1. Businesses Investing in Our Children’s Future MBEF Business Sponsorship Program

2. The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation For over 28 years, MBEF has evolved into a critical partner with our school district providing $4.6 million (almost 10%) of the funding for our local schools. As state resources shrink, MBEF donations step in to provide our students with the people and programs that make our district the 3rd highest in California. Our strong governing board and leaders from across the community volunteer their time to ensure that MBEF is as efficient as it is effective.

3. Working Together and Making a Difference A record number of parents and community members are working together through MBEF to overcome budget cuts and maintain our high quality schools. Our contributors represent an active, involved audience - 35% of Manhattan Beach residents have children in our public schools. Our founding partners include Chevron and Plaza El Segundo. Through our Business Sponsorship Program you can be associated with this groundswell of support.

4. Business Sponsorship Benefits An MBEF sponsorship associates your business with a successful local non-profit that benefits public education. It communicates your support of our local public schools to the community, parents, and MBEF supporters. The $1.5 million we hope to raise from the business community will have a marketable impact in classrooms from kindergarten through high school. Our whole community is concerned with the state budget situation. Your business can be part of our local solution for education.

5. Current MBEF Business Sponsors As seen in: Beach Reporter MBEF Website Manhattan Wine Auction Program

6. MBEF Business Sponsorship Program Logo in MBEF Beach Reporter ads Listing in MBEF Honor Roll Website Recognition MBEF and 7 school sites (clickable logo, select levels) MBEF E-Newsletter Sponsor (8500 recipients, select levels) Name on electronic sign Artesia Blvd. (select levels) MBEF Window Sticker Facebook recognition Use of MBEF logo MBEF Business Sponsorship Program Marketing opportunities include:

7. Better Schools. Better Community. For more information on the MBEF’s Business Sponsorship Program, contact: Margo Thole, 310.303.3342 Invest In Your Community through MBEF. Join MBEF’s Business Sponsorship Program. Manhattan Beach has the 3rd best school district in California thanks to community participation.

8. MBEF Mission The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation provides a means for schools, individuals and businesses to work together to help children achieve their potential in an increasingly complex, interesting and challenging work by providing resources for a broad, engaging curriculum beyond what can be offered through public funding. Founded in 1983, the MBEF is a California non-profit, public benefit, 501 (c) (3). All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.