NUMBERS TOO BIG TO IGNORE

LUNCHEON

Thank you to everyone who helped us raise $1.75 million at the 2024 Numbers Luncheon!

Numbers Too Big To Ignore is AWF's annual fundraising luncheon that funds nonprofit programs improving the lives of women and girls throughout metro Atlanta. Now in its 28th year, the event attracts over 1,600 attendees who are interested in becoming catalysts for change by strengthening communities and helping women and girls thrive.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Arrival & Networking: 11:00am

Lunch & Program: Noon - 1:30pm

Thomas Murphy Ballroom,
Georgia World Congress Center

Featured Speakers

2024: Molly Shannon

Actress and Advocate for Women & Girls

Actress Molly Shannon is primarily known for the eclectic characters she created, such as Mary Katherine Gallagher and Sally O'Malley, during her six seasons on Saturday Night Live, where she starred alongside Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, Cheri Oteri, Tracy Morgan, and Jimmy Fallon, among many others.

Shannon recently inked a first-look development deal with HBO Max and has been tapped for a season-long arc on the fourth season of Hulu's hit mystery comedy Only Murders in the Building. Most recently, Shannon appeared in the award-winning first season of HBO's critically acclaimed The White Lotus; the independent drama A Good Person opposite Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman; and Promising Young Woman, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.

In 2000, she received an Emmy nomination for "Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program." In 2017, she was awarded the Independent Spirit Award for "Best Supporting Actress" for her performance in the highly acclaimed drama Other People.

Shannon's 2022 New York Times best-selling memoir Hello Molly! reveals her resiliency after a family tragedy that forever changed her.

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2023: Brooke Shields

Actress, Model, Author, and

Advocate for Women & Girls

Brooke Shields has spent her life in the spotlight. At the young age of 14, she was America's Sweetheart, but that didn't spare her the difficulties and insecurities faced by so many.

In a conversation that deftly navigates between heartfelt and humorous, Shields talks candidly about her career trajectory and life in the public eye, living with an alcoholic parent, and her own experiences as a mother.

In her recent documentary, Pretty Baby, Shields critiques a toxic culture that perpetuates misogyny, in which she claims is complicit in the sexualization of young girls. In the documentary, Shields also shares her discovery of her own identity, sharing her vulnerability while reflecting on her life, career, and struggles with motherhood. Overcoming those struggles motivated Shields to pave a better path for women and young girls.

Audiences find her story resonates with their own lives as Shields talks openly about finding the mental and emotional strength to live life to the fullest.

2022: Rita Moreno

Award-Winning Actress, Dancer

and Singer; Advocate for Latino

and Women's Rights

Rita Moreno has won all four of the most prestigious awards in show business: an Oscar, a Tony, two Emmys, and a Grammy. Her countless credits span more than seven decades, beginning with her Broadway debut at age 13. In addition to her illustrious film and television career, Rita has headlined as a guest artist with symphony orchestras, released an all-Spanish language music album, written a New York, and given lectures and talks around the country.

Recipient of the Peabody Career Achievement Award and the Kennedy Center Honor for her lifetime contributions to American culture, Rita was also honored by her peers as the 50th recipient of the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.

She recently served as Grand Marshal of the Rose Parade and the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. Rita was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush and the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama.

Rita Moreno's first foray into social justice was attending the March on Washington with Martin Luther King, Jr. "I was there when he uttered the 'I Have a Dream' speech," she said. She continued to be a conscious activist throughout her career, fighting for Latino and women's rights.

2020-2021: Condoleezza Rice

Former United States Secretary of State

Condoleezza Rice is currently the Denning Professor in Global Business and the Economy at the Stanford Graduate School of Business; the Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution; and a professor of Political Science at Stanford University. Rice has been a professor of Political Science on the Stanford faculty since 1981. She is also a founding partner of RiceHadleyGates, LLC.

From January 2005 to 2009, Rice served as the 66th Secretary of State of the United States, the second woman and first African American woman to hold the post. Rice also served as President George W. Bush’s Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (National Security Advisor) from January 2001 to 2005, the first woman to hold the position.

Rice has authored and coauthored numerous books, including three bestsellers. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has been awarded thirteen honorary doctorates.

Luncheon Co-Chairs

Tish Harrison

Cox Communications
AWF Board of Directors

Heather Lamb

Highwoods Properties
AWF Board of Directors

Corporate Sponsorship Levels

We offer various registration and sponsorship levels for our Numbers Too Big To Ignore Luncheon. The funds we raise go toward funding nonprofit programs that serve metro Atlanta women and girls. Through your support, we can strengthen our communities, break the cycle of poverty, and improve the lives of women and girls.

For sponsorship questions, please email sarwood@atlantawomen.org.

Presenting Sponsorship

The Presenting sponsorship is $100,000, and there is only one available.

Benefits include:

- Three tables of 10; V.I.P. Plus seating.

- Speaker V.I.P. Opportunity

- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor.

- Verbal recognition from the podium.

- Dedicated press release.

- Opportunity to introduce the speaker.

- Minimum of three social media mentions.

- Minimum of three e-advertisements included in e-mail marketing.

- Prominent logo recognition on the event invitation*, event website, email marketing, event video screens, program**, reception signage, and table signage.

- Commercial played Pre-Lunch

- Two full-page ads in the digital luncheon program; one full-page ad in the printed program.

Leading Sponsorship

The Leading sponsorship is $50,000.

Benefits include:

- Two tables of 10; VIP seating.

- Speaker V.I.P. Opportunity

- Recognition as Leading Sponsor.

- Verbal recognition from the podium.

- Minimum of two social media mentions.

- Minimum of two e-advertisements included in e-mail marketing.

- VIP logo recognition on the event invitation*, event website, email marketing, event video screens, program**, reception signage, and table signage.

- Commercial played Pre-Lunch.

- One full-page ad in the digital luncheon program.

Benefitting Sponsorship

The Benefitting sponsorship is $25,000.

Benefits include:

- One table of 10; Premium Plus seating.

- Speaker V.I.P. Opportunity

- Recognition as Benefitting Sponsor.

- Verbal recognition from the podium (as a group).

- Minimum of one social media mention.

- Minimum of one e-advertisement included in e-mail marketing.

- Premium Plus logo recognition on the event invitation, event website, email marketing, event video screens, program, reception signage, and table signage.

- One half-page ad in the digital luncheon program.

Supporting Sponsorship

The Supporting sponsorship is $15,000.

Benefits include:

- One table of 10; Premium seating.

- Speaker V.I.P. Opportunity

- Recognition as Supporting Sponsor.

- Verbal recognition from the podium (as a group).

- Minimum of one e-advertisement included in e-mail marketing.

- Premium logo recognition on the event invitation, event website, email marketing, event video screens, program, reception signage, and table signage.

- One quarter-page ad in the digital luncheon program.

Connecting Sponsorship

Patron Sponsorship

Partnering Sponsorship

Event Sponsorship

Table Host

Ticket

Fund-the-Mission Donor Opportunities

In addition to sponsorships, AWF accepts donations for The Numbers Too Big to Ignore Luncheon event to help Fund-the-Mission. You can become a Fund-the-Mission donor before, during, or after the event through your online giving! Recognition will be given to donors at the Luncheon for gifts of $1,000 and above given at the Catalyst Society level.

Fund-the-Mission donations are separate from or in addition to sponsorships. No tangible benefits, including Luncheon event tickets, will be given in exchange for a Fund-the-Mission donation.

Donor Advised Funds (DAF) and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) are two ways you can easily give to Fund-the-Mission! While there are great tax benefits to the donor for both DAF and QCD gifts, there are limitations in how you direct these dollars, especially as it relates to special events. You cannot pay for your event sponsorship or partial sponsorship through your DAF or QCD. This includes Benevity Causes used by many corporations.