SPONSORSHIP INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Dear Partners and Friends: We invite you to join us in celebration of our inaugural Investor Impact Awards, which honor businesses and organizations throughout Louisiana who have made a significant impact at Louisiana s Community and Technical Colleges over the past 10 years. The awards ceremony will be held on April 13, 2016, at the Capitol City Hilton downtown Baton Rouge. Proceeds from the event will benefit the statewide scholarship programs of The Foundation for Louisiana s Community and Technical Colleges. As we work together to build a strong and vibrant workforce for our state, we are committed to eliminating geographic, financial, and scholastic barriers to both our credit and non-credit programs. Supporting this event helps us fulfill our commitment. The inaugural group of investors receiving awards have met all of the following criteria and were selected by a committee of workforce development officers and Foundation board members: - Invest greater than $50,000 in the LCTCS Foundation - Support for two or more of Louisiana s Community and Technical Colleges - Deliver a transformational impact to Louisiana s Community and Technical Colleges by leveraging dollars and achieving tangible results in support of our college programs and our students By these examples we know that when we work together, we can grow the skilled workforce of our state and provide a brighter future for our citizens. We invite you to join us at this celebration and MAKE AN IMPACT in the lives of our students, our colleges and our communities. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you in April. Sincerely, Monty Sullivan, President Louisiana s Community and Technical Colleges
WHO WE ARE Louisiana Community and Technical College System The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) provides strategic management and support for Louisiana's 13 community and technical colleges. Our colleges award associates degrees, technical diplomas, and industry-based certificates in programs that are aligned with business and industry and local economies, which lead students to good paying middle class jobs. We are committed to the principle of providing each student access to quality educational programs and lifelong learning. Foundation for Louisiana Community and Technical College System The LCTCS Foundation leads and inspires private support for Louisiana s community and technical colleges to ensure excellence in meeting the education and workforce needs of our State s students, businesses and communities. The Foundation for Louisiana's Community and Technical Colleges, established in 2006, fulfills this mission by: Providing leadership and support for LCTCS colleges and their affiliated foundations Supporting activities than enhance visibility and strengthen support for the LCTCS at the community, parish, state, and federal level Developing international partnerships that prepare students to succeed in a global economy Recognizing and supporting excellence and innovation in teaching and learning Pledge to our Sponsors The LCTCS Foundation will work to provide each sponsor with maximum visibility through our media sites, other publicity as well as during the event. Benefits and Visibility: Participate in an evening that will both delight your palate with great food and wine, while providing an uplifting experience focused on meeting the needs of our industries, community colleges and our students Increase brand awareness and community visibility among key demographic groups Leverage relationships with Industry partners, and other organizations supported by LCTCS
Key Initiatives Advocacy & Public Engagement: Real Solutions for Louisiana Support a public education and engagement program and policy development to leverage a public agenda for higher education focused on meeting the needs of students, communities and business and industry. Louisiana Workforce Experience Regional and local stakeholders meetings Programs and publications that support community and technical colleges College Support: For Fundraising and Foundations Providing support for college fundraising activity, including statewide and multi-college initiatives. Support fundraising capacity-building for colleges including professional development activities, technical systems and support, and counsel for annual, capital and major gifts campaigns State-wide training for chancellors, staff and board members Scholarships to national conferences for chancellors and staff Student Access and Success: A competitive workforce Ensuring that all Louisianans can attend LCTCS institutions without perceiving cost as a barrier. The Foundation aggregates statewide scholarships dollars and distributes them to colleges, for them to award directly to needy and deserving students. Scholarship Programs Skills USA International Initiatives Professional Development: Support for LCTCS Annual Conference A primary tool in improving faculty skills and programming excellence, resulting in a better-trained workforce, a growing middle class, and more prosperous state. Three days of workshops and general sessions for professional development, collaboration and team building amongst faculty, staff and administrators across the state National education experts and speakers brought in to educate and improve our educators Recognition program for faculty, staff and administrators of the year
2016 LCTCS Investor Impact Awards Sponsor Commitment Form Company Name: Contact Name and Title: Phone: Address: City: State: Zip: Email: Signature of Authorized Sponsor Representative AVAILABLE INVESTMENTS (PLEASE SELECT) Date Sponsorship Investments Levels Presenting Partner- $10,000 President s Reception- $7,500 Diamond Benefactor- $6,000 Platinum Benefactor- $5,000 Gold Benefactor - $3,500 Silver Benefactor- $2,500 Bronze Benefactor- $1,000 Other Investments Opportunities Social Media- $2,500 Red Carpet Runway- $2,000 Centerpieces- $1,200 Dessert Table- 1,000 Individual Tickets $100.00 ($110 after March 11th) LCTCS Partner $500.00 LCTCS Friend $250.00 Donation $ (not attending or additional generosity) Deadline for all sponsorships is March 25, 2016. Sponsorship will be accepted in the form of cash, in-kind services or products. In order to receive full print benefits (where applicable) sponsor form must be signed and contribution received by March 25, 2016. Sponsorships, Ticket and Donations can be made by credit card Here. Checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted. Please make checks payable to: The LCTCS Foundation and mail along with this form to 265 South Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. You may also secure credit card payments by contacting our office directly at 225-308-4400. If applicable, sponsors should email their logos in a high resolution format to systemadvancement@lctcs.edu by March 11, 2016. The Foundation for Louisiana s Community and Technical Colleges is a 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. A copy of this contract will be mailed to you for your records. Office use only: Accepted by: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Date: Pymt rev d date: REGISTER ONLINE HERE
2016 LCTCS Investor Impact Awards SPONSORSHIP INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Presenting Partner ($10,000) 1 available This signature level sponsorship is reserved for those companies, foundations or individuals who fully embrace the mission of LCTCS to facilitate a community of leaders by effectively utilizing the professional services of our beneficiary charities. Further, they understand the need to create partnerships to affect sustainability for programs such as LCTCS whose single focus is on building tomorrow s workforce. Companies, foundations and individuals expressing interest in this level of investment will be contacted by the LCTCS Fundraising Committee Chairman and the President of LCTCS. Event to be known as The LCTCS Annual Investor Impact Awards presented by [Your Company] Scholarship awarded in your company s name One event table (5 tickets) and five (5) tickets to Invitation for event program participation or a speaking opportunity Full Page Ad Back Cover up to 4 colors (7 x 11 ) with company logo in Souvenir Journal (due by March 11th) Display Ad on AV screen Premium signage at the event Inclusion in all electronic media (where gala is advertised) Recognition as Presenting sponsor in all print materials and event mailings Company banner ad placed on the front page of LCTCS website ($7,500) -1 Available Event to be known as Building Louisiana s Workforce sponsored by [Your Company] One event table (5 tickets) and five (5) tickets to Invitation for event program participation or a speaking opportunity Full Page Ad Inside Front Cover up to 4 colors (7 x 11 ) with company logo in Souvenir Journal (due by March 11th) Display Ad on AV screen Premium signage at the event Inclusion in all electronic media (where gala is advertised) Recognition as sponsor in all print materials and event mailings Your Company s Logo and hyperlink on LCTCS website Diamond Benefactor ($6,000) 1 available Sponsor of Souvenir Program Journals Full Page Ad (7 x 11 facing front cover) with company logo in Souvenir Journal (due by March 11th) Your Company name on the printed and electronic invitation, promoting Event. Approximately 300 mailed and emailed Your Company s logo on projection screen in the Ballroom Your Company will be thanked by LCTCSF (or announcer) for co-sponsoring event Premium signage at the event Display Ad on AV screen Your Company s logo and hyperlink on LCTCS website Two (2) tickets to Awards Ceremony and Two (2) tickets to
Platinum Benefactor ($5,000) - 4 Available Gold Benefactor ($3,500) 6 Available Two (2) tickets to Awards Ceremony and Two (2) tickets to Full Page Ad (7 x 10 ) with company logo in Souvenir Journal (due by March 11th) Display Ad on AV screen Company name and logo on LCTCS Website Inclusion in all electronic media (where gala is advertised) Recognition as Platinum sponsor in select print materials Two (2) tickets to Awards Ceremony, Two (2) tickets to Full Page Ad (7 x 10 ) and company logo in Souvenir Journal (due by March 11th) Company Logo on AV screen Recognition as Gold sponsor in select print materials Silver Benefactor ($2,500) 8 Available Bronze ($1,000) 10 Available One (1) ticket to Awards Ceremony, One (1) ticket President s Networking Reception Half Page Ad (6 x 5 ) and company logo in Souvenir Journal (due by March 11th) Company listing on LCTCS website Recognition as Silver sponsor in select print materials One (1) ticket to Awards Ceremony, One (1) ticket to Company listing in Souvenir Journal Recognition as LCTCS Partner in select print materials Social Media Messaging $ 3,000 Red Carpet Runway $2,000 Exposure to an audience of potentially 58,000 Your company name and logo promoted 4 weeks leading up to event (2-3 postings each week) Additional exposure when guests upload their red carpet photos to social media sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter through a designated hashtag One (1) ticket to Awards Ceremony, One (1) ticket to Half Page Ad (6 x 5 )in Souvenir Journal (due by March 11th) Company listing on LCTCS website Exposure to 200+ guests striking red carpet runway poses Your company logo present on backdrop in all red carpet photos One-Third Page Ad (6 x 3.3 ) in Souvenir Journal (due by March 11th) Extra exposure when guests upload their red carpet photos to social media sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter One (1) ticket to Awards Ceremony, One (1) ticket to
Dessert Table $2,000 Centerpieces $2,500 Exposure to 200+ guests for four hours One-Third Page Ad (6 x 3.3 ) in Souvenir Journal (due by March 11th) Your Company name and logo attached to a show stopper dessert table 200+ guests will have the opportunity to have your name on their lips One (1) ticket to Awards Ceremony and One (1) ticket to Exposure to 200+ guests for four hours One-Third Page Ad (6 x 3.3 ) in Souvenir Journal (due by March 11th) Table/Centerpiece Logo recognition at each dining table (up to 20 tables) One (1) ticket to Awards Ceremony and One (1) ticket to Centerpieces containing live flowers will be given to one lucky guest at each table as a gift from your company We would welcome the opportunity to create a sponsorship level that benefits you and your company s needs. Please contact Tarie Roberson by email at tarieroberson@lctcs.edu. Individual Tickets Early Bird $100.00 ($110 after March 11 th ) Sponsorships, Individual Tickets and Donations can be purchased by calling 225-308-4400 or you may REGISTER ONLINE HERE. Checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted. Please make checks payable to: The LCTCS Foundation.