REACHING OUT LGBT MBA CONFERENCE BUILDING VISIBLE LEADERS CONNECTING A COMMUNITY 16th Annual Conference for LGBT MBA students and business leaders October 17 19, 2013 Hilton New Orleans Riverside New Orleans, Louisiana
THE REACHING OUT MBA CONFERENCE is the premier venue for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) graduate business school students seeking to network and support LGBT equality in the business world. During the three-day event, attendees experience an impressive lineup of industry speakers, panels and workshops led by professionals representing a wide array of industries. We hope your company will join us in New Orleans this year. As a conference sponsor, you will voice your support for the LGBT community while demonstrating your company s position at the forefront of progressive business practices. Read on you are sure to find a great match for your firm in the multitude of sponsorship opportunities detailed in the following pages. OUR MISSION To empower LGBT MBA students to become professionals who will lead the way to equality in business education, in the workplace and throughout society. SPONSORSHIP TEAM The sponsorship team is comprised of three current MBA students. We are more than happy to answer your inquiries regarding sponsorship opportunities for the 2013 Reaching Out conference. General sponsorship inquiries can be sent to: sponsorship@reachingoutmba.org COREY CHAFIN CHRIS HAUCK NAVEEN DASA The University of Chicago The University of Chicago The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Booth School of Business Booth School of Business coreychafin@chicagobooth.edu chauck@chicagobooth.edu ndasa@chicagobooth.edu 2
2012 CONFERENCE PROFILE REACHING OUT 15 TH ANNUAL LGBT MBA STUDENT CONFERENCE BOSTON OCTOBER 2012 2012 BY THE NUMBERS 1287 TOTAL REGISTRATIONS 768 STUDENTS 519 PROFESSIONALS TOP 15 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS HARVARD CHICAGO BOOTH WHARTON KELLOGG DUKE FUQUA YALE SOM NYU STERN TUCK MIT SLOAN COLUMBIA CORNELL UT AUSTIN UC BERKELEY HAAS MICHIGAN ROSS UCLA ANDERSON STUDENT ASPIRATIONS PRIOR STUDENT BACKGROUND CONSULTING 45% CONSUMER & RETAIL FINANCIAL SERVICES TECHNOLOGY & HEALTHCARE 33% 37% 43% 13% 8% 23% MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP & VC NONPROFIT OTHER 20% 16% 29% 24% 14% 19% CO NSULTING 23% F INANCIAL SERVICES 3
CONFERENCE CHATTER This week, some of America s biggest and best known corporations descend on Boston to recruit students from the nation s top business schools. - Katie Johnston, The Boston Globe The integration of business topics with LGBT issues was seamless. - 2012 MBA Student Attendee Our sponsorship of the Reaching Out LGBT MBA Conference demonstrates internally and externally our commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion. It contributes to our goal of maintaining our HRC rating as one of the best places to work for LGBT employees. - Braxton Sisco, A.T. Kearney REACHING OUT 2013 SPONSORSHIP PACKET 4
2012 SPONSORS UNDERWRITER DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE CAREER EXPO SPONSOR 5
WHY SPONSOR? This year s conference marks Reaching Out MBA s 16 TH successful year of connecting representatives from top global companies with top LGBT MBA talent. We hope your company will join us in New Orleans this year. LEAD the business community towards diversity and inclusion. RECRUIT MBA students in the LGBT community who are seeking summer internships and full-time employment. NETWORK & CONNECT with other LGBT business leaders within your industry and across industries. SUPPORT the LGBT MBA community and diversity within your company. LEARN about crucial issues with current business students and industry leaders. 6
REACHING OUT MBA SPONSOR STATUS UNDERWRITER $40,000 10 complimentary conference admissions Premium Career Expo package* Three reserved tables at the Friday Networking Lunch Opportunity to address attendees at the Friday Networking Lunch Inclusion of a sponsor-provided gift in conference bags Company logo on cover of and a full-page advertisement in the Welcome Booklet Exclusive social media sponsorship on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn DIAMOND $25,000 and up Seven complimentary conference admissions Premium Career Expo package* Two reserved tables at the Friday Networking Lunch Inclusion of a sponsor-provided gift in conference bags Full-Page Advertisement in Welcome Booklet PLATINUM $17,500 and up Five complimentary conference admissions Premium Career Expo package* Two reserved tables at the Friday Networking Lunch Inclusion of a sponsor-provided gift in conference bags GOLD $12,500 and up Four complimentary conference admissions Premium Career Expo package* One reserved table at the Friday Networking Lunch Inclusion of a sponsor-provided gift in conference bags SILVER $10,000 and up Three complimentary conference admissions Premium Career Expo package* One reserved table at the Friday Networking Lunch Inclusion of a sponsor-provided gift in conference bags BRONZE $5,000 and up Two complimentary conference admissions Standard Career Expo package* * For details on Career Expo packages, see page 15 7
EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES UNDERWRITER $40,000 The most prominent sponsorship available, the Underwriter s logo will be exclusively displayed through social media networks. In addition, the Underwriter will receive a full-page advertisement in the Welcome Booklet and will be prominently displayed on its cover. The sponsor will have the opportunity to make brief introductory remarks at the Friday Networking Lunch. SATURDAY EVENING CHARITY FUNDRAISING EVENT $30,000 This popular annual event which sold out in 2012 raises money for the sponsor s charity of choice. The company s logo will be prominently displayed at the function. Sponsor is responsible for expenses associated with hosting the event. Sponsors must provide all desired AV equipment, banners, display materials and collateral. FRIDAY DINNER $25,000 The Friday dinner is the most popular and well-attended event at the conference. The sponsor will have the opportunity to make brief introductory remarks at the event and the company s logo will be prominently displayed in the dining area. SATURDAY LUNCH $20,000 The Saturday lunch provides a captive audience of nearly all conference attendees. The sponsor will have the opportunity to make brief introductory remarks at the event and the company s logo will be displayed prominently in the dining area. REGISTRATION SPONSOR $17,500 The registration area is where attendees get their first impression of the conference. The sponsor s logo will be prominently displayed in the registration area. 8
FRIDAY BREAKFAST $17,500 This is the first breakfast of the conference and the start of an eventful day. The sponsor will have the opportunity to make brief opening remarks during the breakfast and the company s logo will be displayed prominently in the dining area. THURSDAY WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSOR $15,000 This is the first event of the conference and is planned to be hosted on a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the Mississippi River. The sponsoring company will have the advantage of making a strong first impression and its logo will be prominently displayed in the reception area. FRIDAY EVENING NETWORKING RECEPTION $15,000 The Friday networking reception takes place prior to dinner and provides an 90-minute opportunity for attendees to mix and mingle. The sponsor s logo will be prominently displayed in the networking area. FRIDAY EVENING SOCIAL EVENT $15,000 Conference attendees will be invited to enjoy a cruise on the Mississippi River aboard a classic New Orleans Riverboat featuring a live jazz band. The sponsor s logo will be prominently displayed on the boarding dock and in the deck area. SATURDAY STUDENT SERVICE PROJECT SPONSOR $15,000 This sponsor will have the opportunity to support a conference-wide community service project. The sponsor s brand will be tied to this effort to give back to the New Orleans community. SATURDAY CLOSING RECEPTION $15,000 After two days of conference events, this reception provides sponsors with the opportunity to connect with attendees in one of the final events. The sponsor s logo will be prominently displayed in the reception area and a company representative will have the opportunity to make brief remarks at the event. WIFI INTERNET SPONSOR $15,000 Help students and professionals stay connected by sponsoring wireless internet accessible by all attendees in the convention space. The sponsor s logo will be displayed at the registration desk and online as a banner on the initial login splash page. 9
DIVERSITY NETWORKING RECEPTION $12,500 This event gives sponsors the opportunity to speak to a group of women and minority LGBT students. The sponsor s logo will be prominently displayed in the networking area. THURSDAY EVENING NETWORKING WORKSHOP & SPEED NETWORKING $12,500 A professional organizational consultant will teach attendees how to create an effective network and build a rich web of relationships that go far beyond the working world. Participants will learn how to start meaningful conversations and approach people with purpose through hands-on exercises. WOMEN S LEADERSHIP FORUM $12,500 Sponsor an event providing conference attendees with a venue to discuss and debate important issues related to the development of women s leadership, both within the workplace and in broader settings. The sponsor s logo will be prominently displayed at the forum. TOWN HALL $12,500 In this gathering of the ROMBA community, prominent thought leaders will discuss the implications of upcoming legislation impacting the LGBT community. The sponsor s logo will be prominently displayed at the event. SECOND YEAR EXCLUSIVE SOCIAL EVENT $10,000 A chance for second year MBA students from schools across the country to get to know each other better through activities that facilitate meeting new people, with the potential to incorporate an off-site social. The sponsor s logo will be prominently displayed and the sponsor can give a short opening introduction to the event. COFFEE AND REFRESHMENTS SPONSOR $10,000 Sponsor refreshments for attendees throughout all breaks at the conference and during the Career Expo. The sponsor s logo will be prominently displayed in each refreshment area. 10
SATURDAY BREAKFAST $7,500 This is the second breakfast of the conference and the start of an eventful day. The sponsor has the opportunity to make brief opening remarks during the breakfast, and the company s logo will be prominently displayed in the dining area. SECOND YEAR AND ALUMNI NETWORKING EVENT $7,500 An opportunity for second year students and alumni from the same industry to make professional contacts through ice breakers and networking, furthering the 2013 Reaching Out MBA vision of connecting a community. The sponsor s logo will be prominently displayed in the networking area and the sponsor can give a short introduction to kick off the event. ARTS & CRAFTS EVENT $5,000 Conference attendees will be invited to socialize and create their very own Mardi Gras party mask in preparation for the themed closing reception later in the evening. The sponsor s logo will be prominently displayed in the work area. SATURDAY ON-SITE SOCIAL EVENT SPONSOR $5,000 Conference attendees will have the opportunity to socialize and take part in a game night on Saturday evening as an alternative to an off-site activity. The sponsor s logo will be prominently displayed at the event. D ANAHER HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPONSOR $5,000 Conference participants will engage in their choice of a yoga or salsa dancing class on Saturday. The sponsor s logo will be prominently displayed at the event. 11
STUDENT COMPETITION SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CASE COMPETITION & BREAKFAST SPONSOR $12,500 Student teams will compete to provide a practical solution to an LGBT-themed business case with winning teams receiving cash prizes. The event includes a separate breakfast for participants and the sponsoring organization will be guaranteed two seats on the judging panel. The sponsor s logo will be prominently displayed during the event. ENTREPRENEURSHIP PITCH COMPETITION & COCKTAIL RECEPTION $12,500 In the Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition, MBA students compete to provide the best new ideas with the winning student receiving a cash prize. Conference participants will be invited to enjoy refreshments with entrepreneurship and venture capital mentors after a full-day of entrepreneurship focused activities. The entrepreneurship pitch competition winners will be announced at the entrepreneurship Cocktail reception. The sponsor s logo will be prominently displayed at the reception. SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR $12,500 The sponsor can show direct support of LGBT MBA students by sponsoring a scholarship essay contest for attendees. NONPROFIT SERVICE AWARD $5,000 The sponsor can show direct support of the nonprofit sector by sponsoring a scholarship for MBA students who are selected for outstanding service and impact within the nonprofit sector. 12
ITEM SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE T-SHIRT SPONSOR $17,500 The sponsor s logo will be printed prominently on the conference T-shirts, which will be part of every attendee s welcome bag. CONFERENCE BAG SPONSOR $15,000 The sponsor s logo will be printed prominently on the conference bags, which will be intended for continued use. Bags will be co-branded with the 2013 Reaching Out logo and the bag sponsor s logo. SMARTPHONE APPLICATION SPONSOR $12,500 The sponsor s logo will be featured in the conference smartphone application used by attendees to check scheduling, programming and conference logistics. OFFICIAL AIRLINE SPONSOR $10,000 The official airline sponsor will have the exclusive right to sponsor air travel for attendees with flight promotions advertised in 2013 Reaching Out registration communications. NAME-BADGE LANYARDS $10,000 The sponsor s logo will be printed prominently on the conference badge lanyards, which all attendees wear throughout the conference. 13
LEARNING SESSION SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CAREER INTERACTIVE SESSIONS $12,500 Equivalent to Gold Sponsorship Firm representatives will have an opportunity to engage directly with students in activities such as analyzing, solving, and discussing a relevant challenge related to a function of interest to the students. Each session may have up to eleven tables, each with capacity to seat up to six students and two firm representatives presenting a firm specific challenge. This session could be an excellent opportunity for firms to interact with and educate students who express an interest in exploring their company. The session sponsor will receive Gold sponsorship status and all associated benefits in addition to being guaranteed two tables in the session with up to two company representatives per table. Consulting Corporate Finance Corporate Strategy General Management Investment Banking Marketing CAREER LEARNING SESSIONS $10,000 Equivalent to Silver Sponsorship Sessions will be shaped by competitively selected first-year MBA students and will feature industry leaders offering key insights related to the following business functions and industries. The session sponsor will receive Silver sponsorship status and all associated benefits in addition to being guaranteed the opportunity to place a company representative in the session. Consulting I Consulting II Corporate Finance Energy Entrepreneurship Healthcare Investment Banking Investment Management, Private Equity, & Hedge Funds Marketing & Advertising Media & Entertainment Operations & Logistics Technology & Ecommerce LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SESSIONS $7,500 Equivalent to Bronze Sponsorship Sessions will be shaped by competitively selected first-year MBA students and will feature industry and community leaders offering key insights related to the following topics. The session sponsor will receive Bronze sponsorship status and all associated benefits in addition to being guaranteed the opportunity to place a company representative in the session. Connecting a Community Diversity within the LGBTQ Community The LGBT Global Experience Local LGBT Student Engagement Building Visible Leaders Campus Life: Improving the LGBT MBA Experience Community Engagement & Activism Non-Profit Learning Non-Profit & Social Sector Careers The Non-Profit Job Search Serving on a Non-Profit Board Creating Change: Employee Resource Groups REACHING OUT 2013 SPONSORSHIP PACKET 14
CAREER EXPOSITION SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SUPERIOR CAREER EXPO PACKAGE $10,000 (limited to 3 sponsors) Enlarged booth size of 16 x 10, double the size of a standard booth Preferential location for booth placement Silver Sponsorship Status Three complimentary conference admissions One standard table at the Career Expo One reserved table at Friday Networking Lunch Inclusion of a sponsor-provided gift in conference bags Acknowledgement on Reaching Out 2013 website and in the conference binder Access to attendee resumes for pre-screening PREMIUM CAREER EXPO PACKAGE $6,000 Bronze Sponsorship Status Two complimentary conference admissions One standard table at the Career Expo One reserved table at Friday Networking Lunch Acknowledgement on Reaching Out 2013 website and in the conference binder Access to attendee resumes for pre-screening STANDARD CAREER EXPO PACKAGE $4,000 Two complimentary conference admissions One standard table at the Career Expo Acknowledgement on Reaching Out 2013 website and in the conference binder Access to attendee resumes for pre-screening NON-PROFIT / SMALL BUSINESS CAREER EXPO PACKAGE $750 Two complimentary conference admissions One standard table at the Career Expo Acknowledgement on Reaching Out 2013 website and in the conference binder Access to attendee resumes for pre-screening 15
À LA CARTE UPGRADE OPTIONS FRIDAY NETWORKING LUNCH TABLE $3,000 One of the most popular events of the conference, the Friday Networking Lunch provides attendees with an opportunity to connect with representatives from companies. A number of sponsors often purchase additional tables. CAREER EXPO BOOTH ENHANCEMENT $2,500 per 8 x 10 Enlarging your booth is a great way to create extra space to meet attendees. WELCOME BOOKLET ADVERTISEMENT $1,500 for half page; $3,000 for full page Advertisements will be prominently interspersed throughout conference information in the Welcome Booklet that is given to all attendees. CONFERENCE BAG PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL $1,000 per item Inclusion in the gift bag allows your company to have a lasting impact beyond the conference. PRIVATE INTERVIEW SPACE $1,000 for half day (4 hours); $1,500 for full day (8 hours) Private room conveniently located near other conference activities to conduct interviews or coffee chats with conference attendees. SEMI-PRIVATE INTERVIEW SPACE $500 for half day (4 hours); $850 for full day (8 hours) 10x10 interview booth with table and chairs to conduct interviews or coffee chats with conference attendees. 16
PAYMENT INFORMATION Payment via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) is available and preferred. Please contact us for more information. Payment via PayPal is available. There will be an additional 3% credit card fee attached to PayPal charges. Please contact us for more information. Checks should be made payable to: Reaching Out MBA, Inc. The Reaching Out LGBT MBA Conference is a 501(c)(3) organization (Federal Tax ID: 06-1706646). Sponsorship contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and IRS regulation. Please consult your tax advisory department for more information. 17
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