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Guidelines
Presented
SAJA Group, Inc., in collaboration with SAJA
SAJA's 11th Anniversary
Convention is June 16-19, 2005, in NYC.
All donations
and contributions should be sent by checks made payable to SAJA
Group, Inc., a non-profit tax-exempt organization under Section 501
(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donations to SAJA Group, Inc., net of any consideration received, are
tax-deductible. Please consult your tax adviser concerning your
eligibility to deduct any payments. For payment information, questions
and comments, please contact
johnlaxmisaja@gmail.com.
Interested in sponsoring and supporting one of the most dynamic networking groups? Dedicated to supporting minority journalists? Want to get your message out to influential journalists around the world? Here's your chance.
Proceeds
will help fund SAJA's year-round educational and training
programs,
the SAJA Mentorship Program, and the SAJA
Scholarship Program, which helps aspiring journalists complete their
education.
Please contact SAJA at 212-854-5979 or saja@columbia.edu if you are interested in becoming a sponsor of our convention or our monthly meetings.
SAJA CONVENTION SPONSORSHIP
SAJA's 11th Anniversary Celebrations
June 16-19, 2005 @ Columbia University in NYC
See program
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Highlights:
- 1,000 guests from around the United States & Canada
- Internationally-known headliners, superb speakers, panels and workshops + gala scholarship banquet + opening reception + survivors' brunch + exhibit area for vendors and sponsors
- Thursday, June 16: Workshops, opening reception
- Friday, June 17: Workshops, panels, job fair
- Saturday, June 18: Day of panels and workshops; light lunch; gala scholarship banquet; job fair; exhibit area
- Sunday, June
19: Networking Brunch
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OUR 2004 HEADLINERS!
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Four-day Sponsorships...
Become a Travel or Hospitality Sponsor!
SAJA will be hosting several high-profile speakers who are not from New York, and need assistance with airfare and hotel accommodations.
Join us as a Travel or Hospitality Sponsor and we will list you in all our pre-publicity, our Web site and during the Convention.
Contact John Laxmi at 201-679-6830 or
johnlaxmisaja@gmail.com
or saja@columbia.edu
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Diamond level ($50,000)
Our top-level sponsors -- the spotlight will be on these companies throughout the Convention, from special placement of signage/logos on nametags, take-home material and more; introduction of representatives at the gala dinner; exhibition space; logo featured on SAJA Web site and all e-mail publicity until the Convention and a year thereafter. PLUS all features of the Platinum level.
Platinum level ($25,000)
- mention on all pre-, current and post-advertising, including e-mail links
- logo on front of program & SAJA Web site until the Convention and a year thereafter
- banner at strategic points all three days
- mention at beginning & end of event all major events
- includes TWO reserved tables of 10 (20 seats in all) at gala scholarship banquet
Gold level ($10,000)
- logo on front of program and listing inside
- listing on web site
- mention at all major events
- prominent
display of logos
- 10 convention passes (includes table of 10 at gala dinner)
Silver level ($5,000)
- logo and listing inside program
- listing and on web site
- mention before and after awards dinner
- 10 convention passes (includes table of 10 at gala dinner)
Bronze level ($1,500)
- logo on back of program
- listing on inside page
- five convention passes
Patrons (up to $500)
- listing on inside page of program
SPECIFIC EVENT/ITEM SPONSORSHIPS
Panel Sponsor: $1,000
- listing on inside of program at awards dinner, on convention site linked to the specific panel being sponsored, mention before and after that panel during the convention, 2 Convention Passes
Coffee, Tea Sponsor on Thursday or Friday or Saturday: $1,500
- listing on the inside of the program, posterboard/easel sign at event, 2 Convention Passes
Friday or Saturday Breakfast: $2,500
- listing on inside of program, posterboard/easel sign at event, 4 Convention Passes
Sunday
Brunch: $3,000
- listing on inside of program, banner, 4 Convention Passes
Reception Sponsor on Thursday or Friday or Saturday nights: $5,000
- sole sponsor of either the Friday night or Saturday night receptions receive spotlight treatment and special mention in all promotional material
- listing on inside of program, logo on back of program, 2 posterboard/easel signs at event, 10 Convention Passes
Take-home
Bag Sponsor: $5,000 (+ sponsor provides bags)
- name/logo on bag and one item inside, pending SAJA Board approval, listing on inside of program, 4 Convention Passes
Lanyard Sponsor (Media Companies ONLY): $2,000
- Name on lanyards, listing inside program, 2 Convention Passes
Reserved
tables of 10 are $1,000 each
$1,000 gets you 10 seats at the Saturday
dinner and 10 convention passes (Thurs-Sun). You will also be listed as
a corporate sponsor in the program.
We are also looking for items for auction: autographed books, restaurant vouchers, sports items, etc.
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NON-CONVENTION SPONSORSHIP
CITIES: NYC, Washington, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston
Monthly event sponsor ($1,000)
(monthly events are the regularly scheduled talks. Sponsorship will help defray some of the costs.)
- special mention on all advertising for event, including Web and e-mail links
- right to have rep present at event and provide handouts/materials/samples
Monthly event PARTIAL sponsor ($500)
(monthly events are the regularly scheduled talks. Sponsorship will help defray some of the costs.)
- special mention on advertising for event, including Web and e-mail links
- right to have rep present at event and provide handouts/materials/samples
Special event sponsor ($2,000)
(special events are those, such as the Annual Holiday Party, major author readings, for which SAJA sells tickets)
- special mention on all advertising for event, including Web and e-mail links
- right to have rep present at event
- right to distribute flyer or brochure
Separately, if you wish to distribute marketing material at a SAJA event, the charge is $500 and SAJA maintains the right to screen all such material in advance.
Proceeds will help fund SAJA's year-round educational and training programs, the SAJA Mentorship Program, and the SAJA Scholarship Fund, which helps aspiring journalists complete their education.
Please contact saja@columbia.edu
or
212-854-5979 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor.
TO PAY VIA CHECK: Send a check for the appropriate amount to SAJA Group Inc, c/o Prof. Sreenath Sreenivasan, 2950 Broadway, New York, NY 10025. Make check payable to "South Asian Journalists Association."
TO PAY VIA CREDIT CARD: Call us at 212-854-5979 and we will make arrangements.
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All donations and contributions should be sent by checks made payable to
SAJA Group, Inc., a non-profit tax-exempt organization under Section 501
(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donations to SAJA Group, Inc., net of any consideration received, are
tax-deductible. Please consult your tax adviser concerning your
eligibility to deduct any payments. For payment information, questions
and comments, please contact johnlaxmisaja@gmail.com
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