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Annual Gala
Dear Urban League Friends and Supporters:
We invite you to join us in the celebration of the Urban League’s Annual Gala, one of the largest and
most recognizable fundraisers in New Orleans. The gala will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at the
Hyatt Regency New Orleans in the Celestine Ballroom. Joining us as co-chairpersons this year are John
Minge, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of BP America, Inc. and Joe Exnicios, President
of Whitney Bank. This year’s theme, “The Essence of New Orleans”, recognizes the importance of arts,
music and culture in building community character, enhancing economic vitality, community engagement
and participation. The gala will recognize the contributions of individuals and key institutions dedicated
to strengthening cultural values and preserving the heritage of some of New Orleans most celebrated and
revered customs.
The Annual Gala is a signature fundraising event in support of Urban League programs that focus on early
childhood education, college and career readiness, workforce and economic development, educational
leadership and reform initiatives, policy and advocacy.
The much anticipated gala will be attended by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and local businesses,
civic leaders, volunteers, and public officials. The festive evening will feature delectable food, dancing, live
entertainment, award presentations and gratitude to Urban League contributors who by their generosity
have provided critical sustainability to the Urban League and its programs. Please take a few minutes
to review the sponsorship opportunities included in this package. As a sponsor, you will be joining a
distinguished group of corporations, civic groups, foundations and individuals by participating in the Gala
at one of our premiere sponsorship levels.
The work of the Urban League is critical and helps support over 10,000 individuals and families each year.
Thank you for your kind consideration, and we look forward to your support.
Yours in the Movement,
Erika McConduit-Diggs
President & CEO
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ABOUT THE URBAN LEAGUE
Our Mission
The mission of the Urban League of Greater New Orleans is to assist African Americans and other communities seeking
equity to secure economic self-reliance, parity and civil rights.
Our Movement
With a history that began over 78 years ago, the Urban League of Greater New Orleans was founded to foster and
encourage activities that led to increased opportunities for under-served communities. The Urban League of Greater
New Orleans is one of 95 affiliates of the National Urban League, which provides advocacy and direct service programs
spanning 38 states. The strength of “the Movement” has been the identification of equality gaps in the African American
community and the League’s ability to design and deliver vital programs and policy initiatives to bridge these barriers.
Throughout our history, Urban League programs have been focused to ensure quality education and access to information,
equal employment, entrepreneurial opportunities, economic inclusion opportunities and shared dignity under the law.
The Urban League believes the opportunities that emerge from closing these gaps will benefit business, industry, and the
greater community, and create a sustainable and dynamic future for everyone. With our tradition of success coupled with
support from every sector of the community, the Urban League is destined to remain the leading entity for social and
economic equality as the new century continues to unfold.
During the past year, the Urban League has served more than 10,000 citizens through an array of advocacy and direct
service programs housed within our Center of Education and Youth Development, Center of Workforce and Economic
Development, and our Center of Policy and Social Justice. These important programs include Urban League Head Start,
Urban League Project Ready, Urban League Parent Information Center, Urban League Education Empowerment Program,
Office of Workforce Development, Women’s Business Resource Center and Entrepreneurship Center, and Policy and
Social Justice Initiatives.
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INVESTMENTS
S U S TAINING TH E MOV EMENT BENEFAC T OR : $50, 000
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TWO GALA TABLES (20 TICKETS)/BENEFACTOR RECEPTION (20 TICKETS)
COMPANY WELCOME MESSAGE AT GALA
1/2 PAGE COLOR AD (BACK COVER) SOUVENIR JOURNAL
COMPANY VIDEO SHOWN AT GALA
DISPLAY AD ON AV SCREEN
LOGO INCLUSION ON ADVERTISING BANNER AT VENUE (2)
LOGO AND LINK ON UL’S WEBSITE
COMPANY LOGO IN SOUVENIR JOURNAL
SOCIAL MEDIA EXPOSURE (4X’S)
ONE YEAR RECOGNITION AS AN EMPLOYER PARTNER ON URBAN LEAGUE’S CYBER JOB NETWORK WITH UNLIMITED JOB POSTS, BANNER AD AND VIDEO
P L A TI NUM B E NEFACTOR: $25,000
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ONE GALA TABLE (10 TICKETS)/ BENEFACTOR RECEPTION (10 TICKETS)
FULL PAGE AD IN SOUVENIR JOURNAL
COMPANY LOGO IN SOUVENIR JOURNAL
DISPLAY AD ON AV SCREEN
LOGO AND LINK ON UL’S WEBSITE
LOGO INCLUSION ON ADVERTISING BANNER AT VENUE (1)
SOCIAL MEDIA EXPOSURE (2X’S)
6 MONTH RECOGNITION AS AN EMPLOYER PARTNER ON URBAN LEAGUE’S CYBER JOB NETWORK WITH UNLIMITED JOB POSTS, BANNER AD AND VIDEO
G O LD B E NE FACTOR: $10,000
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ONE GALA TABLE (10 TICKETS)/ BENEFACTOR RECEPTION (6 TICKETS)
1/2 PAGE AD IN SOUVENIR JOURNAL
COMPANY LOGO IN SOUVENIR JOURNAL
COMPANY LOGO ON AV SCREEN AND ON UL WEBSITE
3 MONTH RECOGNITION AS AN EMPLOYER PARTNER ON URBAN LEAGUE’S CYBER JOB NETWORK WITH
UNLIMITED JOB POSTS, BANNER AD AND VIDEO
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INVESTMENTS
S I LVE R B E NE FACTOR: $7,500
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ONE GALA TABLE (10 TICKETS)/ BENEFACTOR RECEPTION (4 TICKETS)
1/4 PAGE AD IN SOUVENIR JOURNAL
COMPANY LISTING ON UL WEBSITE
COMPANY LOGO IN SOUVENIR JOURNAL
B RO NZE B E NE FA CTOR: $5,000
• ONE GALA TABLE (10 TICKETS)/BENEFACTOR RECEPTION (4 TICKETS)
• COMPANY LISTING ON UL WEBSITE
• COMPANY LOGO IN SOUVENIR JOURNAL
B E N EFAC TO R : $2,500
• ONE GALA TABLE (10 TICKETS)/ BENEFACTOR RECEPTION (2 TICKETS)
• COMPANY LISTING ON UL WEBSITE
• COMPANY LISTING IN SOUVENIR JOURNAL
I N DI V IDUAL TI CKET SA LES: $250.00
• INCLUDES NAME IN SOUVENIR PROGRAM
* Table placement is contingent on investment level.
*Logo size in Souvenir Program is contingent on investment level
S OU VENIR JO URN A L A D V ERTISEMEN T
FULL PAGE 5” W X 7” H $1,000
1/2 PAGE (HORIZONTAL ONLY) 5” W X 3.5” H $600
1/4 PAGE (VERTICAL ONLY) 2.375” W X 3.5” H $350
(ACCEPTABLE FILE FORMATS FOR ARTWORK ARE .PDF, .JPG, .TIFF OR .EPS.)
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Annual Gala
GALA Sponsorship Form
S A T U R D A Y , J U L Y 23
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Company
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Contact Name Email Address
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Address
City State Zip
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Phone Fax
Please check one:
☐ SUSTAINING THE MOVEMENT BENEFACTOR: $50,000
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Two Gala tables (20 tickets)/Benefactor Reception (20 tickets)
Company welcome message at Gala
1/2 page color ad (Back Cover) souvenir journal
Company video shown at Gala
Display ad on AV screen
Logo inclusion on advertising banner at venue (2)
Logo and link on UL’s website
Company logo in souvenir journal
Social Media Exposure (4x’s)
One year recognition as an employer partner on Urban
League’s Cyber Job Network with unlimited job posts, banner
ad and video
☐ PLATINUM BENEFACTOR: $25,000
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One Gala table (10 tickets)/ Benefactor Reception (10 tickets)
Full page ad in souvenir journal
Company logo in souvenir journal
Display ad on AV screen
Logo and link on UL’s website
Logo inclusion on advertising banner at venue (1)
Social Media Exposure (2x’s)
6 month recognition as an employer partner on Urban
League’s Cyber Job Network with unlimited job posts, banner
ad and video
☐ GOLD BENEFACTOR: $10,000
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One Gala table (10 tickets)/ Benefactor Reception (6 tickets)
1/2 page ad in souvenir journal
Company logo in Souvenir journal
Company Logo on AV Screen and on UL Website
3 month recognition as an employer partner on Urban League’s
Cyber Job Network with unlimited job posts, banner ad and video
☐ SILVER BENEFACTOR: $7,500
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One Gala table (10 tickets)/ Benefactor Reception (4 tickets)
1/4 page ad in souvenir journal
Company listing on UL Website
Company logo in souvenir journal
☐ BRONZE BENEFACTOR: $5,000
• One Gala table (10 tickets)/Benefactor Reception (4 tickets)
• Company listing on UL Website
• Company logo in souvenir journal
☐ BENEFACTOR: $2,500
• One Gala table (10 tickets)/ Benefactor Reception (2 tickets)
• Company listing on UL Website
• Company listing in souvenir journal
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
☐ Ticket $250.00 - Includes name in souvenir program
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SOUVENIR JOURNAL ADVERTISEMENTS
☐ Full Page: $1,000 Size: 5”Wx7”H
☐ Half Page: $600 Size: 5”Wx3.5”H
☐Quarter Page: $350 Size: 2.375”Wx3.5”H
Email camera-ready artwork to:
[email protected]
by June 23, 2016. (Acceptable file formats for artwork are
.pdf, .jpg, .tiff or .eps.)
Return completed form to: Mail: 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., Suite 210, New Orleans, LA 70119
Email: [email protected] | Make checks payable to Urban League of Greater New Orleans.
For more information, call Cathy Washington at (504) 620-2332 Urban League of Greater New Orleans.
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