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Phone 512-451-6710
LWV Austin Area
3908 Avenue B,
Austin, TX 78751


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Our democracy is what allows us to have our way of life with the freedoms we enjoy. But democracy is fragile. It can disappear before our very eyes if we aren’t careful. In order to protect our democracy, everyday citizens must be engaged and step up to defend it. 


Our annual Defending Democracy Dinner is the League’s primary fundraising vehicle, powering our volunteer-driven nonprofit. The proceeds from this event—including sponsorships, auction profits, and ticket sales—fuel everything we do to ensure that voters in the Austin area have the information and resources they need to participate fully in our democracy.

The 2023 Defending Democracy Dinner will be held at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center on April 19th beginning at 6:00 p.m. This year, the event will embody our mission, as attendees will be able to participate in a voting rights advocacy activity directed toward measures currently being considered in the Texas legislature.


Buy a ticket or a table and know that your attendance and generosity will register and inform more voters right here in the Austin Area. Will you join us to Defend Democracy?


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2023 Dinner at Wildflower Center

Event Details

 

 WHEN: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
6:00 pm until 9:00 pm
   
 WHERE:
Lady Bird Johnson
Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX
   
AWARD
WINNERS: 
Volunteer of the Year
Friend of the League
Democracy in Action
   

Dana DeBeauvoir
Dana DeBeauvoir

Special Guest & Speaker


Program

 

6:00 pm Stroll the beautiful grounds of the Wildflower Center while sipping a beverage and networking with League members and guests.
6:00 pm
Bid in our fun silent auction featuring works of art, jewelry, services and more—all donated by local businesses—and take part in our call to action. Silent Auction closes at 7:15.
7:00 pm Share a family-style meal provided by Austin Catering in the Wildflower Center’s Great Hall.
7:35 pm Making Democracy Work Awards.
8:00 pm Silent Auction winners announced.
8:15 pm Special guest and speaker, former longtime Travis County Clerk, Dana DeBeauvoir.
8:45 pm Closing celebration and recognition of our supporters.


Dana DeBeauvoir will bring her 35-year perspective on the elections process in Texas and provide insight into current challenges to local control of our elections.


Sponsors

  • A Signal of Your Commitment to Democracy
  • Valuable Exposure to a Wide Audience
  • An Opportunity to Learn


    Click here to download the Sponsor Prospectus (pdf).

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Democracy Guardian - $10,000
  • A customized civics education program for your organization
  • Half-page sponsorship ad in the LWV-AA Voters Guide for 1 year
  • 20 event tickets (two tables), preferred table assignment at event
  • Full-page ad in the Defending Democracy Dinner program
  • First-level signage at event
  • Website, newsletter & social media recognition

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Free & Fair Election Champion - $7,500
  • Quarter-page sponsorship ad in the LWV-AA Voters Guide for 1 year
  • 20 event tickets (Two tables)
  • Full-page ad in the Defending Democracy Dinner program
  • Second-level signage at event
  • Website, newsletter & social media recognition

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Campaign Finance Reformer - $5,000
  • 12 event tickets
  • Half-page ad in the Defending Democracy Dinner program
  • Third-level signage at event
  • Website, newsletter & social media recognition

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Voter Education Advocate - $2,500
  • 8 event tickets
  • Business card size ad in the Defending Democracy Dinner program
  • Fourth-level signage at event
  • Website & newsletter recognition

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Fair Maps Fighter - $1,000
  • 4 event tickets
  • Your name in the Defending Democracy Dinner program
  • Fifth-level signage at event
  • Website & newsletter recognition

Sponsor Now

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Register here to become a sponsor at any level
or to purchase individual tickets at $195.

(You may register & purchase multiple tickets at one time)

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Direct link to this page: lwvaustin.org/Dinner


The League of Women Voters Austin Area is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and tax exempt organization.
Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable under the law. Tax identification number:
81-3447172