We are honored to invite our friends, supporters and volunteers back to Des Moines for a night of networking and celebration of all that has been accomplished in the fight to end the cruel puppy mill industry. 

As a part of our social hour and the entirety of the Bark After Dark Gala, Bailing Out Benji will be showcasing puppy mill survivors from across the country. These dogs are the reasons why we do what we do and we want to honor their stories and share them with the world.

Date:

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Time:

Social Hour begins at 5:00pm with dinner being served around 7:00pm. The food provided will be plant based. 

Location:

Downtown Des Moines Marriott. 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA  50309
 

Bark After Dark Sponsorship Levels

Payment can be submitted directly through this link or checks can be sent to Bailing Out Benji. (PO Box 203, Ames, IA 50010)

*a tax receipt will be provided after the event*

Please send monetary or in-kind donations to 2521 University Blvd. Suite 123, Ames Iowa 50010

Leader of the Pack (Limited to 1 Sponsor)

This sponsorship level will be predominantly featured on the stage of our Gala, on our red carpet and will have their logo on the photo booth photos for the evening. You will have personal introductions with our guest speakers of the evening and will be seated right near the stage! 

This level also includes:

• 3 VIP reserved tables or 24 free tickets to the event.

• 2 reserved hotel rooms and valet covered.

• Name or logo displayed at speaker podium on the stage.

• Ability to speak to our guests on stage, or have a Bailing Out Benji rep speak on your behalf at the beginning of the evening.

• Sponsorship name/logo on all signage, day of program and on registration link for the event.

• Your business will be tagged in every social media post or email regarding the event.

• Inclusion of marketing materials (provided by you) on our your own sponsor table in the entry way of the ballroom.

• Multiple announcements/thank you's made throughout the event.

• Logo prominently displayed on our red carpet, photo backdrop.

• Business/Name displayed on thank you posts on social media.

• Priority Dinner Service

• Donation level $10,000

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Big Barker (Limited to 1 Sponsor)

This level will make sure that we can bring our Guest Speakers to our Gala! You will have personal introductions with our guest speakers of the evening and will be seated right near the stage! 

• 2 VIP reserved table or 16 free tickets to the event.

• 1 reserved hotel room and valet covered.

• Name or logo displayed on stage signage.

• Our team will read a message from your company and give our thanks ahead of our speaking program for the evening.

• Sponsorship name/logo on all signage, day of program and on registration link for the event.

• Your business or name will also be included in any email blasts about the event.

• Inclusion of marketing materials (provided by you) on our sponsor table in the entry way of
  the ballroom.

• Multiple announcements/thank you's made throughout the event.

• Logo prominently displayed on our red carpet, photo backdrop.

• Business/Name displayed on thank you posts on social media.

• Priority Dinner Service

• Donation level $5,500

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Hall of Puppy Mill Survivors (Limited to 1 Sponsor)

This sponsorship level brings the stories and faces of puppy mill survivors to our gala. They are the heart
at what we do and we want to make sure their stories are heard. 

This level also includes:

• 2 VIP reserved tables or 16 free tickets to the event.

• 1 reserved hotel room and valet covered.

• Name or logo or photo of your own survivors prominently displayed in the Hall of Survivors.

• Name or logo or photo of your own survivors prominently displayed on stage.

• Ability to speak to our guests on stage, or have a Bailing Out Benji rep speak on your behalf.

• Sponsorship name/logo on all signage, day of program and on registration link for the event.

• Your business or name will be tagged in every social media post or email regarding the event.

• Your business or name will also be included in any email blasts about the event.

• Inclusion of marketing materials (provided by you) on our own sponsor table in the entry way of the ballroom.

• Multiple announcements/thank you's made throughout the event.

• Logo prominently displayed on our red carpet, photo backdrop.

• Business/Name displayed on thank you posts on social media.

• Priority Dinner Service

• Donation level $5,000

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Top Dog

• 2 reserved table or 16 free tickets to the event.

• 1 reserved hotel room and valet covered.

• Name or logo displayed on stage signage.

• Sponsorship name/logo on all signage, day of program and on registration link for the event.

• Your business or name will also be included in any email blasts about the event.

• Inclusion of marketing materials (provided by you) on our sponsor table in the entry way of
  the ballroom.

• Multiple announcements/thank you's made throughout the event.

• Logo prominently displayed on our red carpet, photo backdrop.

• Business/Name displayed on thank you posts on social media.

• Priority Dinner Service

• Donation level $3,000

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Benji's Best Friend

• 1 reserved table or 8 free tickets to the event.

• Name on all signage, day of program and on registration link for the event.

• Thank you post on social media featuring your business, name or photo of your pet.

• Donation level $1,500

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Canine Companion

• 4 tickets to the Gala

• Name on all signage, day of program and on registration link for the event.

• Donation level $500

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Rescue Partner

• 2 tickets to the Gala

• Name on all signage, day of program and on registration link for the event.

• Special shout out from the stage

• Donation level $250