ACOSS National Conference 2016 Sponsorship Opportunities

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1 ACOSS National Conference 2016 Sponsorship Opportunities November Sydney Australian Council of Social Service

2 ACOSS National Conference 2016 Each year hundreds of representatives from civil society gather at the ACOSS Conference to engage in a meeting of minds. Thought leaders, policy makers, political leaders, social innovators, practitioners, academics, community leaders, social justice advocates, and people with lived experience of poverty and inequality come together from across the country. The ACOSS conference also attracts a range of high profile national and international speakers. In 2015, ACOSS Conference speakers included Linda Tirado (renowned US journalist and activist), Bill Shorten (leader of the ALP), Richard Di Natale (Leader of the Australian Greens), Scott Morrison (Federal Minister for Social Services), Maha Abdo (Muslim Women s Association), Les Malezer (Co-Chair National Congress of Australia s First Peoples), Catherine Yeomans (CEO Mission Australia), Marcelle Mogg (CEO of Catholic Social Services), Phil Edmands (MD Rio Tinto), and Simon Chappel (University of Dunedin). Session facilitators included Jane Caro, Geraldine Doogue (ABC TV s Compass Program), Anton Enus (SBS World News), Paul Barclay (ABC Big Ideas), Walkley Award winning journalist Michael West (Fairfax Media), and Patricia Karvelas (ABC RN Drive). Live conference streaming, an interactive conference app, and a live Twitter feed ensures that the conversation extends beyond the physical space and engages thousands of civil society contributors across Australia. ACOSS runs paperless events and works with venues that have sound sustainability policies. We welcome support from sponsors and supporters to sustain this approach. 2

3 About the Australian Council of Social Service The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is the peak body of the community services sector in Australia. ACOSS is the national voice for the needs of people affected by poverty and inequality. ACOSS vision is a fair, inclusive, and sustainable Australia where all individuals and communities have the resources they need to participate in and benefit from social and economic life. The aims of ACOSS are to reduce poverty and inequality by developing and promoting socially, economically, and environmentally responsible public policy and action by government, community and business while supporting nongovernment organisations that provide assistance to vulnerable Australians. ACOSS leads and supports initiatives within the community services sector and acts as an independent, nonparty political, non-partisan voice. ACOSS reputation is evidenced through the extensive use of ACOSS positions by government, educational institutions, media, and the public. ACOSS has approximately 4,000 media mentions per year and 16,000 followers on Twitter. 3

4 ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie has been CEO since July 2010, with extensive public policy expertise in economic and social issues, civil society, social justice, and human rights. She has represented the interests of people experiencing poverty and inequality, and of civil society in major national and international processes. Cassandra has worked globally as a human rights advocate for organisations such as the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women and UN Habitat. Prior to joining ACOSS, she was Director of the Sex and Age Discrimination program at the Australian Human Rights Commission. Most recently Cassandra was the Deputy Chair of the Civil Society20 and Chair of the Global Infrastructure Working Group (2014). She was a key leader of the National Reform Summit last year, with business and union leaders, and is a regular social commentator in mainstream media. Cassandra regularly appears on Australian television and broadcast media including the ABC s Q&A program, ABC News Breakfast, ABC PM, ABC RN Breakfast, 7 Sunrise, and the Today Show. Cassandra was listed in the Australian Financial Review s Power 2015 as one of the top 15 most powerful people in Australia and one of the Pro Bono s Impact 25 Most Influential People in the Social Economy in 2014 and She was also selected as an AFR/BOSS Magazine True Leader in 2013 and recognised as one of the Inaugural Westpac/Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence in

5 Why Partner with the ACOSS National Conference? The ACOSS National Conference is a unique opportunity for you to reach a broad cross-section of people and organisations who are active in shaping Australian social and economic policy, and involved in political decisionmaking. Conference participants include CEOs and decision-makers from Australia s leading not-for-profit organisations as well as leaders in research, academia, advocacy, and service delivery. Most importantly, as one of the leading Australian community sector events with a focus on people experiencing poverty and inequality in Australia, this is a key opportunity for leading corporates to demonstrate their commitment to corporate social responsibility. The community sector is one of the biggest in the country it employs over 1 million staff and provides services to over 3 million people in Australia experiencing poverty and inequality. In 2014 charities spent $95 billion pursuing their charitable purposes. 5

6 Sponsorship Options Sponsors play an essential role in bringing this important and unique event to life. Sponsorship enables the Conference to attract high calibre speakers from around Australia, and invest in event management that maximises community participation on the issues that affect us all. Sponsorship also allows us to maximise participation by providing affordable registration rates, and bursaries and subsidies to delegates such as those experiencing disability or living in remote or regional areas. Conference 2016 partners will have the opportunity to: Promote your services and contribution to community organisations, service providers and NGOs. Reach a national audience, including through live media coverage of the event. Attend the event and network with hundreds of community sector and thought leaders. Form meaningful partnerships with charities and notfor-profits from around Australia. Contribute to the development of economic and social policy that is fair and inclusive. Engage in building a vision for the future of social service in Australia. 6

7 Platinum Partner (exclusive to only one sponsor) $45,000 + GST Benefits include: Being named as Platinum Partner in promotion of the ACOSS National Conference Your logo included on all event promotional marketing collateral and Bulletins (mailing list 3,000+) Complimentary exhibition booth in a prime location Promotion of the partnership on Twitter (reaching ACOSS 16,000 followers) Promotion of the partnership on Facebook Your logo displayed on the conference backdrop/live Twitter feed Your logo as a banner ad in the conference app Full page colour advertisement in the digital program Complimentary two day registration for 10 delegates Branded conference scholarship package to provide financial support to an applicant or applicants to attend and participate fully in the event Four complimentary tickets to the HESTA Community Sector Awards Dinner Your banner displayed at the Registration desk and on main plenary stage Your logo with link to your website placed on the event webpage Your logo displayed on event holding slides and name tags Acknowledgement of support during CEO opening address and conference proceedings Your logo displayed on conference signage Access to participant lists including contacts for delegates who have authorised the partners to release details Your company logo or video streamed onto our event mega wall *This package can be tailored further to suit your interests and objectives 7

8 Gold Partner (limited to three sponsors) $20,000 + GST Benefits include: Being named as Gold Partner in promotion of the ACOSS National Conference Your logo included on all event marketing collateral and Bulletins (mailing list 3,000+) Complimentary exhibition booth in a prime location Promotion of the partnership on Twitter (16,000 followers) Promotion of the partnership on Facebook Your logo displayed on the conference backdrop/live Twitter feed Your logo as a banner ad throughout the conference app ¾ page colour advertisement in the digital program Complimentary two day registration for five delegates Two complimentary tickets to the HESTA Community Sector Awards Dinner Branded conference scholarship package to provide financial support to an applicant with disability or on a low income to attend and participate fully in the event Your banner displayed in the conference exhibition hall Your logo with link to your website placed on the event webpage Your logo displayed on event holding slides and name tags Acknowledgement of support during CEO opening address and conference proceedings Your logo displayed on conference signage Access to participant lists including contacts for delegates who have authorised the partners to release details *This package can be tailored further to suit your interests and objectives 8

9 Silver Partners $10,000 + GST Benefits include: Being named as Silver Partner in promotion of the ACOSS National Conference Your logo included on all event marketing collateral and Bulletins (mailing list 3,000+) Promotion of the partnership on Twitter (16,000 followers) Promotion of the partnership on Facebook ½ page colour advertisement in the digital program Complimentary two day registration for five delegates Two complimentary tickets to the HESTA Community Sector Awards Dinner Your banner displayed in the conference exhibition hall Your logo with link to your website placed event web page Your logo displayed on event holding slides and name tags Acknowledgement of support by ACOSS CEO or President during conference proceedings Your logo displayed on conference signage Access to participant lists including contacts for delegates who have authorised the partners to release details *This package can be tailored further to suit your interests and objectives 9

10 Session Sponsor $5,000 + GST Benefits include: Being named as session sponsor with your logo included on all event marketing collateral and Bulletins that relate to the session you are sponsoring (mailing list 3,000+) Promotion of the partnership on Twitter (16,000 followers) Promotion of the partnership on Facebook Complimentary two day registration for two delegates Your logo with link to your website placed on the event webpage Your logo displayed on event holding slides and name tags Acknowledgement during the session Your banner displayed on the stage during the session Your logo displayed on conference signage Access to participant lists including contacts for delegates who have authorised the partners to release details *This package can be tailored further to suit your interests and objectives 10

11 Conference Products App Sponsor (limit to one sponsor) $3,000 + GST To reduce waste, ACOSS is working towards paperless events. ACOSS event programs, speaker bios and feedback forms will be accessed via an event app. Benefits include: Your name displayed as the app sponsor on all event marketing collateral and Bulletins that relate to the app (mailing list 3,000+) Your logo displayed on banner ads throughout the app Your logo with link to your website placed on the event webpage Your logo displayed on event holding slides and name tags Your logo displayed on conference signage Access to participant lists including contacts for delegates who have authorised the partners to release details *This package can be tailored further to suit your interests and objectives Exhibitor $2,200 + GST Exhibiting at the ACOSS National Conference provides the perfect opportunity to directly engage with your target market. Exhibition booths are established in the same area as all meals (on arrival, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea). ACOSS hosts an Exhibitor Bingo game where all delegates are encouraged to visit all booths both days to enter a prize draw. Booth Purchase includes: Walk in/ walk out booth 3m x 2m with wall panelling and fascia One sign per booth, 1.8m long by 2m high with black text (maximum of 30 characters) Two 150 watt spotlights mounted on a light track 14 amp general purpose power outlet per booth Set up and bump out (booth only) Complimentary catering (including lunch) for booth staff 11

12 Bursaries and Scholarships $1,000 + GST In order to achieve a rich, robust and meaningful dialogue on key policy areas, it is imperative that people with lived experience of the issues discussed are contributing to the conversation. Bursary supporters provide a financial contribution to support registration, travel, and accommodation for people on low wages or who rely on income support payments and people with disability. It also supports the staff of small or volunteer community organisations to attend and participate fully in the event. Bursary contributions of $2,000 or more can be added to the bursary pool or take the form of a stand alone scholarship provided by your company. Align your contribution with your company s 2016 social responsibility priorities by creating a targeted scholarship for people with disability, young people, people from refugee and asylum seeker communities, small unfunded community sector organisations, people from regional and remote communities or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities. We wanted to thank you ACOSS, once again, for helping me attend this year s conference. There is no way that I would have been able to attend without your support. The conference was very stimulating and rewarding, and has given me plenty to reflect upon. Bursary Recipient Sponsor benefits for bursary supporters will be tailored according to your contributions and interests but can include any of the benefits listed throughout this brochure. 12

13 Technology Partner In-Kind support In the move towards fully paperless events, ACOSS no longer provides delegates with printed programs, marketing materials or delegate satchels. Instead, our interactive conference app will contain the conference program, event info, and provide an opportunity to engage directly with the speakers and comment on social media. There are many ways a technology sponsor can support this event and maximise its accessibility for participants. This may include loaning or donating mobile devices to delegates during the event or enhancing the interactivity of participants through media platforms during sessions. Sponsor benefits will be negotiated based on your interests and contribution. Examples of sponsor benefits can be found throughout this brochure. Please contact the ACOSS office for more information. 13

14 Media Partner In-kind support Gain direct exposure of your brand to senior delegates from charities and not-for-profits, senior government officials, and community and thought leaders around Australia by being part of marketing efforts before, during, and after the event. ACOSS will work with Media Partners to tailor a package to suit your contribution needs and interests. Media Partner benefits could include: Being named as a Media Partner in promotion of the event Being named as a Media partner on all event marketing collateral Bulletins (mailing list 3,000+) Advertisement in the event digital program Complimentary registration/s to the Conference Your banner logo at the event Your logo displayed on event holding slides and name tags Acknowledgement of support during event proceedings Promotion of partnership via social media Access to participant lists including contacts for delegates who have authorised the partners to release details *This package can be tailored further to suit your interests and objectives 14

15 Sponsor Benefits Table (Platinum, Gold, and Silver Session) Yes No Additional Cost Platinum Gold Silver Session Logo on all event marketing collateral (excluding web banners) Complimentary exhibition booth in prime location (subject to availability) Complimentary conference registrations Complimentary tickets to the HESTA Community Sector Awards Dinner Promotion of the partnership on social media tweets tweets 3 + $110 each 1 tweet During session only 2 + $110 each 1 tweet Logo featured in ads throughout the event app $500 Logo linked to your website featured on ACOSS Conference website homepage Logo featured on conference backdrop live Twitter feed Banner displayed at conference registration desk Branded Conference Scholarship Package to assist people on low income or with disability to attend the event Colour advertisement in the digital program from $2,000 from $2,000 Full page ½ Page ¼ page + $350 upwards Banner displayed on conference stage During session only Logo on delegate name tags Logo featured on separate conference holding slide Logo on sponsors all Logo displayed on delegate name tags NOTE: ACOSS prioritises the independence of our event programming. Sponsorship arrangements do not include program speaking opportunities or input over program content. 15

16 Contact Details For more information on the ACOSS Conference 2016 or Sponsorship opportunities please contact: Amy Simmons Event Coordinator, ACOSS