2014 2015 Fees & Benefits of Chapter Sponsorship
Interacting With HFMA First IL Chapter There are a variety of ways large and small that interested companies and organizations can interact with the First IL Chapter and our members. From a chapter sponsorship, to exposure on our web-page to special event partnerships, there are options to meet every budget and objective. First IL was quite literally, the first local HFMA chapter, and remains one of the largest chapters with over 1,500 individual members. We welcome your interest in working with us to provide you a platform to share information about your organization. This sponsorship guide explains in detail the formal opportunities available. However, if you have questions, or suggestions for an opportunity you don t see listed, please call Chad Preston at 615.414.1025, or email him at cpreston@avectushealth.com. As always, you can reach out to the chapter via email at admin@firstillinoishfma.org. Finally, because of the popularity of our various sponsorship opportunities, all sponsorships will be first offered to the prior year s sponsor. If that sponsor passes on the opportunity, it will then be made available to other organizations on a first come, first served basis. Chapter Sponsorships.. 2 Newsletter and Emails. 3 Website and Webinars. 4 Summits and Special Events.. 5 Volunteer Opportunities. 6 Key Chapter Contacts... 7
First Illinois HFMA Chapter 2014 Fees & Benefits of Chapter Sponsorship Platinum - $6,500/Anually Gold - $4,000/Anually Silver - $2,750/Anually Bronze - $1,500/Anually Free Registrations at a First Illinois HFMA Educational Programs 6 (valued at $1,800) 4 (valued at $1,200) 3 (valued at $900) 2 (valued at $600) Ads in the First Illinois HFMA Newsletter (Value $1,500) Listing of all attendees (72 hours in advance) for all First Illinois Educational & Social Programs 1/2 page, in each of 4 issues (valued at $1,500) 1/2 page, in each of 4 issues (valued at $1,000) 1/2 page, in 3 issues (valued at $750) 1/2 page, in 1 issue (valued at $250) Included Included Included Included Membership in First Illinois HFMA CFO Committee Included Included Included Included Opportunity to conduct a Chapter Sponsored Webinar (s) One Webinar (valued at $1,000) One Webinar (valued at $1,000) One Webinar (valued at $1,000) One Webinar (valued at $1,000) Complimentary booth at fall or spring summit One per Chapter year (valued at $2,000) One per Chapter year (valued at $2,000) Discounted Booth One per Chapter year (value at $1,000) n/a Priority for choice of booth location Highest Second Highest Third Highest Fourth Highest Priority for educational block sponsorship Highest Second Highest Third Highest Fourth Highest Sponsor s Name & Sponsorship Level in all Chapter Newsletters, Educational Programs, at both CFO Golf Outing & in Chapter Membership Directory Included Included Included Included Opportunity to sponsor a foursome at the CFO Golf Outing First Opportunity Second Opportunity Third Opportunity Opportunity Verbal Recognition at each Educational Program & Special Event Verbal Recognition Included Recognition Included Recognition Included Recognition Included Web Page Link from First Illinois Website Included (valued at $200) Included (valued at $200) n/a n/a Key Market Metric facilitator * Included Included n/a n/a Total Tangible Value $7,500 $6,400 $3,650 $1,850 * Key Market Metric Facilitator Platinum and Gold level sponsors get a special benefit that consistently positions their organization as a market thought leader. The Board of the 1st Illinois Chapter will work with the sponsoring organization to identify a metric (For Example: Cost to Collect) that the sponsor feels they can readily calculate and provide content around. The Sponsor will hold rights to this metric for as long as they maintain in good standing their sponsorship level. This metric will be exclusive to the sponsor and will be featured in the weekly 1st Illinois HFMA Chapter newsletter, the sponsor will have the rights to author insightful 300 word articles to be placed in the quarterly newsletter. The metric trends and quarterly newsletter content will be and ongoing featured area of the 1st Illinois HFMA website and the Sponsors logo associated with the metric will offer the Sponsor ongoing exposure in the market. 2
First Illinois HFMA Chapter Newsletter & Emails Newsletter First IL Chapter has won numerous awards and recognition for its quarterly newsletter. Designed to deliver a mix of in-depth insights and timely topics, the newsletter is made available to all members free of charge. Past copies of the newsletters are archived on the first IL website at http://firstillinoishfma.org/category/newsletters. Advertising opportunities are available in ¼ page, ½ page and full page sizes. Additionally, content submissions are accepted for consideration by members and non-members alike. For more information about the newsletter, please email Jim Watson at jim_watson@pbcgroup.com Due Dates for Submission of Newletter Ads Ad Submission Deadline Content Submission Deadline Publication Date (approx) June 13, 2014 June 13, 2014 July 14, 2014 September 12, 2014 September 12, 2014 October 17, 2014 December 12, 2014 December 12, 2014 January 16, 2015 March 13, 2015 March 13, 2015 April 17, 2015 Fees for Newsletter Ads 1/4-page Ad...$250 1/2-page Ad...$375 Full-page Ad...$550 Emails Every week, the Chapter sends an electronic newsletter to all its 1,500 plus members. This weekly update includes relevant top industry news, as well as chapter updates. Your organization can gain exposure among the membership by advertising in the newsletter. Fees for Email Ads Large Ad...$25 / week* Small Ad...$15 / week* * 4 week minimum Ads are either small or large size, and will be placed at the discretion of the chapter, based on content for that week. A four-week consecutive run is the minimum amount required. 3
First Illinois HFMA Chapter Website & Webinars Website The Chapter maintains a well regarded website that serves as a major communication platform for its members. Chapter Sponsors receive recognition on the site. Additionally, other organizations can have a link to their site from the site for a fee of $200 annually. Webinar Series On a regular basis the Chapter provides members with high quality, topic-driven webinars. Typically 60 minutes in total length, these webinars provide valuable industry insights and in-depth perspectives on a variety of topics from revenue cycle, to payment reform, to new technologies. Webinars happen as frequently as 2-3 times a month. Organizations can sponsor the entire webinar series from a price of $1,200. Additionally, organizations can apply to host a webinar at: http://firstillinoishfma.org/webinar-application-2013. 4
First Illinois HFMA Chapter Summits & Special Events Twice a year once in April and once in October, the Chapter holds a multi-day educational summit. Which multiple education tracks, these summits provide numerous ways for organizations to interact with chapter members in a value-added experience. Sponsorships for the Summits are a hot ticket item, and it is recommended that is you are interested you reach out to Chad Preston, cpreston@avectushealth.com or Maggie Fenstemaker, Maggie.fenstemaker@pnc.com as early in the year as possible. Summits Booths - $2,000 10 x 10 booth space Listing in event appropriate event materials One attendee Education Blocks - $2,000 2 hour time blocks You develop the program for your 2 hour time slot Limited spots per education track Two attendees Breakfast/Breaks - $750 Coffee/continental breakfast - $750 Snacks, ice cream, energy drinks, cookies, fruit Lunch - TBD Will be able to introduce company during lunch Signage provided Two attendees Networking Reception - $4,000 Exhibit hall promotion 2 hour event on Thursday evening Booth spot included Giveaways Lanyards - $1,000 Bags - $1,000 Special Events & Other Opportunities Throughout the year, the First IL Chapter has a variety of special events and gatherings, many of which have sponsorship opportunities. For more information on these events, please contact the HFMA leader indicated below. White Sox Outing (8/26/14) Contact Jim Christie at jchristie@performanceservices.com Web Link In the event you would like a Web Page Link for your firm via our First Illinois HFMA Website, the fee is $200 annually. 5
First Illinois HFMA Chapter About HFMA / Contact Us Chapter Contacts Chapter President Newsletter Carl Pellettieri Jim Watson (630) 906-6063 (630) 928-5233 cpellettieri@impacths.net jim_watson@pbcgroup.com Senior Finance Leadership Social Committee Brian Washa Jim Christie (847) 982-6725 (317) 372-9968 bwasha@northshore.org jchristie@performanceservices.com Certification Tim Stadelmann (847) 228-3315 tim.stadelmann@advocatehealth.com Collaboration Colleen Murphy (630) 222-5358 murphycolleen2012@gmail.com Communications Kevin Weinstein (312) 273-6623 kweinstein@valencehealth.com Peter Leenhouts (989) 708-0274 admin@firstillinoishfma.org Registration/C-Vent Sylvia Sorgel (773) 467-4386 sorgelconsulting@comcast.net Peter Leenhouts (989) 708-0274 admin@firstillinoishfma.org Membership & Directory Lana Dubinsky (773) 852-7871 ldubinsky@mmm.com Program Planning/Education Karen Gatewood (630) 715-3163 karen@simplee.com Greg Kain (630) 330-7497 gkain@ipmcinc.com Registration Randy Gelb (847) 227-4770 rgelb@mbb.net Sponsorship Chad Preston (615) 414-1025 cpreston@avectushealth.com Provider Value Committee Tracey Coyne (312) 602-8279 tracey.coyne@us.gt.com Sponsor Benefit Terms, Payment and Contact Information All benefits of Sponsorship are to be used during the current HFMA Calendar Year (6/1 5/31) and do not accrue to the next year (i.e. use it or lose it ). Payment can be via check (an electronic invoice will be sent to you) or payment via credit card, processed via C-Vent by Sylvia Sorgel who can be contacted at (773) 467-4386. For further information please contact: Chad Preston Chair of Sponsorship Committee (615) 414-1025 cpreston@avectushealthcare.com Webinars Kauser Karwa (630) 336-1500 kauser.karwa@mcgladrey.com http://firstillinoishfma.org/webinar-application-2013. 6