Donating to OBX Pride

OBX Pride, Inc., is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, registered with the State of North Carolina. All donations to OBX Pride, Inc. are fully tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. Please consult your tax advisor for the appropriate treatment of any contributions made to OBX Pride, Inc.

Photo: OBX Pride, Inc. giving $1,200 to the Outer Banks Relief Foundation in 2014.

Since the beginning, in 2011, OBX Pride has supported the young people in our community by having a “Kid’s Corner” at the main pride festival, enforcing a family-friendly atmosphere for all daytime activities and by sponsoring events such as a karaoke/dance for the high school students during pridefest. We discovered that changing our dates from a June festival to a September festival in 2013 caused attendance at the high school events to dwindle to nothing. To remedy this, last year we started a partnership with the two Dare County High School GSA student groups (Gay/Straight Alliance). We donated to each group $100 to help with the recognition of these important groups. This was just a start. According to the adviser for the Manteo high school group, the “important aspects of these organizations are merely their existence and recognition in the school system as legitimate, accepted groups and providing a safe environment for students to open up to their peers about their struggles with sexual identity, problems at home and acceptance from their friends. The key to changing attitudes and erasing fear is starting when they are young and letting them know, “There is nothing wrong with you. You are normal and you belong.” We are now in the process of setting up two ways to help the LGBT students as one of our important fundraising goals of OBX Pride, Inc. First, we are in the development phase of a student scholarship award, The Allen Aldridge Memorial Scholarship. Profits from our 11 fundraisers throughout the year and from OBX Pridefest will go toward this scholarship fund. Secondly, we are offering the students in these GSA groups the opportunity to go out into the community and sell sponsorship packages for the pridefest. Each student will receive a cash commission of 10% of the amount of the sponsor package sold. This will also let the business owners know that their sponsorship will be supporting young people in need.

We also accept donations in honor of your loved-one.  Folks have sent us donations in lieu of flowers and we are very thankful and touched by these memorials.  Recently we received a $250 donation to honor Russell Chaney.  We hope to have more details soon about Russell’s involvement in the LGBT community.

 

Sponsoring OBX Pride

Individual Sponsorship $50 or $100
(non-business)

Roanoke Marshes Light $250

Gets your logo on web advertising for a period of 6 months from date of purchase at www.obxpridefest.com. Your logo will be a link to your website. Our website will direct visitors to your business. We will also accept and appreciate in-kind donations for raffle prizes. This is a great way to advertise your business!

 

Bodie Island Light $500

Gets your logo on web advertising for one year from date of purchase at obxpridefest.com and 2 announcements during festival at peak hours. Your logo on our website will be a link to your website. Your ad banner can be hung at fesitval grounds. Our website event schedule will direct visitors to your business. Will receive 2 passes to the show of your choice. We will also accept and appreciate in-kind donations for raffle prizes. This is a great way to advertise your business!

 

Ocracoke Light $1000

Gets your logo on web advertising for a period of one and a half years from date of purchase at obxpridefest.com, banner placement at festival grounds, 5 announcements during events, complimentary vendor booth space. Your logo on our website will be a link to your website. Our website event schedule will direct visitors to your business. Will receive 3 passes to the show of your choice. We will also accept and appreciate in-kind donations for raffle prizes. This is a great way to advertise your business!

 

Currituck Beach Light $2500

Gets your logo on web advertising (above all other sponsors) for a period of 1 year and 9 months from date of purchase at obxpridefest.com, banner placement at festival grounds, 10 announcements during events, complimentary vendor booth space. Your logo on our website will be a link to your website. Our website event schedule will direct visitors to your business. Will receive 4 passes to the show of your choice. We will also accept and appreciate in-kind donations for raffle prizes. This is a great way to advertise your business!

 

Cape Hatteras Light $5000

Gets your logo on our website as the only “Presenting” sponsor for a period of 2.5 years from date of purchase at obxpridefest.com, as well as all advertising and announcements during festival. Banner placement at festival grounds, 10 announcements during events, complimentary vendor booth space, choice of show sponsorship with name and logo on all printed materials. Your logo on our website will be a link to your website. Our website event schedule will direct visitors to your business. Will receive 6 passes to the show of your choice. We will also accept and appreciate in-kind donations for raffle prizes. This is a great way to advertise your business!

 

Facts About the LGBT Community:

• Are over twice as likely as the national index to be professionals or managers.
• Have an average household income of over $85.4K.
• Are 3 times more likely to have a household income over $250K.
• Go out more, buy more, have more disposable income and are extremely loyal consumers.
• Purchase from companies/brands that advertise in gay media, deliver product messages in gay-specific advertising, support the LGBT community causes and are loyal to their own LGBT employees.