To Whom It May Concern:

To Whom It May Concern: Annually, MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership hosts a National Mentoring Summit. As the only national convening of youth mentoring professionals, researchers, corporate partners, and government and civic leaders, the Summit allows attendees to collectively strengthen and expand quality mentoring relationships for young people nationwide. This year s Summit will be held in Washington, D.C., January 27-29, 2016 during National Mentoring Month, and is expected to reach full capacity at nearly 1,000 attendees. As we begin planning for our sixth annual Summit, we are excited to build upon some of last year s Summit accomplishments, including: 1.7 million social media impressions 880 attendees (which has grown by 300% since inception) 46 states and nine countries outside the United States represented 13 Summit sponsors 65 workshops 200+ Congressional meetings during Capitol Hill Day Each year, private sector stakeholders are offered the opportunity to support the mentoring movement as a National Mentoring Summit sponsor. We hope you ll consider joining us at this year s event. Your support allows Summit attendees the opportunity to engage in peer learning, advocacy and networking as well as participate in a variety of robust competitively selected workshops and plenary sessions centered upon this year s Summit theme: Connection Growth Opportunity. Additionally, the Summit offers a restricted and intimate educational track for private sector professionals and philanthropic investors to explore current trends, opportunities, best practices and innovations that help accelerate solutions to close the mentoring gap across our country. Enclosed are materials outlining this year s sponsorship levels and benefits. We are happy to share more details about keynote speakers as they are finalized in the coming months. Thank you for your consideration. 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. Sincerely, Kristin Howard Senior Director, Development

convened by The 2015 National Mentoring Summit: Expanding the Mentoring Effect took place January 28-30, in Washington, DC. This event is the only national forum that brings together practitioners, researchers, corporate partners, government and civic leaders, national youth-serving organizations and the network of affiliate Mentoring Partnerships to explore and advance mentoring s positive impact on individuals and communities. The 2015 Summit featured the inaugural Capitol Hill Day where over 300 mentoring advocates met with staff and members of Congress in more than 200 offices. This signature event for the mentoring movement is convened by MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership. 2015 Summit supporters included Presenting Partners: America s Promise Alliance, The Corporation for National and Community Service and The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Lead sponsors of the event were AT&T, Bank of America and EY. In addition, 27 leading national youth-serving organizations served as Supporting Partners. 2015 National Mentoring Summit by-the-numbers 880 ATTENDEES 65 WORKSHOPS 200+ CONGRESSIONAL MEETINGS 46 STATES 9 COUNTRIES 1.7M SOCIAL MEDIA IMPRESSIONS 13 SUMMIT SPONSORS 2015 National Mentoring Summit Attendee testimonials The most inspiring conference I have attended in a long time. Loved networking with so many fascinating professionals. Fantastic schedule this year! I really enjoyed the variety of speakers. www.mentoring.org/summit I ve learned so much. I look forward to implementing new strategies to engage student success through mentoring.

2015 National Mentoring Summit Highlights An inspirational opening session featured remarks from a mentor and mentee whose long-term mentoring relationship brought to life the powerful impact of the mentoring effect on individuals and communities. NBA Cares Ambassador Jason Collins followed them with an energetic keynote address in which he spoke about his mentors and how he has been able to incorporate mentoring into his daily life as a diversity and inclusion advocate. The corporate and philanthropic track, designed to advance private sector engagement in mentoring through peer-to-peer exchange, featured a briefing on MENTOR S recent report with EY, Mentoring: at the crossroads of education, business and community. In addition, the participants in the Corporate Mentoring Challenge were honored, with special recognition going to AT&T, Comcast NBCUniversal, First Niagara Bank and Webster Bank. First Lady Michelle Obama launched the challenge at the first Summit in 2011. The 2015 Excellence in Mentoring Awards were presented at the Library of Congress. Five individuals were honored for their deep and longstanding commitment to expanding the mentoring effect: Former Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, Charles R. Burke, Jr. of The Grable Foundation, The Honorable Mary L. Landrieu, Coach Bill Snyder of Kansas State University and Michael B. Yanney of the Burlington Capitol Group LLC. Senator Al Franken of Minnesota delivered a powerful keynote speech highlighting the importance of advocating for mentoring in support of thriving communities. A convening of national youth-serving organizations was held to discuss the state of mentoring and strategies to align efforts. NBA Cares Ambassador Bob Linear moderated the event s highest rated panel about youth leaders in the mentoring movement. Panelists included four young individuals making a difference in their communities: Karim Abouelnaga, Practice Makes Perfect, Imani Henry, 100 Men Reading Program, Lashon Amado, YouthBuild USA, and Amanda Matos, WomanHOOD Project. www.mentoring.org/summit Save the date for the 2016 National Mentoring Summit! January 27-29, 2016 renaissance washington, dc, downtown hotel

2016 National Mentoring Summit Sponsorship Levels & Benefits VISIBILITY Website event page Lead $50,000 (with hyperlink) Platinum $35,000 Gold $25,000 Silver $15,000 BRONZE $10,000 Print collateral Digital collateral (as space allows) Advertisement in event program book Full page, premier placement 1/2 page, prominent placement 1/2 page 1/4 page projected at the registration desk, Welcome Reception, Networking Reception and Luncheon Full slide Full slide Shared slide placement on conference tote bag Verbal recognition at podium at event by CEO, Board Chair or plenary session speaker Social media acknowledgments (Facebook 5,000+ fans; Twitter 4,100 followers) Featured Sponsor Spotlight article on website placement on live streaming web page Credit in press release(s) HOSPITALITY Access to the Corporate and Philanthropic Track Complimentary conference attendee passes 6 4 3 2 1 Guests invited to exclusive VIP reception 6 4 3 2 1 EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT Opportunity to host MENTOR CEO in corporate office to inspire volunteer engagement (travel costs to be incurred by host company) Opportunity to provide sponsor remarks during conference PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Opportunity to include approved material in attendee bag Complimentary exhibitor booth Premier placement Prominent placement RIGHTS Right to use MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership name, logo and images, if available, in association with the sponsorship (upon review & approval by MENTOR)

2016 National Mentoring Summit Sponsorship Information Form Sponsorship Level Lead $50K Platinum $35K Gold $25K Silver $15K Bronze $10K We are unable to sponsor this year but wish to make a donation of $ Company/Organization Name (as you would like it to appear in print recognition): Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Executive Contact Name: Primary Contact Name: Marketing Contact Name: (for acknowledgement purposes and limited correspondence) (will receive majority of sponsorship correspondence) (for logo approvals and other relevant communications) Company Website: Twitter Handle: Facebook Page: Please mail this form with your check, payable to National Mentoring Partnership, to: MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership 201 South Street, Sixth Floor Boston, MA 02111 -or- Request an invoice For questions related to sponsorship, please contact Kristin Howard, Senior Director, Development at KHoward@mentoring.org or 617-303-4610. Thank you for supporting our young people through mentoring and for your sponsorship of the 2016 National Mentoring Summit!