2015 Sponsorship Opportunities

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S P O N S O R S H I P O PP O R T U N I T I E S Saturday, December 12, 2015

Cocktail Reception | 5 –6 p.m. Dinner and Dance | 7 – 11 p.m. Ballroom, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Dover, Delaware www.desu.edu/psb (Online registration available)

AN ELEGANT EVENING FOR AN IMPORTANT PURPOSE The purpose of the President’s Scholarship Ball is to support DSU students who need financial assistance in order to graduate and enter the workforce in Delaware and around the world. In its fifh year, the President’s Scholarship Ball is DSU’s signature fundraising event. Here’s a great opportunity to showcase your organization’s support of Delaware’s only HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities).

WHO Hosted by a diverse group of corporate partners, the attendees also include alumni, dignitaries, civic leaders, public officials and friends who support DSU. You are invited to contribute to the fundraising event with the purchase of a sponsor package ranging from $500-$25,000. Sponsor package benefits include recognition before and during the event in related advertising and promotional materials as well as elegant dining for your guests. WHEN Saturday, December 12, 2015 5 p.m. Cocktail Reception I 6 p.m. Dinner and Dance LOCATION Dover Downs Hotel and Casino 1131 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901 THE EVENT • Pre-Ball Cocktail Reception • Silent Auction • Elegant Dining • Live Auction • Dancing and Live Entertainment WHY SPONSOR NOW? Early sponsors are included in early event marketing and promotional communications. Secure your sponsorship today!

Online registration at: www.desu.edu/psb For more information, please contact Charity Shockley at 302.857.7801 or [email protected].

S P O N S O R S H I P O PP O R T U N I T I E S

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Saturday, December 12, 2015 5 p.m. Cocktail Reception I 6 p.m. Dinner and Dance Ballroom, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Dover, Delaware www.desu.edu/psb (Online registration available)

Premier Event Sponsor -- $25,000 n Three reserved premier tables of 10 n Private VIP reception with DSU president n Full color page ad in event program book n Recognition in The Echo, DSU alumni magazine with circulation of over 12,000 n Company recognition on all media releases n Name/logo on poster-size display sign in premier event location n Social media acknowledgment (Facebook, Twitter) n Name/logo on event Web page n Name/logo in electronic newsletter, DSUpdate n Name/logo in event print promotional materials, including newspaper ads n Name/logo on event signage n Company provided banner at event Diamond Sponsor -- $15,000 n Two reserved premier tables of 10 n Private VIP reception with DSU president n Full color page ad in event program book n Recognition in The Echo, DSU alumni magazine with circulation of over 12,000 n Company recognition on all media releases n Name/logo on poster-size display sign in premier event location n Social media acknowledgment (Facebook, Twitter) n Name/logo on event Web page n Name/logo in electronic newsletter, DSUpdate n Name/logo in event print promotional materials, including newspaper ads n Name/logo on event signage n Company provided banner at event Platinum Sponsor -- $7,500 n Reserved premier table of 10 n ½ page color ad in event program book n Name/logo in electronic newsletter, DSUpdate n Recognition in The Echo, DSU alumni magazine with circulation of over 12,000 n Social media acknowledgment (Facebook, Twitter) n Name/logo on event Web page n Company recognition on all media releases n Name/logo in event promotional materials, including newspaper ads n Name/logo on event signage n Company provided banner at event

Gold Sponsor (6) -- $5,000 n Reserved premier table of 10 n ¼ page color ad in event program book n Name/logo in event print promotional materials, including newspaper ads n Name/logo on event signage n Social media acknowledgment (Facebook, Twitter) Reserved Table Sponsor -- $2,500 n Reserved premier table of 10 n Name on event table sign n Name/logo in event program Entertainment Sponsor (4) -- $1,500 n Five individual event tickets n 1/8 page ad in event program Event Décor Sponsor (4) -- $1,500 n Five individual event tickets n 1/8 page ad in event program Ad Sponsor (8) -- $500 n 1/8 page ad in event program n One individual event ticket Emmy award-winning journalist and actress Cathleen Trigg-Jones was the master of ceremonies at the 2014 President’s Scholarship Ball. Grammy award-winning artist Dionne Warwick highlighted the evening with several of her greatest hits.

Net event proceeds benefit Delaware State University student scholarships.

Thank you for your support

Vita Pickrum, interim vice president for Institutional Advancement and President’s Scholarship Ball chair

RESPONSE FORM

RESPONSE FORM* Saturday, December 12, 2015 5 p.m. Cocktail Reception | 6 p.m. Dinner and Dance Ballroom, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, Delaware www.desu.edu/psb (Online registration available) Company/Organization Name Contact Name Address City State ZIP Telephone Number Email Address [__] Premier Sponsor - $25,000 [__] Diamond Sponsor - $15,000 [__] Platinum Sponsor - $7,500 [__] Gold Sponsor - $5,000

[__] Reserved Table Sponsor - $2,500 [__] Entertainment Sponsor - $1,500 [__] Event Décor Sponsor - $1,500 [__] Ad Sponsor - $500

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To pay by check: Please make check payable to the Delaware State University Foundation, Inc., 1200 North DuPont Highway, Dover DE 19901 To pay by credit card: Name As It Appears on Card Card Number Expiration Date Security Validation Code Signature (Last 3 digits located on the back panel of the credit card) Today’s Date _______________________ Email Address__________________________________________ [__] With regrets, I cannot attend, but please accept my tax-deductible contribution of $____________ for DSU student scholarships. *A limited number of sponsorships are available at each level; please reply with paid commitment.

DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES David G. Turner, chairman Barry M. Granger, vice chairman John J. Allen Jr. Robert E. Buccini The Honorable Michael N. Castle José F. Echeverri, MBA

Lois M. Hobbs Charles McDowell, Esq. Dr. Wilma Mishoe Wesley E. Perkins Dr. Claibourne D. Smith

James W. Stewart III Leroy A. Tice, Esq. Mark A. Turner Dr. Devona E.G. Williams

EX-OFFICIO The Honorable Jack A. Markell, governor of the State of Delaware Dr. Harry L. Williams, president TRUSTEES EMERITI Dr. A. Richard Barros, Esq. Dr. John Land Dr. Cora Norwood Selby MISSION STATEMENT Delaware State University is a public, comprehensive, 1890 land-grant institution that offers access and opportunity to diverse populations from Delaware, the nation, and the world. Building on its heritage as a historically black college, the University purposefully integrates the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, and service in its baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs. Its commitment to advance science, technology, liberal arts, and the professions produces capable and productive leaders who contribute to the sustainability and economic development of the global community. VISION STATEMENT As one of America’s most highly respected Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Delaware State University will be renowned for a standard of academic excellence that prepares our graduates to become the first choice of employers in a global market and invigorates the economy and the culture of Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic Region. CORE VALUES Community • Integrity • Diversity • Scholarship • Outreach

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