Florida A&M University National Alumni Association National Alumni Convention 2012 Charlotte, NC May 17 19, 2012

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1 Florida A&M University National Alumni Association National Alumni Convention 2012 Charlotte, NC May 17 19, 2012

2 Fact Sheet WHO: The Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, Inc. WHAT: National Alumni Convention 2012 The mission of the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, Inc. (FAMU-NAA) is to promote ongoing active interest in and support of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. The FAMU-NAA promotes united action on behalf of and for the general welfare of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University as an educational institution of higher learning focused on developing the head, heart, hand and field of its students. With over 60 chapters located throughout the country, FAMU-NAA has provided over $1 million in scholarships and other financial support to FAMU. This year marks FAMU s 125 th anniversary and is a time to renew and reignite a passion for the historic university. WHEN: May 17-19, 2012 Thursday, May 17 Workshops (Chapter Development and Professional Development) Friday, May 18 Opening Session and Athletic Update Town Hall Meeting University President s Address Luncheon Regional Workshops Welcome Reception and Scholarship Social Saturday, May 19 Alumni Presidents Address General Body Meeting Farewell Social Convention Registration includes workshops, snack breaks, breakfast (Friday and Saturday), all events and socials, welcome bag and access to the Hospitality Suite (Open Thursday and Saturday) WHERE: Renaissance Charlotte Suites 2800 Coliseum Centre, Charlotte, North Carolina Room Rate: $107/night Call and reference Florida A&M The hotel offers complimentary airport shuttle service and hotel parking CONTACT: Felina Martin, Convention Coordinator or famunaaconvention@gmail.com For more information, visit or call at

3 About Florida A&M University National Alumni Association FAMU is the nation s number one producer of African Americans with baccalaureate degrees and has received national recognition for its commitment to education, being named by Black Enterprise Magazine as the 2006 Top College for African-American Students and as the 1997 Time Magazine/Princeton Review College of the Year. FAMU ranked 2 out of 200 among top universities in the area of scientific publishing. In 2007 and 2008, FAMU s prestigious School of Business and Industry students won first place in the National Black MBA Conference Case Competition -- an unprecedented repeat performance. Most recently, the FAMU College of Law was granted full accreditation from the American Bar Association. As alumni, we are extremely proud of our alma mater and look forward to helping more students pursue their education at FAMU and supporting the University s mission of Excellence with Caring. The National Alumni Convention is a signature annual event designed to informing alumni, corporate partners, and FAMU supporters of the innovative programs and projects that the university is engaged in and empower alumni and supporters through professional development opportunities for alumni as leaders and change agents for the university. Our Convention Attendees Attendees for this event include current FAMU students, recent graduates and seasoned alumni who are professionals or retirees in and have served their communities and FAMU as political leaders, business owners, educators, physicians, attorneys and community members. About our Alumni AVERAGE INCOME: $73,250 75% Located in Southeastern US (Florida, Georgia, Alabama) 78% Ages % Female 75% Located in Southeastern US (FL, GA, AL) 55% Female 78% Ages 25-50

4 National Convention Sponsorship Investments The NAA offers five sponsorship levels for the 2012 National Alumni Association Convention. The sponsorship levels include: Title Sponsor, Presenting Sponsor, Gold Sponsors, Silver Sponsors, Hospitality Suite Sponsors, Bronze Sponsors and Corporate Sponsors. TITLE SPONSOR - $25,000 Official naming as title sponsor of Florida A&M University National Alumni Association s 2012 National Convention Five (5) Convention Registrations (includes admission to all workshops and tickets to Deliver greeting at Opening Session, Welcome Reception, University President s Address Luncheon and Scholarship Social Opportunity for company representative to conduct a one-hour Workshop Run one 30-second commercial during Opening Session, Welcome Reception, University President s Address Luncheon, and Scholarship Social Printed greeting in convention program Company logo prominently displayed on signage throughout the event Company logo listed as Partnering Organization on national alumni website with link to company website Reserved table of ten (10) at University and Alumni President s Breakfast and Scholarship Social; reserved seating at other events Full page color ad in prominent location in convention program Inclusion in advertising and promotional materials Placement of promotional items in convention souvenir bag Opportunity to provide company-branded souvenir bag Marketing table located in lobby during event Inclusion of company name in all media releases PRESENTING SPONSOR - $20,000 Official naming as Presenting Sponsor of the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association s 2012 National Convention Four (4) Convention Registrations (includes admission to all workshops and tickets to Company logo prominently displayed throughout the event Opportunity to conduct a one-hour Workshop Company logo listed as Partnering Organization with link to company website on national alumni website Reserved table of ten (10) at Presidential Luncheon; reserved seating at other events Full page color ad in preferred location in convention program Marketing table located in lobby during event Inclusion in advertising and promotional materials Placement of promotional items in convention souvenir bag

5 GOLD SPONSORS - $15,000 EACH Serve as the Presenting Sponsor of ONE of the following events: Opening Session, University President s Address Luncheon, or Town Hall Meeting Official naming as sponsor of designated convention event Three (3) Convention Registrations (includes admission to all workshops and tickets to Deliver greeting during sponsoring event Opportunity to conduct a one-hour Workshop Marketing table in lobby during event Logo prominently displayed at designated event Company logo listed as Supporting Organization on national alumni website with link to company website Full page color ad in convention program Reserved table of ten (10) at designated event Photo opportunity with University President (Luncheon) Photo opportunity with Scholarship Recipients and Keynote Speaker (Scholarship Social) Placement of promotional items in convention souvenir bag SILVER SPONSORS - $10,000 EACH Serve as Presenting Sponsor of ONE of the following events: Thursday Workshops, Alumni President s Breakfast, Scholarship Social or Farewell Social Official naming as sponsor of designated convention event Three (3) Convention Registrations (includes admission to all workshops and tickets to Deliver greeting during designated event Marketing table in lobby at event Company logo prominently displayed at designated event Company logo listed as Supporting Organization on national alumni website with link to company website Full page color ad in convention program Reserved table at designated event Photo opportunity with Keynote Speaker for designated event Placement of promotional items in convention souvenir bag HOSPITALITY SUITE SPONSOR - $6,000 Presenting Sponsor of the Hospitality Suite Two (2) Convention Registrations (includes admission to all workshops and tickets to Marketing table in the Hospitality Suite and lobby Company logo prominently displayed in hospitality suite Company logo listed on national alumni website with link to company website Full page color ad in convention program

6 BRONZE SPONSORS - $5,000 EACH Serve as Presenting Sponsor of ONE of the following events: General Body Meeting or Regional Workshops Official naming as sponsor of designated event Reserved seating for five at designated event Two (2) Convention Registrations (includes admission to all workshops and tickets to Company logo listed on national alumni website with link to company website Recognition in convention program Marketing table in lobby CORPORATE SPONSOR - $1,500 One (1) Convention Registration (includes admission to all workshops and tickets to all ancillary events and socials) Reserved seating for ten (10) at Presidential Luncheon or Scholarship Social Recognition in convention program Marketing table in lobby We hope you will be a sponsor for our upcoming convention. If you are interested, please mail the completed Corporate Sponsor Agreement form and payment to the address provided on the form. In addition, please let us know if you are interested in a sponsorship, but the offerings above do not meet your needs. Our planning committee can customize a sponsorship package for your organization. For more information, please contact Felina Martin, Convention Coordinator at famunaaconvention@gmail.com or (850) FEIN: Exemption Category: 501(c)(3)

7 CORPORATE SPONSOR AGREEMENT FAMU National Alumni Association, Inc National Convention Charlotte, North Carolina May 17-19, Company Name: Address: City: Primary Contact: Job Title: Phone: State: Zip Code: PLEASE INDICATE SPONSORSHIP SELECTION: Title $25,000 Presenting $20,000 Gold $15,000 Please specify event Silver $10,000 Please specify event Hospitality Suite $6,000 Bronze $5,000 Please specify event Corporate Sponsor $1,500 PAYMENT METHODS: Check or Credit Card *Please make checks payable to FAMU NAA National Convention and include 2012 Convention Sponsor in the memo. Credit Card: Visa Master Card AMEX Discover Name on Credit Card: Credit Card Number: Exp. Date: VCODE: Credit Card Billing Address: City/State/Zip: Authorized Signature Date SPONSORSHIP PAYMENTS ARE DUE IN FULL BY APRIL 2, 2012 Please mail the Corporate Sponsorship Agreement and payment to: FAMU NAA National Convention, Attn: Andrew Lawyer, P.O. Box 7351, Tallahassee, FL or fax to