949-428-3900 29 Hubble, Irvine CA 92618 | Mon & Tue Closed | Wed – Sun 10am – 4pm

Luncheon

SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSOR 

AMBASSADOR

McHenry Family

FRIEND

Anonymous

Buchheim Family

Kari & Darin Moore

ASSOCIATE

The annual Start Smart Luncheon brings together corporate and community leaders, education experts, and donors – who understand that healthy child development, early intervention, and play are critical for school readiness and a thriving workforce and community.  

Pretend City’s Start Smart FUNdraising Luncheon helps to ensure every young child is ready for school success by providing immersive learning experiences that help develop essential foundational learning skills.   

Friday, April 25, 2025
Newport Beach Country Club

You can see pictures of the 2024 Luncheon here.

Presenting Sponsor - $20,000

  • Recognition as Presenting Sponsor
  • Premier Seating for 20
  • Champion Testimonial from Speaker Podium
  • Featured Recognition on Event Visual Displays and Luncheon Website
  • Social Media Posts (27,000 followers)
  • Recognition in Museum Pre-Event
  • Featured Recognition in Email Blasts (18,000/Email)
  • Recognition in Press Release
  • Recognition in 2024 Annual Report
  • 30 Complimentary Pretend City Passes
  • 2 Annual Family Memberships
  • 200 Complimentary Tickets to Underserved Children in Company’s Name
  • 1 Complimentary Facility Rental

Innovator - $10,000

  • Premier Seating for 10
  • Featured Recognition on Event Visual Displays and Luncheon Website
  • Recognition from Speaker Podium
  • Social Media Posts (27,000 followers)
  • Recognition in Email Blasts (18,000/Email)
  • Recognition in 2024 Annual Report
  • 10 Complimentary Pretend City Passes
  • 1 Annual Family Membership
  • 100 Complimentary Tickets to Underserved Children in Company’s Name

Ambassador - $5,000

  • Seating for 10
  • Featured Recognition on Event Visual Displays and Luncheon Website
  • Social Media Posts (27,000 followers)
  • 10 Complimentary Pretend City Passes
  • 50 Complimentary Tickets to Underserved Children in Company’s Name

Friend - $2,500

  • Seating for 5
  • Featured Recognition on Event Visual Displays and Luncheon Website
  • Social Media Posts on Facebook and LinkedIn
  • 10 Complimentary Pretend City Passes
  • 50 Complimentary Tickets to Underserved Children in Company’s Name

Associate - $1,000

  • Seating for 2
  • Featured Recognition on Event Visual Displays and Luncheon Website
  • Instagram Story
  • 4 Complimentary Pretend City Passes
  • 20 Complimentary Tickets to Underserved Children in Company’s Name

In-Kind Opportunities

Pretend City Children’s Museum offers in-kind sponsorship opportunities to businesses whose products and services are mission-appropriate. Examples include food and beverage, photography, and video production. The in-kind sponsorship benefits are based on the monetary value of the donated item(s).

Custom sponsorships are available. Please contact Ude Ohuche for further information at Ude.Ohuche@pretendcity.org or 949-428-3900 ext. 221.

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