Sponsorship Packet
2015 NASW-Michigan Annual Conference
April 8-10, 2015
Radisson Hotel. Kalamazoo, Michigan
2015 NASW-Michigan Annual Conference
Meet more social workers in two days than you could visit on your own
at this once-a-year opportunity! It is the most important event in the
state for anyone who provides social services or works with social
workers. The 2015 NASW-Michigan Annual Conference: Inspiring
Change. Raising Hope. Moving Forward makes it easy for you to receive
name recognition and place product information in front of the right
audience. Let the National Association of Social Workers-Michigan
Chapter bring that audience to you!
Who sponsors this event?
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), founded in 1955, is the
largest organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than
135,000 members in 56 chapters. The Michigan Chapter—with 6,000
members—is the largest professional social work organization in the state and
the only organization that represents social workers in every area of practice.
NASW is committed to advancing professional social work practice and the
profession and to promoting human rights, social and economic justice, and
full access to services for everyone. Its members work in hospitals and other
health care settings, community agencies, government, academia, business,
nursing homes, schools, adoption, clinical private practice, and more!
Who attends?
NASW-Michigan’s Annual Conference attracts professional social workers,
social work students, and faculty from across Michigan and neighboring
states. Social workers on every level learn from the professional programs
and talk with exhibitors about the latest in products, services, and job
opportunities.
Why exhibit?
NASW-Michigan’s Annual Conference is the most-cost effective way to reach
potential customers, students, and future employees. You’ll connect with many
qualified decision-makers and engage in two-way communication that is
personal and provides for an immediate exchange of information and
questions.
Why Advertise?
NASW-Michigan’s Annual Conference offers many advertising opportunities
that will give your organization face time. Advertising space is available in the
conference brochure and on the online registration pages.
How does NASW-Michigan promote the conference?
The conference is aggressively promoted through direct mail and email to
members of NASW-Michigan as well as other mailing lists of licensed social
workers, counselors, and chemical dependency licensees. Other methods
for promotion include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and through our Board of
Directors.
Inspiring Change. Raising Hope. Moving Forward.
Conference Schedule*
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 – Preconference
[2 CEs to qualified attendees]
6:00-7:30pm: Exhibitor Set Up/Registration
7:00-9:00pm: Preconference Workshop
9:00pm: Reception – Cash bar, hors d’oeuvres
Thursday, April 9, 2015
[6 CEs to qualified attendees]
Friday, April 10, 2015
[7 CEs to qualified attendees]
6:00-7:30am: Exhibitor Set Up
7:00am: Registration Opens
8:15am: Welcome and Annual Meeting
8:30-10:00am: Keynote Address
10:30am-12:00pm: Workshops ― A― Series
12:00-1:30pm: Lunch
1:30-3:30pm: Workshops ―B‖ Series
3:30-5:00pm: Workshops ―C‖ Series
5:30-7:30pm: Social Work Reception
6:00am: Registration Opens
7:00-8:00am: Early Bird Workshops
8:30am: Plenary: 10:00: Break
10:30am-2:00pm: Workshops ―D‖ Series
12:00-1:30pm: Awards Luncheon
1:30-3:00pm: Workshops ―E‖ Series
3:30-5:00pm: Workshops ―F‖ Series
3:30-5:00pm: Exhibitor breakdown
*schedule is subject to changes
Conference Location
Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
100 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo MI, 49007
www.radissonkzoo.com
2015 NASW-Michigan Annual Conference
Sponsorship Package Opportunities
Diamond Sponsor Package $7,000
Includes…
 Sponsorship of attendee flash drives: Receive name recognition long after
the conference ends by placing your logo on the flash drives received by all
conference attendees. The flash drives are used by attendees to save
electronic workshop handouts during the conference and then become a part
of their professional lives for information storage.
 Sponsorship of the Keynote Addresses: As a Diamond Sponsor, your
name and logo will be on a sign in front of the two keynote speakers and a
representative from your organization will introduce both speakers.
 Advertisement space on the Conference online registration: Your logo will
be featured on the conference online registration pages. Your logo will also be
included on the weekly e-mail invitations to members.
 Choice of exhibit space at conference
 Full page ad in Conference Brochure
 Name listed as the Diamond Sponsor in the May issue of The Bridge
newsletter
 Year long linked logo on NASW-Michigan’s website homepage
 Two complimentary registrations for the conference for staff or board members
Platinum Sponsor Package $3,500
Includes…
 Sponsorship of the Tote-Bag: Receive name recognition long after the
conference ends by placing your logo on the conference tote bag. These
canvass bags are used by attendees during the conference and then regularly
accompany attendees to future meetings and conferences or even to the
grocery store.
 Advertisement space on the Conference online registration: Your logo will
be featured on the conference online registration pages. Your logo will also be
included on the weekly e-mail invitations to members.
 Name listed as the Platinum Sponsor in the May issue of The Bridge
newsletter
 Year long linked logo on NASW-Michigan’s website homepage
 Choice of exhibit space at conference
 Full page ad in Conference Brochure
 Two complimentary registrations for the conference for
staff or board members
All Sponsorship Packages Include Bag Stuffer Opportunity.
All exhibitors will receive raffle tickets attendees collect from
exhibitors and enter to win prizes.
Inspiring Change. Raising Hope. Moving Forward.
Sponsorship Package Opportunities
Gold Sponsor Package $2,000
Includes…
 Sponsorship of the Continental Breakfast: As a Gold Sponsor, a sign with
your organization’s logo will be prominently displayed at the continental
breakfast area.
 Choice of exhibit space at conference
 Full page ad in Conference Brochure
 Name listed as the Gold Sponsor in the May issue of The Bridge newsletter
 Year long linked logo on NASW-Michigan’s website homepage
 Two complimentary registrations for the conference for staff or board members
Silver Sponsor Package $1, 500
Includes…
 Sponsorship of the Annual Awards Luncheon: As the Silver Sponsor a sign
with your organization’s logo will be prominently displayed at the Awards
luncheon on Friday, April 10, 2015.
 Choice of exhibit space at conference
 Full page ad in Conference Brochure
 Name listed as the Silver Sponsor in the May issue of The Bridge newsletter
Bronze Sponsor Package $1,000
Includes…
 Sponsorship of the Preconference Event: As the Bronze Sponsor a sign
with your organization’s logo will be prominently displayed at the Preconference
Event on Wednesday, April 8, 2015
 Choice of exhibit space at conference
 Full page ad in Conference Brochure
 Name listed as the Bronze Sponsor in the May issue of The Bridge newsletter
Pewter Sponsor Package $750
Includes…
 Sponsorship of the conference Coffee Break: As the Pewter Sponsor a sign
with your organization’s logo will be prominently displayed at the coffee break in
the afternoon. This package is designed for organizations that are not
interested in exhibitor space.
 Half page ad in Conference Brochure
 Name listed as the Pewter Sponsor in the May issue of The Bridge newsletter
2015 NASW-Michigan Annual Conference
Exhibitor & Advertisement Package Opportunities
Jane Addams Package For Profit: $750.00 | Non-Profit: $500.00
Includes…
 Exhibit Space- 6 foot table in a centralized and high traffic area
 Full page ad in the Conference Brochure
 Name listed in the Conference Brochure Exhibitor section
 Name listed as a sponsor in the May issue of The Bridge newsletter
 One complimentary registration for the conference for staff or board members
Mary Richmond Package For Profit: $500.00 | Non-Profit: $300.00
Includes…
 Exhibit Space- 6 foot table in a centralized and high traffic area
 Half page ad in the Conference Brochure
 Name listed in the Conference Brochure Exhibitor section
 Name listed as a sponsor in the May issue of The Bridge newsletter
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Package For Profit: $300.00 | Non-Profit: $150.00
Includes…
 Exhibit Space- 6 foot table in a centralized and high traffic area
 Quarter page ad in the Conference Brochure
 Name listed in the Conference Brochure Exhibitor section
 Name listed as a sponsor in the May issue of The Bridge newsletter
Advertisement Options Place your ad in the Conference Brochure
Ad size based on 8 1/2 x 11 formatted page with ½‖ margins & ½‖ center gutter.
 Full Page: $ 300 (7‖ x 10‖)
 Half Page: $ 200 (7‖ x 4.5‖)
 Quarter Page: $150 (3.5‖ x 4.5‖)
 Business card: $100
All exhibitors will receive raffle tickets attendees collect from
exhibitors and enter to win prizes.
Sponsorship/Exhibit Reservation Form
Submit to:
NASW Michigan Chapter
741 N Cedar St, Suite 100, Lansing, MI 48906
Fax- 517.487.0675
E-mail Tricia McCarthy at [email protected].
Please check…
Sponsorship Package
 Diamond Sponsor- $7,000
 Platinum Sponsor- $3,500
 Gold Sponsor- $2,000
 Silver Sponsor- $1,500
 Bronze Sponsor- $1,000
 Pewter Sponsor- $750
Advertisement & Exhibitor Sponsor Package
 Jane Addams Package- For-Profit $750 ____ Non-Profit $500____
 Mary Richmond Package- For-Profit $500____ Non-Profit $300____
 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Package- For-Profit $300____ Non-Profit $150____
Advertisement Space
 Full Page: $ 300 (7‖ X 10‖)
 Half Page: $ 200 (7‖ x 4.5‖)
 Quarter Page: $ 150 (3.5‖ X 4.5‖)
 Business card: $100
Bag Stuffer Opportunity
 Free...with any sponsorship package (platinum through pewter)
 $115…with exhibit
 $175...without exhibit
SPONSORSHIP CONTRACT
I hereby agree to become a Sponsor of the 2015 Annual Conference: A Meeting of
the Profession at the above levels. I understand that I will receive a letter of
acceptance within seven (7) days of receipt of this signed contract and payment.
Signature of Authorized Representative
Date
NASW-Michigan is a 501c(6), Membership Association. Donations made directly to NASW-Michigan are not tax deductible
charitable gifts, although they may be deductible business expenses. Charitable tax-deductible sponsorships for the
2015 Conference can be made through the NASW Foundation, a 501c(3) Non-profit Organization. Please make
your tax-deductible donation/sponsorship check to NASW Foundation. All other donations/sponsorship checks can be made out
to NASW-Michigan Chapter. Donations/Sponsorship checks made to the NASW Foundation support specific conference
expenses such as ASL Interpreters and educational materials. Additionally, as a 501c(3) Non-profit Organization, we cannot offer
gifts, discounted conference registrations or other incentives to individuals or businesses donating to the NASW Foundation.
Sponsorship/Exhibit Reservation Form
2015 NASW-Michigan Annual Conference
Sponsor Information:
Company Name: ___________________________________________________ _
Address: ___________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________ State: ________ Zip: _____________
Contact Name: ______________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________ Fax: ___________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________________
Representative(s) Staffing the Exhibit (For exhibitors only)
Name: _____________________________ Email: _________________________
Name: _____________________________ Email: _________________________
Electrical Outlet Required for Exhibit: Yes____ No____
Payment
Please make checks payable to: NASW-Michigan Chapter
Credit Card Payment: Visa ____ MasterCard ____
Cardholder Name: ___________________________________________________
Card Number: _______________________________ Expiration Date: __________
3-Digit code :________ Signature________________________________________
Billing Statement Mailing Address – MUST include street number AND Zip Code:
___________________________________________________________________
Please direct any questions to Tricia McCarthy, 517.487.1548 x16