2016-17 CSI Chicago Sponsorship and Marketing Information CSI Chicago Chapter appreciates the support of the design and construction community. It is through our partners, sponsors and advertisers the chapter can provide continuing education and encourage collaboration among all members of the design team. There are many ways to become involved with CSI Chicago, including partnerships, advertising, and event sponsorship. The following pages outlines the opportunities, events and costs. For questions or to reserve your spot, contact the Chicago Chapter at:
[email protected] or 773-466-4147
2016-17 CSI Chicago Event Sponsorship Calendar CSI appreciates your support in sponsoring our events throughout the year. Below is the list of the sponsorship opportunities that will be available July 2016 – June 2017.
DATE Tue. Sept. 27, 2016 Tue. Oct. 25, 2016 Th. Oct. 27, 2016 Tue. Nov. 15, 2016 Th. Dec. 8, 2016 Jan.-Mar. 2017
EVENT Monthly Chapter Meeting New Member Reception & Monthly Chapter Meeting Young Professional Event: Trivia Night Monthly Chapter Meeting Holiday Party and Benefit
Th. Jan. 12, 2017
CDT Exam Study Class (10 classes) Young Professional Event
Tu. Jan. 24, 2017 Tu. Feb. 28, 2017 March 2017
Monthly Chapter Meeting Building Enclosure CSi2eye
Tu. Mar. 28, 2017 Th. Apr. 6, 2017
Monthly Chapter Meeting Young Professional Event
Tu. Apr.18, 2017 May 2017 Spring 2017
Monthly Chapter Meeting Awards Banquet Bowling Night
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SPONSORSHIP TYPE Tabletop Tabletop Event Sponsor w/ Tabletop Bar Sponsor Tabletop Event Sponsor Raffle Item Donation Class Sponsor (one sponsor per class)
COST (Member/Nonmember) $125/$175* $175/$200* $500 $100 $125/$175* $150* varies $150*
Event Sponsor w/ Presentation & $200* Literature Display Bar Sponsor w/ Literature Display $100 Tabletop $125/$175* Event Sponsor w/ Tabletop Must Inquire for Pricing Manufacturer Participation (approved $900 application required) Tabletop $125/$175* Event Sponsor w/ Tabletop $500 Bar Sponsor $100 Tabletop $125/$175* Event Sponsor TBD Lane Sponsor TBD Event Sponsor TBD *Partners receive a 20% discount this cost
2016-17 CSI Chicago Individual Marketing Opportunities CSI appreciates your support whether a partnership package or individual marketing opportunity. There are a wide variety of choices listed below or view the Partnership Program which groups many of these items and offers additional exclusive benefits available only to Partners. Sponsorships, events, and marketing opportunities can expand your visibility and foster CSI goals. Select an event(s) or marketing opportunity(s) that fit your company’s objectives and budget Your support of CSI is recognized by loyal chapter members and helps support continuing education, professional development and communication with all members of the project team.
Marketing Vehicle
Description
Member
NonMember
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS Meeting Tabletop
Continuing Education Event w/ social time
$125*
$175*
New Member Reception and Meeting Tabletop
Continuing Education Event w/ social time
$175*
$200*
CDT Exam Study Class Sponsor
Continuing Education (limit one sponsor per night)
$150*
$150*
Young Professional Event
Building Enclosure
Event Sponsor w/ tabletop (limit 2 per event) Bar Sponsor Event Sponsor w/ Presentation & Literature Display Bar Sponsor w/ Literature Display Event Sponsorship Raffle Item Donation Event Sponsor
CSi2eye
Event requires approved application
$500* $500* $100 $100 $200* $200* $100 $100 $150 $150 Varies Varies Must Inquire for Pricing $900 $900
Awards Banquet
Social Event to honor Chapter supporters
$TBD*
$TBD*
Bowling Night
Lane Sponsor – includes 6 bowlers assigned to your lane Event Sponsor – includes 1 complimentary attendee
$TBD
$TBD
$TBD*
$TBD*
Website Banner on Home Page
12 months
$450
$800
Advertisement in Change Order newsletter
12 months business card 12 months quarter page 12 months half page 1 month Additional consecutive months 1 month Additional consecutive months Same as above with posting in both newsletters within the same month.
$300 $500 $900 $100 $ 50 $150 $ 75 $200
$500 $600 $1200 $200 $100 $300 $150 $400
Additional consecutive months 1 month Additional consecutive months Same as above with posting in both newsletters within the same month.
$100 $100 $ 50 $150
$200 $150 $ 75 $200
Additional consecutive months 1x
$ 75 $600*
$100 $1000*
Student Scholarship
Sign up by October 1 for the following year.
$1000
$1000
Future City Competition Award
Sign up by November 1 for the following year. Pricing reflects award sponsorship fee for 2017 event.
$ 300
$ 300
Young Professional Event (Jan. ’17 PechaKucka Style) Holiday Party
WEBSITE, NEWSLETTER & E-MARKETING
Event Announcement in Change Order newsletter Event Announcement in The Transmittal newsletter Event Announcement both newsletters
Job Posting in choice of newsletter Job Posting in both newsletters
Dedicated Email to CSI Member List ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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*Partners receive a 20% discount this cost
2016-17 CSI Chicago Chapter Partnership Packages Participation in the Chicago Chapter of CSI is your path to visibility with loyal decision makers in the design and construction industry. Your support enables the continuation of high-caliber programs, events and networking among all parts of the building team. To make a greater commitment to CSI Chicago and help the chapter continue its high level of programming and education, consider one of the PARTNERSHIP levels listed below. Even when you cannot attend events, your partnership is visible throughout the year, supports the mission of the chapter and lets professionals know you are committed to improving collaboration with members of the design and construction industry.
Platinum $1500 x
Gold $1,000 x
Silver $500 x
x
x
x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
Website: Contact Information listing on Partnership Webpage Meeting Recognition: Sponsorship signage with logos displayed at all meetings Designated “Partner” ribbons on name badges Complimentary guest at CSI Chicago chapter meetings (2x)
x
Change Order newsletter and The Transmittal e-news Recognition by level with logo and link Advertisement in Change Order (Platinum – Half Page Ad, Silver – Quarter Page Ad) New product release or Project recap in Change Order (1x)
x
Event listings and job postings in newsletters with link (unlimited)
x x
x x
Website: Company Logo on the Homepage Banner on Website Homepage
x
x
PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS Partner Benefits
Dedicated email to CSI Member List (1x) x
x
20% discount on sponsorship of other selected events (unlimited)
Partnerships run for one year from date of agreement.
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DESCRIPTION OF OPPORTUNITIES EVENT SPONSORSHIPS The Chicago Chapter holds meetings throughout the year that feature design and construction topics presented by well-known experts. AIA/CES Continuing Education credits are offered to professionals and attendance is 75 to 100 at each program. Social events are held throughout the year and are designed to be a networking opportunity for members and guests in a more relaxed atmosphere. These events range from 40-100 people depending on the event. Meeting Tabletop – Presenters are provided a six-foot display table with a maximum of five tabletop sponsors at each meeting. Speaking opportunity (1min) at dinner and recognition in following month’s member newsletter. Includes sponsorship of raffle at program. New Member Reception – Social gathering for new members to meet one another and the board/committees. Sponsors will have a tabletop at the reception as well as the monthly chapter meeting immediately following the reception. Sponsors will get same recognition as a meeting tabletop listed above. CDT Exam Study Class Sponsors - This well-attended and highly respected 10-week class is in preparation for the CDT exam. Sponsor one class with opportunity to speak before class to approx. 25 attendees, recognition in marketing information relating to the class via website and newsletter. Companies can sponsor more than one class. Young Professional Event – Primarily social event to encourage younger professionals to socialize with other industry members. Event Sponsors will get event recognition (verbal and signage), tabletop at event, logo with link on event marketing information and business card in newsletter from the month of event posting though the event recap newsletter publication. Bar sponsors will receive event recognition (verbal and signage), logo in event recap in following month’s member newsletter Young Professional Rapid Presentation Event – Event Sponsorship will include presentation, business card listing in following month’s member newsletter and bar sponsorship. Bar sponsorship includes sponsorship recognition at bar with logo on sponsor sign, verbal recognition at event, product display area of 11” x 17” at event for brochures, business cards and/or samples and logo in following month's newsletter recap on event. Holiday Party – Social gathering includes a raffle to benefit a local charity. Event sponsors will be recognized at event with logo on signage and announcement. Raffle item sponsors can donate a raffle item or money for raffle item(s) to be purchased and donor name will be announced during raffle. All sponsors will be included newsletter event recap in the January publication (logo is included for event sponsors). Building Enclosure – Annual continuing education event featuring respected experts in Building Enclosure issues from across the country and internationally. Must inquire for sponsorship details. CSi2eye – “Speed Dating” product show where architects and manufactures meet face to face for short sessions. This event requires approved manufacturer application. Typically held in March. Application dates are advertised separately on CSI Chicago website and newsletter. Awards Banquet – End of the year dinner at a selected venue to celebrate the membership, volunteers and provide awards. Sponsors will be recognized at event and also in newsletter. Bowling – Social gathering held in spring for social networking. Sponsors will be recognized at event and also in newsletter. Lane Sponsors will receive an individual sign at designated lane, 6 complimentary attendance tickets with bowlers assigned to their sponsored lane, and recognition in the newsletter. Event Sponsors receive recognition on event sign, one complimentary attendance ticket and recognition in the newsletter.
WEBSITE MARKETING Chapter Website (http://chicago.csinet.org) - Current snapshot of the activities of the chapter with updates on a regular basis. It is an information source for members and nonmembers seeking information, resources, registration and links to everything CSI. Website ad on the Homepage for 12 months – Rotating banner image on lower left corner of homepage. Size is 175 x 285 pixels. NEWSLETTER & E-MAIL MARKETING Chapter Newsletters - The Chicago Chapter sends our two newsletters each month: Change Order - Members PDF Newsletter, sent to chapter members (300+) around the 1st of the month via e-mailed link to PDF archive posted on our website. Member newsletter includes member and chapter news, upcoming events, recap of past chapter events, president’s letter, selected contributed member articles, and highlights of Institute and Regional news. Information for due by 20th of preceding month for publication. CSI Chicago Chapter Marketing, Last Revision: 12/29/16
The Transmittal - Subscribers’ e-newsletter, e-mail blast sent out weekly with upcoming events all chapter e-mail subscribers (2,000+). The 2nd Friday of the month, a longer e-newsletter is sent out to include additional chapter news, industry events, job postings, etc. Format is headlines, brief descriptions, and links to additional information. Information for due by the 1st of the month for publication. All content and information in newsletters and e-mails are subject to pre-approval by the communications committee and/or Chapter board. If approval cannot be obtained prior to publication, your content will not be published and you will be notified. Discounted pricing for additional consecutive months only apply for listings that remain unchanged from previous month publication. Graphic assistance for website and/or newsletter is available at $60 per hour.
Advertisement in Change Order - Runs for 12 months. Ads can be submitted in JPEG, PDF, or EPS formats. Full color images, no bleed. Changes in copy from month to month throughout the year can be made at an additional $40 per instance. Half Page – 8” wide x 5” high w/ URL link Quarter Page – 4” wide x 5” high w/ URL link Business card – 3.5” x 2” portrait or landscape, can be graphic this size or actually business card Event Announcement in Change Order - Quarter page advertisement. Company supplies graphic file w/ URL or listing can be formatted as The Transmittal event posting. Event Announcement in The Transmittal – Event title with 100-word advertisement. Can include logo and URL. Company to supply text, URL, and logo. Job Postings - Listings are title with 100 words plus URL and logo. New product release or Project recap in Change Order - Platinum Partners receive one article inclusion in a month of their choice per partnership year to highlight a product or event. Content must not exceed one page and fit with in newsletter template space of 7.5” wide x 9” tall.
Dedicated Email to CSI List - The chapter will send an exclusive email to its current member mailing list under the Chicago CSI banner. Content may be a company event, new product release, project highlight or other communication. ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Student Scholarship – Sponsor a scholarship prize awarded to an Illinois Institute of Technology student. Applicants for the scholarship submit a project and are tasked with creating a text narrative. Recognition with company name, logo, and link in newsletter award article and also on website once award is given until the next year when application information is posted (approx. 6 mo. website posting). Winner is announced at the March chapter program and sponsor is invited to attend to present award. Sign up to be a sponsor a scholarship no later than October 1 each year. Future City Competition Award - The Future City Competition, a part of National Engineers’ Week, is an excellent opportunity to introduce middle and junior high school students to possible careers in engineering. Provide funding for CSI Chicago Chapter to sponsor an award at the next year’s competition. Recognition with company name, logo, and link in newsletter event recap article. Sponsors will also have an option to send up to 2 volunteers to the competition to help judge. Sign up to be a sponsor for an award no later than November 1 each year.
There is limited availability for all items listed and reservations are first come first served basis. For additional details, availability, or submissions, please contact Beth Winkler at email
[email protected] or call 773466-4147.
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