What You Need To Know About Being A
Marine Toys for Tots
Corporate Sponsor or Donor

How To Become A Marine Toys for Tots National Corporate Sponsor

Meet only one (1) of the following four (4) criteria:

1. Make A Cash Donation of $25,000 or Greater
2. Conduct A Cause-Marketing Project that Raises $25,000 or Greater.
3. Make A Gift In Kind Donation Valued at a minimum of $100,000 worth of toys or books.
4. Donate Services (Media Exposure; Transportation Support; Warehouse Space, etc.) Valued at a minimum of $100,000.

How To Become A Marine Toys for Tots National Corporate Donor

Meet only one (1) of the following four (4) criteria:

1. Make A Cash Donation of  between $5,000 to $20,000
2. Conduct A Cause-Marketing Project that Raises between $5,000 and $20,000.
3. Make A Gift In Kind Donation Valued between $50,000 and $99,000 worth of toys or books.
4. Donate Services (Media Exposure; Transportation Support; Warehouse Space, etc.) Valued between $50,000 and $99,000.

 

Becoming a Corporate Event Sponsor

1. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation conducts the annual Toys for Tots Golf Classic on the third Monday of May at the Mount Vernon Country Club in Alexandria, VA.  We are always looking for $5,000 event sponsors for this major fundraising effort. For a point of contact to learn more details see the following paragraph.

 

Who To Contact To Discuss National Corporate Involvement

Colonel Ted Silvester, USMC (Ret)
VP, Marketing & Development
Ted.Silvester@toysfortots.org
(703) 649-2021

Kelley Hardison
Deputy, VP, Marketing & Development
Kelley.hardison@toysfortots.org
(703) 649-2034

Benefits of Becoming a Corporate Sponsor

Marketing:

1. Use of Toys for Tots Name and Logo.
2. Association with one of the most popular Christmas holiday charities.
3. A national program with strong local appeal. In every state and major market.
4. Combines the most popular holiday (Christmas) with most popular age group (Children) with the U.S. Marine Corps (Patriotism).

 

Corporate Image:

1. Helping to fulfill Christmas holiday dreams of nation’s neediest children.
2. Helping less fortunate children become productive, responsible citizens.
3. Aligning with one our nation’s flagship Christmas charitable causes.
4. A positive, uplifting cause during a joyous season.
5. Creates goodwill with customers.

 

Recognition:

1. Mention on Toys for Tots Foundation website w/ links available.
2. Mention on Toys for Tots Foundation website Promotion Page.
3. Mention on Toys for Tots Foundation Facebook.
4. Mention on Toys for Tots Foundation Annual Report.
5. Assist with press releases and quotes and special appearances.