Sponsorship Opportunities

Case Studies

Businesses that partner with DRAA through Production, Arts Access, Event or Marketing Sponsorships although diverse in nature share one thing in common - the desire to enrich our community through the arts. Moreover, the benefits derived by each business from its contribution to the arts and to the community are very similar. These include:

Business Benefits: Advertising, public relations, high visibility marketing, employee relations/entertainment, client relations/entertainment, realizing business and philanthropic goals, good-will, taxation.
Benefits to the Arts: Financial support of Production companies. Support for families and youth.
Benefits to the Community: Support for local Arts Production Companies. Entertainment for arts lovers. Demonstration of local company leadership. Support of the arts. Support of the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts

Among the businesses that partner with DRAA through Sponsorships are:

Chevron
Washington Mutual
Target
McGuire Harley-Davidson
Tiffany & Co.
The Gene Schick Company
Greater Bay Bank
Morgan, Miller, Blair

Chevron:
As a passionate supporter of the arts, Chevron has been steadfast in promoting artistic excellence at the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts (DLRCA) for over twenty years. The company believes our community deserves a high caliber performing arts center and has put its money behind making sure that the DLRCA is just that. They were a major donor to the capital campaign to build the DLRCA and since it opened Chevron has been a major sponsor for Center REPertory’s productions including Pump Boys and Dinettes, Senior Class and Picasso at the Lapine Agil. Chevron has also played an instrumental role in positioning the Diablo Regional Arts Association as the leading community funder for the arts as the Signature Sponsor for DRAA’s annual gala, On Broadway, for the past five years and through an organizational effectiveness grant.
DRAA Sponsorship Focus - Events, Productions

Washington Mutual:
For over five years Washington Mutual has worked closely with DRAA to enrich the arts in our region. The company has been an avid supporter of children’s programs and of the Business Alliance for the Arts Program during this partnership. In 2005 Washington Mutual sponsored Center REPertory’s award winning production of A Christmas Carol with the main focus being on getting children to performances. The sponsorship pre-party package was used by the company for its holiday staff party. In addition, the company was a “Gold Sponsor” of DRAA’s annual gala On Broadway. Not only did the company participate as a sponsor of the event, but Washington Mutual employees served as volunteers for the event as well. DRAA Sponsorship Focus - Arts Access, Events, Productions

Target:
Target has been partnering with DRAA to support the arts in our community for over eleven years. To Target , making the arts more accessible and affordable to children and families is of the utmost importance and the company has worked creatively with DRAA to develop programs to meet that goal.Target has also been very active in supporting business through DRAA’s Business Alliance for the Arts Program and in supporting DRAA’s annual gala On Broadway. In 2005 Target was the Proud Sponsor of theTarget Family Matinee Series for Center REPertory Theatre. The Matinee Series took place on the first Sunday of each Center REPertory production. Special ticket discounts were given to families. In addition, Target was a “Gold Sponsor” of On Broadway.
DRAA Sponsorship Focus - Arts Access, Events, Productions

McGuire Harley-Davidson:
McGuire Harley-Davidson has been one of the most substantial supporters of the arts in our area over the past four years. Having helped DRAA generate over $100,000 for the arts through his support of DRAA’s annual gala On Broadway, owner Mike McGuire has truly been an inspiration to all. Not only has he been the Presenting Raffle Sponsor for On Broadway for the past four years, but he has allowed DRAA to display a gorgeous Harley in the DLRCA lobby each year prior to On Broadway. Furthermore, McGuire also attends the event and has his hand held high to bid on many of the fabulous items at the On Broadway.
DRAA Sponsorship Focus - Events

Tiffany and Co.
Tiffany and Co. has been an enthusiastic supporter of the arts since it opened its doors in Walnut Creek three years ago. The company honored DRAA as one of the beneficiaries at the grand opening of its Walnut Creek flagship store in 2003. In 2004 the company donated stunning diamond earrings to be auctioned in the live auction at DRAA’s annual gala On Broadway, and in 2005 Tiffany and Co. was one of the Presenting Raffle Sponsors for the event. In September 2006, the company will be hosting DRAA’s annual major donor event.
DRAA Sponsorship Focus - Events

Gene Schick Company:
This company has worked closely with DRAA to develop a partnership that benefits a multitude of audiences. The Gene Schick Company has provided DRAA with new and exciting opportunities every year for the past three years for exclusive special events featuring famous chefs along with fabulous food and beverages. These special “sign-up” events are available only to attendees of DRAA’s annual gala, On Broadway, and are available to only a limited number of people. The Gene Schick Company, parent company of Viking products, has also worked with DRAA for the past three years as a donor of extraordinary Viking products for the On Broadway live auction.
DRAA Sponsorship Focus- Events

Greater Bay Bank:
Greater Bay Bank’s partnership with DRAA and dedication to supporting the arts has been going strong for over seven years. One of the businesses main goals is to give back to the community. To demonstrate that commitment, the bank has sponsored the DRAA annual Honorary Producers for the Arts Luncheon, a component of DRAA’s Business Alliance of the Arts Program, since it opened its doors for business in Walnut Creek seven years ago. Additionally, Greater Bay Bank has been a Gold Sponsor of DRAA’s annual gala, On Broadway, for the past seven years.
DRAA Sponsorship Focus - Events

Morgan Miller Blair:
This local law firm celebrated its 20th Anniversary as the Sponsor of the Bedford Galley Local Voices Exhibition. This exhibition provided the firm with an opportunity to celebrate local artists. Morgan Miller Blair was also a “table sponsor” for DRAA’s annual gala On Broadway in 2005.
DRAA Sponsorship Focus - Events, Productions

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Contact Peggy White at 925.295.1457 or pwhite@draa.org for more details about sponsorship opportunities and benefits.