Ruby XV Cup — Sponsorship Opportunities

 

Join us for the 15th Annual Wounded Veterans Polo Benefit. The Commandery of St. Francis is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) — no payroll, no paid staff, no executive director, no overhead. 100% of net proceeds pass directly to small, high-impact programs serving wounded service members across Northern California.

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Flagship Sponsorship Tiers

 

Ruby Title Sponsor — $25,000

 

One available · Category-protected · The presenting voice of the Cup

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Naming Rights

• "The Ruby XV Cup, presented by [Your Brand]" across every platform

Hospitality

• Premier field-side reserved table for 12 under the trees

• Curated wine flight from a featured Sonoma vintner

• Dedicated parking and VIP arrival

• 6 tickets to the Saturday VIP Dinner (Aug. 15, Stone Tree Ranch)

Brand Presence

• Top-of-page logo on every event touchpoint: postcard, websites, program, signage

• Full-page program advertisement

• Custom press release distributed regionally

• Formal stage introduction with dedicated remarks by the Commander

• Co-branded post-event impact report for your stakeholders

Year-Round Reach

• Featured in the regional postcard mailing to 2,500+ recipients

• Featured on polobenefit.org and osj-sfc.org

• Sponsorship certificate for display at your business

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 Knight Sponsor — $15,000

 

Three available · Premier visibility without sole-presenter commitment

 

Hospitality

• Reserved VIP table for 10, field-side

• Welcome champagne service for your guests

• 4 tickets to the Saturday VIP Dinner at Stone Tree Ranch

Brand Presence

• Featured logo on event program, website, and field signage

• Full-page program advertisement

• Dedicated pre-event social media spotlight

• Stage recognition at both opening and closing ceremonies

• Logo loop on event-day digital displays

• Sponsorship certificate for display at your business

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Polo Team Sponsor — $7,000

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Four available · One sponsor per tournament team · Put your brand on the field

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Team Naming Rights

• Players wear your custom logo on their jerseys throughout the tournament

• Two official polo jerseys signed by your team

Hospitality

• Reserved field-side VIP lunch table for 8

• 2 tickets to the Saturday VIP Dinner

• Personal introductions to your team's players

• On-field post-match team photo session

Brand Presence

• Continuous announcer mentions throughout your team's match

• Full-page color advertisement in the program brochure

• Logo on the polobenefit.org sponsors page

• Logo on event signage

• Sponsorship certificate for display at your business

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Squire Sponsor — $2,500

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Open · Meaningful presence at a community-friendly tier

 

Hospitality

• 4 premium lunch tickets for Sunday's matches

• 2 tickets to the Saturday VIP Dinner at Stone Tree Ranch

• Welcome reception access

Brand Presence

• Half-page color advertisement in the printed program brochure

• Logo on the event sponsor wall and field signage

• Logo on the polobenefit.org sponsors page

• Sponsorship certificate for display at your business

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Patron Sponsor — $1,000

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Open · Your support visible, your seat secured

 

Hospitality

• 2 premium lunch tickets, field-side dining

• Welcome reception access

Brand Presence

• Text listing in the printed event program

• Listing on the master event sponsor wall

• Listing on the polobenefit.org sponsors page

• Sponsorship certificate for display

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Signature Named Experiences

 

Own a single, beloved moment of tournament day — branded, exclusive, and unmistakably yours.

 

Activations:

 

Ruby Reserve Champagne Divot Stomp — $7,500

 

The day's most photographed mid-game tradition. Brand integrated into the announcer's field calls, field perimeter signage, and post-event imagery. 8 VIP seats.

 

Live Music — Carlos Reyes — $7,500

 

Align with our headlining, internationally renowned virtuoso violinist and his ensemble. Dedicated stage introduction tied to the afternoon's musical sets. 4 VIP seats.

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Ruby Crown Hat Award — $5,000

 

Sole sponsor of Northern California's most photographed ladies' hat contest. Exclusive recognition during the live announcement and crown presentation. 8 VIP seats.

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Grand Oyster Pavilion — $2,500

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Direct brand placement at the culinary pavilion that draws the early afternoon crowd.

 

Ruby Mimosa Garden — $2,500

 

Exclusive branding at our morning pour station — a natural fit for vintner and beverage partners.

 

Commander Bloody Mary Salon — $2,500

 

High-visibility branding at our central refreshment shade oasis.

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Program Advertising

 

Reach an influential, hard-to-reach audience of Bay Area entrepreneurs, executives, and civic leaders.

 

Placement Rate:

 

Inside Front Cover (full color) — $2,000

Full-Page Color Advertisement — $1,000

Half-Page Color Advertisement — $750

Quarter-Page Tribute — $400

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In-Kind Giving & Auction Support

 

If a corporate sponsorship tier doesn't fit your current giving structure, your contribution can be precisely tailored to fund our veterans' programs:

• Cash Sponsor of an Auction Lot ($500+) — Underwrite the procurement costs of a specific luxury auction lot and receive a dedicated citation in the print catalog.

• In-Kind Silent Auction Donations (Variable) — Donate premium collectible wines, luxury lodging packages, travel experiences, or professional services to populate our 26 high-yield auction lots.

Every advertiser, donor, and in-kind partner is recognized in the official program brochure, on the event website, and from the announcer's stand.

The Commandery of St. Francis is a registered 501(c)(3). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permissible by law. EIN: 26-2543649. Consult your tax advisor.