2005 National Convention
Sponsorship Opportunitites
This year over 3,000 members and friends of the National Federation of the
Blind will be attending the 65th annual NFB National Convention. The NFB is
a membership organization of over 50,000 blind persons, parents of blind children,
and interested others from over 700 local and state chapters. This convention
will be the largest assembly this year of any organization of the disabled in
the world.
Becoming a Title, Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Exhibit Hall Sponsor of the NFB
2005 convention will demonstrate your commitment to assisting the blind of this
country. Corporate leaders will find this an excellent opportunity to learn
about the capabilities of the blind and the resources available to assist in
their goals of expanding and sustaining a diverse workforce.
The NFB can help employers:
Take the necessary steps to retain present employees who are losing vision
Find qualified blind and visually impaired job candidates
Provide consultation and technical assistance to make the needed technology
adaptations that will ensure success on the job for blind workers
Provide staff training
Special opportunities for sponsors:
Title Sponsorship Level $25,000
Twenty complimentary convention registrations
Opportunity to address General Session on Tuesday, July 5
Two tables of ten at the Community Partnership Breakfast scheduled
for Wednesday, July 6
Opportunity to choose a featured speaker to present at the Community
Partnership Breakfast
Two tables of ten and special recognition at the NFB Banquet, Thursday
evening, July 7; estimated attendance at the Banquet is more than 2,500
Two tables in the Exhibit Hall (prominent location)
Signage on four walls in Exhibit Hall
Name and logo featured on stage banner
Use of Exhibit Hall (by Sponsors only) on Tuesday evening from 7:00
p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for their invited guests, as well as general Convention attendees.
Use of the Exhibit Hall sound system for announcements and special promotions
will be allowed during this period only. Note: Only Sponsors will be open during
this time.
Special listing in convention agenda schedule mentioning the Sponsors
and their use of the Hall on Tuesday evening
Premium placement of full-page ad in the convention agenda. First Title
Sponsor receives the back cover of the agenda. Second Title Sponsor receives
the inside back cover of the agenda
Featured picture ad on the National Federation of the Blind Web site
home page for thirty days
Listing on NFB Web site under Exhibitors at National Convention, with
a direct link to the Title Sponsor Web site
Opportunity to write an article to be inserted in the NFB on-Line publication,
Voice of the Nation's Blind, with appropriate direct links, or in the electronic
version of the Braille Monitor
Total actual value, non-deductible = $ 2,940
Charitable contribution = $ 22,060
Platinum Sponsorship Level $15,000
Fifteen complimentary convention registrations
Opportunity to address General Session on Tuesday, July 5
Fifteen places at the Community Partnership Breakfast scheduled for
Wednesday, July 6
Fifteen places and special recognition at the NFB Banquet, Thursday
evening, July 7; estimated attendance at the Banquet is more than 2,500
Two tables in the Exhibit Hall (prominent location)
Signage on two walls in Exhibit Hall
Use of Exhibit Hall (by Sponsors only) on Tuesday evening from 7:00
to 10:00 p.m. for their invited guests, as well as general Convention attendees.
Use of the Exhibit Hall sound system for announcements and special promotions
will be allowed during this period only. Note: Only Sponsors will be open during
this time.
Special listing in convention agenda schedule mentioning the Sponsors
and their use of the Hall on Tuesday evening
Name and logo featured on stage banner
One full-page ad in the convention agenda
Listing on NFB Web site under Exhibitors at National Convention, with
a direct link to the Platinum Sponsor site
Opportunity to write an article to be inserted in the NFB on-Line publication,
Voice of the Nation's Blind, with appropriate direct links, or in the electronic
version of the Braille Monitor
Total actual value, non-deductible = $ 2,580
Charitable contribution = $ 12,420
Gold Sponsorship Level $10,000
Ten complimentary convention registrations
A table of ten at the Community Partnership Breakfast scheduled for
Wednesday, July 6
A table of ten and recognition at the NFB Banquet, Thursday evening,
July 7; estimated attendance at the Banquet is more than 2,500
One table in the Exhibit Hall (prominent location)
Use of Exhibit Hall (by Sponsors only) on Tuesday evening from 7:00
to 10:00 p.m. for their invited guests, as well as general Convention attendees.
Use of the Exhibit Hall sound system for
announcements and special promotions will be allowed during this period only.
Note: Only Sponsors will be open during this time.
Special listing in Convention Agenda schedule mentioning the Sponsors
and their use of the Hall on Tuesday evening
Name and logo featured on stage banners
One full-page ad in the convention agenda
Listing on NFB Web site under Exhibitors at National Convention, with
a direct link to the Gold Sponsor site
Opportunity to write an article to be inserted in the NFB On-Line Publication,
Voice of the Nation's Blind, with appropriate direct links, or in the electronic
version of the Braille Monitor
Total actual value, non-deductible = $ 1,470
Charitable contribution = $ 8,530
Silver Sponsorship Level $5,000
Five complimentary convention registrations
A table of ten at the Community Partnership Breakfast scheduled for
Wednesday, July 6
A table of ten and recognition at the NFB Banquet, Thursday evening,
July 7; estimated attendance at the Banquet is more than 2,500
Use of Exhibit Hall (by Sponsors only) on Tuesday evening from 7:00
to 10:00 p.m. for their invited guests, as well as general Convention attendees.
Use of the Exhibit Hall sound system for announcements and special promotions
will be allowed during this period only. Note: Only Sponsors will be open during
this time.
Special listing in Convention Agenda schedule mentioning the Sponsors
and their use of the Hall on Tuesday evening
One half-page ad in the convention agenda
Listing on NFB Web site under Exhibitors at National Convention
Opportunity to write an article to be inserted in the NFB on-Line publication,
Voice of the Nation's Blind, or in the electronic version of the Braille Monitor
Total actual value, non-deductible = $ 645
Charitable contribution = $4,355
Exhibit Hall (only) Sponsor $2,500
Five complimentary convention registrations
Five places at the Community Partnership Breakfast scheduled for Wednesday,
July 6
Five places at the NFB Banquet, Thursday evening, July 7; estimated
attendance at the Banquet is more than 2,500
Use of Exhibit Hall (by Sponsors only) on Tuesday evening from 7:00
p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for their invited guests, as well as general Convention attendees.
Use of the Exhibit Hall microphone for announcements and special promotions
will be allowed during this period only. Note: Only Sponsors will be open during
this time.
Special listing in Convention Agenda schedule mentioning the Sponsors
and their use of the Hall on Tuesday evening
One quarter-page ad in the convention agenda
Listing on NFB Web site under Exhibitors at National Convention
Opportunity to write an article to be inserted in the NFB on-Line publication,
Voice of the Nation's Blind, or in the electronic version of the Braille Monitor
Total actual value, non-deductible = $ 360
Charitable contribution = $ 2,140
For more information about the convention, see the convention
fact sheet and/or contact:
Mr. Jerry L. Lazarus
Director of Special Projects
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
(410) 659-9314, extension 2297
Email <jlazarus@nfb.org>
www.nfb.org
Email:
webmaster@nfb.org
Updated: Febuary 2005
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