THRIVE
An Evening of Art Benefitting Face Forward International
Sponsorship Proposal
Executive Summary
Slated for Spring Solstice Thursday March 21st 2024 and during Women’s History Month, Thrive is a one night only Art Show taking place at a Gallery venue in Los Angeles California and featuring large format Fine Art Photographic Prints by Award-winning Photographer Mark Maryanovich.
All proceeds from the Thrive Print sales are donated directly to Face Forward International: a female, survivor lead non profit organization that provides life changing surgeries to hundreds of survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking and other cruel acts of crime from 14 different countries and growing.
Mark looks forward to creating an exclusive Series of Fine Art Photographs that embody the core calling of Face Forward: Images created by photographing the tissues and structures inside a variety of orchids as generated by a modern day X-ray machine.
These Images are printed with the Chromalux HDW Gloss Aluminum Printing process on 100% recyclable and made with recycled material, and skillfully mounted in sleek Gallery Flat Black Wood Float Frames. Printed at extremely high resolution, the Images are permanently infused into a lightweight and durable aluminum panel, resulting in unparalleled quality and appearance.
Each Print is a 1 of 1 Limited Edition, hand signed and numbered by Mark Maryanovich on the Print back.
All proceeds from the Thrive Print sales are donated directly to Face Forward, advancing their mission to provide even more surgical care to more survivors in need.
Transparency and accountability are fundamental to the Face Forward organization. Donor contributions are utilized efficiently and Face Forward provides regular reports on program outcomes. Face Forward’s commitment to transparency ensures that supporters can trust their contributions are making a meaningful difference.
In addition to raising funds to further Face Forward’s commitment to providing pro bono surgical care and emotional support to violent crime survivors, the purpose of this Event is to help raise awareness for Face Forward during the Show’s pre-launch, launch and post launch phases, through a combined marketing plan involving traditional print, social
media, local radio and television features.
Schedule: Project Milestones
Pre-Launch: January 1st to March 13th 2024
- Save The Date Show Announcement posted on all social media platforms
- Invites extended to the exclusive list of Face Forward Honorary Committee Members and existing Face Forward supporters to ensure the 200 person Gallery venue is at maximum capacity during the 4 hour evening Event
- Press releases issued, highlighting the Show’s noteworthiness and ideally securing features in publications such as Malibu Magazine, VoyageLA and The LA Times and on local news shows such as Good Day LA and KTLA Morning News
- Creation of the Thrive Fine Art Photographic Print Series
- Weekly social media posts featuring Face Forward survivor stories, interviews with the Face Forward Team, and details of the Show’s production and Fine Art Prints creation
Launch: March 14th to March 21st 2024
- Daily social media posts leading up to the Show amplifying excitement and engagement
- Memorable moments during the Event are streamed live, featuring the photo backdrop exhibited at the main Gallery entrance showcasing our Sponsors logos
Post-Launch: March 22nd to May 30th 2024
- Video highlights from the Show are edited together for social media posts across all platforms
- Statistics are complied on the amount of money raised from the Print sales and Face Forward program outcomes are shared in the press and online
- Select merchandise designed by Mark Maryanovich and featuring the Thrive Print Series Images are available for purchase online, incorporating a Mother’s Day promotion, with net proceeds from all Thrive product sales donated directly to Face Forward
- Statistics are complied on the amount of money raised from the Thrive product sales and Face Forward program outcomes are shared in the press and online
In essence, Thrive | An Evening of Art Benefitting Face Forward International provides an exciting and elegant vehicle to showcase our Sponsors’ commitment to championing Face Forward’s mission to provide pro bono, life changing surgical care and emotional support to more survivors in need. More than an Art Show, Thrive reinforces the hope for humanity that Face Forward brings to the world.
Team Description
Face Forward International Founder and CEO Deborah Alessi
Deborah Alessi is a Scottish-born businesswoman who worked at the top of the aviation industry prior to relocating to the United States. She is the Founder and CEO of Face Forward International, which is female, survivor lead organization established in 2007.
Ms. Alessi received an advanced degree in business management from Glasgow University before relocating to the Middle East to work for the Royal Family of Bahrain. During her career in private aviation, Ms. Alessi advanced rapidly through the ranks to manage the family’s fleet of private aircraft. Her experience in the job included extensive travel and exposure to the finest of products, services, and etiquette. To continue to advance her career, Ms. Alessi moved to the United States to work numerous Fortune 500 companies and private individuals in selecting, purchasing, and managing private aircraft.
In her current role leading Face Forward, Ms. Alessi draws on her unique ability to mix shrewd business acumen, upper echelon skin care, and global philanthropy. As one journalist put it, “It is rare to find an individual as beautiful on the outside as she is within. Deborah Alessi is that individual, and won’t rest until Face Forward puts the brakes on domestic violence.”
Deborah launched her other business venture, Beverly Hills IV Therapy in 2018 as CEO, servicing Los Angeles and the Maldives and soon expanded into a full scale wellness clinic in Dubai in 2021, where she launched her Beverly Hills Wellness and Aesthetic clinic at the Five Palm, and expanded the brand to more locations in the Maldives and the UK.
Face Forward International Executive Director Mandi Budd
A Florida native, Mandi Budd began her professional and non-profit career while in college at the University of Central Florida. First working for the university, then in various other local charities including Heart of Florida United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida, Canine Companions for Independence and the Alzheimer Resource Center. She later changed career paths for 10 years, working as a Firm Administrator for two CPA firms, Ruggiero Martinez & Norton in Winter Park, Florida and O'Bannon Anaya and Company in Las Vegas.
Upon moving to Los Angeles, Mandi knew she needed to return her professional career to where her true passions lie.....in service to others. When she met Deborah Alessi she was immediately drawn to the organization's mission and began her journey with Face Forward in 2015, first as Associate Director before accepting the role of Executive Director later that same year.
Mandi has a passion for giving back and wanting to make a positive change for as many people as she can in the world. She looks forward to the continued growth and global reach and vision of Face Forward International, to help even more survivors from around the world become thrivers after suffering from abuse.
Mandi is a proud member of the LA5 Rotary Club and Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce.
Face Forward International Celebrity Honorary Committee
The Face Forward Celebrity Honorary Committee includes such notable figures as Sharon Stone, Jennifer Coolidge, Missy Pyle, Nelly and Kelly Osborne. The stature of these Members speaks to the true worthiness of the Face Forward cause.
Los Angeles based Fine Art Photographer Mark Maryanovich
Award-winning photographer Mark Maryanovich has captured an impressive variety of artists including Chris Cornell, Billy F Gibbons, Bob Rock, Chad Kroeger, Elliott Smith and Henry Rollins. His photographs appear as album covers and artwork for companies such as Sony, Universal, EMI, Warner Chappell Music, and Mark has been nominated four times, and received two Canadian Country Music Awards for Recording Package of the Year.
Mark’s commercial clients include Gibson Guitars and Peavey Electronics, and his work has been published in Rolling Stone and Billboard magazines. Mark had the honor of providing the author photo for best selling biographer Robert Lacey's Model Woman: Eileen Ford and the Business of Beauty, and book cover images for the legendary Randy Bachman’s autobiography Vinyl Tap Stories, and Matt Sorum’s autobiography Double Talkin' Jive: True Rock 'N' Roll Stories from the Drummer of Guns N' Roses, The Cult and Velvet Revolver.
Mark has been recognized by the prestigious Photo Review magazine competition with his selection as a prominent entry, and by the California art community, with his placement as a finalist in the Images From A Glass Eye International Juried Photography Show, and honorable mention in the American Icon Art Competition. Because of his work in this genre, the esteemed Annenberg Space for Photography selected Mark to be part of their slideshow exhibition Country:
Portraits of an American Sound, which celebrates the pioneers, poets and icons of country music.
Mark’s images stand out from the masses with a unique quality, a quality created by a unique style of shooting; an experience that captures the raw essence and beauty of his subjects.
Currently, Mark is excited to be working on The ART of GIVING with Co~Creator Matt Sorum. Purely a project fueled by passion, The ART of GIVING exists to create awareness for the charitable causes championed by the world's most iconic artists.
“Not only is Mark Maryanovich one of the world’s premier photographers, he’s also compassionate and donates his time and talent to assist worthy causes.” Pepper Gomez, CEO and Founder Wake Up! Music Group
Mission Statement
Face Forward International: Changing lives...one survivor at a time.
Face Forward's mission is to provide emotional support and reconstructive surgery for women, children and men who have been victims of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking or any Cruel Acts of Crime. Since Face Forward's inception in 2007, the organization has worked with community leaders around the world to identify victims of violence who are
working toward recovery, yet carry the burdening physical evidence of past abuse. Face Forward does more than just provide pro bono reconstructive surgery to adults and children who have suffered traumatic and severe physical abuse; they also create a welcoming and safe environment for these survivors to start a fresh new life, and reclaim their confidence.
Face Forward is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and funds raised by the organization help with ancillary costs, travel expenses for patients including airfare, accommodations, transportation, nursing aftercare and more.
www.faceforwardintl.org/our-work.html
Thrive
The Thrive Team Members have combined forces to create an unforgettable, customized, one of a kind Event experience to help raise awareness and support for Face Forward International.
While raising funds for Face Forward through the 1 of 1 Limited Edition hand-signed and numbered Fine Art Photographic Prints sales provides the basis for this initiative, all involved firmly believe that creating an extraordinary Event that leaves a positive indelible mark on our attendees will provide the most benefit for both our Sponsors and Face Forward, long after the one night only Show has come to pass.
Social media posts are an important part of all event promotions, however, the Thrive Team clearly recognizes that compelling content of these posts is of utmost importance. The Thrive Team realizes that the success of our Event is ultimately about the guest experience. How guests feel, what they will remember about the night, and moving them emotionally are the key elements around which our Event is designed.
Therefore, our focus is on creating an exceptional experience for our Show guests. The most valuable guest experience is a curated experience, one in which Guests feel valued and important. This in turn creates a win for all involved, as the experience will live in our Guests’ minds for many years to come.
As they remember and share how much they enjoyed the evening and how valued they felt, these thoughts and posts will be inextricably linked with Face Forward and our Show’s Sponsors.
Face Forward’s compelling mission to enable women, children, and men to reconstruct their lives inside and out for a brighter future, and stories from survivors who have benefitted from Face Forward’s work are certainly enough to move our audience emotionally.
Creating a remarkable Event to showcase Face Forward, to raise more awareness and ultimately more support to provide even more reconstructive surgery and aftercare to more survivors in need is Thrive’s sole purpose for being.
Our Team is committed to superlative communication with our Sponsors throughout every stage, and excellent execution of a world class Event.
Event Highlights
- One Photo Opp Backdrop prominently displaying our Show Sponsor logo displayed at the Gallery entrance and seen
from street traffic views - Velvet Ropes and red carpet outside the Gallery venue
- Sixteen 1 of 1 Chromalux HDW Gloss Infused Aluminum 36x24 Prints with 1.5” depth Gallery Black Float Frames hand signed and numbered by the artist
- One Masthead Piece: 72x48 Lenticular Triptych Photographic Print displayed in the Gallery window
- Live music featuring Female Musicians
- Food and Beverage provided by Women Owned Businesses
- Charcuterie Art: flower shaped hors d'oeuvres
- Event staff dressed in Thrive inspired uniforms
- Guest gifts: mini potted orchids to take home and care for after the Show
Promotion
Audience Analysis
Face Forward International’s diverse group of Board of Directors and Committee Members represents the fact that the Face Forward initiative affects us all, as it reinforces hope for humanity.
With a combined audience of more than 30,000 followers on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram and LinkedIn, social media content leading up to and after the Show consists of Stories, Reels, Video, Carousel and Single Image posts featuring Face Forward survivor stories, interviews with the Face Forward Team, and details of the Show’s curated production and Fine Art Prints creation.
Beginning in January 2024, and during the weeks leading up to the Thrive Art Show, we look forward to an extensive press and PR campaign.
Invites are extended to our exclusive list of Face Forward Honorary Committee Members and existing Face Forward supporters to ensure the 200 person Gallery venue is at maximum capacity during the 4 hour evening Event.
Issued press releases highlight the Show’s noteworthiness and ideally secure features in publications such as Malibu Magazine, VoyageLA and The LA Times and on local news shows such as Good Day LA and KTLA Morning News.
We plan to generate even more awareness and support for the Face Forward mission by engaging a vetted PR specialist to employ a combined marketing plan involving traditional print, social media, local radio and television features.
Promotion will continue post Show, as Guests are invited to share their Thrive experience and a Thrive Mother’s Day
Promotion is announced: select merchandise designed by Mark Maryanovich and featuring the Thrive Print Series Images are available for purchase online, with net proceeds from all Thrive product sales donated directly to Face Forward.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Thrive | An Evening of Art Benefiting Face Forward International provides an exciting and elegant vehicle to showcase our Sponsors’ commitment to championing Face Forward’s mission to provide pro bono, life changing surgical care and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking and other cruel acts of violent crime.
Our Sponsors will be featured prominently in all press, interviews, features and social media posts.
During the Show itself, a photo backdrop exhibited at the main Gallery entrance provides a large scale display for our Sponsors logos, to be seen in the photographs taken of our Thrive Guests for posting on social media and subsequent press online and in print publications.
Post Show, the Thrive merchandise Mother’s Day promotion offers an extended opportunity to showcase our Sponsors, as supporter logos are incorporated into the design of these products. Items include water bottles, tote bags, coasters and Smartphone cases, essential items that will keep our Sponsors and Face Forward top of the purchaser’s mind long after the Show has passed.
Budget
Funding Request
The Thrive Team recognizes the unique needs of potential Sponsors, and we embrace custom levels that emanate from an understanding of our Sponsor needs.
Ideally, a sole Sponsor benefits from exclusive logo placement, PR, press and social media mentions.
We also recognize that the importance of this Event may be bigger than one Company alone, and we invite co-Sponsorship opportunities for Brands to share the media and press mentions and logo placements.
We kindly ask that you consider partnering with the Thrive Team to benefit Face Forward International in providing even more reconstructive surgery and aftercare to more survivors in need, and we welcome your input on a Sponsorship level that best suits your Brand’s needs.
Thank you for your time and consideration, with much appreciation and gratitude. We look forward to including your Company in this rare Event that brings magic and light to the lives and spirits of all involved.
With many thanks again,
Team Thrive
Contact
Mark Maryanovich
info@markmaryanovich.com
310.774.6073