ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2014-15
Become a sponsor of AFP MA Chapter Sponsorship of AFP Massachusetts Chapter is a twelve-month engagement, beginning and ending on the anniversary of your initial enrollment, and includes visibility at all chapter programs plus year-long eposure in marketing materials, email communications to over 5,000 contacts weekly, and on the chapter website. There is no other organization or annual conference that can reach the market we reach. Increase your credibility, recognition and relationships among 700 AFP Massachusetts Chapter members and thousands of associated professionals representing leading not-for-profit organizations throughout greater Boston and beyond. Our professional advancement programs draw decision-makers from every facet of the greater Boston area s etensive philanthropic community including chief development officers, senior administrators, board members, and volunteers. Sponsorship Opportunities: Chapter $10,000 Champion $ 7,500 Patron $ 5,000 Benefactor $ 2,500 Friend $ 1,500 Sponsorships at or above $5,000 have fleibility to negotiate their benefits subject to AFP MA Chapter Board approval. Benefit Highlights: Visibility at signature chapter events including the annual conference Visibility in chapter communications and on the website One-time use of conference attendee list Complimentary event passes Membership privileges Chapter Programs: Annual Conference: This is one of the largest fundraising conferences in New England and the largest chapter event of the year with 600 attendees from the field of development. From senior leaders in the field to new professionals, the Annual Conference is a who s who in development and an effective way to reach potential clients and customers. All sponsors will receive an ehibitor table and conference attendee list as part of their sponsorship benefits.
Funders Breakfast: One of the most popular programs of the year, the Meet the Funders Breakfast brings together local corporate and foundation funders and development professionals to have open dialogue about funding priorities, processes and trends. Breakfast Meetings: The Breakfast Meetings are central to AFP programming and bring together more than 500 AFP members and non-members annually to eplore key strategic topics. A staple of the AFP MA Chapter, Breakfast Meetings provide a highly visible platform for year-round sponsorship recognition and activation. Brown Bag Lunches: The Brown Bag Committee coordinates 6-8 Brown Bag Luncheons in the year, each targeting a specific challenge faced by development professionals and includes an opportunity for an etensive Q&A session following the presentation. Fundraising Basics Course: This two-day introduction to fundraising is for newcomers to the field. It is held three times per year with more than 100 attendees. Eposure to this audience provides sponsors with a platform to reach those who are embarking on a fundraising career and allows sponsors to make an immediate impression on tomorrow s eecutives and decision makers. AFP MA Open Networking Events (AFP ONE): This biannual event provides an opportunity where members can attend for free and share an evening of networking, drinks and hors d oeuvres with other development professionals, and includes a formal presentation on a topic of interest. Key Demographics: Members: 700 Senior Level Eecutives on membership roster and mailing list: 2,000 Website Visits annually: 21,000 Facebook Likes: 245 Twitter Followers: 400 Live email addresses: 5,000 Conference Attendees: 600 Education Program Attendees: over 1,000 per year There is a sponsorship level and opportunity for every budget. Tiered sponsorships provide you with increased benefits and eposure to help you achieve your marketing objectives.
AFP Massachusetts Chapter Board of Directors PRESIDENT Gregg Chambers Fontbonne Academy PRESIDENT-ELECT Paul Swindlehurst Community Resources for Justice PAST PRESIDENT Catherine Squires, CFRE Tufts Medical Center TREASURER Hugo De La Rosa AFP MA Treasurer SECRETARY Margot A. Biggin Tufts University VP, ADMINISTRATION Sara J. Andrews Partners Healthcare VP, CONFERENCE Tomasz Kierul, CFRE Archdiocese of Boston VP, EDUCATION Shelley Brown Boston Children s Hospital Trust VP, MEMBERSHIP Tanya Holton The Kenneth B. Schwartz Center VP, DIVERSITY Yumi Yasutake MIT VP, COMMUNICATIONS Alicia Ianiere Pine Street Inn DIRECTORS AT LARGE Meghan Canal Partners Healthcare System Kate R. Guedj Boston Foundation, Inc. Kristina Lentz Pine Street Inn Douglas MacPherson Horace Mann Education Association Hilary Smiley Marshall Boston Children s Hospital Trust Cristine More, CFRE Senior Consultant C&C Consulting Christopher S. Mosher, J.D. Registry of College and University Presidents Valerie Navy-Daniels American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts Scott Nichols Boston University Usha Pasi Facing History and Ourselves Kathy Sheehan Perkins School for the Blind Yong-Hee Silver Boston Symphony Orchestra Beth Tishler Consultant to the Nonprofit Community Suzanne Tompkins Zoo New England Stephanie Truesdell Milton Academy Bradford Wm. Voigt Harvard University
Chapter Champion Patron Benefactor Friend YEAR-LONG CHAPTER BENEFITS 10k 7.5k 5k 2.5k 1.5k Recognition at all AFP MA Brown Bag Luncheon Meetings (6) Recognition at all AFP MA Breakfast Meetings (6) Recognition at all AFP MA BASICS Fundraising Courses (3) Eclusive event sponsor of AFP MA Meet the Funders Breakfast Eclusive event sponsor of chosen AFP MA Open Networking Event Shared event sponsor of AFP MA Open Networking Event (Date TBA) Discounted rate for sponsor employees who wish to attend programs Best logo placement & live link on weekly e-blasts to 5,000+ contacts Prominent logo placement & link on weekly e-blasts to 5,000+ contacts Logo placement & link on all weekly e-blasts to 5,000+ contacts Listing with live link on all weekly e-blasts up to 5,000+ contacts Listing with no link on all weekly e-blasts up to 5,000+ contacts Best logo placement with live link on chapter website Prominent logo placement with link on chapter website Logo placement with live link on chapter website Listing with link on chapter website Listing with no link on chapter website Recognition on Chapter Facebook page upon request Distribution of dedicated email blast(s) sent by AFP MA 2 1 ANNUAL CONFERENCE BENEFITS Complimentary conference registrations 4 3 2 2 2 Prominent onsite signage Listing (within level) on presentation slides at plenary session One-time use of the conference attendee email list Promotional flyer handed out to attendees (8 1/2 11 inch) Directory listing and floor map location in conference program book Full company profile inside conference program book Eclusive logo placement on front cover of program book Prominent logo placement on back cover of program book Logo placement inside conference program book Ehibitor booth (best placement) Ehibitor booth (prominent placement) Ehibitor booth (with placement by level then by contract date) Best placement plus 75-word description in Meet our Sponsors email Prominent placement/50-word description in Meet our Sponsors email Listing plus 25-word description in Meet our Sponsors email Listing (no company description) in Meet our Sponsors email Recognition as Lunch Sponsor with opportunity to make remarks Recognition as Session Sponsor/two sessions (first & second choice) Recognition as Session Sponsor/one session (third choice) Recognition as Breakfast Sponsor with opportunity to make remarks Recognition from podium at President's Reception Unlimited complimentary admissions to President's Reception
CHAPTER SPONSOR $10,000 YEAR-LONG CHAPTER BENEFITS Eclusive recognition as sponsor of our most well-attended signature chapter event, Meet the Funders Breakfast and Roundtables, including sole recognition of your company in event promotions and signage, presence at the event, recognition in event presentation slides, and five complimentary passes to the event Recognition at all Brown Bag Luncheon Meetings (6) Recognition at all Breakfast Meetings (6) Recognition at all BASICS courses (3) Best logo placement with live link on all weekly e-blasts to 5,000+ contacts Best logo placement on chapter website Distribution of 2 dedicated email blasts to full contact database upon request, to be sent by AFP, including a share of the message through AFP MA Facebook and Twitter Recognition on Chapter Facebook page upon request Member rate for any sponsor employee who wants to attend a Chapter program CONFERENCE BENEFITS Conference registrations (4) Eclusive Chapter Sponsor slide during plenary/keynote session Eclusive logo placement on front cover of conference program book Directory listing and floor map location in conference program book Full company profile in conference program book Best placement plus a 75-word company description in Meet Our Sponsors email sent to all conference attendees Ehibitor booth (best placement) Promotional flyer handed out to attendees at Registration Area (8 ½ 11 inch) Recognition as Session Sponsor of two conference sessions (your choice) Recognition as Lunch Sponsor with opportunity to make remarks during lunch, followed by introduction of the keynote by our Chapter President Prominent onsite signage Recognition from podium at President s Reception Unlimited complimentary admissions to President s Reception One-time use of conference attendee list
CHAMPION $7,500 YEAR-LONG CHAPTER BENEFITS Eclusive recognition as sponsor at your choice of either fall or spring AFP MA Open Networking Event, including sole recognition of your company in event promotions and signage, presence at the event, recognition in event presentation slides, and five complimentary passes to the event Recognition at all Brown Bag Luncheon Meetings (6) Recognition at all Breakfast Meetings (6) Recognition at all BASICS courses (3) Prominent logo placement with live link on all weekly e-blasts to 5,000+ contacts Prominent logo placement with live link on chapter website Distribution of 1 dedicated email blast to contact database upon request, to be sent by AFP, including a share of the message through AFP MA Facebook and Twitter Recognition on Chapter Facebook page upon request Member rate for any sponsor employee who wants to attend a Chapter program CONFERENCE BENEFITS Conference registrations (3) Prominent logo placement as a Champion Sponsor on presentation slides during plenary/keynote session Prominent logo placement on back cover of conference program book Directory listing and floor map location in conference program book Full company profile in conference program book Prominent placement plus a 50-word company description in Meet Our Sponsors email sent to all conference attendees Ehibitor booth (prominent placement) Promotional flyer handed out to attendees at Registration Area (8 ½ 11 inch) Recognition as Session Sponsor of one conference sessions (third choice after Chapter Sponsor) Recognition as Breakfast Sponsor with opportunity to make remarks during breakfast hour Prominent onsite signage Recognition from podium at President s Reception Unlimited complimentary admissions to President s Reception One-time use of conference attendee list
PATRON $5,000 YEAR-LONG CHAPTER BENEFITS Shared recognition as one of the sponsors of an AFP MA Open Networking Event (date to be announced) including recognition in event promotions and signage, presence at the event, recognition in event presentation slides, and three complimentary passes to the event Recognition at all Brown Bag Luncheon Meetings (6) Recognition at all Breakfast Meetings (6) Recognition at all BASICS courses (3) Logo placement with live link on all weekly e-blasts to 5,000+ contacts Logo placement with live link on chapter website Recognition on Chapter Facebook page upon request Member rate for any sponsor employee who wants to attend a Chapter program CONFERENCE BENEFITS Conference registrations (2) Listing as a Patron Sponsor on presentation slides during plenary/keynote session Prominent logo placement on back cover of conference program book Directory listing and floor map location in conference program book Full company profile in conference program book Listing plus 25-word company description in Meet Our Sponsors email sent to all conference attendees Ehibitor booth (prominent placement) Promotional flyer handed out to attendees at Registration Area (8 ½ 11 inch) Prominent onsite signage Recognition from podium at President s Reception Unlimited complimentary admissions to President s Reception One-time use of conference attendee list
BENEFACTOR $2,500 YEAR-LONG CHAPTER BENEFITS Recognition at all Brown Bag Luncheon Meetings (6) Recognition at all Breakfast Meetings (6) Recognition at all BASICS courses (3) Listing with live link on all weekly e-blasts to 5,000+ contacts Listing with live link on chapter website Member rate for any sponsor employee who wants to attend a Chapter program CONFERENCE BENEFITS Conference registrations (2) Listing as a Benefactor Sponsor on presentation slides during plenary/keynote session Logo placement in conference program book Directory listing and floor map location in conference program book Listing in Meet Our Sponsors email sent to all conference attendees Ehibitor booth (with placement by level then by contract date) Promotional flyer handed out to attendees at Registration Area (8 ½ 11 inch) Prominent onsite signage Recognition from podium at President s Reception One-time use of conference attendee list
FRIEND $1,500 YEAR-LONG CHAPTER BENEFITS Recognition at all Brown Bag Luncheon Meetings (6) Recognition at all Breakfast Meetings (6) Recognition at all BASICS courses (3) Listing with no link on all weekly e-blasts to 5,000+ contacts Listing with no link on chapter website Member rate for any sponsor employee who wants to attend a Chapter program CONFERENCE BENEFITS Conference registrations (2) Listing as a Friend Sponsor on presentation slides during plenary/keynote session Directory listing and floor map location in conference program book Ehibitor booth (with placement by level then by contract date) Listing (no company description) in Meet Our Sponsors email sent to all conference attendees Prominent onsite signage One-time use of conference attendee list
SINGLE EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES One or more of the following single event sponsorship opportunities may be chosen in lieu of a package. ANNUAL KEY DECISION MAKERS FORUM SPONSOR Eclusive: $4,500 The annual KDM Forum attracts over 50 senior development officers for a half day of sharing insights, trading ideas, and networking. Sponsorship includes working with AFP MA to develop a program that will appeal to senior leaders. Final approval of the program will be made by AFP MA Chapter. The sponsor will receive the opportunity to invite eight (8) guests. ANNUAL SENIOR LEADERS DINNER SPONSOR Eclusive: $3,500 The annual Senior Leaders Dinner is designed for senior level fundraising eecutives to meet over dinner to discuss strategic issues and topics in a collegial atmosphere. This event can include a Featured Guest who will share epertise on a specific issue or topic, to be mutually agreed upon by the Chapter and Sponsor. This event is invitation-only and limited to no more than 25 participants. The sponsor will receive the opportunity to invite eight (8) guests. Final approval of the invitation list will be made by AFP MA Chapter. ANNUAL DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM SPONSOR Eclusive: $1,500 The Diversity Fellowship Program is a special initiative of the AFP MA Chapter designed to encourage diversity within the fundraising field. The program offers etensive mentorship, training and networking opportunities to connect development professionals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds to the people and resources they need to further the overall mission of their organizations. Sponsorship includes recognition of your company in diversity promotions and signage, a presence at diversity events, and other opportunities at the discretion of the AFP MA Diversity Chair and AFP MA Diversity Committee. CONFERENCE SESSION SPONSORSHIP Eisting Session: $750 (includes one complimentary conference registration) Special Session recommended by sponsors: $1,500 (includes one complimentary registration) All Single Event Sponsorship Opportunities include recognition as the event sponsor in e-blasts to invitation list; a limited number of complimentary registrations; listing in conference program book and on chapter website; prominent signage at the event. Single Event Sponsorships are chosen on a first come, first served basis. If more than one sponsor is amenable to sharing a Single Event Sponsorship then they may agree to do so and split the cost (e.g. a shared Single Event Sponsorship would be half the price of an eclusive one). This shared pricing does not apply to other sponsorship packages. If a sponsor requests additional features resulting in higher costs to the chapter than its 2013 cost, the additional cost will be split by the chapter and sponsor. AFP owns every aspect of the events and programs it produces including event strategy, content, budget, proceeds and use of proceeds, contact lists, invitation lists, and registration lists.
Sponsorship agreement 2014-15 I am confirming my organization for the following sponsorship level: CHAPTER Sponsor $10,000 PATRON Sponsor $5,000 FRIEND Sponsor $1,500 CHAMPION Sponsor $7,500 BENEFACTOR Sponsor $2,500 SINGLE OPPORTUNITY TOTAL VALUE: Identify the administrative contact to whom administrative and payment correspondence should be addressed: Contact: Title: Company: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fa: Email: Website: Would you like an ehibit booth at the Conference (if applicable)? Yes No Name any probable sponsors (or types of sponsors) you do NOT wish to ehibit near: Champion sponsors: Please indicate your first choice of either fall or spring AFP MA Open Networking Event: First choice: FALL/WINTER SPRING/SUMMER Patron and above level sponsors: Please indicate your intention to negotiate benefits through a separate agreement (subject to approval by AFP MA Chapter): YES NO (If yes, please attach proposed echange) If you wish to donate to the Conference Scholarship Fund for an etra charge, please enter a donation amount here: $ (Note: one conference registration costs $275.) Identify the primary sales contact whose name should appear in print and/or web materials. Contact: Title: Company: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fa: Email: Website: Agreements must be received by September 5, 2014 to be included in print signs and program. I understand that this eecuted confirmation agreement becomes binding upon acceptance of the application and receipt of payment by AFP Massachusetts Chapter. Until receipt of eecuted contract and payment, sponsor benefits will not be applied. Signed By: Title: Date: Payment instructions: Please mail a signed agreement with payment to AFP MA Chapter, 411 Waverley Oaks Road, Suite 331- B, Waltham, MA 02452 or fa to 781-647-7222. Please make check payable to AFP MA Chapter or enter credit card information below. Alternatively, you may register at: http://www.afpmass.wildapricot.org/sponsorafpma Card Number: Ep. Date / / Sec. Code: Cardholder Name (eactly as it appears): Account Address: