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1 Make your impression on the greater Boston area with an event sponsorship through the Salem State Alumni Association and Salem State University Foundation. A signature event sponsorship is a great way to network and advertise your products and services to the greater Salem State community of alumni, faculty, staff, and donors. Of the 73,430 Salem State University alumni and friends, many rank as the region s leading professionals in business, education, art, and medicine. Through a sponsorship, you will have an excellent opportunity to access thousands of decision makers living and working in greater Boston and beyond. Our Community Over 73,000 mailable alumni and friends 56,000 alumni o 76% live in Massachusetts (45,000) o 40% within Essex County (24,000) o 35% live and work within the Boston area 10,000 current full time and part time students 4,000 Salem State Series attendees 3,000 Youth Service Providers in Essex County 2,100 Salem State Series past ticket purchasers 1,500 annual alumni & advancement event attendees 1,500 current faculty and staff 15 Varsity sports with 3,500 athletic alumni Our Reach 107,000 athletic venue visitors annually 18,000 annual web visits to the Salem State Alumni landing page 60,000 readership of the semi-annual Statement Alumni Magazine 21,000 subscribers 10,500 readers of the annual IMPACT Magazine 6,400 Facebook Likes 3,403 LinkedIn Network 1,800 Twitter followers Updated 10/26/2015 Page 1

2 Signature Events Student Philanthropy Council Giving Tables Friends of the School of Social Work Workshops Veteran Affairs o Combat Paper Project o Salute to Service o Graduating Student Veterans Stole Ceremony Diversity & Multicultural Affairs o MLK Day of Service o MLK Convocation Senior to Alumni Celebration Salem State Series YAR: Youth At Risk Conference Alumni Global Day of Service Overall benefits for all event sponsors Company logo included on the sponsor page in the Salem State Statement Magazine sent semi-annually to over 60,000 alumni and university staff Company name included in the printed donor recognition magazine, Impact, sent to over 10,000 donors Page 2

3 STUDENT PHILANTHROPY COUNCIL The Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) is a group of student volunteers committed to educating classmates about the importance and impact of donor generosity. The council seeks to promote a culture of gratitude and to provide students the opportunity to give back to the Salem State. SPC hosts various giving tables and events to showcase their efforts and raise funds for important student initiatives. These events include: Giving Tuesday (December) Slam Dunk For Giving (February) Thank a Donor Day (Spring) First Year Orientations (June) As a sponsor of SPC, you will be partnering directly with students to help them reach their potential, while exposure them to your company, product, or services. EVENT SPECIFIC REACH 10,000 current students Approx. 1,400 overall event attendees 200 specific Facebook likes 100 students in SPC interest group SPC SPONSORSHIP: $1,000 Company name/logo with link included on SPC Facebook page Acknowledgement on all campaigns advertising SPC events Acknowledgement of company at SPC giving table events and social media pages Company name/logo with link on the SPC webpage at salemstate.edu Collateral displayed in areas of high visibility during multiple SPC activities. Name/Logo on SPC signature t-shirt given to approximately 400 students Page 3

4 FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK WORKSHOPS For nearly 20 years, Salem State University Friends of the School of Social Work has been hosting semi-annual workshops that connect practitioners, alumni and students through valuable professional development. Each workshop features a networking opportunity, followed by a discussion lead by a leader in the field of social work. Professionals can earn CEU s depending on the workshop. These workshops, typically held in September and March, are an excellent opportunity to reach thousands of social work industry decision makers in the greater Boston area. EVENT SPECIFIC REACH 8,000 National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts Chapter members 3,200 Salem State University School of Social Work alumni 600 current students, faculty and staff Approx. 200 annual workshop attendees AVAILABLE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK SPONSORSHIPS TITLE SPONSOR: $2,000 (limited to one annually) SIGNATURE SPONSOR: $800 each workshop Naming rights on the one workshop (Friends of Social Work Workshop sponsored by Company) Company name/logo displayed on event invitation mailed to 2,000 Company name included in all press releases Company banner on all campaigns advertising the event Company name/logo on all advertising associated with the event, including s, posters, social media posts, signage, and banners Company name/logo with a link on the event webpage at salemstate.edu Exhibit table at workshop Opportunity for company representative to speak (2 minutes) during program Corporate banner displayed in areas of high visibility (banner provided by sponsor) Number of complimentary registrations 2 1 Advertisement in event program (minimum of 150 distributed) Page 4

5 VETERAN AFFAIRS The mission of veterans affairs is to provide resources and services to assist the university s military student population in achieving their academic and career goals and in 2014, Salem State dedicated a brand new student veterans center to support this mission. Veteran student success inside the classroom relies on a foundation of support outside the classroom; therefore, veterans affairs and its student organization provide the following annual events to build community and raise funds to help our veterans succeed. VETERANS WELCOME EVENT A social networking event to officially welcome student veterans to university, create an opportunity to socialize among other veterans, and provide information assisting students in achieving a successful transition to the university. COMBAT PAPER PROJECT The Combat Paper Project is a collaboration involving war veterans, activists and artists. It utilizes art making workshops to assist veterans in reconciling and sharing their personal experiences as well as broadening the traditional narrative surrounding services and the military culture. For one week demonstrations and workshops are available on campus. SALUTE TO SERVICE MONTH Each November, the Salem State University community comes together to celebrate Veterans Day in a month long Salute to Service recognition. The event is marked by various activities including educational workshops, an appreciation luncheon, and keynote speakers. It is an inspiring commemoration to our alumni, faculty, staff, student, and community veterans. GRADUATING STUDENT VETERANS STOLE CEREMONY Each May, graduating student veterans are invited with their friends and families to this important ceremony to be awarded a decorative stole to be worn at their graduation ceremony. This event serves as the perfect opportunity for alumni and student veterans to collaborate, connect, and network. EVENTS SPECIFIC REACH 21,000 alumni through marketing 10,000 current students 1,500 Salem State faculty and staff 1,300 Salem State veteran alumni Approx. 500 overall event attendees 250 current student veterans Page 5

6 AVAILABLE VETERANS AFFAIRS SPONSORSHIPS Naming rights on all three Veteran s Affairs signature events (Veterans Stole Ceremony sponsored by Company) Company name/logo on event s sent to over 21,000 addresses Company name/logo on event distributed to 1,300 alumni veterans Company name/logo on direct mail postcard distributed to 1,500 faculty and staff Company name included in all press releases Company name/logo on all advertising associated with the event including posters, program, social media posts, signage, and banners Company logo with a link on the event page at salemstate.edu TITLE SPONSOR $5,000 Logo COMBAT PAPER PROJECT SPONSOR $3,500 SALUTE TO SERVICE SPONSOR $3,500 STOLE CEREMONY SPONSOR $2,000 Logo Logo Logo Logo Logo Name Name Name Logo Name Name Name Exhibit table at event Opportunity for company representative to speak (2 minute) during the Salute to Service Luncheon in November Corporate banner displayed in areas of high visibility Company listing on sponsor thank you sign Company name/logo displayed on event program (minimum of 500 distributed) Acknowledgement on video screen during event Page 6

7 DIVERSITY & MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING CELEBRATION For 25 years Salem State University has celebrated the life and work of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through a one-week celebration in January. The program leads the region in bringing the community an opportunity to reflect on the national issues surrounding justice and equity. Each year the celebration is grounded in two signature events; a day of service and the convocation. MLK DAY OF SERVICE Established in 2014, the day of service provides an opportunity for students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members to come together and assist area non-profits with critical projects. Past service sites include: Habitat for Humanity St. Joseph s Food Pantry Northeast Arc Girls Inc. nagly As a sponsor of the MLK Day of Service you will have the opportunity to align your brand and services with a public demonstration of social responsibility, while reaching thousands of professionals and customers in the region. MLK CONVOCATION For 26 years the convocation has been held annually on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and is the accumulation of the weeklong celebration. It is an inspiring commemoration of the legacy and life of Dr. King that is open to the greater community. The event is marked by a keynote address and recognition of essays written by an elementary school, middle school, and high school student from Salem. EVENT SPECIFIC REACH 21,000 alumni through marketing 10,000 current students 1,500 Salem State faculty and staff Approx. 450 overall event attendees 430 topic specific Twitter followers 400 topic specific Facebook followers 100 local and regional business leaders and community organizations Page 7

8 AVAILABLE DIVERSITY & MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS SPONSORSHIPS Naming rights on the event (Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration sponsored by Company) TITLE SPONSOR (limited to 1): $3,000 CONVOCATION SPONSOR $2,500 DAY OF SERVICE SPONSOR $1,000 Company name/logo on event s sent to over 21,000 addresses Logo Name Name Company name/logo on direct mail postcard distributed to 1,500 faculty and staff Logo Name Name Company name included in all press releases Company name/logo on all advertising associated with the event including posters, program, social media posts, signage, and banners Logo Name Name Company logo with a link on the event page at salemstate.edu Exhibit table at event Opportunity for company representative to speak (2 minute) during Convocation Corporate banner displayed in areas of high visibility (sponsor to provide banner) Company listing on sponsor thank you sign Company name/logo displayed on event program (minimum of 400 distributed) Opportunity to include information, goods, or another promotional item to volunteers Acknowledgement on video screen during event Page 8

9 SENIOR TO ALUMNI CELEBRATION Established in 2011, the Young Alumni Society (YAS) provides alumni programming specifically for graduates from the last fifteen years by strengthening friendships, creating training and professional development, and promoting positive service. Annually YAS hosts a celebration during senior week to welcome the graduating students to the Salem State Alumni Association. Extensive outreach is done to the graduating seniors and young alumni to participate in this event. As a sponsor, you will reach nearly 1,000 graduates as they determine their next pursuit. EVENT SPECIFIC REACH 7,200 Salem State University young alumni 5,400 young alumni in Essex county 2,000 graduating students Approx. 200 event attendees SENIOR TO ALUMNI SPONSORSHIP: $2,500 Naming rights on the event (Senior to Alumni Celebration sponsored by Company) Company name/logo displayed on event invitation distributed to 1,000 graduating seniors Company name included in all press releases Company banner on all campaigns advertising the event Company name/logo on all advertising associated with the event, including posters, social media posts, signage, and banners Company name/logo with a link on the event webpage at salemstate.edu Exhibit table at event Opportunity for company representative to speak (2 minutes) during program Corporate banner displayed in areas of high visibility (sponsor to provide banner) Page 9

10 SALEM STATE SERIES For 35 years the Salem State Series has hosted internationally recognized diplomats, sports legends, best-selling authors, researchers, adventurers, and entertainers. It has been a leader among the nation s speaker programs for decades and in 2015 the Salem State Series made international news when New England Patriots quarterback and Super Bowl LI Most Valuable Player, Tom Brady headlined the program in front of a sold out crowd of 4,060. The 2016 Series is anticipated to be held in April or September 2016 with a speaker to be announced early in the year speaker Tom Brady taking a photo with Series donor. As a Salem State Series sponsor you and your company will enjoy valuable marketing benefits and exclusive opportunities to meet and mingle with our speakers. EVENT SPECIFIC REACH 73,000 alumni and friends of the university 12,000 past ticket purchasers 10,000 current students 4,000 event attendees 1,500 current faculty and staff 200 regional business leaders and fellow sponsors 41 st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush, in 1994 with sponsors Mr. and Mrs. William Bulger and former Massachusetts Governor William Weld Series speaker Pat Buchanan with Series sponsor Brian Cranney and guest Series speakers Bobby Valentine and Peter Gammons with Series sponsors Steve and Karen Solomon. Comedian Jay Leno mingling with Series guest in Page 10

11 AVAILABLE SERIES SPONSORSHIPS PRESENTING $20,000 FEATURE $10,000 PRESIDENTIAL $5,000 BENEFACTOR: $2,500 FRIEND: $1,500 Company logo on billboards booked for Series advertising Company logo on exterior banners at the university and throughout north shore cities Company name/logo on all campaigns advertising the events, sent to Logo Logo Name Name Name over 25,000 Company logo on direct mail brochure sent to 12,000 Company name included in all press releases Company name/logo displayed on ticket inserts (minimum 2,000 distributed) Logo Logo Logo Name Name Company name/logo on all advertising associated with the events, including s, posters, social media posts, signage, and banners Company name/logo with a link at salemstate.edu/series Logo Logo Logo Name Name Exhibit table at event Opportunity for 15 second commercial to air prior to the lecture Corporate banner displayed in areas of high visibility (sponsor to provide banner) Acknowledgement/advertisement in Series programs (minimum of 2,500 distributed) 1 page color 1 page color ½ page ¼ page Listing Company name on sponsor banner displayed at venues Logo Logo Name Name Name Opportunity to include information, goods, or another promotional item in the gift bag placed on all V.I.P. and sponsor seats at the lecture Number of premium tickets Number of tickets to the dinner and photo opportunity with speaker Page 11

12 YOUTH AT RISK For 15 years Youth at Risk (YAR) has annually inspired, educated, and motivated professionals in Essex County Massachusetts who dedicate their lives to working with at-risk youth. YAR facilitates collaboration among youth service providers through training and increasing awareness of existing resources. The program is a professional development initiative that that provides annual resource manuals and cumulates in a one day conference held annually in June. In recent years, the conference has awarded nearly 400 attendees over 2,000 continuing education units each year for social work, counseling, and psychology licenses. For the first time, the YAR conference will be hosted by Salem State University on June 1, As a sponsor you will align yourself with thousands of working professionals in northeast Massachusetts through the largest regional conference of its kind, with nearly 800 attendees listening to keynote speakers, connecting with fellow professionals, visiting exhibitions and participating in over 30 educational workshops. EVENT SPECIFIC REACH 56,000 alumni 24,000 subscribers through multiple campaigns 10,000 current students 8,000 National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts Chapter members 6,400 Facebook network through integrated social media and fundraising 3,000 YAR past attendees through direct mail brochure 1,800 Twitter followers through integrated social media and fundraising 1,500 current faculty and staff Approx. 800 annual event attendees Page 12

13 AVAILABLE YOUTH AT RISK SPONSORSHIPS FEATURE $10,000 PRESIDENTIAL $5,000 BENEFACTOR $1,000 EHIBITOR $200 Company logo on exterior banners at the university and possibly throughout north shore cities Company name/logo on all campaigns advertising the events, sent to over 21,000 Logo Logo Name Name Company name/logo on direct mail sent to 3,000 Logo Logo Name Company name included in all press releases Company name/logo displayed on registration confirmations (minimum 800 distributed) Logo Logo Name Company name/logo on all advertising associated with the events, including s, posters, social media posts, signage, and banners Company name/logo with a link at salemstate.edu/yar Logo Logo Name Name Exhibit table at conference exposition (Non-profit organizations receive a free ½ table) Opportunity for 15 second commercial to air or company representative to speak prior to the keynote speaker Corporate banner displayed in areas of high visibility (sponsor to provide banner) Acknowledgement/advertisement in conference programs 1 page (minimum of 800 distributed) color ½ page ¼ page Listing Company name on sponsor banner displayed at venues Logo Logo Logo Opportunity to include information, goods, or another promotional item in the gift bag given to all attendees Number of complimentary registrations Invitation for company representatives to attend the leadership breakfast x x x Page 13

14 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GLOBAL DAY OF SERVICE Salem State University is dedicated to ensuring our students and alumni understand the importance of community involvement and each year, during Alumni Weekend, students and alumni around the world join together to participate in a global day of service. This day is designed to strengthen our greater community - locally, nationally, and globally - through a variety of volunteer activities. All Vikings, past and present, are encouraged to perform an act of service wherever they may be and share it on social media. Working together in generosity, we show exactly what a difference a day makes! As a sponsor of the Global Day of Service you will have the opportunity to align your brand and services with a public demonstration of social responsibility, while building your brand with the public. This event is expected to draw mass participation from individuals across Massachusetts, the nation, and the world. EVENT SPECIFIC REACH 56,000 alumni through direct mail brochure 21,000 subscribers 6,400 Facebook followers 1,800 Twitter followers 1,500 current faculty and staff GLOBAL DAY OF SERVICE SPONSORHIP: $1,000 Company logo displayed on alumni weekend brochure mailed to 56,000 Company name included in all press releases Company banner on all campaigns advertising the event Company name/logo on all advertising associated with the event, including posters, social media posts, signage, and banners Company name/logo with a link on the event webpage at salemstate.edu Logo included on banner displayed in areas of high visibility during multiple service activities. Page 14

15 SPONSORSHIP & FULFILLMENT CONTACT Taylor S. Dunn Associate Director, Advancement Events & Sponsorships Benefits of each sponsorship package will be appropriately valued and the remaining portion will be tax deductible. All sponsorships will be sent directly to the Salem State Foundation and funds will be distributed appropriately thereafter. Page 15