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Becoming a Corporate SponsorThere are several ways your business can support the DC Cowboys Dance Company:
- Donate a gift or service to be auctioned off or given-away at our monthly hoedown for one year (annual sponsorship) or as a single item donation (one-time sponsor).
- Make a cash donation to the company.
- Donate or trade services such as advertising space, website links, apparel, travel services or any other corporate gift.
Examples of Donated Items
- A free night to two at a B&B
- A weekend get-away at an out-of-town resort
- Gift certificates for Dinner for 2 at a restaurant
- An excursion trip like a hot air balloon tour
- One-hour facial or massage from a local spa and massage therapist
- Gift certificates from specialty stores
- Professional dance coaching and lessons, such as from Terry Chasteen
- Banner advertising on our website
- Shirts and apparel to wear as costuming
Good for Business!The DC Cowboys Dance Company is a non-profit organization that has been granted tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. Contributions to the DC Cowboys are fully tax-deductible.
Benefits for Sponsors
The DC Cowboys Dance Company is looking for annual, quarterly, bi-monthly sponsors who want to target the gay/lesbian community in the Washington D.C. area. The benefits of being an annual sponsor of the DC Cowboys Monthly Hoedown Parties at Remingtons Dance Club are listed below. To receive these benefits, annual sponsors must donate once a month for 11 months.
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Listing (company name, auction item donated, hyper-link to your website) in our large monthly mass email announcement for our Monthly Fundraising Parties at Remingtons. ($1200 value)
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Include your coupon special on our Fundraiser free-entrance coupon page each month. (Immeasurable value)
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Your logo will be part of any print advertising that we utilize: Washington Blade, Metro Weekly, City Paper, fliers, posters. ($2500)
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One (2) two-hour appearance with two (2) DC Cowboys at your company’s sponsored promotions, with additional promotions available upon Director’s approval. ($1,000 value)
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Sponsor will receive the limited right to use the names, trademarks and logos of the DC Cowboys Dance Company, and the prior written approval of the DC Cowboys Dance Company. All creative design for each proposed use of the DC Cowboys Dance Company marks must first be submitted to Kevin Platte for written approval, and such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. (Immeasurable value)
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Your donation is tax-deductible. You will receive an official donation letter from the DC Cowboys at the end of the year, which allow you to write off your donation since we are a 501c3 non-profit organization.
Through the contributions of the business and corporations, the DC Cowboys will be able to:
- continue our mission of providing free entertainment to organizations that raise money for HIV/AIDS programs and services in Washington DC and across the country
- fund the commissioning of original choreography by gay choreographers
- allow us to continue to provide the best in exciting entertainment
- expand our outreach to the community-at-large
Please contact Kevin Platte for more information. E-mail: dccowboys@hotmail.com. |
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A special thanks goes to our generous sponsors who are supporting us this year! Please support them by taking your business to them, and let them know you've heard about their products and services from the DC Cowboys!
 | Ajaxx63
Outfitting the DC Cowboys in 2010 is Ajaxx63! Their urban-oriented, gay-targeted graphics becoming an instant sensation after appearing on the first season of “Queer As Folk” and partnering with Gay.com that catapulted them to high profile status on the national gay retail scene. Other credits include “Queer eye for the Straight Guy”, “What not to Wear”, (in a good way), “Open Bar”, MTV, part of the regular wardrobe on “Q television” and many more.
http://www.ajaxx63.com/
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 | Cantina Mexicana
Enjoy homemade authentic Mexican food from the best neighborhood Mexican Restaurant in Crystal City! Family owned since 1995 with a loyal clientele so you know it’s a great restaurant. They are providing a dinner certificate for 4 people (alcohol not included) at our monthly Remington parties.
703-979-7033
http://www.cantinamexicanarestaurant.com
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 | Dynamic Solutions
Dynamic Solutions provides their clients with the highest quality of service from coaching them towards optimal health and wellness through metabolic typing, lifestyle coaching to kettlebell training at their gym in Alexandria. Dynamic Solutions is providing a metablic typing session to evaluate your dieting needs plus 3 kettlebell instruction classes.
202-277-2876
http://www.kettlebellstronginva.com
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 | FindFred
Whether you want to find Mr. Right or Mr. Right Now, FindFred.com blends the best of the dating websites like eHarmony and the pickup websites like Manhunt so you don’t have to worry about where to find him. Use this hyperlink to sign up now and use promo code COWBOYS for your free 30 day premium membership and find exactly what you want! The basic membership is always free!
http://www.findfred.com/signup?code=Cowboys
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 | Hollywood Tans Tanning Salon
Hollywood Tans at 625 D Street NW, Washington DC offers full UV tanning and Mystic tanning services. For monthly auction they are providing a 5 Pack of UV Tanning in the HT 60 with 1 Bottle of Hollywood Tans Lotion, and Eye Protection, and a teeth whitening kit.
202-393-8267
http://www.hollywoodtansdc.com
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 | Salon Anu
Salon Anu offers premium salon services for men and women including facials, spa treatments, nail care, hair styling, and more. Located in the Richmond Square #104 at 900 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA (Ballston Metro stop)
703-558-0050
http://www.salonanu.com
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 | The Quincy
A Chic, All-Suite Alternative To Typical Downtown Washington DC Hotels. The Quincy is located at 1823 L Street NW
which is in the middle of everything. At 18th and L, you're at the epicenter of DC's downtown scene. The K Street power corridor, the nightlife on M, the restaurants on 19th, and late-night strolls to Dupont Circle.
800-424-2970
http://www.thequincy.com/
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 | Tracy Scorce
Independent Consultant. Arbonne International - pure, safe, beneficial. The monthly auction item is one of the many skin care products.
Google Tracy Scorce to find her!
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 | Steve Leather NYC
Custom made leather products. Steve designed and made our new leather wrist bands which you will see wearing in some of our shows.
You can reach him via email at steveleathernyc@aol.com
917-915-9584
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 | Ward Touch Massage
Massage by Ward Morrison of the MetroWeekly. Located in Dupont Circle (1234 19th St. NW, Suite 700), Ward specializes in theraputic massage, acupressure, indology, raindrop therapy and Dolphin II chair massage. Contact Ward for more info: wardtouch@gmail.com
703-898-6981
http://wardtouchmassage.com
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 | XYZ Salon
You’ll achieve your best look with our culture of individual attention coupled with the full-range of state-of-the-art services. Enjoy our comfortable and relaxed atmosphere while our professional staff, trained in the most current techniques, uses advanced product technology to transform your hair. Located in Dupont Circle/Adams Morgan at 1807 Florida Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009
202-986-0707
http://www.xyzsalon.com/
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