The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation’s oldest pre-eminent civil rights organization. In existence for nearly a century the NAACP is responsible for a number of victories in the struggle for justice and equality in America. The Association continues to be at the forefront of issues paramount to our communities. Our efforts have lead to the launch of new initiatives and programs aimed at eliminating disparities in economic development, healthcare, education, technology and many other issues.
The Association is active internationally, dividing the United States and four supporting countries into seven regions. With a current active membership of more than a 300,000, the NAACP has over 200 college chapters, 500 youth councils and 1700 adult branches with overseas branches in Germany, Italy, Korea and Japan.
The NAACP Annual Convention is regarded as the event of the year for those engaged in civil rights advocacy and ensuring equality for all Americans. We invite you to make a commitment to support our annual convention by becoming a sponsor. Workshops and plenary sessions focusing on national issues have been planned to create a dialogue on civil rights advocacy issues in education, Fairness & Opportunity, health outreach, civil liberties and youth leadership development.
Our sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers will find that this year’s convention underscores the challenges facing communities of color across the country. In our 100th year, over 8,000 members, civil rights leaders, volunteers, policy makers, and corporations will meet to share models for civil rights advocacy and strengthening communities. Many corporations return each year, understanding and progressively gaining from this worthwhile event.
Participation as a sponsor of the 100th Centennial Convention demonstrates your commitment to the education, political, social justice and civil rights goals of the NAACP. Sponsoring an event or workshop will provide the opportunity to interact with national African American thought and opinion leaders, civil rights activists, and other influential members of the community.
The Association offers a unique opportunity to share your products and services through the integration of technology and utilization of an online web cast. Through our online web cast we are able to expand our outreach and message to millions of viewers over the six-day convention.
40th Commerce and Industry Show
Will represent a broad spectrum of organizations – from Fortune 500 companies, government and social service agencies to minority-owned businesses and institutions of higher education. Some 15,000 people visit the show over four days. Your company’s message will reach thousands of individuals. Exhibitors are sure to deliver their message to a plethora of key decision-makers attending the convention.
The NAACP Program Information Exchange Center will be displayed in our exhibit area and focuses on the NAACP programs, services and collaborative relationships of the NAACP Programs Department. The NAACP also annually convenes its career fair in the exhibit area. Human Resource professionals from corporations and government agencies will have access to more than 6,000 highly qualified professionals seeking all levels of employment opportunity.
Freedom Fund/Spingarn Awards Dinner $350,000*
Provided to present awards to NAACP branches and state conferences who have demonstrated outstanding support during any one year to the advancement of the Association’s programs. This dinner also provides the Association with the opportunity to present the NAACP Spingarn Medal to a man or woman of African descent and American citizenship who has made the highest achievement during the preceding year or years in any honorable field of human endeavor. ($75,000 - minimum co-sponsorship). Thursday, July 16, 2009
Welcome to New York Reception hosted by NAACP President and CEO $250,000*
The NAACP grand opening reception provides a forum for the NAACP President and CEO to meet and interact with the host community, adult and youth delegates, corporate supporters, volunteers and community members from across the country. Monday, July 13, 2009
Program Information Exchange Center $150,000*
As the nation’s pre-eminent civil rights organization in the quest for social and economic liberation of people of color, we recognize that information is power. The Information Exchange Center is the effort of the NAACP Programs Department to provide a linkage from our very rich history to our equally dynamic and exciting future. The center will showcase exhibits that reflect the programs, services, and collaborative relationships of the association that foster protection of civil rights, civil liberties, voter empowerment, youth outreach, and optimum health. Saturday, July 11, 2009 – Tuesday, July 14, 2009
NAACP Night at the Apollo $200,000*
The largest and the oldest civil rights organization will host an evening at one of the Nation’s most renowned theater. This evening will captivate guests with stellar entertainment during our centennial convention. Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Gospel Extravaganza $100,000*
Showcases local choirs who join with NAACP members to create a 500-voice choral ensemble and a renowned gospel entertainer. Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Chairman of the Board Reception $100,000
The Chairman of the Board hosts this reception to provide an opportunity to meet and interact with our NAACP volunteer leadership from across the country.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Vice Chair Reception $100,000*
Hosted by the Vice Chair of the National Board of Directors and the Chair of the Convention Planning Committee to express gratitude to the host city, local elected officials, corporate sponsors, NAACP leadership, and other special invited guest. Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar $75,000*
Includes a reception, breakfast, and the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Memorial Luncheon. The NAACP sponsors this annual seminar as an ongoing training course in framing issues and helping lawyers to more effectively litigate civil rights matters. Sunday, July 12, 2009 – Monday, July 13, 2009
Exhibitor Reception $75,000*
Given in appreciation for the many corporations that support the NAACP. Each year the NAACP recognizes three (3) exhibiting companies with the Exhibitor’s award. Saturday, July 11, 2009
Labor Luncheon $75,000
Honors a select group of individuals who support the objectives of the NAACP Labor program. Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Pre-Military Dinner Reception $25,000
This reception precedes the awards dinner and recognizes military honorees with special invited guests. Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Military Dinner $75,000
The awards dinner marks a time-honored tradition of the NAACP-promoting equal opportunity for black veterans and military personnel.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
NAACP Council of Presidents Luncheon $75,000*
Designed to provide an opportunity for NAACP Branch Presidents, Youth Council Presidents, and State Conference Presidents to interface with the NAACP President and CEO to voice their concerns that affect the Association’s grassroots operations. Sunday, July 12, 2009
National Membership Luncheon $75,000
Provides an opportunity for the Association to show appreciation and pay tribute to our stalwart volunteers who have excelled in ensuring the effective grassroots advocacy in communities across the country. Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Spingarn Guest of Honor Reception $50,000*
Provides an opportunity for the Spingarn Medalist to interact with NAACP Chairman of the Board, the NAACP President and CEO, members of the National Board of Directors, and Special Contribution Fund (SCF) Trustees. In addition, the accomplishments of select NAACP volunteers will be recognized through presentation of the Thalheimer Awards. Thursday, July 16, 2009
Women In The NAACP (WIN) Forum & Sunday Brunch 50,000*
Highlights the accomplishments of women in the NAACP and their grassroots initiatives to build stronger communities. Sunday, July 12, 2009
NAACP Memorial Service and Prayer Breakfast $50,000*
Given in recognition and honor the many NAACP volunteers who have worked through our 1700 branches to champion civil rights during their lives.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
NAACP National Board & Trustee Dinner $50,000
This sponsored event is given in appreciation for the dedicated volunteer work of our National Board of Directors and Special Contributions Fund Trustees.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Religious Leaders Luncheon $40,000
Highlights the support of the interfaith community and provides a forum to recognize religious leaders from across the country. Monday, July 13, 2009
NAACP Author Pavilion $40,000
The NAACP invites publishers to nominate authors and poets to participate in the Author Pavilion. Preferred candidates are popular, nationally-known, authors who have won book awards or are best sellers at the national level. Individual 25-30 minute presentations and one-hour book signings are the heart of the NAACP Author Pavilion experience, which is designed to bring readers together with their favorite writers and poets.
Saturday, July 11, 2009 – Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Delegates Breakfast $25,000 each (four (4) breakfasts)
The continental breakfasts are scheduled each morning to provide delegates with an opportunity to partake prior to regional meetings.
Monday, July 13, 2009 – Thursday, July 16, 2009
Internet Café $30,000
Provides our attendees and host city visitors the opportunity to access the internet in a comfortable environment. It allows our attendees to stay in touch with their family, friends and the office. Internet Café is one of the most popular services.
Saturday, July 11, 2009 – Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Plenary Sessions $40,000 each (5)
Opening Public Mass Meeting, Sunday, July 12, 2009, will mark the official kick-off of the 100th Annual Convention. The keynote speaker will be the honorable Julian Bond, NAACP Chairman.
All Plenary Sessions will feature high profile panels or individual speakers.
Monday Morning Plenary Session
Monday Night Youth Plenary Session
Wednesday Plenary Session
Thursday Final Plenary Session
Workshops $25,000 each (7)
Fairness & Opportunity, Education, Legislative, Civic Engagement/Voter Empowerment, Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice, Legal & Health
Registration $25,000
Sponsor onsite Registration desk for Convention attendees. Company banner will be hung over Registration for six (6) days.
Entrance Units $25,000 each (3)
Sponsor entrance units for general sessions, commerce & industry show and welcome entrance unit Friday – July 10-Thursday, July 16, 2008
Delegates kits 7,000 kits
Provides our attendees with a Registration bag. Company logo and NAACP logo displayed on registration bag.
Convention Program $40,000
Sponsor printing of official convention program book. Sponsor will receive complimentary ad in program book and be recognized as the official sponsor in all publications.
Scooter Rentals $25,000
Scooters will offer attendees an easy, quick way to move around the exhibit hall. As a sponsor of the scooters you can place promotional material in the delegates kits to increase your exposure.
Relaxation Station $20,000
Here attendees sit under your company logo in ergonomically designed chairs to receive a massage from certified therapists. Therapists can wear clothing with your organization’s logo. For an even stronger marketing presence, you can choose to offer redeemable massage vouchers available exclusively at your exhibit booth.
Youth Freedom Fund Dinner/Concert $125,000*
Recognizes the contributions that our youth councils and college chapters have made throughout the year, as well as those supporting the efforts of the NAACP Youth and College. Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Roy Wilkins Youth Leadership Luncheon $35,000
Celebrates the memory of Roy Wilkins, past Executive Director of the NAACP, during a luncheon which presents educational scholarships to deserving minority college students. Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Youth Social $35,000
This event provides music, dance, and networking with their peer leaders to our youth within the 1,700 branches around the country.
Youth Advisor’s Luncheon $25,000
Recognizes the many adult volunteers who have provided leadership development for our youth councils, college chapters, and young adult units to support civil rights advocacy. Tuesday, July 14, 2009
College Social $25,000
This networking social provides an opportunity for young adult leaders from across the country to interact with each other and dialogue on various civil right issues. Monday, July 13, 2009
Youth Town Hall Meeting $25,000
Allows youth council, college chapter, young adult units and volunteers to dialogue about an issue essential to the strategic goals of the NAACP for the current year. Monday, July 13, 2009
Youth Movie $25,000
Provides youth an opportunity to relax and view an NAACP Image Award nominated film or a nationally renowned documentary. Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Summary of Benefits
| SUMMARY OF BENEFITS NAACP 100TH ANNUAL CONVENTION New York, NY |
Diamond Level$100,000 and above | Platinum Level $99,999-75,000 | Gold Level$74,999-$50,000 | Silver Level$49,999-$25,000 | Bronze Level$24,999-$10,000 |
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| Exhibit space in the Commerce & Industry Show | 40x40 |
40x40 |
30x30 |
20x20 |
10x10 |
| Corporate logo or listing on the Convention website | X
(logo and link) |
X
(logo and link) |
X
(logo and link) |
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| Commemorative Annual Convention photo CD, highlighting sponsored event | X
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X
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| Letter from CEO, with picture, included in the official Convention program | X
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| Full-page, 4-color advertisement in the official Convention program | X
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X
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X
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| Opportunity to bring greetings during the sponsored event | X
|
X
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X
|
X
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X
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| Invitations to attend Chairman of the Board, Vice Chair, and President’s Receptions | X(7)
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X(5)
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X(3)
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| Opportunity to provide gift bag sampling in the convention registration bags | X
|
X
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X
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| VIP photo opportunity for corporate representatives | X
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X
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X
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X
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| Listing in the official Convention souvenir journal as a sponsor | X
|
X
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X
|
X
|
X
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| Acknowledgement of sponsorship in the official sponsored event program | X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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| VIP seating for corporate representatives during the sponsored event | X
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X
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X
|
X
|
X
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| Full convention registrations | X(15)
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X(10)
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X(7)
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X(4)
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X(2)
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| Listing on sponsor signage throughout the convention center/Logo displayed on sponsors wall during plenary sessions | X/X
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X
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X
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X
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X |
| Opportunity to display signage during the sponsored event | X
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X
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X |
X
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X
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| Opportunity to provide gift bag sampling at the sponsored event | X
|
X
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X
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X
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X
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