Exhibitors and Sponsors: Register Now
Join us in the Queen City for the 2010 Council on Foundations Fall Conference for Community Foundations. This year's program highlights the POWER that foundations can bring to their communities by harnessing America's renewed philanthropic spirit. This fall conference marks the first time in three years that community foundation professionals have come together as a unique, separate group. The event has been designed to maximize your opportunities to collaborate and network with attendees.
Important Deadlines
Early-bird registration deadline for conference registrations |
July 31 |
Deadline for submission of exhibitor/sponsorship agreement and payment |
August 18 |
Hotel cutoff date |
August 19 |
Deadline for submission of artwork and company description |
August 23 |
EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
Here's your chance to discuss your company, its mission, and your ideas with community foundation leaders from around the country. Make a face-to-face connection. Distinguish yourself and your products or services. All exhibitor packages provide your organization with visibility in Community Central – the hub for registration, refreshment breaks, activities, and networking at the Conference –as well as:
- Your logo on the exhibitor/sponsor section of the Council's conference Web page, with a link to your website
- Twenty-five (25) word description spotlighting your organization's products, goods, or services in the final conference program
Diamond Exhibitor Package $6,000
- Double-sized exhibit booth space (10' x 20')
- Two full-conference registrations and two exhibit-booth-only badges
- Full-page color ad in the conference program
- Special rate of $400 for extra full-conference registrations
- Option to upgrade booth-only registrations to full-conference access for $350
- Option to add extra booth-only registrations for just $150
- First selection (with other diamond exhibitors) of exhibit booth location
- Conference registrant list, for one-time use, two weeks prior to conference
- Your logo on the exhibit hall entrance and in the slide show during plenary sessions
- Priority logo placement on the exhibitor/sponsor section of the website
Premiere Exhibitor Package $4,000
- Double-sized exhibit booth space (10' x 20')
- Two full-conference registrations and one exhibit-booth-only badge
- Full-page color ad in the conference program
- Special rate of $500 for extra full-conference registrations
- Option to upgrade booth-only registrations to full-conference access for $350
- Option to add extra booth-only registrations for just $300
- Priority in selecting exhibit booth location, immediately after diamond exhibitors
- Opportunity to purchase conference registrant list, for one-time use, two weeks prior to conference, for $1,500
Supporting Exhibitor Package $2,200
- Single exhibit booth space (10' x 10')
- One full-conference registration and one exhibit-booth-only badge
- Half-page color ad in the conference program
- Special rate of $650 for extra full-conference registrations
- Option to upgrade booth-only registrations to full-conference access for $350
- Option to add extra booth-only registrations for just $300
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITES
Strategic Partner $10,000 ($8,000 if combined with any exhibitor package)
Strategic Partners enjoy the highest visibility of the conference. Sponsoring one of the conference's plenary sessions will allow your organization to align itself with thought leaders in philanthropy and the broader business community.- Podium time for one of your top executives during your sponsored plenary session
- Special reserved VIP table in the front of the ballroom during your sponsored plenary session
- Two full-conference registrations plus 10 percent discount for additional conference registrations
- Full-page color ad in conference program
- Conference registrant list, for one-time use, two weeks prior to conference
- Priority logo placement on the exhibitor/sponsor section of the Council's fall conference Web page
- Your logo at the entrance to your sponsored plenary session and in the slide show during plenary sessions
Event Partner $5,000 ($4,000 if combined with any exhibitor package)
This year's conference provides a number of targeted exposure opportunities including refreshment breaks in Community Central, exciting evening receptions, and a special pre-conference retreat for CEOs.- An opportunity to welcome attendees at networking events
- Prominent table display featuring your promotional materials
- Signage at the entrance and at food and beverage stations
- Two full-conference registrations plus 10 percent discount for additional conference registrations
- Half-page color ad in conference program
- Prominent logo placement on the exhibitor/sponsor section of the Council's fall conference Web page
Session Partner $2,500 ($1,500 if combined with any exhibitor package)
Approximately 40 concurrent sessions will cover the relevant and timely topics in place-based giving. Sponsor a concurrent session for a targeted opportunity to connect your brand to a specific area of work.- Brief statement of sponsor recognition by session moderator
- Tabletop display of your promotional materials near the entrance
- Signage at the entrance to the session room
- One full-conference registration plus 10 percent discount for additional conference registrations
- Half-page color ad in conference program
- Logo placement on the exhibitor/sponsor section of the Council's fall conference Web page
Customize Your Package
If you are interested in:- Bringing several of your company's representatives to Charlotte
- Creating a unique experience to showcase your brand
- Hosting the signature evening reception at the new NASCAR museum in Charlotte
- Developing a technology-focused package to showcase your organization's strengths
- Positioning your organization as a Premiere sponsor of the fall conference
- Learning more about the options that are available to maximize your impact
A la carte branding opportunities
Make a splash and stand out from the crowd. Support one of these high-profile opportunities for maximum visibility:
- Community Central Lounges: Lounge areas in Community Central have become a primary nexus for networking, socializing, and making new contacts. Sponsor the Next Gen Lounge or, Cyber Café, or design a lounge of your own to have a consistent, comfortable presence throughout the conference.
- Attendee badge lanyards: Be front and center every time conference attendees sneak a peek at colleagues' badges with your name and logo on badge lanyards worn during the entire conference.
- The "Wall Street Journal": Associate your company with the quality and tradition of the "Wall Street Journal" by placing a sticker with your name and logo on the front of free papers available throughout the conference area
- Tote bags: Show your support with a tote bag featuring your name and logo for conference attendees
- Positioning your organization as a Premiere sponsor of the fall conference
- Learning more about the options that are available to maximize your impact
Please contact us today to discuss developing a specialized sponsorship program for your organization.
Tracy Talbot
McKinley Marketing, Inc.
Phone: 202-333-6250, x311
ttalbot@mckinleymarketing.com
AD SPECIFICATIONS AND SET-UP
Ad Specifications
Half-Page Horizontal: 7" wide x 4.625" high
Full Page: 7" wide x 10.625" high
Full Page with bleed: 9.5" wide x 12.5" high (0.25" all around bleed)
Trim Size: 9" wide x 12" high
Safe, Live Area: 7" wide x 10.625" high
Resolution: 300 dpi
Format: JPG, TIFF, PDF with embedded fonts
Color: B/W or CMYK. No PMS colors accepte
To Download Your Ad and Logo
Go to: http://rumpus.rldesigngroup.com
Enter the following user name and password. They are case sensitive, so enter them in lower case as shown below:
User name: council
Password: council
Upload Instructions:
There will be a box in the right-hand corner that says "File Upload"
Inside that box it allows you to choose how many files to upload.
Press the "Browse" button and choose your file and then hit "Begin Upload"
If you have any problems downloading your ads or logos, please contact:
Gregg Burrage
Rings Leighton Design Group
gregg@rldesigngroup.com
202-319-2951
Exhibitor Setup Times
Saturday, September 11, 2010, noon–7 p.m.
Exhibitor Breakdown Times
Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 7:30-10 p.m.
