message from the president & ceo
JOHNNY C. TAYLOR, JR.
Dear Friend,
Thank you for your interest in becoming a partner for
Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF’s) 15th Annual
Leadership Institute - Where you enter as a student and leave
as a professional. The Leadership Institute is one of the most
recognized career-preparation conferences in the nation
that supports publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges
and Universities (HBCUs). As a partner, you will engage with
the best and brightest college students at our memberschools. These rising stars have “big dreams” and are the
next generation of global leaders. This four-day conference
prepares students to successfully compete as they embark
on their careers and ultimately further enhance the pipeline
to diverse talent in the workforce.
Strong partnerships are crucial to our success. We work
hand-in-hand with our partners, who provide invaluable
support and extend our capacity to impact students. The
generosity of our partners enables TMCF to deliver an
innovative conference that is ahead of the competition. The
following pages will provide you with more information about how you can support the Leadership Institute.
As we celebrate our 28th year of existence, your support will enable us to continue our legacy of empowering
young minds and helping students realize their professional dreams for years to come. TMCF is extremely
proud to support these young stars and we welcome your partnership, and we look forward to seeing you at
the Leadership Institute. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Together we can change the
future!
Sincerely,
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
President & CEO
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15TH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE NOVEMBER 13-17, 2015
15TH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
ABOUT THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Since 2000, this national program has developed students’ leadership skills, introduced various career
opportunities, created a community of scholars, provided companies access to talented and diverse
students, and helped students make connections that lead to internships and full-time positions. Each
year, the conference gives students attending the 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges
and Universities (HBCUs), including the law and medical schools, a first-hand professional development
experience. Students are interviewed during the spring and fall semesters, and those selected as “TMCF
Scholars” will attend a four-day conference in Washington, DC where they will have the opportunity to learn
from and exchange ideas with some of the world’s top leaders of business and government. The conference
culminates with the students participating in a recruitment fair where they meet with companies,
government agencies and graduate program representatives offering job, internship and continuing
education opportunities. Successful leaders of industry, government and higher education invest in their
education, further developing their talents. The secrets to developing professional skills and leadership are
unearthed at this conference.
Click HERE to experience the Leadership Institute and learn more about why you should be a partner.
objectives
ENGAGE students with relevant and valuable information
INSPIRE students success from testimonies by real-life role models
DEVELOP skills through challenging and informative sessions
EXPOSE students to employment opportunities with leading employers
student demographics
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39% Seniors
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testimonials
I recently received a job offer from Bloomberg who I interviewed with at the Leadership Institute. The conference was a
life-changing, personal development and positive relationship building journey for me. This position will allow me to utilize
every single one of my skills and give me the opportunity to utilize my talents.
~ Femala Fleming, Alumnae, Chicago State University
“The TMCF LI has exceeded my expectations. This conference will lead to many exciting career opportunities in the near future.
Most importantly, I learned invaluable information and insight on how to grow as a person and professionally here. Thanks so
much for this excellent opportunity.”
~ Michael Angerville, Student, Medgar Evers College
When you come to TMCF, you are going to meet top-tier talent. You are going to meet folks with 3.9 GPAs, 4.0 GPAs.
You are going to see student athletes. You are going to see folks who are leaders on their campuses today.
~ Dewey Norwood, Wells Fargo Government and Community Relations, Strategic Philanthropy and Partnerships
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PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
President Partner $100,000 (SOLD OUT)
Digital Lounge Partner $25,000
Benefits Include:
Company name and logo with a link to your corporate website
Online and media exposure (including social media
and print as available)
Company logo listed on select conference signage and in the
digital program guide
Select speaking opportunities
Sampling option in conference bags
Fifteen (15) conference registrations
Plenary or similar session and workshop options
Specialized on-site talent acquisition service
Student resume access up to 30 days in advance
Dedicated interview room 8 hours Daily (Saturday - Monday)
One (1) Recruitment Fair booth
One (1) table at the Power Networking Reception
Exclusive transformation of the digital lounge with company’s signage,
Additional Awards Gala Benefits:
Prominent seating for up to 10 guests
VIP access for 10 guests (names must be submitted with table assignments)
Executive Partner $60,000
Benefits Include:
Company name and logo with a link to your corporate website
Company logo listed on select conference signage and in
the digital program guide
Sampling option in conference bags
Ten (10) conference registrations
Company branding session and select workshop options
Student resume access up to 30 days in advance
Dedicated interview room for 4 hours Daily (Saturday - Monday)
One (1) Recruitment Fair booth
One (1) table at the Power Networking Reception
paraphernalia and colors displayed throughout the lounge for the
duration of the conference (materials provided by partner). As the
digital lounge partner you will receive four conference registrations,
select sampling options in the conference bags, and the company name
and logo listed on the TMCF website and in the conference digital guide.
Power Central Area $25,000 (SOLD)
The Power Central area allows the attendees to network and connect
while charging their electronic devices. The exclusive partnership allows
you to brand the area giving you great visibility among attendees. As
Power Central partner you will receive four conference registrations,
branded charging stations (artwork provided by company), select
sampling options in the conference bags, and the company name and
logo listed on the TMCF website and in the conference digital guide.
Registration Area Partner $25,000
Exclusive branding rights of the registration area with company
signage, paraphernalia and colors (provided by partner) displayed
throughout the entire area for the duration of the conference. As
registration area partner you receive four conference registrations,
select sampling options in the conference bags, and the company
name and logo listed on the TMCF website and in the conference
digital guide.
CUSTOM PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested in a customized partnership opportunity
to support the conference, please contact George Spencer at
[email protected].
Additional Awards Gala Benefits:
Seating for up to 10 guests
REGISTRATION COST
Partner $35,000
Additional attendees beyond the number allotted in the partnership
Benefits Include:
Company name and logo with a link to your corporate website
Company logo listed on select conference signage and in
the digital program guide
Sampling option in conference bags
Eight (8) conference registrations
Select workshop options
Student resume access up to 30 days in advance
Dedicated Interview Room for 2 hours Daily (Saturday - Monday)
package are subject to an additional registration fee. Benefits include
One (1) Recruitment Fair booth
One (1) table at the Power Networking Reception
Additional Awards Gala Benefits:
Seating for up to 5 guests
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Individual Conference Registration $550
access to all workshops and meals functions and a conference bag
and materials. Fee must be paid at the time of registration.
THE RECRUITMENT FAIR
The Recruitment Fair is the conference’s showcase event where eager
and passionate students seek internship and permanent employment
opportunities with your company or agency.
Date: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Time: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: WASHINGTON HILTON (COLUMBIA HALL)
1919 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
EXHIBITOR PACKAGE
Benefits Include:
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1 Exhibit Booth (8-ft. x 10-ft.)
X
Access to over 350 HBCU students with an average GPA of 3.0 and above
X
Logo and link to company career page on the conference website
X
Logo listed in conference agenda and on select conference signage
X
Student resume access up to thirty (30) days in advance of conference
X
Two (2) conference registrations
X
Sampling options in conference registration bag
EXHIBITOR PACKAGE COST
Early Bird/Pre-paid Special
February 3rd - July 31st - $12,500
Regular Cost
August 4th - October 15th - $15,000
SAMPLE OF PAST RECRUITERS
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15TH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE NOVEMBER 13-17, 2015
ABOUT US
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is named for the U.S. Supreme Court’s first
African-American Justice. Established in 1987, TMCF supports and represents nearly
300,000 students attending its 47 member-schools that include publicly-supported
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), medical schools and law schools.
TMCF helps students with a clear intention and the motivation to succeed and acquire
a high-quality college education at an affordable cost. TMCF also efficiently connects
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high performing, world-ready students with top tier employment opportunities—access
that students or employers might not have on their own. Through its scholarships and
programs, TMCF plays a key role in preparing the leaders of tomorrow.
TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. For more information about
TMCF and its initiatives, visit: tmcf.org
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