August 14, 2017 Dear Friend: Mentoring is an ongoing process that requires practitioners to reinvent and adapt aspects of our work. The Summit was tremendous. It gave me access to leaders in all different fields, allowed me to connect with similar programs, and hear about successes and outcomes directly from my peers running those programs. This is a very unique opportunity that really helps us as service providers to explore how and when programs work, access research findings, make contacts, collaborate, become rejuvenated and gain a global understanding of what purpose and piece of the puzzle mentoring serves. - Mariam Martinez, Mentoring Practitioner Each year, MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership offers private sector stakeholders the opportunity to support the mentoring field by becoming a sponsor of our annual National Mentoring Summit. The 2018 National Mentoring Summit will take place on January 24-26, 2018 in Washington, D.C. and is the only national forum that brings together over 1,000 youth mentoring professionals, researchers, philanthropic investors, government and civic leaders, and MENTOR s local Affiliates to explore building and strengthening quality relationships for young people across the country. Sponsors play a critical role in helping MENTOR keep registration fees affordable for our nonprofit partners without compromising the quality of conference programming. Within the mentoring field, the Summit is known for providing an unparalleled professional development experience that engages attendees in critical skill building, peer learning, advocacy and networking. It also offers a platform for MENTOR to share the latest research about youth mentoring so that individuals providing or investing in youth mentoring have the tools they need to ensure the highest quality services are being delivered. It is the powerful reflections from mentoring practitioners like Mariam that showcase the impact of the Summit experience and inspire us to continue to expand the reach and offerings of the Summit to support mentoring practitioners in their journey to help more young people. Enclosed are materials outlining this year s sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. We hope you ll consider joining us as a National Mentoring Summit Sponsor. With your support we will continue to help mentoring practitioners advance program quality and apply the latest research to practice. Should you have any questions, or wish to discuss this opportunity further, please feel free to reach out to me by phone at 617-303-4610 or by email at khoward@mentoring.org. In partnership and gratitude, Kristin Howard Senior Director, Development
The 2017 National Mentoring Summit FEBRUARY 1 3, IN WASHINGTON, D.C. Convened by MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership (MENTOR), the Summit is the only national forum bringing together youth mentoring professionals, researchers, philanthropic investors, government and civic leaders, and MENTOR s local affiliates to explore building and strengthening quality relationships for young people across the nation and advancing the mentoring movement. 1,000+ ATTENDEES 81 WORKSHOPS 2,636 TWEETS 10.3 M POTENTIAL TWITTER IMPRESSIONS Mentoring is an ongoing process that requires programs to reinvent and adapt aspects of our work. The Summit was tremendous, giving me access to leaders in all different fields and allowing me to learn of successes and outcomes directly from my peers. Mariam Martinez, Program Director, Institute of Youth Development and Excellence 4 COUNTRIES 48 STATES INC. D.C. 400+ CAPITOL HILL DAY ADVOCATES 14 SUMMIT SPONSORS 28 SUPPORTING PARTNERS 9 FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 80 PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS TRACK PARTICIPANTS 858 VIRTUAL HILL DAY ADVOCACY E-MAILS SENT 200+ CONGRESSIONAL MEETINGS
2017 Summit Highlights Gentlemen of Vision, a community-based program serving young men in St. Louis, opened the Summit with a powerhouse step performance. At a general session focused on advancing educational equity, PBS Frontline documentary subject Omarina Cabrera detailed how her mentor and teacher dusted off the shelves where I stored my dreams. And WNBA legend Swin Cash spoke alongside community officials in a discussion on strengthening community and police relations. The 2017 Excellence in Mentoring Awards were held at the Library of Congress. Honoring individuals who have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to expanding quality mentoring for young people, this year s award recipients were: Barbara Gage of the Carlson Family Foundation, Julie Magallanes Guevara of Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters, Connecticut State Rep. Brandon L. McGee Jr. of Ascend Mentoring, and Samuel Powel of Google. The generous founding support of AT&T, coupled with additional support from State Street Corporation and an anonymous donor, enabled MENTOR to launch the Summit Fellowship Program, offering nine Fellows the chance to attend this year s Summit on a special scholarship. Each Fellow was selected based on their leadership potential, eagerness to build professional skills and networks, demonstrated financial need, and personal commitment to helping young people succeed. With the highest numbers ever of attendees, workshops, Capitol Hill Day advocates, Philanthropic Partnerships Track participants, Supporting Partners, tweets, and engagement through our digital event app, 2017 was a record-setting year for the Summit! Exploring topics which ranged from mentoring young people of color to disability mentoring, from employee engagement to critical mentoring, this was a year in which we truly did build relationships and advance the movement. SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2018 NATIONAL MENTORING SUMMIT #MENTORINGSUMMIT2018 JANUARY 24 26, 2018 RENAISSANCE WASHINGTON, DC DOWNTOWN
2017 Philanthropic Partnerships Track I wanted to reiterate how much I appreciate the approach MENTOR took to both honor a distinct philanthropic path and space and create appropriate intersection with the direct service providers and MENTOR. This is how we get to the business of connecting the investment to the work and outcomes and build synergy among funders and those having an impact on youth. The content was rich, relevant, applicable and engaging. [The most valuable part of our Summit experience was] the ability to network with groups and individuals we would never otherwise meet to share ideas and collaborate. A lot of this happened naturally but conversations started out of the fact that there was a Philanthropic Partnerships Track and the luncheon which purposely brought the group together.
2018 General Sponsorship Levels & Benefits Visibility Presenting $100,000 Premier $75,000 Lead $50,000 Gold $25,000 Silver $15,000 Bronze $10,000 Summit App Splash ad on app homepage & Banner ad Banner ad Banner ad Advertisement in event program book Full page premier placement Full page prominent placement 1/2 page prominent placement 1/4 page ad page ad page Recognition on Summit website, signage, and in all Summit e-mails Logo (with hyperlink) Logo (with hyperlink) Logo Logo Text Text Social media acknowledgment (Facebook 7,800+ fans; Twitter 10,400+) Included as a sponsor in Summit press release Recognition from the podium at event Logo placement on conference tote bag Featured "Sponsor Spotlight" article in one Summit e-mail and blog post X X X X X X X X Provide sponsor remarks at opening session (Thursday) Provide sponsor remarks during Summit (TBD) Verbal recognition during Summit by MENTOR staff or board member X X X X X X Additional promotional opportunities A la carte upgrade (value of $5,000 or less; see reverse side for details) Logo recognition at snack hour including app push notification Hospitality Guests invited to exclusive Excellence in Mentoring Awards Dinner (1/24/18) Complimentary conference attendee passes including access to the Philanthropic Partnerships Track Access to pre-capitol Hill Day dinner (1/23/18) Complimentary passes to Fellows & Alumni networking breakfast Promotional Opportunities Inclusion of approved material in attendee bag (quantity: 1,200) Product giveaway opportunity to be awarded during plenary session (by MENTOR staff) 6 4 3 2 2 1 6 4 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 X X X X X X X X X X X X
A La Carte Visibility Philanthropic Partnerships Luncheon Host Philanthropic Partnerships Reception Host $12,500 Attended by 80+ philanthropic community members Benefits include: Short welcome remarks (3 min.), tabletop signage, sponsor takeaway Attended by 80+ philanthropic community members Benefits include: Short welcome remarks (3 min.), tabletop signage, sponsor takeaway $7,500 E-Café Host Prominent branding in the e-café Branded Lounge Prominent branding in lounge area (2 available) Customized Door Hanger Customized Room Keys Charging Station $5,000 Logo and message printed on door hanger for attendee hotel rooms Logo printed on all attendee hotel room keys Prominent branding on charging station (2 available) Graffiti Message Board $2,500 Company branding on interactive graffiti message board Exhibitor Booth Opportunities & Benefits $5,000 Platinum Booth (5 available) - 8' x 10' booth in most prominent location - Logo, website and 40-word description listed in conference program, Summit app and Exhibitor e-mail - Logo displayed on Summit website - Inclusion of approved material in attendee bag (qty: 1,200) - 4 complimentary passes to plenary sessions - Option to choose 1 additional promotional opportunity: 1) Custom push notification to conference app users (2 avail.) 2) Promotional item drop to all attendee guest rooms or (2 avail.) 3) Wi-Fi placard with company logo distributed to all guests (1 avail.) $2,500 Premium Booth - 8' x 10' booth in prime location - Logo & website listed in conference program, Exhibitor E-mail & Summit app - 40-word description included in Summit app - Logo displayed on Summit website & Exhibitor e-mail - Inclusion of approved material in attendee bag (qty: 1,200) - 3 complimentary passes to plenary sessions $1,500 Standard Booth - 8' x 10' booth - Company name & website listed in conference program, Exhibitor E-mail & Summit app - Company name displayed on Summit website - 2 complimentary passes to plenary sessions Summit Fellowship Sponsorship Levels & Benefits Visibility Summit App (Summit Fellows Section) Recognition on all Summit Fellows promotional materials, website and e-mails Social media acknowledgment (Facebook 7,800+ fans; Twitter 10,400+) Listed as a sponsor in Summit Fellows press releases Hospitality Complimentary passes to Fellows & Alumni networking breakfast Presenting $30,000 app page S Accelerator $10,000 app page Partner $5,000 Supporter $2,500 app page Logo Text Text Text X O X L D X 2 1 1 1 Complimentary conference attendee passes including access to the Philanthropic Partnerships Track 2 1 1 1 Guests invited to exclusive VIP reception and dinner 2 1 1 O Programmatic U Number of Sponsored Fellows 10 4 2 1 Opportunity to participate in Fellows selection committee X X T
Sponsor & Exhibitor Form Sponsorship: Presenting $100,000 Premier $75,000 Lead $50,000 Gold $25,000 Silver $15,000 Bronze $10,000 Summit Fellowship Sponsorship: Accelerator $10,000 Partner $5,000 Supporter $2,500 A La Carte Visibility (please e-mail jbabyatzky@mentoring.org to confirm availability of options): Philanthropic Partnerships Luncheon $12,500 Philanthropic Partnerships Reception $12,500 E-Café Host $7,500 Branded Lounge $7,500 Hi-Top Charging Station $5,000 Customized Room Keys $5,000 Customized Door Hanger $5,000 Graffiti Message Board $2,500 Exhibitor (please review and sign Exhibitor terms on back page in addition to below information): Platinum $5,000 Premium $2,500 Standard $1,500 We are unable to sponsor this year but wish to make a donation of $ Please complete/review the following information: Company/Organization Name (as you would like it to appear in print recognition): Mailing Address: Primary contact name, e-mail & phone (for correspondence related to sponsorship benefit fulfillment): Marketing contact name, e-mail & phone (for visual approvals and other relevant communications questions): Please mail this completed form with your check, payable to National Mentoring Partnership, to: MENTOR, 201 South Street, Suite 615, Boston, MA 02111 Thank you for your support of MENTOR and the mentoring movement. w