The Chicago Football Classic is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support academic achievement, promote post secondary education, encourage cultural excellence, and showcase the spirit, energy, and tradition of America s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In 1997, three African American businessmen Everett Rand, Tim Rand and Larry Huggins formed the Chicago Football Classic (CFC). The founders shared a simple, yet clear and powerful vision: to encourage African American youth to achieve their personal best in school and beyond by empowering them with the knowledge, tools, and resources essential to accomplishing life-long goals. Today, through the vehicle of an HBCU football game, the CFC s annual signature event at Soldier Field is the backdrop to realize our objectives through several initiatives: - the scholarship arm of the CFC is backed and generously supported by the business community with key partnerships from Sherman Dodge, Miller Coors, CFC fundraising, and civic and political endorsements. annually attracts over 3000 students to Soldier Field, kicking off game day events and generating hundreds of scholarships and admissions opportunities. - the CFC adopts a local school supporting and celebrating student achievements.
- Invitation Only South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. Shore Drive, Chicago, IL Flossmoor Country Club, 1441 Western Avenue, Flossmoor, IL Daley Center 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - United Room Noon - 2 p.m. Gate 0 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Parking Lot Ends at 3:00 p.m. - Resumes Post-Game Morgan State University Bears vs. Howard University Bison 3:30 p.m. - Half Time - Post Game
General and Kid s Package Sponsorships endorse and support our goals to reach the broadest audience, youth initiatives, and the Chicago Football Classic Scholarship Fund. Sponsorship levels include a combination of print, radio and TV exposure; social and digital media campaigns/promotions and print collateral. The Chicago Football Classic offers Classic Event Sponsorships; customized sponsorships and a variety of opportunities to participate. Customized packages heighten visibility and affiliation to meet your organization s goals. Title Sponsor recognition and branding at all events, game day tickets, event credentials and wearables, all in all media marketing (radio,tv,digital) (4) :30 second Jumbotron commercials Presentation of game and MVP trophies Title Sponsorship-$150,000 One (24 seat) deluxe suite with six VIP underground parking passes at Soldier Field and 24 special edition commemorative souvenir books Two (2) golf foursomes, commemorative photograph and one table at the Coaches Luncheon. 100 reserved and 600 kids tickets for the game Back cover, inside cover or Title page, 4-color advertisement in special edition Commemorative souvenir book. Two tables (20) tickets to the President s Reception. Four (4) corporate banners (sponsor must provide) and message board announcements at the game. Corporate exposure and logo placement on the CFC website, web takeovers, Facebook,Twitter and YouTube. Radio and television interviews and live remotes. Media presence at Herb Kent s Battle of the Best radio program. Speaking role at CFC Kick-off Press Conference. Vendor booth for corporate display at game day Marketplace
Platinum Gold Silver Bronze $50,000.00 $30,000.00 $25,000.00 $10,000.00 Customized Ticket package Customized Ticket package Customized Ticket package Customized Ticket package Inclusion in all collateral, print, social and digital media. Full page program book ad Inclusion in all collateral, print, social and digital media. Full page program book ad Inclusion in all collateral, print, social and digital media. Full page program book ad Inclusion in all collateral, print, social and digital media. Full page program book ad Soldier Field bowl signage and LED Message board Soldier Field bowl signage and LED Message board Game Day Banner Game Day Banner Radio and TV advertising and Jumbotron; Media interviews Gold Silver Bronze $10,000.00 $7,500.00 $5,000.00 Tickets Tickets Tickets 350 KIDS TICKETS 250 KIDS TICKETS 50 KIDS TICKETS 4-50 Yard Line Tickets 4-50 Yard Line Tickets 4-50 Yard Line Tickets 2 President Reception Tickets 2 President Reception Tickets 2 President Reception Tickets Program Book, Logo,Bowl & Banner Program Book, Logo,Bowl & Banner Program Book, Logo,Bowl & Banner $3,500.00 $2,000.00 1,500.00 $750.00 Full page program book ad Jumbotron Ad (1) :30 sec 2 President Reception Tickets Full page program book ad 2 President Reception Tickets Full page program book ad Half page program book ad
The Jumbotron Scoreboard provides your company with the opportunity to run 30-second commercial or promotional announcements. Pre-game, in-game and post-game signs are a "picture perfect" way to display your company's logo. Net Investment: $1,500.00 :30 seconds $2,500.00 :60 seconds These static signs are another ideal means of presenting your company's logo that is both visible to the crowd and can be captured in the background of press photographers' shots. (Sponsor must provide banner) Net Investment: Company banner in Soldier Field Bowl $500 The Marketplace is an open air market where companies, organizations and businesses can promote or sell their latest and greatest products or services to a captive audience. Net investment: $275 (individuals and small businesses) $500 (corporate)
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Please make checks payable to: The Chicago Football Classic Attn: Donna Hodge 41 W. 84th Street, Chicago, IL 60620 773.874.8000 x4013 www.chicagofootballclassic.biz