2015 Sponsorship Opportunities

It’s all about our

students and

helping them earn

a college degree.

They are

Delaware’s future

workforce.

It’s all about our

students and

helping them earn

a college degree.

They are

Delaware’s future

workforce.

S P O N S O R S H I P O PP O R T U N I T I E S

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Cocktail Reception | 5 –6 p.m. Dinner and Dance | 7 – 11 p.m.

Ballroom, Dover Downs Hotel & CasinoDover, Delaware

www.desu.edu/psb(Online registration available)

AN ELEGANT EVENING FOR AN IMPORTANT PURPOSEThe purpose of the President’s Scholarship Ball is to support DSU students who need financial assistance

in order to graduate and enter the workforce in Delaware and around the world. In its fifh year, the President’s Scholarship Ball is DSU’s signature fundraising event. Here’s a great opportunity to showcase

your organization’s support of Delaware’s only HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities).

WHOHosted by a diverse group of corporate partners, the attendees also include alumni, dignitaries, civic leaders, public officials and friends who support DSU. You are invited to contribute to the fundraising event with the purchase of a sponsor package ranging from $500-$25,000. Sponsor package benefits include recognition before and during the event in related advertising and promotional materials as well as elegant dining for your guests.

WHENSaturday, December 12, 20155 p.m. Cocktail Reception I 6 p.m. Dinner and Dance

LOCATIONDover Downs Hotel and Casino1131 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901

THE EVENT• Pre-Ball Cocktail Reception• Silent Auction• Elegant Dining• Live Auction• Dancing and Live Entertainment

Online registration at: www.desu.edu/psbFor more information, please contact Charity Shockley at 302.857.7801 or cshockley@desu.edu.

WHY SPONSOR NOW?Early sponsors are included inearly event marketing and promotional communications. Secure your sponsorship today!

S P O N S O R S H I P O P P O R T U N I T I E SSaturday, December 12, 2015

5 p.m. Cocktail Reception I 6 p.m. Dinner and DanceBallroom, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Dover, Delaware

www.desu.edu/psb(Online registration available)

S P O N

S O R S H

I P O PP O

R T U N

I T I E S

Premier Event Sponsor -- $25,000nThree reserved premier tables of 10n Private VIP reception with DSU presidentn Full color page ad in event program bookn Recognition in The Echo, DSU alumni magazine with circulation of over 12,000n Company recognition on all media releasesn Name/logo on poster-size display sign in premier event locationn Social media acknowledgment (Facebook, Twitter)n Name/logo on event Web pagen Name/logo in electronic newsletter, DSUpdaten Name/logo in event print promotional materials, including newspaper adsn Name/logo on event signagen Company provided banner at event

Diamond Sponsor -- $15,000n Two reserved premier tables of 10n Private VIP reception with DSU presidentn Full color page ad in event program bookn Recognition in The Echo, DSU alumni magazine with circulation of over 12,000n Company recognition on all media releasesn Name/logo on poster-size display sign in premier event locationn Social media acknowledgment (Facebook, Twitter)n Name/logo on event Web pagen Name/logo in electronic newsletter, DSUpdaten Name/logo in event print promotional materials, including newspaper adsn Name/logo on event signagen Company provided banner at event

Platinum Sponsor -- $7,500n Reserved premier table of 10n ½ page color ad in event program bookn Name/logo in electronic newsletter, DSUpdate n Recognition in The Echo, DSU alumni magazine with circulation of over 12,000n Social media acknowledgment (Facebook, Twitter)n Name/logo on event Web pagen Company recognition on all media releasesnName/logo in event promotional materials, including newspaper adsn Name/logo on event signagen Company provided banner at event

Gold Sponsor (6) -- $5,000n Reserved premier table of 10n ¼ page color ad in event

program bookn Name/logo in event print

promotional materials, including newspaper ads

n Name/logo on event signage n Social media acknowledgment

(Facebook, Twitter)

Reserved Table Sponsor -- $2,500n Reserved premier table of 10n Name on event table signn Name/logo in event program

Entertainment Sponsor (4) -- $1,500n Five individual event ticketsn 1/8 page ad in event program

Event Décor Sponsor (4) -- $1,500n Five individual event ticketsn 1/8 page ad in event program

Ad Sponsor (8) -- $500n1/8 page ad in event programnOne individual event ticket

Net event proceeds benefitDelaware State University student scholarships.

Emmy award-winning journalist and actress Cathleen Trigg-Jones was the master of ceremonies at the 2014 President’s Scholarship Ball.

Grammy award-winning artist Dionne Warwick highlighted the evening with several of her greatest hits.

Thank you for

your support

Vita Pickrum, vice president for Institutional Advancementand President’s Scholarship Ball chair

RESPONSE FORM*

Saturday, December 12, 2015 5 p.m. Cocktail Reception | 6 p.m. Dinner and DanceBallroom, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, Delaware

www.desu.edu/psb (Online registration available)

Company/Organization Name

Contact Name

Address City State ZIP

Telephone Number Email Address

[__] Premier Sponsor - $25,000

[__] Diamond Sponsor - $15,000

[__] Platinum Sponsor - $7,500

[__] Gold Sponsor - $5,000

[__] Reserved Table Sponsor - $2,500

[__] Entertainment Sponsor - $1,500

[__] Event Décor Sponsor - $1,500

[__] Ad Sponsor - $500

Name 1 Name 6

Name 2 Name 7

Name 3 Name 8

Name 4 Name 9

Name 5 Name 10

To pay by check:Please make check payable to the Delaware State University Foundation, Inc., 1200 North DuPont Highway, Dover DE 19901

To pay by credit card:

Name As It Appears on Card

Card Number Expiration Date

Security Validation Code Signature(Last 3 digits located on the back panel of the credit card)

Today’s Date _______________________ Email Address__________________________________________

[__] With regrets, I cannot attend, but please accept my tax-deductible contribution of $____________ for DSU student scholarships. *A limited number of sponsorships are available at each level; please reply with paid commitment.

Nam

es of Guests

RESPON

SE FORM

EX-OFFICIO The Honorable Jack A. Markell, governor of the State of Delaware

Dr. Harry L. Williams, president

TRUSTEES EMERITIDr. A. Richard Barros, Esq.

Dr. John LandDr. Cora Norwood Selby

MISSION STATEMENTDelaware State University is a public, comprehensive, 1890 land-grant institution that offers access and opportunity to diverse populations from Delaware, the nation, and the world. Building on its heritage as a historically black college, the University purposefully integrates the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, and service in its baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs. Its commitment to advance science, technology, liberal arts, and the professions produces capable and productive leaders

who contribute to the sustainability and economic development of the global community.

VISION STATEMENTAs one of America’s most highly respected Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Delaware State

University will be renowned for a standard of academic excellence that prepares our graduates to become the first choice of employers in a global market and invigorates the economy and the culture of Delaware

and the Mid-Atlantic Region.

CORE VALUESCommunity • Integrity • Diversity • Scholarship • Outreach

DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

David G. Turner, chairmanBarry M. Granger, vice chairman

John J. Allen Jr.Robert E. Buccini

The Honorable Michael N. CastleJosé F. Echeverri, MBA

Lois M. HobbsCharles McDowell, Esq.

Dr. Wilma MishoeWesley E. Perkins

Dr. Claibourne D. Smith

James W. Stewart IIILeroy A. Tice, Esq.

Mark A. TurnerDr. Devona E.G. Williams

DSU Donors:

distinguished,

generous,

first class,

helping the next

generation to be

successful