The Sixth Annual Association of Fundraising Professionals - Leadership Academy

Leadership (lē ' dər-shĭp') noun. 1. One that leads or guides 2. The position or office of a leader 3. Capacity or ability to lead 4. Guidance; direction There’s no more challenging—or rewarding—volunteer position in the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) than being a chapter leader. Chapters are the heart and soul of our organization, and chapter leaders bear the responsibility for leading the profession in their communities, including developing important programs throughout the year, responding to colleagues and implementing our key international strategic initiatives on the local level. That’s why we created the Leadership Academy—to help guide and inspire our chapter leaders throughout the year. At the Academy, we come together, as leaders, advisors, mentors and colleagues, to help plan the coming year, provide professional development for our leadership, take in new perspectives and reinvigorate ourselves about the important contributions that fundraising—and local AFP chapters—make towards improving the quality of life for all people. Academy Overview

When:October 18 th – 20 th, 2012 Where:Houston, Texas Who:300 of the most influential leaders within AFP Previous, current and incoming AFP chapter presidents from across the globe What:An extensive pre-event promotional campaign The most comprehensive AFP leadership conference of the year 20+ educational sessions Opening night networking reception & hospitality opportunities Academy Snapshot

Dedicated speaking sessions Hosted receptions Unique lead generation programs Customized branding opportunities Dedicated advertising Product & literature distribution points Proprietary event components Your presence at the 6 th Annual AFP Leadership Academy will not only showcase your commitment to the broader fundraising community, it will put you directly in front of the association’s most active and influential members. Opportunities include, but are not limited to -

As a sponsor of this year’s Leadership Academy, you will be part of an extensive promotional campaign that leverages a full suite of AFP print and online promotional materials. Sponsors

Texas BBQ As the major level sponsor of this years Leadership Academy, you will serve as the exclusive host at our outing to the Houston Regal Ranch for an evening of Texas BBQ, music and fun! This opportunity will provide our guests with an amazing evening and will position your organization at the center of the event. Benefits include – Exclusive logo placement on all signage at the event Exclusive logo placement on the event registration website Opportunity to address guests Reserved seating with AFP Executive Staff and AFP Board Members

Conference Presence Opportunity to provide a speaker for one concurrent breakout session (Based on availability, programming to be approved by AFP) Placement of sponsors promotional material in registration packages distributed to all attendees Logo inclusion (Tier III) on sponsor signage in high-traffic locations including; Registration Area Entrance to General Sessions (also includes logo rotation on screen) Opening Reception Two full Leadership Academy registrations Verbal recognition by AFP leadership/staff at each general session One half-page four color ad in the conference program Logo inclusion on the sponsor “Thank you“ page of the conference program Use of conference attendee mailing list; with prior approval; through AFP mailing house (One time per year, physical mailing costs to be at sponsors expense) Conference Promotion Sponsor inclusion in all promotional elements for the Leadership Academy (Tier III) Sponsor listing and logo on the Leadership Academy website with direct link to sponsor URL Sponsor inclusion in all conference press releases Inclusion in AFP social media efforts focused around the event Sponsorship Rights Fees: $5,000 SUPPORTING LEVEL SPONSOR (Limited to Two)

Conference Presence Opportunity to provide a speaker for one concurrent breakout session (Programming to be approved by AFP) Sole sponsorship of the Leadership Academy event at the Houston Polo Club Placement of sponsors promotional material in registration packages distributed to all attendees Logo inclusion (Tier II) on sponsor signage in high-traffic locations including; Registration Area Entrance to General Sessions (also includes logo rotation on screen) Opening Reception Two full Leadership Academy registrations Verbal recognition by AFP leadership/staff at each general session One half-page four color ad in the conference program Logo inclusion on the sponsor “Thank you“ page of the conference program Use of conference attendee mailing list; with prior approval; through AFP mailing house (One time per year, physical mailing costs to be at sponsors expense) Conference Promotion Sponsor inclusion in all promotional elements for the Leadership Academy (Tier II) Sponsor listing and logo on the Leadership Academy website with direct link to sponsor URL Sponsor inclusion in all conference press releases Inclusion in AFP social media efforts focused around the event Sponsorship Rights Fees: $7,500 MAJOR LEVEL SPONSOR (Limited to One)

Conference Presence Opportunity to address the audience at the opening or closing general session Opportunity to provide a speaker for one concurrent breakout session (Programming to be approved by AFP) Placement of sponsors promotional material in registration packages distributed to all attendees Logo inclusion (Tier I) on sponsor signage in high-traffic locations including; Registration Area Entrance to General Sessions (also includes logo rotation on screen) Opening Reception Four full Leadership Academy registrations Two VIP passes to the AFP Intl. Conf. on Fundraising Verbal recognition by AFP leadership/staff at each general session One full-page four color ad in the conference program One half-page four color ad in the Sept. / Oct. issue of Advancing Philanthropy Logo inclusion on the sponsor “Thank you“ page of the conference program Use of conference attendee mailing list (One time per year, any physical mailing costs to be at sponsors expense) Conference Promotion Sponsor inclusion in all promotional elements for the Leadership Academy (Tier I) Sponsor listing and logo on the Leadership Academy website with direct link to sponsor URL Sponsor inclusion in all conference press releases Inclusion in AFP social media efforts focused around the event Sponsorship Rights Fees: $10,000 PRESENTING LEVEL SPONSOR (Limited to One)

For additional information please contact Eron Jacobson Vice President of Strategic Partnerships Association of Fundraising Professionals