HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS

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1 50 th NATIONAL CONGRESS ON HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS APRIL 24 TH - 27 TH, 2018 OTTAWA, ONTARIO chracongress.ca chra-achru.ca SPONSORSHIP & TRADESHOW PROSPECTUS

2 CHRA CONGRESS 2018 The CHRA on Housing and Homelessness provides an exceptional opportunity to meet collectively and exchange best practices and ideas from a growing Canadian body of practitioners, policy makers, front-line workers, government officials and key stakeholders within our sector in Ottawa will convene over 600 delegates and sector leaders from across Canada and abroad for three days of learning and networking opportunities. Each year we develop a unique program of over forty concurrent workshops, plenary and learning sessions, mobile tours and keynotes to meet the educational needs and interests of our members and participants from across the affordable housing and homelessness community. Join CHRA as we celebrate 50 years of bringing members together, to discuss important issues surrounding sustainable housing and homelessness that directly affect our Indigenous communities and people of low income. Join us as we take a look back at how it all started, to seeing how far we ve come! 50 years, it s worth celebrating! WHO ATTENDS Over the past three years, our average delegate composition has been: FUNCTION Housing Providers Non-Profit Organizations Municipalities Associations Provincial/Territorial Governments Business Individuals, Students, Others Federal Government PERCENT OF DELEGATES 29% 25% 12% 11% 10% 7% 4% 2% April 24 27, 2018 Ottawa, Ontario Delta City Centre 101 Lyon Street North WHY PARTICIPATE AS A SPONSOR OR EXHIBITOR CHRA 2018 gives you: Face-to-face time with over 600 delegates from across Canada and abroad from a wide variety of fields, giving you a unique opportunity to promote your product, program, service and/or ideas. High impact, high visibility one-day Tradeshow with no more than 25 exhibitors to maximize your exposure, including networking opportunities and social events to be held in conjunction with the Tradeshow. Numerous networking opportunities and organizational exposure to delegates through online, social media, program and onsite coverage at CHRA RESERVE NOW To become a sponsor or exhibitor at CHRA s 50 th National, please review the opportunities that follow and get in touch now to reserve. WE ARE OPEN TO NEW SPONSORSHIP IDEAS OR CUSTOM PACKAGES. TRADESHOW & PROGRAM ADVERTISING QUESTIONS Mark Hughes Manager, Membership & Communications mhughes@chra-achru.ca ext. 22 WE RE GOING PAPERLESS MORE FOR OUR SPONSORS VIRTUAL TOTE BAG CHRA is enhancing our environmental stewardship in 2018 by going paperless. This means no more flyers in the delegate bags. CHRA will rather work with our top sponsors to select a branded promotional item for the delegate bags that will keep your organization top of mind throughout. Examples of branded items include hotel keys, earphones, luggage tags, notepads, chocolates or more. We are offering you more this year including: More passes Advertising in CHRA s bi-weekly newsletter FLASH circulated to over 1,700 housing professionals More visibility onsite through increased sponsor signage Exclusive product and service giveaway opportunities More options to better customize your sponsor package All of our 2018 sponsors will have the opportunity to place an ad, flyer, or link to program and product information through an online Virtual Tote Bag that will be circulated to all delegates prior to and following. The Virtual Tote Bag will be in addition to our beautifully designed on-site paper program, and will be sure to enhance your support and visibility.

3 *Note: Branded items may require leeway time for production, and therefore CHRA may request 6-8 weeks lead-time to order the items. SPONSOR LEVEL Speaking Opportunity Featured Post in CHRA Pre- FLASH *Branded Gift to Delegates in Tote Bags or at Sponsored Event Exclusive Advertising Banner in two CHRA FLASHES Exclusive Opportunity to Provide Product or Incentive Giveaways Ad in Program Tradeshow Booth Title Sponsor $30,000 Full Cover 8 Full Indigenous Caucus Day 2018 Various Please see the Indigenous Caucus Day section of the Prospectus for more information. Awards Luncheon $20,000 Full Innovation Forum $15,000 Full Keynote $12,000 Half 6 Full 4 Full 4 Full Delegate Tote Bag Sponsor $8,000 Half 2 Full President s Reception $7,500 Early Career Professionals Sponsor $7,500 Meet & Greet Sponsor $5,000 2 Full 2 Full 1 Full Pass Mobile Tour Sponsor $5,000 Sponsor Two Workshops $5,000 1 Full Pass 1 Full Pass Webinar Sponsor $5,000 1 Full Pass Wifi/Charging Station Sponsor $3,000 Business Card 2 Day Sponsor One Workshop $3,000 Lived Experience Attendance Supporter $2,500 Business Card Business Card 2 Day Break Sponsor $1,500 Supporter $1,000 Website Presence Virtual Swag Bag

4 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TITLE SPONSOR: $30,000 Our title sponsors are invaluable to the success of CHRA, and are an integral part of the planning and community that supports the event. Sponsor Features: Exclusive logo prominence on all communications and lanyards, materials and promotions, as well as welcoming remarks to all delegates at Opening and Closing ceremonies. AWARDS LUNCHEON: $20,000 This inspiring event, taking place April 26 th, honors the invaluable contributions made by those who work in affordable housing and homelessness. Sponsor Features: Exclusive naming rights to the Awards Luncheon, speaking opportunity at the plated lunch banquet, presentation of one award during the awards ceremony, and VIP seating. INNOVATION FORUM 2018: $15,000 Your organization can own the day on April 24 th, with exclusive brand and logo recognition for CHRA s full day Innovation Forum 2018 program, attended by over one-quarter of delegates. This event features pan-canadian and international speakers, a full slate of panels, Keynote and learning opportunities focused on a thematic topic of timely importance to the housing sector. Sponsor Features: Exclusive program sponsorship on April 24 th and organizational visibility throughout, speaking opportunity and introduction of Keynote as well as the moderation of one or more discussion panels. INDIGENOUS CAUCUS DAY 2018: $20,000 Your organization will have top billing as the Gold Sponsor at this event attended by over one hundred delegates. Gold Sponsor logo to be included on final report. More details on Gold and other levels of exclusive Indigenous Caucus Day sponsorship may be found on page 7. KEYNOTE (2): $12,000 CHRA is lining up exciting Keynotes for Delivered in plenary to all delegates, our Keynotes help gather the sector to share learnings, and inspire us through great storytelling and new thinking. Keynotes take place April 25 th and 26 th. Sponsor Features: High profile visibility and introduction of Keynote to all 2018 delegates, and VIP seating in plenary. PRESIDENT S RECEPTION: $10,000 Sponsor Features: Exclusive visibility as the sponsor of CHRA s popular President s reception, held on the Penthouse floor of the Delta City Centre hotel. A 1960 s theme awaits as we celebrate CHRA s 50 th anniversary with decorations, food stations, cocktails, entertainment and a photo booth to amuse our delegates. Be the sponsor to this not to be missed event on April 25 th. DELEGATE TOTE BAGS: $8,000 All delegates will receive a one of a kind keepsake bag for their program and Tradeshow materials. The Tote Bag will include memorable branded items from CHRA s top sponsors, as well as treats and surprises! Sponsor Features: Exclusive logo prominence on one side of the Tote Bags, product inclusion and visibility.

5 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONALS: $7,500 A unique program dedicated to supporting the next generation of affordable housing leaders. The sponsorship helps CHRA to provide travel bursaries and registration savings to students and professionals under 30, as well as a mix of new programming for Sponsor Features: Exclusive visibility across several unique Early Career Professionals events including a Networking Pub Night, and featured speaking opportunities for our Early Career Professionals throughout. TWO WORKSHOPS: $5,000 Morning and afternoon workshops take place April 25 th and 26 th. CHRA will work with you to select the workshops that best align with your organization. Sponsor Features: Short speaking opportunity to delegates at the beginning of each workshop program, as well as logo, program and signage visibility as a workshop sponsor. MEET & GREET RECEPTION: $5,000 Sponsor Features: Exclusive visibility as a sponsor during one of CHRA s most highly attended social networking events April 24 th. MOBILE TOUR SPONSOR: $5,000 One of CHRA most popular events, Mobile Tours offer an exclusive opportunity for delegates to tour local supportive housing, homelessness and affordable housing organizations. Sponsor Features: Exclusive logo prominence and recognition as the CHRA Mobile Tour Sponsor. CONGRESS WEBINAR SPONSOR: $5,000 NEW Sponsor Feature: Workshops will be recorded and shown on the CHRA website after the conference via a webinar. Sponsor logo will be featured at the beginning and end of each video. WIFI/CHARGING STATION SPONSOR: $3,000 NEW Sponsor Feature: Provide wifi access to all the participants and a charging station. Sponsor logo featured on charging station and wifi password. LIVED EXPERIENCE ATTENDANCE SUPPORTER (UNLIMITED): $2,500 Sponsor Features: A great opportunity to support the participation of speakers and delegates with lived experience, including recognition in the printed program and online. ONE WORKSHOP: $3,000 Morning and afternoon workshops take place April 25 th and 26 th. CHRA will work with you to select the workshop that best aligns with your organization. Sponsor Features: Short speaking opportunity to delegates at the beginning of the workshop program, as well as logo, program and signage visibility as a workshop sponsor. BREAK SPONSOR (3): $1,500 Sponsor Features: Three coffee/tea breaks are offered the morning and afternoon of April 25 th and the morning of April 26 th, including recognition in the printed program and online, as well as break signage. CONGRESS SUPPORTER: $1,000 Sponsor Features: Contribute as a supporter to the learning, networking and professional development at CHRA.

6 INDIGENOUS CAUCUS DAY 2018 CHRA s Indigenous Caucus Day is the largest annual gathering focused on urban and rural Indigenous housing in Canada, and attracts over 120 delegates. The full-day event is remarkable for its blend of inspirational information sharing on Indigenous examples of highly effective housing management practices. GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR: $20,000 Recognized at Caucus Day through top level organizational visibility, your tremendous support will be further recognized through the delivery of welcoming greetings and recognition by the Chair during opening remarks, introduction of the Keynote speaker and opportunity to present on a Caucus panel. SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR: $15,000 Your generous support will be recognized by prominent organizational visibility and with the opportunity for introductory remarks on the lead panel for the day s events, and occasion to speak on a Caucus panel. BRONZE LEVEL SPONSOR: $10,000 Joining the Caucus Day as a major sponsor, you will have strong organizational visibility and occasion to introduce the afternoon program, and to speak on a Caucus panel. SPONSORSHIP QUESTIONS Mark Hughes Manager, Membership & Communications mhughes@chra-achru.ca ext. 22 At Indigenous Caucus Day 2018, sponsors will have immediate access to a sophisticated group of large and medium-sized urban Indigenous housing providers and developers from across Canada to understand their needs and develop those relationships. CAUCUS LUNCH SPONSOR: $7,500 Featured as the Indigenous Caucus Day Lunch sponsor, placement of organizational or promotional items at all delegate place settings at lunch will allow you to share your work with all delegates. CAUCUS PANEL SPONSOR (3): $6,500 Join CHRA in building great program panels featuring leading speakers on issues of importance to the Indigenous housing community. From inspiring best-practices to cutting edge housing management and development, we want to work with you as moderator or speaker on one of the Caucus thematic panels. CAUCUS BREAK SPONSOR (2): $5,000 Two breaks will take place over the course of the day, providing an opportunity for you to stand out through break signage and a giveaway of organizational or promotional items. CAUCUS SUPPORTER: $3,000 - $2,500 - $1,000 Contribute as a supporter to the learning, networking and professional development at CHRA s Indigenous Caucus. The majority of sponsorship for CHRA s Indigenous Caucus Day will go back into programing and output delivered by the Caucus. We are open to speaking with you further about custom packages and benefits. SPONSOR LEVEL Featured Post in CHRA Pre- FLASH Speaking Opportunity Exclusive Advertising Banner in two CHRA FLASH Logo on Final Report Opportunity to Provide Product or Incentive Giveaways Ad in Print Program Tradeshow Booth Website & Virtual Swag Bag $20,000 Full 6 Full $15,000 Full 4 Full $10,000 Half 3 Full $7,500 Half 2 Full $6,500 2 Full $5,000 1 Full Pass $3,000 1/8 2 Day $2,500

7 PROGRAM ADVERTISING Stand out! Buy an Ad! Advertising in the print program offers an excellent opportunity to reach all delegates. Our beautiful hard copy programs are handed out onsite to all our delegates and provide exposure to a national audience. Print ad booking deadline: Feb 19 th, 2018 Print ad artwork deadline: March 5 th, 2018 TRADESHOW OPPORTUNITIES This year CHRA will be featuring a one-day Tradeshow in the lobby of the Delta City Centre, steps from the main plenary, registration desk and meals. A great location for continuous interaction with many opportunities for delegates to visit each booth over the two day congress. Booth Rates CHRA Member: $750 Non-Member: $1000 Full page $750 1/2 page (horizontal) $400 1/2 page (vertical) $400 1/3 page (horizontal) $275 1/3 page (vertical) $275 1/4 page (vertical only) $225 1/8 page (horizontal only) $ x x x x x x x 2.75 *Deadline to be included in the 2018 Tradeshow: March 1 st, 2018 Exhibitor Benefits 8 x 8 space including one skirted 6 table with two chairs, pipe and draping. Listing and logo recognition on the CHRA website, and program. Exhibitor-only badges for booth staff, providing access to delegate meals. Note: A Tradeshow form confirming all details will be sent for signature. Additional Costs Shipping Booth set-up, storage, handling, etc. Hard-wired internet connection Extra electrical & furniture Ad Specifications: Provide your artwork as a high-resolution PDF in CMYK. Please extend bleed ¼ on all sides and include crop marks. Electronic samples of Programs from previous years are available upon request for those who wish to see past layouts. 50 th NATIONAL CONGRESS ON HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS chra-achru.ca chracongress.ca TRADESHOW & PROGRAM ADVERTISING QUESTIONS Julie Auger Event Manager jauger@chra-achru.ca ext. 15 April 24 27, 2018 Ottawa, Ontario Delta City Centre 101 Lyon Street North

8 SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) is grateful for the sponsorship and support our partners provide in conjunction with CHRA s 50 th Annual National on Housing and Homelessness, taking place in Ottawa, Ontario from April 24 th to April 27 th, I am pleased to confirm that wishes to partner with CHRA on the 50 th Annual. The details of our support are as follows: CONGRESS PARTNERSHIP LEVEL Title Sponsor ($30,000) Awards Luncheon ($20,000) Innovation Forum ($15,000) Keynote Sponsor ($12,000) Delegate Tote Bag Sponsor ($8,000) President s Reception ($10,500) Early Career Professionals Sponsor ($7,500) Meet & Greet Sponsor ($5,000) Mobile Tour Sponsor ($5,000) PLEASE SEE THE SPONSOR BENEFITS CHART ON PAGE 3 OF THE PROSPECTUS FOR BENEFIT DETAILS. INDIGENOUS CAUCUS DAY 2018 Gold Level Sponsor ($20,000) Silver Level Sponsor ($15,000) Bronze Level Sponsor ($10,000) Caucus Lunch Sponsor ($7,500) CONTACT INFORMATION Sponsor Two Workshops ($5,000) Sponsor One Workshop ($3,000) Wifi/Charging Station Sponsor ($3,000) Webinar Sponsor ($3,000) Lived Experience Supporter ($2,500) Break Sponsor ($1,500) Supporter ($1,000) Other Caucus Panel Sponsor ($6,500) Caucus Break Sponsor ($5,000) Caucus Supporter ($3,000) ($2,500) ($1,000) Other PLEASE SEE THE INDIGENOUS CAUCUS SPONSOR BENEFITS CHART ON PAGE 7 FOR BENEFIT DETAILS. Organization Name: Lead Sponsorship Contact: Title: Mailing Address: City: Province: Postal Code: Telephone

9 TRADESHOW Will you take a booth at the Tradeshow April 25 th? YES NO Member Non-Member Note: All $5,000 and above sponsorships are eligible for a free Tradeshow booth at, April 25 th. Tradeshow Contact: Telephone Title: Note: A separate Tradeshow form will follow to confirm further details such as shipping and electrical. ADVERTISING Full ($750) 1/2 Horizontal ($400) 1/2 Vertical (400) 1/3 Horizontal ($275) 1/3 Vertical ($275) 1/4 Vertical Only ($225) 1/8 Horizontal Only ($150) Note: Sponsors are entitled to advertising space as outlined in the benefits chart (page 3). You may also purchase additional or one-off advertising in the printed program. AUTHORIZATION I the undersigned, agree to the terms and conditions governing the sponsorship agreement at the stated partnership level noted above, and am the authorized representative of the named organization. Name of Authorized Officer: Title: Signature: Date: PAYMENT Method of Payment: Cardholder Name: Cheque Master Card Visa Please invoice my organization Card Number: Cardholder Signature: Expiry Date: CSC: * Payment is due upon submitting the Sponsorship Agreement NOTES: Please indicate below or on the following page any specifications of note in line with your benefits (ie. speaker name if delivering remarks; signage requirements ect.) and a brief description of the product/services your organization provides.

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