Business Sponsorship Opportunities
Would you like to make a tax-deductible contribution to a diverse and thriving local, public
school?
Would you like to give your business exposure at our school and in the community?
Healthy schools are the backbone of healthy communities; they bring higher property values, new families,
and a sense of pride to the neighborhood. Alice Birney Elementary has experienced a dramatic turnaround over
the past decade due in large part to our International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Our IB program helped
double our enrollment, achieve excellent test scores, and attract students and families from outside our
district.
Severe budget cuts threaten Birney's ability to offer classes which are integral to our IB accreditation.
Our goal this year is to raise over $200,000 to support the IB program.
But we can't do it alone! We are seeking community members to support our school by contributing via
financial or in-kind donations. We are hosting a variety of events this year – some are free and open to the
community – for which we need a variety of silent auction items and prizes (i.e., gift cards, merchandise,
vouchers).
Your support at any level is greatly appreciated. For more information, please contact info@friendsofalicebirney.org. Thank you for making a
donation to support a healthy community and a stronger future!
“Since I have been a Birney Bee, I have gotten stronger, smarter, and better.”
“We are grateful for the things that other people give us.”
“Because the teachers don't give up, we never give up on ourselves. We have empathy so we care for
others.”
-Students at Alice Birney Elementary
We are looking for local businesses and organizations to help bolster the success of this donation drive by becoming annual Birney Bee sponsors. We would be thrilled to have your support! If we get your commitment in advance of Big Give we will be able to include your logo and links to your website on all Big Give correspondence, giving your business great exposure to the Birney community! Sponsorship levels are outlined in the attached form and range from $250 to $1,500.
100% of your sponsorship will fund special programming for all students at Birney, including gardening, Spanish, art, dance, and music 'specials' as well as International Baccalaureate training for teachers ($350 must be raised per student each year to maintain the current programming). Fundraising efforts are vital to the continued success of Birney!
Alice Birney Elementary is our award-winning University Heights neighborhood school. We are incredibly proud
of and grateful for Birney. The school's International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB)
curriculum has led Birney to recognition as a “California Distinguished School,” as well as an “Honors
School” by the Business Round Table. Birney earned the 2019 “Quality Schools in Every Neighborhood” Award
for closing its achievement gap and was selected by the Campaign for Business & Educational Excellence for
the 2019 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll! Support from our neighbors helped build Birney into the
wonderful school that it is today. Strong schools help build strong communities, and Birney helps make
University Heights an even more desirable place to live! Our school's achievement has taken years to
develop and will continue to require the support of families, local organizations, businesses, and neighbors
to fund the IB Program and “Specials” enjoyed by the 500+ students at Birney.
Let's work together to ensure the continuation of Birney's excellent academic programming, in turn strengthening the University Heights community! Thank you in advance for considering this request!