National Supporters, Donors and Sponsors 2015

National Benefactor National Benefactor - currently Michael Crouch AO Benefits include: Lifetime recognition on www Prominent presence on Duke of Ed www with link to company www Logo inclusion on all media releases distributed Logo inclusion on all Duke of Ed Newsletters Logo inclusion on any banners/promotional material produced for events Quarterly EDMs (if applicable) to our database Gold Plaque presented at a Regal or Vice Regal Function Invitation to attend 2 Royal Dinners Opportunity for private dinner of 10 guests with HRH Prince Edward Invitations to attend Events around the country Inclusion on National Newsletter Distribution List Receipt Letter for Tax Purposes (GDR) Investment: $500,000+

Principal Sponsor Benefits include: Lifetime recognition on www Prominent presence on Duke of Ed www with link to company www Logo inclusion on all media releases distributed Logo inclusion on all Duke of Ed Newsletters Logo inclusion on any banners/promotional material produced for events Quarterly EDMs (if applicable) to our database Gold Plaque presented at a Regal or Vice Regal Function Invitation to attend 2 Royal Dinners Opportunity for private dinner of 10 guests with HRH Prince Edward Invitations to attend Events around the country Inclusion on National Newsletter Distribution List Receipt Letter for Tax Purposes (GDR) Investment: $200,000+

Gold Sponsor & Gold Supporter Benefits include: Lifetime recognition on www Prominent presence on Duke of Ed www with link to company www Naming rights to particular project if applicable Logo inclusion on all media releases distributed Logo inclusion on all Duke of Ed Newsletters Logo inclusion on any banners/promotional material produced for events Quarterly EDMs (if applicable) to our database Gold Plaque presented at a Regal or Vice Regal Function Invitation to attend 2 Royal Dinners Invitations to attend Events around the country Inclusion on National Newsletter Distribution List Receipt Letter for Tax Purposes (GDR) Investment: $100,000+

World Fellow The World Fellowship aims to provide a stable financial foundation for the development of the International Award throughout the world. Through its support, the World Fellowship enables more young people, particularly those in less prosperous circumstances, to benefit from participating in the Award. £ 75,000 ( £32,500 retained by Australia) Benefits include: Lifetime recognition on website Recognition as Australian Award Ambassador Inclusion in Ambassador Directory to promote networking amongst Ambassador Group Gold Plaque presented at a Regal or Vice Regal Function Invitation to attend 1 Royal Dinner Invitations to attend Events around the country Inclusion on Ambassador Newsletter Distribution List Part of IAA World Fellow Network Receipt Letter for Tax Purposes (GDR)

Life Ambassadors Award Ambassadors provide a financial donation of $25,000 (100% tax deductible) payable over a five year period, that goes directly towards supporting Award Projects Benefits include:  Lifetime recognition on www  Inclusion in Ambassador Directory to promote networking amongst Ambassador Group  Bronze Plaque presented at a Regal or Vice Regal Function  Silver Plaque for Life Ambassador  Invitation to attend 1 Royal Dinner – Ambassador Dinner  Invitations to attend Events around the country  Inclusion on Ambassador Newsletter Distribution List  Receipt Letter for Tax Purposes (GDR) * Note: Current Ambassadors only need to further contribute $25,000

Award Ambassadors Award Ambassadors provide a financial donation of $25,000 (100% tax deductible) payable over a five year period, that goes directly towards supporting Award Projects Benefits include:  Lifetime recognition on website  Inclusion in Ambassador Directory to promote networking amongst Ambassador Group  Bronze Plaque presented at a Regal or Vice Regal Function  Invitation to attend 1 Royal Dinner – Ambassador Dinner  Invitations to attend Events around the country  Inclusion on Ambassador Newsletter Distribution List  Receipt Letter for Tax Purposes (GDR)

Charter for Business Members The Charter for Business is The Award’s corporate support group where members pledge $10,000 pa for 5 years. All the funds are used to for projects or activities that address: Increasing participation for youth at risk and disadvantaged youth Providing access for young people in remote and isolated communities; and/or Supporting youth who do not fall into categories a) & b) but lack an adequate support group and who, without Charter funding and supervision, would be unable to register or work towards completing an Award. Corporate and Pro Bono/in Kind Packages are available. Membership includes: Lifetime recognition on Silver Plaque presented at a Regal or Vice Regal Function Invitation to attend a Royal Dinner in London Invitations to attend key Award events around the country Inclusion on National Newsletter Distribution List Receipt Letter for Tax Purposes

Pro Bono Sponsor BLURB ??? $50,000 in-kind /Regular in-kind support 10 years + Benefits include:  Lifetime recognition on www  Silver Plaque presented at a Regal or Vice Regal Function  Invitations to attend Events around the country  Inclusion on National Newsletter Distribution List  Receipt Letter for Tax Purposes (GDR)

Supporters Donor contributing $1,000 to $5,000 or an employer publically recognising Awardees eg. Recruitment Benefits Include: Recognition on a www for a 2-year period Inclusion on National Newsletter Distribution List Permission to include The Duke of Ed logo on organisation collateral and www Receipt Letter for Tax Purposes (GDR)

Alumni When you complete a Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award you instantly become an important part of The Duke of Edinburgh Alumni Community. In the past 50 years over 700,000 Australians have completed an Award and globally over 8 million ! The Australian Alumni provides the opportunity for all past Awardees to now reconnect and continue to access and share unique opportunities of a lifetime. Benefits include The opportunity to reconnect with The Duke of Ed in Australia and overseas, as well as other Awardees Invitations to exclusive events in Australia and overseas Invitations to professional networking events Special offers from our sponsors and Alumni partners State-based Alumni events Regular newsletters and updates Adventurous Journeys and treks

Duke of Ed Employer The Award enables young people to develop practical skills, behaviours and attitudes that are recognised and valued by employers globally. The Award and is calling for more employers to get involved in recognising, supporting and endorsing the program. Your recognition and involvement also assists you as an employer with talent/staff recruitment, talent retention, performance management and employee engagement. 1) Recognise on your recruitment page (website) or on your recruitment application form, ask the question, “Have you completed The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award?” and if so, “What Level(s)” There is no further promise of positive screening other than giving the Award positive recognition. (2) Recruit Target Awardees for recruitment or for internships. We can assist by promoting employers that provide Awardees with increased employability or employment opportunities. (3) Support Fund young people to complete the Award, especially those from a disadvantaged or high need background. You can undertake as a Supporter ($2,000pa), an Award Ambassador ($25,000 or$5,000pa ) or a Charter for Business member($50,000 or $10,000 pa)

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