickets to the “Evening of Art & Blues.” Also, you get an extra musical treat with the rare German Taxim Records release Blues from the Heart of Dixie CD, which features 15 wonderful Alabama blues musicians. Featuring some greats such as Eddie Kirkland, “Wild Child” Butler, Elnora Spencer, Jerry “Boogie” McCain, Gary Edmonds, Microwave Dave, Willie King and much MUCH more, it’s sure to be a mainstay in your disc player!
What You Get
• 2 Alabama Blues Project Static Sticker Decals
• E-Newsletter & Press Releases
• 2 “I Brake for the Blues” Bumper Stickers
• “Friends of the Alabama Blues Project” Web Listing
• 2 Alabama Blues Project T-Shirts
• 2 Tickets to the Alabama Blues Project 2008 “Evening of Art & Blues,” with priority to upgrade to VIP
• Blues from the Heart of Dixie CD
Premiums valued at $58 |
Blues VIP $1000
 When you contribute at the VIP level, you’ll get nothing less than VIP treatment and we are so thankful for the difference your generous contribution is going to make. In addition to all your other take-home goodies, like extra t-shirts and stickers, You’ll get four tickets to the “Evening of Art & Blues” AND a copy of the Visible World Films DVD documentary on Willie King, Down in the Woods, autographed by Willie himself!
What You Get
• 4 Alabama Blues Project Static Sticker Decals
• E-Newsletter & Press Releases
• 4 “I Brake for the Blues” Bumper Stickers
• “Friends of the Alabama Blues Project” Web Listing
• 2 Alabama Blues Project T-Shirts
• 4 Tickets to the Alabama Blues Project 2008 “Evening of Art & Blues,” with priority to upgrade to VIP
• Blues from the Heart of Dixie CD
• Down in the Woods DVD signed by Willie King
Premiums valued at $122 |
Blues Master $2500
 Joining Master status means that even more programs are being impacted by your generous gift and that more of our blues dreams can come true for Alabama. We’re bumping up your “Evening of Art & Blues” tickets to six, and you’ll get an incredible souvenir to take home from the event - a 2008 “Evening of Art & Blues” poster autographed by all performing musicians!
What You Get
• 4 Alabama Blues Project Static Sticker Decals
• E-Newsletter & Press Releases
• 4 “I Brake for the Blues” Bumper Stickers
• “Friends of the Alabama Blues Project” Web Listing
• 4 Alabama Blues Project T-Shirts
• 6 Tickets to the Alabama Blues Project 2008 “Evening of Art & Blues,” with priority to upgrade to VIP
• Blues from the Heart of Dixie CD
• Down in the Woods DVD signed by Willie King
• Autographed 2008 “Evening of Art & Blues” Poster by all performing musicians (available after event)
Premiums valued at $291
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Blues Legend $5000
 Your support of the Alabama Blues Project is now legendary! You can sleep well at night knowing that you are a making a huge difference helping the ABP to promote and preserve the blues of Alabama and reach out to the thousands of children we impact through our programs. At the Blues Master level you will also receive a limited 8 x 12” black and white collectable, custom, metallic print of the legendary Johnny Shines by photographer John Earl.
What You Get
• 4 Alabama Blues Project Static Sticker Decals
• E-Newsletter & Press Releases
• 4 “I Brake for the Blues” Bumper Stickers
• “Friends of the Alabama Blues Project” Web Listing
• 4 Alabama Blues Project T-Shirts
• 8 Tickets to the Alabama Blues Project 2008 “Evening of Art & Blues,” with priority to upgrade to VIP
• Blues from the Heart of Dixie CD
• Down in the Woods DVD signed by Willie King
• Autographed 2008 “Evening of Art & Blues” Poster by all performing musicians (available after event)
• Limited edition, high quality custom metallic photo print of Johnny Shines by photographer John Earl
Premiums valued at $371 |
Blues Icon $10,000
You are an exclusive, one-of-a-kind supporter of the Alabama Blues Project, and no matter what we could give you, it would never be enough! Our appreciation goes far beyond gifts, but we will still add to your goodie bag with 10 tickets to “Evening of Art & Blues” (as well as taking home an autographed poster) AND we’re throwing in an original Alabama blues work of folk art by the renowned “Miz Thang.” Plus, you’re our best friend (For what it’s worth)! You’re kindness is unmeasurable.
What You Get
• 4 Alabama Blues Project Static Sticker Decals
• E-Newsletter & Press Releases
• 4 “I Brake for the Blues” Bumper Stickers
• “Friends of the Alabama Blues Project” Web Listing
• 4 Alabama Blues Project T-Shirts
• 10 Tickets to the Alabama Blues Project 2008 “Evening of Art & Blues,” with priority to upgrade to VIP
• Blues from the Heart of Dixie CD
• Down in the Woods DVD signed by Willie King
• Autographed 2008 “Evening of Art & Blues” Poster by all performing musicians (available after event)
• Limited edition, high quality custom metallic photo print of Johnny Shines by photographer John Earl
• Original Alabama Blues folk art by Miz Thang
Premiums valued at $501
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INTERNSHIPS
As a Sponsor of the Alabama Blues Project, your business could proudly take credit for our After-School and Summertime Blues Camp targeted to at-risk children, which this year attracted the largest number of children to date! Our other blues education programs include an annual Rural Schools Tour and Blues Artist in Residency Programs presented in this state and beyond. In addition, your financial support makes possible our Artist Assistance Fund along with an Archive and Intern Research Initiative with the University of Alabama, ongoing Historic Marker Project and as well as our critically acclaimed traveling exhibition on Alabama Blues Women.
Your tax-deductible contribution is a great way to put your advertising dollars towards a good cause while reaching thousands of potential customers! Please review the following sponsorship levels and the promotion that we will provide in return for your generous donation. Feel free to contact us at (205) 752-6263 or email cara@alabamablues.org for further information. Thank you in advance for your generous financial support.
Blues Patron $500-$999
• Text listing and link (if applicable) to your business web site, at the bottom of EVERY page on the Alabama Blues Project official web site which receives an average of 80,000 hits a month *
• 5 complimentary tickets to the annual “Evening of Art & Blues” with priority to upgrade to VIP
Blues VIP $1,000-$2,499
• Your logo (1”x1”) and link (if applicable) to your business web site, at the bottom of EVERY page on the Alabama Blues Project official web site which receives an average of 80,000 hits a month *
• 10 complimentary tickets to the annual “Evening of Art & Blues” with priority to upgrade to VIP
• Sponsorship Listing on all Alabama Blues Project printed materials
Blues Master $2,500-$4,999
• Your logo (2”x2”) and link (if applicable) to your business web site, located on the Side Bar of EVERY page on the ABP official web site which receives an average of 80,000 hits a month *
• 15 complimentary tickets to the annual “Evening of Art & Blues” with priority to upgrade to VIP
• Sponsorship Listing on all Alabama Blues Project printed materials, t-shirts, all event signage
Blues Legend $5,000-$9,999
• Your business advertisement (5.5”x1.5”) and link (if applicable) to your web site, located at the bottom of EVERY page on the ABP official site which receives an average of 80,000 hits a month *
• 20 complimentary tickets to the annual “Evening of Art & Blues” with priority to upgrade to VIP
• Sponsorship Listing on all Alabama Blues Project printed materials, t-shirts, all event signage
AND on all e-newsletters and press releases - with a logo and link (if applicable) to your
business web site - reaching 5,000+ people on our e-mail list several times throughout the year
• Sponsorship Listing on the ABP Performance Banner, hung on stage for all related performances
Blues Icon $10,000+
• Your business advertisement (11.5”x1.5”) and link (if applicable) to your web site, located at the bottom of EVERY page on the ABP site which receives an average of 80,000 hits a month *
• 25 complimentary tickets to the annual “Evening of Art & Blues” with priority to upgrade to VIP
• Sponsorship Listing on all Alabama Blues Project printed materials, t-shirts, all event signage
AND on all e-newsletters and press releases - with a logo and link (if applicable) to your
business web site - reaching 5,000+ people on our e-mail list several times throughout the year
• Sponsorship Listing on the ABP Performance Banner, hung on stage for all related performances
• Bi-Annual Advertisement in the Tuscaloosa News showing your support of the ABP
Marketing/ Merchandising/Fundraising/Events Intern Positions
Alabama Blues Project Online Web Shop Intern
The Alabama Blues Project is developing an inventory of merchandise to market and sell at events and through an online web shop
- Assisting with purchasing inventory of blues CDs by Alabama musicians to sell online and at events.
- Helping to develop inventory control systems for ABP merchandise
- Assisting with development of marketing materials to help promote and sell ABP goods, as well as pitching merchandise to other businesses, such as music and specialty gift stores, museums etc.
- Assisting in the development of partnerships with online stores such as Amazon to sell merchandise through our web shop
Marketing Intern: Higher Ground Coffee Alabama Blues Blend
The ABP has partnered with Higher Ground Coffee to create an Alabama Blues Blend. The coffee product needs to be promoted and marketed.
- Assisting in promoting and marketing the Higher Ground Alabama Blues Blend Assisting with putting Alabama Blues Blend in stores for sale
- Assist in writing press releases and feature stories about Alabama Blues Blend
Fundraising Intern
- Assist in creating fundraising materials for events, mailings and emailings.
- Call on local businesses for both annual and event specific sponsorships
- Keep up-to-date information in the ABP fundraising database
- Research new fundraising leads in the community Research potential institutional, corporate and foundation grant opportunities
- Assist in writing grant applications
Fundraising Event Intern
- Help plan and promote ABP fundraising events. Currently, our largest event is the annual “Evening of Art and Blues,” that consists of live and silent art auctions, refreshments, as well as live blues music.
- Assist in gathering quality auction items for the ABP annual fundraiser “Evening of Art & Blues”
- Managing auction items from acquisition through fulfillment
Publicity/Promotion/Graphics Design/Multi-Media/Web Design Interns
Publicity
- Assist with promotional materials such as brochures and flyers
- Help create a short promotional DVD on the Alabama Blues Project
- Create PSAs for television and radio
- Assist in writing press releases and feature stories
- Help make contacts with local and national media
- Assisting in the creation of the ABP online web store
- Work with music venues and musicians in Alabama to develop and promote the ABP online event
- Assist with keeping ABP web site dynamic and up to date
After-School and Summertime Blues Camp Intern
- Publicize blues camp and assist with recruiting students before the start of blues camp
- Develop publicity materials and press releases
- Help to keep local, state and national legislatures informed of blues camp activities
- Assist with web-based newsletters to keep our community informed of blues camp activities
- Research possible award and grant opportunities for blues camp
Archive Interns
The ABP has employed interns from a variety of disciplines - including history, women’s studies, American studies and archive studies – to help develop an archive of past and present Alabama blues culture.
- Conduct library and online research on Alabama blues culture and musicians
- Assistant curator work with existing archival materials at the ABP office, such as helping with storage, filing and organizing archival materials
- Write biographical summaries of Alabama blues artists based on our existing research
- Conduct and document oral histories with living blues artists
- Develop static and portable displays of archival materials and information
- Assist in developing plans for a cultural center/museum
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