1. family and parenting

A Night
of A
Thousand
Genders
An Evening to Benefit
The Ackerman Institute’s
Gender & Family Project
partn ers h ip p ro p osal
A Night of A Thousand Genders
Fact Sheet
date
summary
event production
Monday, March 23, 2015
6:30 - 8:30 pm – Show
8:30 - 10:30 pm – After Party
The Ackerman Institute’s Gender &
Family Project fundraising gala is a unique
opportunity to support families of gender
expansive children and transgender youth.
In its inaugural year, the festive event
brought together distinguished members of
New York City business, social and cultural
communities. Sold out one month before
the event, A Night of A Thousand Genders
immediately became part of the philanthropic
calendar to support gender inclusive families
in NYC and throughout the country. Past
participants include Alan Cumming, Olympia
Dukakis, Stephen Schwartz, Justin Vivian
Bond, Our Lady J, Telly Leung and more.
Nicki Hunter, Manhattan Theater Club,
Co-Producer
Tralen Doler, Music Theater International,
Co-Producer
Roy Rub, Topos Graphics, Graphic Design
Jane Rennert, Partnership Effort
Johnny Brandt, Partnership Effort
Chris Scott, Partnership Effort
Reda Charafeddine, Video Direction & Production
venue
Joe’s Pub & The Library
Public Theater
425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003
theme
Acceptance Is Protection
contact
Adriana Londono
Director of Development
212.879.4900 x 130
[email protected]
honoree
The inaugural 1000 Genders collected the
support from many powerful corporations
and individuals, such as Delta Air Lines,
Logo TV, Benjamin Moore & Co, Joan
Rivers, Rosie O’Donnell, Assembly Member
Daniel O’Donnell, Adam R. Rose & Peter R.
McQuillan, and more. For the first time, two
awards will be presented this year. The Family
Award will be given to a family representing
the strength and resilience in raising gender
expansive children. The Community Award will
be presented to an organization / institution
exemplifying gender inclusivity and
transgender-affirmative policies.
prices
Tables: $8,000, $5,000, $1,500, $1,000
Tickets: $300, $200, $75
Cocktail-Hour Slide Show: $30-$250 per ad
After Party: $50
sponsorship
A package of visibility, hospitality, and
access benefits can be tailored to meet your
specific corporate objectives.
Event Recent
History
info
press
host committee
www.nightofathousandgenders.com
Media coverge includes Huffington Post,
HuffPost Live, Guardian, Broadway World,
Edge Los Angeles
Lois Braveman, Mary & Blair Brewster, John
Greenstein, Rosie O’Donnell, Benj Pasek,
Judy Caplan Peters & Brian Peters, Julie Press,
Jane & Elliot Rennert, Tamar Rogoff, Adam
R. Rose & Peter R. McQuillan, Steven Sousa,
Dava Weinstein & Dorothy Calvanu, Patrick
Willingham & Reda Charafeddine
The Inaugural Night of A Thousand Genders
celebrated the beauty and resilience of gender
expansive youth and their families. More than
200 people joined the Gender & Family Project
for a sold out show and an evening of musical
performances, videos and fun! date
December 2, 2013
venue
Joe’s Pub
Public Theater
425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003
fund raised
$65,000
performers &
participants
Host: Olympia Dukakis
Musical Director: Lance Horne
Performers: Justin Vivian Bond, Our Lady J,
Telly Leung and Nicholas Ashe.
Auctioneer: Nicholas D. Lowry, Swann Auction
Galleries
honorary chair
Stephen Schwartz
event chair
Jane Miller Rennert
friends committee
Diana Adams Law Practice, Jackie Hudak &
Sarah Stearns, Ellen Berman & Donna Levy,
Ken Corbett, Ian Kerner, Adi Loebl & Monica
Altman, Kerry Murtagh, Mark Goodman,
Peggy Papp, Chris & Lorene Scott, Fiona True
lead sponsors
Delta Air Lines
Logo TV
Our Lady J and her Gospel
Choir performing at the first
Night of A Thousand Genders.
Selected Photos
From top left to bottom right: Night of A Thousand Genders Host and Performer Olympia Dukakis and Telly Leung, Justin Vivian Bond,
Alan Cumming, GFP Director Jean Malpas and Joan Rivers, Auctioneer Nicholas D Lowry, Jean Malpas and Honorary Chair Stephen Schwartz.
Selected Press
About the
Ackerman
Institute’s Gender
& Family Project
The Ackerman Institute’s Gender & Family
Project (GFP) empowers youth, families and
communities by providing gender affirmative
services, training and research. GFP promotes
gender inclusivity as a form of social justice in
all the systems involved in the life of the family.
Directed by Jean Malpas, an international
expert on gender and sexuality, GFP is a
unique program in New York City, that offers
multidisciplinary family-oriented services
to gender nonconforming youth, including
children under 13. Affirmative services include:
• • • • • Support group for parents
Play group for children
Sibling Group
Support group for adolescents
Spanish-speaking support and play groups
• • • • • • Psychological evaluation
Family therapy and parental coaching
Gender inclusivity training for schools,
Training for health professionals
Liaising for medical and legal referrals
Research on the needs of trans youth
and families.
Over the past two years only, GFP has:
• Serviced more than 70 families
• Trained more than 500 professionals
• Provided comprehensive training to half
a dozen public and private schools
• Co-sponsored a family conference attended
by 489 professionals and family members
• Been presented to professional audiences in
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Thailand, Turkey
and around the U.S.
GFP is a project of The Ackerman Institute
for the Family. Founded in 1960, the Ackerman
Institute for the Family is one of the premier
institutions for family therapy and one of the
most highly regarded training facilities for
family therapists in the United States.
A mother at the
Gender & Family Project’s
parent support group.
needs of gender
expansive youth
and families
Children and adolescent who do not fit in the
typical male/female categories are at greater
risk of facing discrimination, bullying and
suicide. They need intentional support to
make their daily lives safe and welcoming.
Some parents find it easier to embrace
gender-variance while others find themselves
uncertain as to how to best protect and
nurture a young person with gender
fluidity. They often feel concerned, isolated,
and struggle to find other families who
understand their dilemmas and celebrate their
accomplishments.
family-centered
services
Research shows unmistakably that family
acceptance is one of the best preventive
factors for mental health issues and other
life hurdles. The Gender & Family Project
provides support to every family member and
promotes positive parent/child relationships.
GFP supports the entire family through
gender exploration and transition. Our
family therapists can help strengthen family
relationships while exploring genderrelated or any other relevant challenges for
the entire family. Our approach to family
therapy and parental coaching is steeped in
a deep understanding of research on gender
development as well as a belief in family
resilience and connection as core factors for
health and well being.
spanish-speaking
services
How do Latino families navigate multiple
cultures of gender? How can they affirm
children while their extended family is abroad
and does not always understand issues related
to gender identity and fluidity? Spanishspeaking and immigrant families deserve a
space where they can express themselves
in their first language as well as where the
complexities of acculturation, cross-cultural
and multigenerational challenges can be
understood. GFP is meeting this critical need
by opening a multi-family group for Spanishspeaking families and children.
gender inclusivity
training
GFP offers consultation, training and
resources to create gender inclusive schools.
Programs aim at collaborating with the school
administration, faculty, and staff to deepen
their understanding of gender diversity and
its connection to academic and emotional
success for all students. GFP supports schools
to create or enhance an atmosphere of respect
and safety in which optimal learning can
be achieved. Training and education is also
available for parents and students of all ages.
From top: Gender & Family Project members at the NYC Pride
Heritage March 2014; Parents at the Gender & Family Project’s parent
support group.
1000 Genders
Champion Sponsor ­
$15,000
The Ackerman Institute’s Gender & Family
Project is pleased to work with your company
to develop a package that meets your distinct
requirements and corporate objectives.
• One V.I.P. table for six with drink and
dinner service.
• Six tickets to the V.I.P. After-Party located
upstairs at The Library at The Public.
• Opportunity for the company/individual
to sponsor the Family or Community Award.
• Acknowledgment from the podium during
the show.
• Full Page recognition of your support in
the event program.
• Your logo on the step-and-repeat banner.
• Option to have a celebrity guest seated at
your table.
• Acknowledgment of your support in the
Ackerman Institute newsletter, distributed
to more than 7,000 supporters and highdollar donors, mental health professionals,
newsletter subscribers, and Ackerman Alumni
and trainees in the tri-state area and across
the U.S.
• Your name / logo featured in all publicity
materials and all pre-event press releases.
• Your logo on the event invitation.
• Your logo and website address on the
Ackerman Institute for the Family website.
• Your logo featured repeatedly on the preperformance sideshow.
• Outside back cover page recognition of
your support in the event program.
• Recognition in our social media outreach
on Twitter and Facebook, as well as mentions
on the Ackerman Institute Blog.
Gender & Family Project youth at the NYC Pride Heritage March 2014.
1000 Genders
After-Party
Premium Sponsor ­
$10,000
The Ackerman Institute’s Gender & Family
Project is pleased to work with your company
to develop a package that meets your distinct
requirements and corporate objectives.
• One V.I.P. table for two with drink and
dinner service at the Night of A Thousand
Genders’ show at Joe’s Pub.
• Ten tickets to the V.I.P. After-Party located
upstairs at The Library at The Public.
• Opportunity for the company/individual
to speak during the After-Party.
• Acknowledgment from the podium during
the after-party.
• Full Page recognition of your support in
the event program.
• Company/individual’s logo on the stepand-repeat banner.
• Your logo featured repeatedly on the preperformance sideshow.
• Celebrities at the after party.
• Outside back cover page recognition of
your support in the event program.
• Acknowledgment of your support in the
Ackerman Institute newsletter, distributed
to more than 7,000 supporters and highdollar donors, mental health professionals,
newsletter subscribers, and Ackerman Alumni
and trainees in the tri-state area and across
the U.S.
• Your name / logo featured in all publicity
materials and all pre-event press releases.
• Your logo on the event invitation.
• Your logo and website address on the
Ackerman Institute for the Family website.
• Recognition in our social media outreach on
Twitter and Facebook, as well as mentions on
the Ackerman Institute Blog.
Gender & Family Project
volunteers at the NYC Pride
Heritage March 2014.
VIP Packages
The Ackerman Institute’s Gender & Family
Project is pleased to work with your company
to develop a package that meets your distinct
requirements and corporate objectives.
$8,000 diamond
package
• One V.I.P. table for six with drink and
dinner service.
• Six tickets to the V.I.P. After-Party located
upstairs at The Library at The Public.
• Option to have a celebrity guest seated at
your table.
• Acknowledgment of your support in the
Ackerman Institute newsletter, distributed
to more than 7,000 supporters and highdollar donors, mental health professionals,
newsletter subscribers, and Ackerman Alumni
and trainees in the tri-state area and across
the U.S.
• Full Page recognition of your support in
the event program.
• Your name / logo featured in all publicity
materials and all pre-event press releases.
• Your logo on the event invitation.
• Your logo and website address on the
Ackerman Institute for the Family website.
• Your logo featured repeatedly on the preperformance sideshow.
• Outside back cover page recognition of your
support in the event program.
• Recognition in our social media outreach on
Twitter and Facebook, as well as mentions on
the Ackerman Institute Blog.
$5,000 glitter
package
• One V.I.P. table for four with drink and
dinner service.
• Four tickets to the V.I.P. After-Party located
upstairs at The Library at The Public.
• Half Page recognition of your support in the
event program.
• Your name / logo featured in all publicity
materials and all pre-event press releases.
• Your logo on the event invitation.
• Your logo and website address on the
Ackerman Institute for the Family website.
• Your logo featured repeatedly on the preperformance sideshow.
• Outside back cover page recognition of your
support in the event program.
• Recognition in our social media outreach on
Twitter and Facebook, as well as mentions on
the Ackerman Institute Blog.
$1,500 rainbow
package
• One reserved table for four with four
complementary drinks.
• Four tickets to the V.I.P. After-Party located
upstairs at The Library at The Public.
• Quarter Page recognition of your support
in the event program.
• Your logo featured repeatedly on the preperformance sideshow.
• Recognition in our social media outreach on
Twitter and Facebook, as well as mentions on
the Ackerman Institute Blog.
$1,000 friends
package
• One reserved table for four.
• Four tickets to the V.I.P. After-Party located
upstairs at The Library at The Public.
• Your logo featured repeatedly on the preperformance sideshow.
• Recognition in our social media outreach on
Twitter and Facebook, as well as mentions on
the Ackerman Institute Blog.
1,000 Genders
Sponsor Agreement Form
Name of Corporation / Individual Sponsor: _­ _________________________________
method of payment
Address: _______________________________________________________________
____ Enclosed is a check made payable to the Ackerman Institute
City: __________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ______________
in the amount of $____________
Telephone: _________________________ Email: ______________________________
____ Please charge by credit card (please circle one):
Amex Visa Master Card Discover
___ Yes! I am pleased to serve as a sponsor of A Night of A Thousand Genders. Please
____ Please invoice me
send confirmation of this sponsorship immediately and record my/our names as:
_______________________________________________________________________
Name(s) exactly as you wish it/them to appear on collateral material
Card Number: __________________________________________________________
Expiration date: _________________ CVV (security code): ________
_______________________________________________________________________
Authorized Signature
Signature: ______________________________________________________
___ Champion Sponsor: $15,000
___ Glitter Package: $5,000
___ Premium Sponsor: $10,000
___ Rainbow Package: $1,500
___ Diamond Package: $8,000
___ Friends Package: $1,000
Please return this form to Adriana Londono, Director of Development:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 212-879-4900 x130 Fax: 212-744-0206
Mail: Ackerman Institute, 936 Broadway, 2nd Floor, NY, NY 10010
1,000 Genders
Ticket / Table Purcahse Form
Name of Corporation / Individual: _­ ________________________________________
method of payment
Address: _______________________________________________________________
____ Enclosed is a check made payable to the Ackerman Institute
City: __________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ______________
in the amount of $____________
Telephone: _________________________ Email: ______________________________
____ Please charge by credit card (please circle one):
___ Yes! I am pleased to serve as a sponsor of A Night of A Thousand Genders. Please
Amex Visa Master Card Discover
send confirmation of this sponsorship immediately and record my/our names as:
____ Please invoice me
_______________________________________________________________________
Name(s) exactly as you wish it/them to appear on collateral material
Card Number: __________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Authorized Signature
sponsorship
tickets
___ Champion Sponsor: $15,000
___ VIP Ticket: $300
___ Premium Sponsor: $10,000
___ Premium Ticket: $200
tables
___ Diamond Package: $8,000
Expiration date: _________________ CVV (security code): ________
Signature: ______________________________________________________
___ Friends Ticket: $75
___ After-Party Ticket: $50
___ Glitter Package: $5,000
___ Rainbow Package: $1,500
___ Friends Package: $1,000
Please return this form to Adriana Londono, Director of Development:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 212-879-4900 x130 Fax: 212-744-0206
Mail: Ackerman Institute, 936 Broadway, 2nd Floor, NY, NY 10010