The Young Alumni Giving Scholarship Brunch

Sponsorship Opportunities 2015 The Young Alumni Giving Brunch 201

Generation Next: Building the Future, Pioneering the Change

October 16, 2015 FAMU Homecoming 2015, Tallahassee, FL

History of YAG The Young Alumni Giving (YAG) Initiative, established in 2006, seeks to educate young graduates of Florida A&M University (FAMU) about the importance of continued support for the institution. YAG engages a new segment of the FAMU alumni community and encourages these individuals to express their financial, intellectual, and organizational support for the University that has provided a strong foundation for their success. Since its inception the event has garnered local and national support. Over the years the popularity of YAG has grown drastically. The attendance has doubled since we started, with more than 200 guests attending each year.

Past Speakers It is our tradition to invite former student leaders to serve as keynote speakers for the event. They also serve as Event Ambassadors, who work to recruit attendees and raise funds for our scholarships. Our past speakers include:             

James Ammons, 10th President of Florida A&M University Joe D. Briggs., NFL Players Association Carmen Cummings Martin, Director of Alumni Affairs at Florida A&M University Richard Dent, III, Past Sr. VP, COO Victoria Secret Andrew Gillum, Mayor of the city of Tallahassee Amber Hall Benton, Director of Human Resources Frito Lay Frederick Humphries, 8th President of Florida A&M University Oscar Joyner, Exec. Producer Tom Joyner Morning Show / Reach Media Executive Marcus Knight , Mayor of Lancaster, Texas Mitzi Miller, Editor in Chief of Essence Magazine Sharon Lettman-Hicks, Executive Dir. & CEO National Black Justice Coalition Daryl Parks, Founding Partner at Parks & Crump Law Firm Arian Simone, Celebrity Publicist

Pioneer the Change … Sponsor a Scholarship Sponsoring a Young Alumni Giving (YAG) scholarship provides you the unique opportunity to connect with working professionals ages 22–40 from all over the country to build brand awareness and show company’s support of an important cause: Education! Each year the event reaches this key audience segment in attendance, through the website and social media. We provide a social, entertaining and engaging way for you to impact FAMU alumni, students and employees. Our attendees feel good about supporting the students at FAMU as you enjoy an unforgettable reunion experience.

Book Scholarship Level - $500 - $1,000 These funds are issued to students to cover the cost of books and other course related materials.

Scholarship Level - $1,000 - $3,000 Scholarships at this level may be large enough to cover the cost of tuition and/or fees for FAMU students. As a scholarship sponsor, you can choose the criteria used to administer your scholarship. Alternatively, you may contribute funds without specified criteria and those funds will go directly to our account for scholarship expenses. In the past, we have given the following scholarships:     

YAG Summer Tuition Scholarship YAG Graduate Exam Prep-Course Scholarship Beta Alpha Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Spring 2009 Initiates Book Scholarship Keneshia Grant Scholarship for Graduate Student Travel to Academic Conferences Harper, Amber, and Alvin Benton (HAAB) Family Scholarship

Sponsorship Opportunities This signature event is an ideal networking opportunity with substantial, sophisticated audience of young professionals (22 yrs. – 40 yrs.), who would appreciate your commitment to the success of Florida A&M University students. The Young Alumni Giving Brunch will provide the Presenting Sponsor the exclusive opportunity to showcase a product or service during the event; thus, developing customer prospects. The (YAG) Luncheon sponsorship opportunities offer the development of a unique, mutually beneficial interaction between professionals, corporations, alumni, and other friends of Florida A&M University. Sponsorship allows your company to:   

Increase their visibility among a key demographic of consumers Increasing its long-term viability amongst FAMU alumni, supporters and friends. Receive Rattler, Orange, or Green sponsorship recognition on the YAG website with a direct link to your company’s website.

Our sponsorship levels include:  Rattler Level Presenting Sponsor -$5,000  Orange Level Sponsor - $3,000  Green Level Sponsor - $1,000

Sponsorship Opportunities 9th Annual Young Alumni Giving Luncheon Rattler Presenting Sponsor: $5,000 The Presenting Sponsor is the most prominent and visible of all the sponsorships available and is reserved for only one organization or company. Benefits: • • • •

Prominent Sponsor recognition on all event related marketing & promotional collateral: save the date, invitations, flyers, emails and posters Sponsor listing on all event signage and event program materials Link from the event page on the Florida A&M University Young Alumni Giving Scholarship Event 20 Tickets to the YAG Brunch

Unique Benefits  Company name mentioned in all media advertising: print, online, and radio  Sponsor advertisement in event program  Sponsor Table at the event and the opportunity to display any products, services or company marketing materials.

Orange Supporting Sponsor: $3,000

The Orange Supporting Sponsor is an integral part of the YAG luncheon with several key benefits: • Sponsor recognition on all event related marketing & promotional collateral; save the date, invitations, flyers, emails and posters • Sponsor listing on select event signage and in the event program • Link from the event page on the Florida A&M University Young Alumni Giving Scholarship Event • 10 tickets to the event

Green Supporting Sponsor: $1,000 The Green Supporting Sponsor is an integral part of the YAG luncheon with several key benefits: • • •

Sponsor recognition on select at-event signage and in the event program Sponsor recognition on the event page on the Arts Council’s web site 5 tickets to the main event

SPONSORSHIP FORM Please complete the following form to confirm your sponsorship package. Completed forms may be returned to Ricquel Jackson, Event Chair, at [email protected]. Please contact us with any questions – (850) 228-6038. ________________________________________

________________________________________

Company Name

Contact Person

________________________________________

________________________________________

Contact E-mail Address

Contact Phone Number

________________________________________________________________________________ Address City/State/Zip Code

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES: Young Alumni Giving Scholarship Brunch ____ $5,000 Rattler Presenting Sponsor ____ $3,000 Orange Sponsor ____ $1,000 Green Sponsor PAYMENT INFORMATION: ____ Please send me an invoice ____ I have enclosed a check made payable to FAMU care of the Young Alumni Giving ____ I will submit payment to the FAMU Foundation online

www.FAMUYAGOnlinePayment.com