Thank you to all of our supporters! You helped us to raise a record $174,000 this year!
About the Bash
You're invited to join the Birmingham Education Foundation as we celebrate our schools at the Unabashed Bash! "The Bash" is a wonderful evening, featuring dinner, student entertainment, live & silent auctions, and games, all to benefit Birmingham Public Schools.
This year, we are proud to announce that we will be honoring Geri Rinschler with the BEF Legacy Award. Geri was chosen in recognition of her years of dedicated service to BPS, including serving as a school board member, BEF trustee and now a member of the character education steering committee. Join us as we celebrate Geri's years of service to our schools!
Tickets are on sale now! You can scroll down to learn about other ways to support this wonderful event today.
This year, we are proud to announce that we will be honoring Geri Rinschler with the BEF Legacy Award. Geri was chosen in recognition of her years of dedicated service to BPS, including serving as a school board member, BEF trustee and now a member of the character education steering committee. Join us as we celebrate Geri's years of service to our schools!
Tickets are on sale now! You can scroll down to learn about other ways to support this wonderful event today.
The Bash Auction
A large, exciting part of the Bash is our auction, which has three parts: online, silent and a live auction at the Bash. We are currently seeking businesses, organizations and individuals who are interested in supporting the BEF and gaining visibility within our community by donating an item. If you're interested in donating an item, please contact Kathy Zanolli at 248-203-3030 or download our auction information and mail your donation to our office.
You can also commit to giving to the Bash Auction by filing out our new online donation form! Click here to be taken to the form and make your donation today!
Become a Sponsor!
Sponsoring Bash is a great way to showcase your support for Birmingham Public Schools.
$10,000 Diamond Sponsorship
$5,000 Platinum Sponsorship
$3,000 Gold Sponsorship
$2,000 Silver Sponsorship
$2,000 Valet Sponsorship – One Available
$2,000 Bar Sponsorship - One Available
$2,000 DJ Sponsorship - One Available
$1,000 Bronze Sponsorship
$500 Friend of BEF Sponsorship
Names of all sponsors confirmed by December 15, 2019 will be included in the printed and mailed invitations
Ready to become a sponsor? Contact Alison Hendry by emailing bef@birmingham.k12.mi.us or calling 248-203-3030.
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$10,000 Diamond Sponsorship
- 20 Tickets to the Bash with Preferred Seating
- Name included in any press releases
- Full page color ad or acknowledgment in Bash program
- Company or donor name/logo on posters advertising the Bash
- Company or donor name/logo on all event signage
- Company or donor name/logo included in electronic Save the Date
- Company or donor name/logo included in electronic communications about the Bash
- Verbal recognition at the Bash
- Company or donor name/logo on the BEF homepage and Bash page for a full year
- Company/donor recognized on social media
- Opportunity for a company supplied giveaway at the event
- Access to event logos and branding to use on your website and materials
$5,000 Platinum Sponsorship
- 10 Tickets to the Bash with Preferred Seating
- Full page black & white ad or acknowledgment in Bash program
- Company or donor name/logo on all event signage
- Company or donor name/logo included in electronic Save the Date
- Company or donor name/logo included in electronic communications about the Bash
- Verbal recognition at the Bash
- Company or donor name/logo on the BEF homepage and Bash page for a full year
- Company/donor recognized on social media
- Opportunity for a company supplied giveaway at the event
- Access to event logos and branding to use on your website and materials
$3,000 Gold Sponsorship
- 10 Tickets to the Bash
- Half page black & white ad or acknowledgment in Bash program
- Company or donor name/logo on screens in main ballroom
- Company or donor name/logo included in electronic communications about the Bash
- Verbal recognition at the Bash
- Company or donor name/logo on BEF homepage for 6 months and Bash page for a full year
- Company/donor recognized on social media
- Opportunity for a company supplied item to be placed in vehicles
- Access to event logos and branding to use on your website and materials
$2,000 Silver Sponsorship
- 4 Tickets to the Bash
- Half page black & white ad or acknowledgment in Bash program
- Company or donor name/logo on screens in main ballroom
- Company or donor name/logo included in electronic communications about the Bash
- Verbal recognition at the Bash
- Company or donor name/logo on BEF homepage for 3 months and Bash page for a full year
- Company/donor recognized on social media
- Access to event logos and branding to use on your website and materials
$2,000 Valet Sponsorship – One Available
- Two tickets to the Bash
- Signage at the entry door to the event
- If appropriate, have a visual representation of your company at the door (e.g. a vehicle)
- Half page black & white ad or acknowledgment in Bash program
- Company or donor name/logo on screens in main ballroom
- Company or donor name/logo included in electronic communications about the Bash
- Verbal recognition at the Bash
- Company or donor name/logo on BEF homepage for 6 months and Bash page for a full year
- Company/donor recognized on social media
- Access to event logos and branding to use on your website and materials
$2,000 Bar Sponsorship - One Available
- Two tickets to the Bash
- Signage on the three bars open during the event
- Half page black & white ad or acknowledgment in Bash program
- Company or donor name/logo on screens in main ballroom
- Company or donor name/logo included in electronic communications about the Bash
- Verbal recognition at the Bash
- Company or donor name/logo on BEF homepage for 6 months and Bash page for a full year
- Company/donor recognized on social media
- Access to event logos and branding to use on your website and materials
$2,000 DJ Sponsorship - One Available
- Two tickets to the Bash
- Signage on the DJ stand
- If appropriate, have a visual representation of your company at the door (e.g. a vehicle)
- Half page black & white ad or acknowledgment in Bash program
- Company or donor name/logo on screens in main ballroom
- Company or donor name/logo included in electronic communications about the Bash
- Verbal recognition at the Bash
- Company or donor name/logo on BEF homepage for 6 months and Bash page for a full year
- Company/donor recognized on social media
- Access to event logos and branding to use on your website and materials
$1,000 Bronze Sponsorship
- 2 Tickets to the Bash
- Quarter page black & white ad or acknowledgment in Bash program
- Company or donor name/logo on screens in main ballroom (shared with other Bronze Sponsors)
- Company or donor name/logo included in electronic communications about the Bash
- Verbal recognition at the Bash
- Company or donor name/logo on BEF homepage for 3 months and Bash page for a full year
- Company/donor recognized on social media
- Access to event logos and branding to use on your website and materials
$500 Friend of BEF Sponsorship
- Quarter page black & white ad or acknowledgment in Bash program
- Company or donor name/logo on screens in main ballroom (shared with other Friend of BEF sponsors)
- Company or donor name/logo included in electronic communications about the Bash
- Verbal recognition at the Bash
- Company or donor name/logo on BEF homepage for 3 months and Bash page for a full year
- Company/donor recognized on social media
- Access to event logos and branding to use on your website and materials
Names of all sponsors confirmed by December 15, 2019 will be included in the printed and mailed invitations
Ready to become a sponsor? Contact Alison Hendry by emailing bef@birmingham.k12.mi.us or calling 248-203-3030.
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