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Event Details

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Palladium Silent Auction: Bidding and BBQ, Historic Columbia's largest annual fundraising event. Held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, this year's event will feature live music, delicious food, and craft drinks, enjoyed on the grounds of the historic Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens for what we anticipate will be over 300 guests. A wide variety of unique gifts and experiences will be up for auction, as well as an added dose of history as we reflect upon two decades of the Palladium Silent Auction.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a sponsor today and immediately begin taking advantage of marketing benefits!

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$5,000
Presenting Sponsor — 1 available
- Highest level logo placement on all print and digital collateral (examples include postcard, posters, sponsor boards, slideshows, online auction site, and signage displayed throughout the event)
- Two Silent Auction social media posts with highest level logo and accounts tagged on Historic Columbia's Facebook (22,800+ followers), Instagram (17,500+ followers), & Twitter (13,500+ followers)
- Recognition of sponsorship in email event announcement (11,200+ recipients)
- Recognition of sponsorship in one "This Month at HC" e-newsletter (11,200+ recipients), plus pre- and post-event emails to attendees
- Recognition of sponsorship on event page at historiccolumbia.org (average 36,000 views/month) and the auction bidding webpage
- Eight complimentary tickets to the Palladium Silent Auction ($560 value)
$2,500
Gold Sponsor
- Primary business logo on print and digital collateral (examples include postcard, posters, sponsor boards, slideshows, online auction site, and signage displayed throughout the event)
- One social media post with logo and accounts tagged on HC's social media platforms
- Recognition of sponsorship in email event announcement, plus pre- and post-event emails to attendees
- Recognition of sponsorship on event page at historiccolumbia.org and the auction bidding webpage
- Six complimentary tickets to the Palladium Silent Auction ($420 value)
$1,000
Silver Sponsor
- Secondary business logo on print and digital collateral (examples include postcard, posters, sponsor boards, slideshows, online auction site, and signage displayed throughout the event)
- One social media post with logo on HC's social media platforms
- Recognition of sponsorship in pre- and post-event emails to attendees
- Recognition of sponsorship on event page on historiccolumbia.org and the auction bidding webpage
- Four complimentary tickets to the Palladium Silent Auction ($280 value)
$500
Bronze Sponsor
- Business name on select print and digital collateral (examples include sponsor boards and signage displayed throughout the event)
- One social media post with name displayed on HC's social media platforms
- Recognition of sponsorship in pre- and post-event emails to attendees
- Recognition of sponsorship in name on event page at historiccolumbia.org
- Two complimentary tickets to the Palladium Silent Auction ($140 value)

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In-Kind

Food | Beverages (Alcoholic + Non-alcoholic) | Festival Tent | Tables & Chairs | Event Photography | T-Shirts | Champagne Toast
In-Kind sponsors help support Historic Columbia by offsetting the cost of hosting the event. In-Kind sponsors will receive a similar set of benefits as our financial sponsors based on the value of the donation.
If your company is a supplier of any of the above items or services and wishes to learn more about becoming an In-Kind Sponsor of the Palladium Silent Auction, please contact Rebecca Jacobson, Director of Development, at (803) 252-7742 ext. 12.
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Media

Print | Digital Media | Television | Radio | Billboards
Palladium Silent Auction puts the FUN in fundraiser! Through a rigorous marketing campaign, the Palladium Silent Auction brings together hundreds of Columbia's fervent supporters of history and preservation for a fun-filled evening. Won't you help us expand our reach in 2024?
If your company is willing to help promote this event in exchange for a similar set of benefits as our financial sponsors, we'd love to talk with you! Contact Emily Brown, Director of Marketing and Communication, at (803) 252-7742 ext. 17.

What is Palladium?

Palladium is a dynamic organization of professionals who support the mission of Historic Columbia through educational, social, and fundraising initiatives. Since its inception in 1996, this group of leaders has become a strong fundraising force for Historic Columbia, raising tens of thousands of dollars annually. Palladium’s two largest events, combined with social and membership cultivation events, attract more than 1,250 professional attendees each year.