Sponsor IBS
Support the Blues
“As long as I’m here, I’m going to do what I can to keep the blues alive.”
Buddy Guy (1936 - )
American Blues Guitarist and Singer
Like any nonprofit organization, the Idaho Blues Society must have financial support to carry out our mission. While we have relied in part upon grants from government entities and private organizations to help fund our youth-focused core programs and artist performances, these funding sources are uncertain in light of reduced federal support for the arts. As a result, business and corporate sponsors are needed now more than ever.
Benefits of Becoming an IBS Sponsor
The benefits of sponsorship are significant for sponsors–not just for the organization. Here are some of the benefits of sponsorship of the Idaho Blues Society:
- Tax Deduction
Because the Idaho Blues Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS, your sponsorship is tax-deductible (beyond the value of benefits received). - Increased Visibility and Recognition
As a sponsor, you and your business will reach a wider and new audience among our growing roster of members and blues music enthusiasts. Potential customers will be exposed to your blues-friendly business through our monthly newsletter, website, email promotions, social media posts, and other creative marketing techniques. - Enhanced Image and Reputation
Aligning with the Idaho Blues Society demonstrates your business’s commitment to community engagement and social responsibility, enhancing your brand image and reputation within the community. - Expanded Business Relationships and Networking Opportunities
Sponsorship can facilitate access to other sponsors and community leaders, leading to strategic alliances and potential partnerships that benefit your business.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Keep the Blues Alive Sponsorships
The following four levels of sponsorships – Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum – are offered to support IBS programs designed to fulfill our mission to spread knowledge and appreciation for blues music throughout Idaho:
Level
Amount/ Term
Sponsor Benefits
Bronze
$200/annual
- Certificate of Bronze Sponsorship for display at your business
- Your business name listed as a Bronze Sponsor in our monthly IBS Blues News
- Your business name displayed as a Bronze Sponsor on the IBS website
- 1 complimentary annual individual membership to include 20% discounts on IBS-hosted ticketed events and IBS merchandise
Silver
$300/annual
- Certificate of Silver Sponsorship for display at your business
- Your business name listed as a Silver Sponsor in our monthly IBS Blues News
- Your business name and logo prominently displayed as a Silver Sponsor on the IBS website – with a clickthrough to your website
- 1 complimentary annual individual membership to include 20% discounts on IBS-hosted ticketed events and IBS merchandise
Gold
$500/annual
- Certificate of Gold Sponsorship for display at your business
- Your business name listed as a Gold Sponsor in our monthly IBS Blues News
- Your business name and logo prominently displayed as a Gold Sponsor on the IBS website – with a clickthrough to your website
- 1 complimentary annual household membership to include 20% discounts on IBS-hosted ticketed events and IBS merchandise
- 1 promotional posting on IBS social media
- 2 complimentary preferred seating tickets to one IBS-sponsored ticketed blues show at the Riverside Hotel’s Sapphire Room (or other venue) in Boise
Platinum
$1,000/annual
- Certificate of Platinum Sponsorship for display at your business
- Your business name listed as a Platinum Sponsor in our monthly IBS Blues News
- Your business name and logo prominently displayed as a Platinum Sponsor on the Idaho Blues Society website – with a clickthrough to your website
- 1 complimentary annual household membership to include 20% discounts on IBS-hosted ticketed events and IBS merchandise
- 2 promotional postings on IBS social media
- 2 preferred seating tickets to one IBS-sponsored blues performance at the Riverside Hotel’s Sapphire Room (or other venue) in Boise
- Opportunity for interview and article promoting your business in one issue of the IBS
Blue News
Youth Development Sponsorships
Prefer to earmark your sponsorship dollars for a specific youth-focused IBS program or artist performance hosted by the Idaho Blues Society? Consider these opportunities:
Program
Amount/ Term
Sponsor Benefits
$500/school year
- Certificate of BITS Program Sponsorship for display at your business
- Your business name and logo prominently displayed as a BITS Program Sponsor on the IBS website’s BITS program page
- Your business name prominently listed as a BITS Program Sponsor in all promotional materials referencing this program
- Opportunity to attend a BITS program presentation at the school of your choice
- Your business name announced as a BITS Program Sponsor at all BITS Program presentations
- Photo opportunity with BITS Program Manager and Musicians, with distribution to news media
- 1 complimentary annual household membership to include 20% discounts on IBS-hosted ticketed events and IBS merchandise
- 2 complimentary preferred seating tickets to one IBS-sponsored ticketed blues show at the Riverside Hotel’s Sapphire Room (or other venue) in Boise
$300/annual
- Certificate of Youth Scholarship Program Sponsorship for display at your business
- Your business name and logo prominently displayed as a Youth Scholarship Program Sponsor on the IBS website’s Youth Scholarships page
- Your business name prominently listed as a Youth Scholarships Program Sponsor in all promotional materials referencing this program
- Your business name announced as a Youth Scholarships Program Sponsor at all Youth Scholarship Program presentations
- Photo opportunity with Youth Scholarship Program recipients and IBS President, with distribution to news media
- 1 complimentary annual household membership to include 20% discounts on IBS-hosted ticketed events and IBS merchandise
$200/annual
- Certificate of Instrument Repair/Donations Program Sponsorship for display at your business
- Your business name and logo displayed as an Instrument Repair/Donations Program Sponsor on the IBS website’s Instrument Repair/Donations Program page
- Your business name listed as an Instrument Repair/Donations Program sponsor in all promotional materials referencing the Instrument Repair/Donations Program
- Your business name and contact information shared with recipients of donated instruments
- Photo opportunity with Instrument Repair/Donations Program recipient and IBS President, with distribution to news media
- 1 complimentary annual individual membership to include 20% discounts on IBS-hosted ticketed events and IBS merchandise
Blues Artists Performances Sponsorships
Program
Amount/ Term
Sponsor Benefits
$500/performance
- Opportunity to select a touring artist performance to sponsor at the Riverside Hotel’s Sapphire Room (or other venue) in Boise
- Prominent pre-performance recognition of your sponsorship at the Sapphire Room (or other venue) entry and on stage
- Photo opportunity with selected touring artist, with distribution to news media
- Certificate of Touring Artist Sponsorship for display at your business
- Your business name listed as a Touring Artist Sponsor of the selected event in promotional materials for the selected touring artist performance
- Your business name and logo displayed as a Touring Artist Sponsor on the IBS website – with a clickthrough to your website
- 1 complimentary annual household membership to include 20% discounts on IBS-hosted ticketed events and IBS merchandise
- 2 complimentary preferred seating tickets to the touring artist performance you selected to sponsor
$300/season
- Certificate of Blues Tuesdays Sponsorship for display at your business
- Your business name and logo displayed as a Blues Tuesdays Sponsor on the IBS website’s Events page
- Your business name listed as a Blues Tuesdays Sponsor in all promotional materials referencing Blues Tuesdays shows
- Your business name announced as a Blues Tuesday Sponsor at each event
- 1 complimentary annual household membership to include 20% discounts on IBS-hosted ticketed events and IBS merchandise
$300/annual
- Certificate of Blues Jams Sponsorship for display at your business
- Your business name and logo prominently displayed as a Blues Jams Sponsor on the IBS website’s Blues Jams page
- Your business name prominently displayed as a Blues Jams Sponsor at monthly blues jams
- Your business name listed as a Blues Jams Sponsor in all promotional materials referencing the Blues Jams Program
- Your business name announced as a Blues Jams Sponsor at all jams
- 1 complimentary annual household membership to include 20% discounts on IBS-hosted ticketed events and IBS merchandise
$300/annual
- Certificate of Blues Wednesdays Sponsorship for display at your business
- Your business name and logo prominently displayed as a Blues Wednesdays Sponsor on the IBS website’s Events page
- Your business name prominently displayed as a Blues Wednesdays Sponsor at monthly blues jams
- Your business name listed as a Blues Wednesdays Sponsor in all promotional materials referencing the Blues Wednesdays Program
- Your business name announced as a Blues Wednesday Sponsor at all Blues Wednesday performances
- 1 complimentary annual household membership to include 20% discounts on IBS-hosted ticketed events and IBS merchandise
$100/event
- Opportunity to select a blues performance or event (not covered in other sponsorship options)
- Certificate of Blues Artists Performance Sponsorship for display at your business
- Your business name and logo displayed as a Blues Event Sponsor on the IBS website’s Events page
- Your business name announced as an Event Sponsor at the selected event
- 1 complimentary annual individual membership to include 20% discounts on IBS-hosted ticketed events and IBS merchandise
Thank You for Your Support!
The Idaho Blues Society envisions a future in which blues music captures the attention and devotion of music lovers of all ages and thrives in venues across the state. We see our organization – and YOUR BUSINESS – playing key roles in fulfilling our vision in Idaho. Thank you for your interest and generous support.