BIRMINGHAM 2017 Sponsorship and Marketing Opportunities
Greetings on behalf of UNCF! For more than 70 years, UNCF has raised more than $4.5 billion to help more than 430,000 students graduate from college because of people, churches, organizations, foundations and companies like you. UNCF has distributed more funds to help minorities attend school than any entity outside of the U.S. government. Thank you for investing in our students the next generation of professionals who will keep our nation competitive and secure America s future. FROM THE gala chair The UNCF Mayor s Masked Ball is our signature event in Birmingham, and we invite you to join us this year by becoming a sponsor and investing in better futures for us all. All proceeds from this event will support the 37 UNCF member colleges and universities, including the five institutions located in the state of Alabama Miles College, Oakwood University, Stillman College, Talladega College and Tuskegee University and the thousands of students they serve. Please take a moment to review the enclosed sponsorship information. We are looking forward to partnering with you as we continue to make opportunities for pursuing a college education more accessible and increase the number of college graduates in America. For more information, please contact Cheri Wilson, area development director, at cheri.wilson@uncf.org or 205.322.8623. Thank you for investing in UNCF and the students it supports, and we look forward to a successful Mayor's Masked Ball because A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in. Sincerely, Al Denson, A.A.E. The Honorable William A. Bell, Sr. 2016-2017 Campaign Chair Host, Mayor's Masked Ball President and CEO, Birmingham Airport Authority Brian Bucher 2016-2017 Corporate Chair Regional President - Alabama PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
ABOUT UNCF UNCF s mission is to build a robust and nationally-recognized pipeline of underrepresented students who, because of UNCF support, become highly-qualified college graduates and to ensure that our network of 37 member HBCUs is a respected model of best practice in moving students to and through college. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment and curriculum and faculty development programs. UNCF envisions a nation where all Americans have equal access to a college education that prepares them for rich intellectual lives, competitive and fulfilling careers, engaged citizenship and service to our nation. Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000 students at over 1,100 colleges and universities across the country. For more information, go to UNCF.org. UNCF-Member Institutions Allen University Columbia, SC Benedict College Columbia, SC Bennett College Greensboro, NC Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA Dillard University New Orleans, LA Edward Waters College Jacksonville, FL Fisk University Nashville, TN Florida Memorial University Miami, FL Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Interdenominational Theological Center Atlanta, GA Jarvis Christian College Hawkins, TX Johnson C. Smith University Charlotte, NC Lane College Jackson, TN LeMoyne-Owen College Memphis, TN Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Miles College Birmingham, AL Morehouse College Atlanta, GA Morris College Sumter, SC Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Paine College Augusta, GA Philander Smith College Little Rock, AR Rust College Holly Springs, MS Saint Augustine s University Raleigh, NC Shaw University Raleigh, NC Spelman College Atlanta, GA Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Talladega College Talladega, AL Texas College Tyler, TX Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL Virginia Union University Richmond, VA Voorhees College Denmark, SC Wilberforce University Wilberforce, OH Wiley College Marshall, TX Xavier University New Orleans, LA
B I R M I N G H A M 2 0 1 7 At a Glance The UNCF Mayor's Masked Ball is a premier fundraising gala and a major social event, focusing on raising public awareness and large corporate and individual donations to support deserving students through UNCF. Hosted by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and local businesses, it involves celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, volunteers, public officials, alumni and others who support UNCF's mission of investing in better futures for us all by getting students to and through college. HOW Corporations and community groups are invited to support the fundraising event with the purchase of sponsor packages ranging from $3,000-$50,000. Sponsor package benefits include elegant dining for your guests and recognition during the event and in related advertising and promotional materials. Individual tickets are available for $250. WHEN Saturday, February 25, 2017 ABOUT THE birmingham UNCF MAYOR'S MASKED BALL WHERE VIP Pre-Ball Reception and Silent Auction Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and Museum 2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham 6 p.m. Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex East Ballroom 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham 7 p.m. STRICTLY FORMAL ATTIRE Ladies Evening Gown and Mask Gentlemen Black-Tie and Mask ENTERTAINMENT To be announced FEATURING VIP Pre-Ball Reception Silent Auction Elegant Dining Awards Presentation The Parade of Gifts Live Entertainment
Host Committee The Honorable William A. Bell, Sr. Mayor, City of Birmingham Michael L. Lomax, Ph.D. President and CEO, UNCF Maurice E. Jenkins, Jr. Executive Vice President National Development, UNCF Justine Boyd Regional Development Director, UNCF Cheri Wilson Area Development Director, UNCF Leadership Council 2016-2017 CAMPAIGN Chair Al Denson, A.A.E. President and CEO, Birmingham Airport Authority 2016-2017 Corporate Chair Brian Bucher Regional President - Alabama, PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Bob Agee Jarralynne Agee Walter Body Joy Craddock Gwen DeRu Bob Dickerson Martha Emmett Casi Ferguson Jaymes Finley David Germany The Honorable Juandalynn Givan Tracey Hardy The Honorable Steven Hoyt Melva Langford Darius McKay Pastor Van Moody Melodi Morrissette Kela Pryor Natasha L. Rogers Bea Tatum Alicia Johnson Williams Ralph Williams
Titanium Sponsor: $50,000 One reserved table for 10 guests with special seating Invitation for 10 guests to the VIP Pre-Ball Reception Recognition in select print and electronic media Full-page ad inside front cover placement in souvenir program booklet Company logo on official event video screen Award presentation during gala Opportunity for company representative to make remarks from the stage Sponsorship Levels Platinum Sponsor: $25,000 One reserved table for 10 guests with special seating Invitation for 10 guests to the VIP Pre-Ball Reception Recognition in select print and electronic media Full-page ad in souvenir program booklet Company logo on official event video screen Award Presentation during gala Recognition from the stage Gold Sponsor: $12,500 One reserved table for 10 guests with special seating Invitation for 10 guests to the VIP Pre-Ball Reception Recognition in select print and electronic media Half-page ad in souvenir program booklet Company logo on official event video screen Silver Sponsor: $5,000 One reserved table for 10 guests with special seating Invitation for 4 guests to the VIP Pre-Ball Reception Recognition in select print and electronic media Company logo listed in souvenir program booklet Bronze Sponsor: $3,000 One reserved table for 10 guests Company listed in souvenir booklet individual ticket: $250
SPONSORSHIP RESERVATION FORM o $50,000 o $25,000 o $12,500 o $5,000 o $3,000 o $250 o $ NAME COMPANY ADDRESS Titanium Sponsor Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor Individual Ticket(s) I am unable to attend, but please accept my donation. PROGRAM BOOK ADVERTISING FORM Ad Sizes and Specifications TITLE CITY STATE zip o o Full-Page color (for all major sponsors) Half-Page color FULL-PAGE 7.5 W x 7.5 H HALF-PAGE 3.625 W x 7.5 H SUITE Sponsorship and Program book advertising form PHONE FAX E-MAIL p Check enclosed Make checks payable to UNCF p Credit card p Visa p MasterCard p Discover p American Express CREDIT CARD NUMBER CVC# EXP SIGNATURE p Please invoice us for the amount due: $ (All payments due by friday, january 27, 2017) Please fax this completed form to UNCF at 205.322.1741 or return by mail with your credit card information or your check payable to UNCF. UNCF 601 19th Street, North Centennial Place, 2nd Floor Birmingham, AL 35203 All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. For more information, contact Cheri Wilson, UNCF area development director, at 205.322.8623 or by e-mail at Cheri.Wilson@uncf.org. Ad Deadline: January 6, 2017 Book trim size is 8 x 8. Non-bleed size is 7.5 x 7.5. Color: Full four-color Format: Acrobat PDF (press-quality) E-mail to: glennondesign@comcast.net Provide a high resolution press-quality PDF by e-mail. We will not be able to design any ads. If there are any production questions, contact Michelle Glennon at 404.248.0012 or glennondesign@comcast.net. We now prefer to be referred to simply as UNCF instead of the United Negro College Fund or the UNCF. Please use correctly if included in your ad.
601 19th Street, North Centennial Place, 2nd Floor Birmingham, AL 35203 Justine Boyd Regional Development Director T 404 302 8623 F 404 302 8605 Justine.Boyd@uncf.org Cheri Wilson Area Development Director T 205 322 8623 F 205 322 1741 Cheri.Wilson@uncf.org