Sponsor The Corps Network 2016 National Conference February 2016 Washington, d.c. Invitation The Corps Network (TCN) invites you to participate in our Annual National Conference. As a sponsor, your organization will receive high profile exposure to over 200 leaders from the fields of: Workforce Development Postsecondary Education Conservation/Environmental Stewardship About The Conference The Corps Network National Conference is an annual gathering of national, state, and local leaders in the fields of youth development, community service, and the environment. Attendees include approximately 200 Directors and senior staff from Service and Conservation Corps across the country; officials from Federal agencies; representatives from philanthropic foundations; and friends and supporters of the Corps movement. About The Corps Network Service and Conservation Corps are comprehensive youth development programs. They engage diverse young people (ages 16 25) in service projects designed to address environmental and community needs. Through their service, Corpsmembers develop job and leadership skills. They also receive a stipend or living allowance, an education award or scholarship, and access to counseling/career services. Many Corps also offer access to educational opportunities. The Corps Network is the voice of the nation s 100+ Service and Conservation Corps. Operating in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, The Corps Network s members annually enroll approximately 26,000 young men and women in service in addition to mobilizing approximately 289,000 community volunteers. Since The Corps Network s establishment in 1985, more than 800,000 young people have participated in and completed service through a Corps. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack (2015) U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell (2014) Park Ranger Shelton Johnson (2013)
Platinum $15,000 Limited to 2 sponsors: available on first-come, first-served basis Option to sponsor a Platinum Event* Option to show video advertisement during a plenary session (max 2 min.) An email blast highlighting your company sent to all of The Corps Network s member organizations (You may provide language, or we will work with you to craft a message for this audience) Full-page advertisement in the Conference program Your company s name and logo prominently displayed on the of The Corps Network website Four full conference registrations Announced as a Platinum Sponsor at opening session of the Conference * Platinum Evening reception After hours social events can be one of the most important elements of any conference. These events offer people the opportunity to network, share ideas and meet new people. Platinum Sponsors have the option to host an evening cocktail reception at a location of their choice or the conference hotel. Mingle with guests and advertise your brand. Sponsers may choose to set up a display, distribute swag, etc. The Corps Network Awards Dinner The Corps Network Awards Dinner, traditionally the capstone of the opening day of the Conference, is when we honor our annual Legacy Achievement Award winners. The recipients of this award are individuals who have played a prominent role in shaping the service world over the course of their careers. Sponsors of the Awards Dinner have the opportunity to open the evening (address 200+ individuals) and advertise their brand. 2
Gold $10,000 Limited to 3 sponsors: available on first-come, first-served basis Option to show video advertisement during a plenary session (max 2 min.) Option to sponsor a Gold Event* An email blast highlighting your company sent to all of The Corps Network s member organizations (You may provide language, or we will work with you to craft a message for this audience) Full-page advertisement in the Conference program Your company s name and logo prominently displayed on the of The Corps Network website Three full conference registrations Announced as a Gold Sponsor at opening session of the Conference * Gold Break Sponsor two 30-minute coffee and refreshment breaks for conference attendees. Mingle with guests and advertise your brand. Sponsers may choose to set up a display, distribute swag, etc. Washington, D.C. Tour Sponsor an evening bus and walking tour for the Corpsmembers of the Year and interested Conference attendees. Mingle with guests and advertise your brand. Sponsors may choose to distribute swag. Hospitality Suite The Hospitality Suite is where Conference attendees can go to have fun and catch up with friends and colleagues after the conclusion of the day s scheduled events. Breakfast Host breakfast on two mornings of the Conference. Sponsors have the opportunity to speak and setup a display. 3
S I LV E R $5,000 Limited to 3 sponsors: available on first-come, first-served basis Half-page advertisement in the Conference program Your organization name and logo featured in the Silver Sponsor banner advertisement on the of The Corps Network website Two full conference registrations Announced as a Silver Sponsor at opening session of the Conference Bronze $2,000 open to unlimited number of sponsors Half-page advertisement in the Conference program Your organization name and logo featured in Bronze Sponsor banner advertisement on the of The Corps Network website One full conference registration Announced as a Bronze Sponsor at opening session of the Conference 4
Package Comparison PLATINUM GOLD S I LV E R BRONZE Table display Premier table display location outside Grand Ballroom Table display in sponsor area Table display in sponsor area Event Choose from Platinum Choose from Gold Commercial Your 2 min. commercial shown during plenary session Your 2 min. commercial shown during plenary session Program book advertising 1-page ad 1-page ad 1/2-page ad 1/2-page ad Email advertising Promotional email solely about your organization sent to TCN lists Promotional email solely about your organization sent to TCN lists Promotion for your organization included in TCN newsletters Promotion for your organization included in TCN newsletters TCN website advertising Logo included on Platinum and Gold Sponsor banner on TCN Logo included on Platinum and Gold Sponsor banner on TCN Logo included on Silver Sponor banner on TCN Conference registrations 4 3 2 1 Logo included on Bronze Sponsor banners on TCN Price $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $2,000 *note Payment can be made by multiple organizations on behalf of one sponsor (organization), however only one sponsor (organization) can be recognized per slot. AD Pricing Not ready to sponsor The Corps Network Conference but still want to reach our audience of conservation leaders, youth development innovators and policymakers? Consider purchasing an advertisement in The Corps Network Conference program book. SIZE DIMENSIONS PRICE Full Page 8.5 w x 11 h $1,000 1/2 Page 8.5 w x 5.5 h $500 Advertisements and logos may be sent as.jpg,.eps, or.gif files. Minimum resolution = 150 dpi 1/2 Page advertisements should be landscape format. Full page ads should be in portrait format. Submit all ad materials and ad payment to Levi Novey, Director of Communications & Marketing: lnovey@corpsnetwork.org Questions? Contact Levi by email, or by calling The Corps Network at (202) 737-6272 5