Sponsorship Opportunities & Packages
All communications regarding sponsorship packages should be addressed to:
Suzanne Prosser (Chair, Fundraising Committee) at sponsorship@dhiconference2012.ca
International, national or local businesses, organizations, and individuals are cordially invited to participate as a sponsor to enhance their visibility before, during, and after the upcoming 8th Deaf History International Conference at the Westin Harbour Castle, a downtown hotel in Toronto, Canada from July 24 to 29, 2012.
Below are several sponsorship packages featuring Canadian icons to choose from. All sponsorship packages include the following "Basic Benefits":
- Recognition as sponsor in conference website and Program Book
- Recognition with thanks either through monitor display or by podium announcement
- Company/organization logo with hyperlink to its website in the Sponsors section of the conference website
- Option for product giveaways
- One piece of promotional literature included in the conference registration (tote) bags
- Acknowledgement as a sponsor in Deaf History International Newsletter (Summer or Fall issue following conference)
- A Business Tax Receipt
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TITLE SPONSOR — $25,000.00 CAD |
CLOSED |
Same as Basic Benefits, plus:
- High-profile sponsorship opportunity for the main event (Exclusive: $25,000.00)
- On-site recognition as the leading sponsor during welcoming remarks
- Signage with corporate name/logo displayed prominently throughout the conference
- Full-page advertisement in Program Book
- Corporate name/logo (with conference name/logo) on conference registration (tote) bags
- Ten (10) guest invitations to High Tea Reception (Official Opening)
- Four (4) complimentary registrations (e.g., combo tickets) to conference
- One (1) complimentary table for eight (8) guests at Gala Dinner and Entertainment
- One (1) complimentary exhibition booth (skirted table / 2 chairs) for 3 days
- Optional: Print message/letter to conference participants in Program Book
- Invitations to major events at the DEAF CULTURE CENTRE in 2011 and 2012
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INUKSHUK SPONSOR — $20,000.00 CAD |
OPEN |
Same as Basic Benefits, plus:
- Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunity*
- Full-page advertisement in Program Book
- Prominent signage with sponsor name/logo on site
- Eight (8) guest invitations to High Tea Reception (Official Opening)
- Two (2) complimentary registrations (e.g., combo tickets) to conference
- Six (6) complimentary tickets to the Gala Dinner and Entertainment
- One (1) complimentary exhibition booth (skirted table / 2 chairs) for 3 days
*Open to negotiation for possible Multiple Sponsorship Opportunities
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CANADIAN GOOSE SPONSOR — $10,000.00 CAD |
OPEN |
Same as Basic Benefits, plus:
- Exclusive or Multiple Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Exclusive: $10,000.00 or
- Multiple: $5,000.00 (2 groups each) / $3,333.33 (3 groups each)
- Prominent signage with sponsor name/logo in reception space
- For exclusive sponsor:
- Half-page (1/2) advertisement in Program Book
- Six (6) guest invitations to High Tea Reception (Official Opening)
- Two (2) complimentary registrations (e.g., combo tickets) to the conference
- Four (4) complimentary tickets to the Gala Dinner and Entertainment
- One (1) complimentary exhibition booth (skirted table / 2 chairs) for 3 days
- For each multiple sponsor:
- Two (2) guest invitations to High Tea Reception (Official Opening)
- One (1) complimentary registration (e.g., combo ticket) to the conference
- One (1) complimentary ticket to the Gala Dinner and Entertainment
- One (1) complimentary exhibition booth (skirted table / 2 chairs) for 3 days
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MAPLE SYRUP SPONSOR — $10,000.00 CAD |
OPEN |
Same as Basic Benefits, plus:
- Multiple or Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Exclusive: $10,000.00 or
- Multiple: $5,000.00 (2 groups each) / $3,333.33 (3 groups each)
- Prominent signage with sponsor name/logo on site
- For exclusive sponsor:
- Half-page (1/2) advertisement in Program Book
- Two (2) complimentary registrations (e.g., combo tickets) to the conference
- Two (2) guest invitation to the High Tea Reception (Official Opening)
- Four (4) complimentary tickets to the Gala Dinner and Entertainment
- One (1) complimentary exhibition booth (skirted table / 2 chairs) for 3 days
- For each multiple sponsor:
- One (1) complimentary registration (e.g., combo ticket) to the conference
- One (1) guest invitation to the High Tea Reception (Official Opening)
- One (1) complimentary ticket to the Gala Dinner and Entertainment
- One (1) complimentary exhibition booth (skirted table / 2 chairs) for 3 days
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BLUENOSE SPONSOR — $10,000.00 CAD |
OPEN |
Same as Basic Benefits, plus:
- Exclusive or Multiple Sponsorship Opportunities
- Exclusive: $10,000.00 or
- Multiple: $5,000.00 (2 groups each) / $3,333.33 (3 groups each)
- Prominent signage with sponsor name/logo on each table
- For exclusive sponsor:
- Half-page (1/2) advertisement in Program Book
- Two (2) guest invitations to the High Tea Reception (Official Opening)
- Two (2) complimentary registrations (e.g., combo tickets) to the conference
- Four (4) complimentary tickets to the Gala Dinner and Entertainment
- One (1) complimentary exhibition booth (skirted table / 2 chairs) for 3 days
- For each multiple sponsor:
- One (1) guest invitation to the High Tea Reception (Official Opening)
- One (1) complimentary registration (e.g., combo ticket) to the conference
- One (1) complimentary ticket to the Gala Dinner and Entertainment
- One (1) complimentary exhibition booth (skirted table / 2 chairs) for 3 days
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MOOSE SPONSOR — $7,500.00 CAD |
OPEN |
Same as Basic Benefits, plus:
- Three (3) Exclusive or Multiple Sponsorship Opportunities:
- One Lunch (July 25):
- Exclusive: $7,500 or
- Multiple: $3,750.00 (2 groups each) / $2,500.00 (3 groups each)
- One Lunch (July 26):
- Exclusive: $7,500 or
- Multiple: $3,750.00 (2 groups each) / $2,500.00 (3 groups each)
- One Lunch (July 27):
- Exclusive: $7,500 or
- Multiple: $3,750.00 (2 groups each) / $2,500.00 (3 groups each)
- One Lunch (July 25):
- Prominent signage with sponsor name/logo on each table
- For exclusive sponsor:
- 1/4-page advertisement in Program Book
- Two (2) complimentary registrations (e.g., combo tickets) to the conference
- Two (2) guest invitation to the High Tea Reception (Official Opening)
- Four (4) complimentary tickets to the Gala Dinner and Entertainment
- One (1) complimentary exhibition booth (skirted table / 2 chairs) for 3 days
- For each multiple sponsor:
- One (1) complimentary registration (e.g., combo ticket) to the conference
- One (1) guest invitation to the High Tea Reception (Official Opening)
- One (1) complimentary ticket to the Gala Dinner and Entertainment
- One (1) complimentary exhibition booth (skirted table / 2 chairs) for 3 days
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SNOWY OWL SPONSOR — $5,000.00 CAD |
OPEN |
Same as Basic Benefits, plus:
- Exclusive sponsorship opportunities (e.g., through grants and/or cooperative agreements)
- 1/4-page advertisement in Program Book
- Two (2) guest invitations to the High Tea Reception (Official Opening)
- One (1) complimentary registrations (e.g., combo tickets) to the conference
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Gala Dinner and Entertainment
- One (1) complimentary exhibition booth (skirted table / 2 chairs) for 3 days
- Other benefits open to negotiation
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MAPLE LEAF SPONSOR — $4,000.00 CAD |
OPEN |
Same as Basic Benefits, plus:
- Three (3) Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities:
- One keynote presentation (July 25) – $4,000.00 PENDING
- One keynote presentation (July 26) – $4,000.00
- One keynote presentation (July 27) – $4,000.00
- 1/8-page advertisement in Program Book
- Two (2) complimentary passes to a sponsored keynote session
- Two (2) guest invitations to the High Tea Reception (Official Opening)
- One (1) complimentary ticket to the Gala Dinner and Entertainment
- One (1) complimentary exhibition booth (skirted table / 2 chairs) for 3 days
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BEAVER SPONSOR — $2,000.00 CAD |
SOLD |
Same as Basic Benefits, plus:
- Three (3) Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities:
- 2 Session Coffee Breaks (July 25) – $2,000.00 SOLD
- 2 Session Coffee Breaks (July 26) – $2,000.00 SOLD
- 2 Session Coffee Breaks (July 27) – $2,000.00 SOLD
- Prominent signage with sponsor name/logo around coffee stations
- Business card size advertisement in Program Book
- One (1) guest invitation to the High Tea Reception (Official Opening)
- One (1) complimentary ticket to the Gala Dinner and Entertainment
- One (1) complimentary exhibition booth (skirted table / 2 chairs) for 3 days
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POLAR BEAR SPONSOR — $2,000.00 CAD |
SOLD |
Same as Basic Benefits, plus:
- Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunity
- Business card size advertisement in Program Book
- Two (2) guest invitations to the High Tea Reception (Official Opening)
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Gala Dinner and Entertainment
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LOON SPONSOR — $1,000.00 CAD |
SOLD |
Same as Basic Benefits, plus:
- Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunity
- Business card size advertisement in Program Book
- One (1) guest invitation to the High Tea Reception (Official Opening)
- One (1) complimentary ticket to the Gala Dinner and Entertainment
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IN-KIND SPONSOR |
OPEN |
Same as Basic Benefits, plus:
- In-kind sponsorship opportunities from agencies and individuals to defray certain expenses of the conference
- Open to negotiation
Sponsorship Opportunities Form
Click here to fill the form out and send it off by mail or fax. It includes payment options and instructions.
Enquiries
Any questions should be directed to:
Suzanne Prosser
Chair, Fundraising Committee
DHI CONFERENCE 2012
c/o Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf
2395 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M2L 1A2 Canada
Telephone: +1 (416) 449-2728
TTY: 1+ (416) 449-8881
FAX: 1+ (416) 449-8881
EMAIL: sponsorship@dhiconference2012.ca
CCSD Registered Charitable Number: 11993-0702 / RR-0001
BN Registration No: 80656-1056 / RC0001