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Stocks in the Future presents...
2701 N. Charles St. | Suite 300 | Baltimore, MD 21218 | www.SIFonline.org
2nd Annual MARCH MARKET MADNESS
The Glass Pavilion at Levering Hall Johns Hopkins University 3400 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Benefiting Stocks in the Future’s financial literacy program for underserved middle school students in Baltimore City
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Table of Contents About Stocks in the Future ........................................................................................................................... 3
SIF by the Numbers: 2015‐16 Academic Year ........................................................................................... 3
About SIF’s 2nd Annual March Market Madness ........................................................................................... 4
The Program .............................................................................................................................................. 4
The Glass Pavilion ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Tickets ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Sponsorship Levels ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Co‐Sponsorships Opportunities ................................................................................................................ 6
Single‐Sponsor Opportunities ................................................................................................................... 7
Table Reservations, Ad Space and Other Ways to Support ...................................................................... 8
Sponsorship Levels Chart .............................................................................................................................. 9
Your Gift at Work at Stocks in the Future ................................................................................................... 10
Marketing Impressions ............................................................................................................................... 11
Sponsorship Agreement Form .................................................................................................................... 12
For More Information ................................................................................................................................. 13
March Market Madness Event Committee ................................................................................................. 13
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About Stocks in the Future Stocks in the Future (SIF) works with underserved
middle school student populations in Baltimore City.
Through our specialized financial literacy curriculum
and incentives, SIF gives middle schools a way to
teach students financial life skills including personal
finance, investing and business theory. Students
participating in SIF’s program are given opportunity to
earn “SIF Dollars” – an incentive to attend school
regularly and earn better grades.
Our mission is to develop highly motivated middle
school students who are eager to learn and dedicated
to attending class through the use of incentives
coupled with a financial literacy curriculum focused on investing that reinforces Math, Language Arts,
and Social Studies.
Our vision is to see middle school students thrive in their classrooms, homes and neighborhoods by
investing in their financial future and themselves.
Our core values are education, encouragement and empowerment.
Our rate of success:
SIF reverses fifth graders’ poor attendance: By 6th grade absenteeism rates drop by four days during the year.
3‐year SIF students (those who participated in the program in 6th, 7th and 8th grades) attend school two weeks more during that timeframe than their peers.
Two SIF program pilots and evaluation results show SIF helps students master important new vocabulary, better comprehend non‐fiction articles on investing/current events, and apply their mathematical knowledge.
SIF by the Numbers: 2015‐16 Academic Year
18 schools
36 classrooms
850 middle school students
1,100+ program alumni (current high school
students)
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About SIF’s 2nd Annual March Market Madness Join us for an evening of hors d'oeuvres, wine and a
lot of great networking, to directly benefit SIF
students as they gain a solid academic foundation
and learn essential personal finance and investing
skills. Now in its 2nd year, March Market Madness is
SIF’s hallmark special event and a fun
basketball/Wall Street mash‐up!
March Market Madness will be held in the beautiful
Glass Pavilion at Johns Hopkins University’s
Levering Hall, overlooking the campus grounds.
Place your bid for our March Market Madness
Contest, sign up for a basketball shooting
competition and check out the NCAA Tournament First Four game streaming live during a portion of the
event.
Proceeds will benefit Stocks in the Future's financial literacy program for middle school students. Learn
more about our program at www.SIFonline.org
The Program
An Insider’s Perspective on Stocks in the Future. This year we are excited to
have an array of speakers from both SIF’s program and from within the
Baltimore community, including: current SIF students and alumni, SIF
teachers and principals who will offer their perspectives on the importance of
financial literacy in K‐12 education and in preparing for the future. Guests will
better understand the impact SIF’s financial literacy curriculum has on
students, schools and communities!
An SIF Classic: The March Market Madness Contest. Who in the room will
win bragging rights as the best market forecaster? In an exclusive contest
that has become this event’s tradition, attendees can wager on where the
Dow Jones Industrial Average will close on June 30, 2016. Contest entrants
can compare their prediction to others’ on our live‐updating NYSE‐style Big
Board. On two separate instances post‐event, SIF will distribute competition
rankings ‐‐ at which point your predictions can be revised! One‐half of the
sum of all wagers will go to the contest winner while the remaining half will
support Stocks in the Future.
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The Glass Pavilion
The Glass Pavilion is part of Levering Hall on Johns
Hopkins University’s Homewood campus. The
spacious room is surrounded on three sides with
glass walls and a wraparound outdoor promenade.
The openness of the Glass Pavilion will make it the
perfect location for SIF’s ever‐growing annual
fundraiser.
Stocks in the Future is proud to be hosting the 2nd
Annual March Market Madness on the Johns
Hopkins University campus, a testament to our
organization’s history of partnership with the
university’s School of Education.
The primary visitor parking area for the Glass
Pavilion is the South Garage, which is underneath
Mason Hall and accessed from Wyman Park Drive
(between San Martin and Art Museum Drives).
South Garage is open 24 hours a day and staffed
from 8am to 6pm. From the garage, Levering Hall
is a 5 minute walk across the Decker Quad and
past Garland Hall.
Tickets
Admission to March Market Madness includes all food and beverages (alcoholic and non‐alcoholic):
Through March 1 (Early Bird): $60.00
March 2 ‐ 15: $75.00
Limited tickets available for purchase at the door for $75.00
Purchase tickets:
Online by visiting https://stocksinthefuture.eventbrite.com
By phone, contact Jessica at 410‐516‐6701 or Rebecca at 410‐516‐6883.
By mail, complete the enclosed registration (Coming soon – please contact the SIF office for an
advance copy of the registration form.)
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Sponsorship Levels For a full listing of benefits, please see sponsorship chart on page 9.
Co‐Sponsorships Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor ‐ $7,500.00 1 sponsorship available
Make March Market Madness possible! As the evening’s Presenting Sponsor, your company will receive
the highest visibility among event attendees and Stocks in the Future’s supporters, constituents and
networks. The presenting sponsor’s logo will print on a high quality poly plastic bag with SIF
informational and sponsor inserts, which each attendee will take home. A company representative will
also have the opportunity to provide brief remarks or introduce the evening’s keynote speaker.
Invest in Education Sponsor ‐ $3,500.00 3 sponsorships available Now 2 available
Invest in Education sponsors have opportunity for their company’s logo on the key pre‐event
communications, a complimentary half‐page ad in the program book, and on event and table signage on
March 15. Sponsors will also have the unique opportunity to introduce the evening’s SIF student and
teacher panelists.
Bull Market Sponsor ‐ $1,500.00 5 sponsorships available Now 4 available
Support SIF’s middle school students while simultaneously getting your name out in the local
community. New this year, Bull Market sponsors can place an informational insert in attendees’ event
bags. Sponsors will also receive logo recognition in various pre‐event communications, the program
book and other areas.
Financial Guru Sponsor ‐ $750.00 Unlimited number available
Partner with Stocks in the Future to leave a lasting impression on our students. Financial Gurus will help
cement the success of our hallmark event, and will be included in the event invitation, program and on
the event webpage.
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Single‐Sponsor Opportunities
March Market Madness Contest ‐ Matching Sponsor ‐ $1,000.00 cap
1 sponsorship available SOLD
Incite “Market Madness” for a worthy cause! Attendees can compete for investor bragging rights as they
wager on the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing number on 6/30/2016. As the contest’s Matching
Sponsor, your company will match the total sum of competition wagers, dollar for dollar, up to one‐
thousand dollars. 100% of matching funds will benefit SIF’s middle school program. At the same time, it
will encourage greater participation in the Market Madness contest.
NEW! Frantic Free Throw Frenzy Sponsor ‐ $1,000.00
1 sponsorship available SOLD
It’s time to settle any friendly rivalries – arcade style! New at the 2nd Annual March Market Madness,
attendees will have opportunity to enter a basketball shoot out bracket for a nominal donation to the
organization. After three rounds of single elimination play at a double‐shot style arcade game, the
tournament winner will be announced to attendees and receives a small trophy featuring your company
logo. Logos will also be printed on the laminated bracket and signage on display next to the arcade
games.
Wine & Beer Bar Sponsor ‐ $1,000.00
1 sponsorship available SOLD March Market Madness will feature and beer and wine bar reflecting the event’s casual after‐work, fun
atmosphere. Your company logo will be featured on heavy‐duty plastic wine glassware. Sponsorship also
includes signage at the bar station, which will be situated in a high‐traffic area in the Glass Pavilion.
Silent Auction Sponsor ‐ $1,000.00 1 sponsorship available
At the 2nd Annual, March Market Madness’ silent auction will have evolved from a small attraction to a
prominently featured element of SIF’s benefit event. With a selection of 20+ baskets and experiences in
2016, the silent auction sponsor will benefit from company name and logo on each bid sheet, signage at
the tables, and in all pre‐event silent auction advertising, for instance, features in one of more of SIF’s
three scheduled pre‐event e‐blasts to the organization’s mailing list.
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Table Reservations, Ad Space and Other Ways to Support
Table Reservations
Purchase a Table of 8 For Your Group or Company ‐ $600.00
Reserved table signage featuring the group/company logo is included.
Event Program Ad Space
All March Market Madness attendees will receive a keepsake event program book, which will measure
5.5” x 8”, with 0.5” margin.
Full Page Ad: $200.00
5” x 7.5”
Half Page Ad: $125.00
5” x 3.75”
To reserve ad space or to receive a copy of the ad specifications, please contact SIF’s Development
Associate at [email protected].
Final ad materials must be submitted electronically to [email protected] no later than Tuesday, March
1, 2016.
Other Ways to Support
‐ Volunteer – Many hands make light work, and this old adage applies to March Market
Madness! Last year, the incredible support of 20 day‐of‐event volunteers made March Market
Madness possible. Sign up individually, or pull a corporate group together (more information on
volunteer sign‐up coming soon!)
‐ Donate – Consider making a personal gift to Stocks in the Future’s financial literacy program.
We make it easy for you to optionally add a donation when purchasing your March Market
Madness tickets: https://stocksinthefuture.eventbrite.com
‐ Corporate Matching Gifts – Your March Market Madness donation could easily double its
impact if your employer has an established matching gifts program. Talk to your HR
representative for more details on how to submit your gift for a corporate match. For other
general matching gift questions, contact SIF at [email protected].
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Sponsorship Levels Chart
Introduce Keynote Speaker
PRESEN
TING SPONSO
R
Logo on Event Bag
Pre‐Event Press Release
Pre‐Event Meet & Greet with Keynote Speakers (subject to change)
Save‐the‐Date Mailer
Introduce SIF Student Speaker
INVEST IN EDUCATION SPONSO
R
Facebook Promo
Table Signage
Event Signage
Complimentary program book ad space
Full (Front Inside Cover)
Half
Insert in Event Bag
BULL M
ARKET
SPONSO
R
Logo on Projector Display
SIF Annual Newsletter Recognition
Complimentary Tickets
8 4 3 1
FINANCIAL GURU
SPONSO
R
Program Listing
Event Webpage (SIFonline.org)
Pre‐Event E‐Blasts
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Your Gift at Work at Stocks in the Future Over the course of one academic year, your support helps accomplish the following:
•Each gift at this level supports a middle school class of 25 students for a full academic year ‐ including all supplies, SIF Dollars (inventive money for attending school and improving grades), classroom support, teacher training and student learning opportunities (field trips and SIF‐sponsored projects and competitions).
$7,500
•A gift at this level subsidizes 100% of SIF Dollars that can be earned by 43 students throughout one academic year.
•SIF Dollars enable a student to establish his or her stock market portfolio, whose real value they may legally own at age 18.
$3,500
•Provides four classes with SIF curriculum workbooks and kid‐friendly investing textbook which, paired together, teach middle school students about personal finance, investment, and money management skills.
•These supplies help motivate students to improve their outlook on education and their academic acheivement.
$1,500
•Sends 20 of Stocks in the Future's dedicated teachers to two professional development training sessions.
•During these sessions, teachers learn from industry professionals and also share their own knowledge of investing and personal finance to help enhance the students' educational experience with Stocks in the Future.
$750
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Marketing Impressions
SIFonline.org Facebook
SIF Update (monthly
e‐Newsletter)
SIF Exchange (annual print newsletter)
Save‐the‐Date Invitation
Market Madness
Competition e‐updates
Followers ‐‐ 450 ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐
Subscribers/ Circulation
100+ site visits/month
‐‐ 1,175 500 400 250 Anticipated 100
Avg. Impressions per
communication/peak impressions
‐‐ 70/350 250 ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ Anticipated 25%+ open rate
Anticipated number of
communications
Homepage event ad featuring sponsors runs January ‐ March
5 ‐7 3 One One One 3
Total impressions
300+ 500/2,450 750 500 400 250 125 – 175+
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Sponsorship Agreement Form
March Market Madness Sponsorship Agreement
Stocks in the Future, henceforth known as "Organization," and _______________ (business name), henceforth known as "Sponsor," enter into this agreement freely and willingly on the _______(date) day of __________(month), 2016.
The terms of this agreement are as follows:
The Event
Sponsor agrees to provide sponsorship (details below) for the 2nd Annual March Market Madness fundraiser, henceforth known as "Event."
The Sponsorship
Sponsor agrees to provide Organization with a monetary sponsorship in the amount indicated below (please select a sponsorship level) for Event.
☐ Presenting Sponsor ($7,500.00) ☐ Invest in Education Sponsor ($3,500.00)
☐ Bull Market Sponsor ($1,500.00) ☐ Market Madness Contest Sponsor ($1,000.00 cap)
☐ Financial Guru Sponsor ($750.00)
Credit
In exchange for this sponsorship, Organization agrees to sponsor recognition for the indicated sponsorship, as outlined in the March Market Madness Sponsorship Opportunities Packet.
Delivery
Sponsor agrees that the item(s) listed above will be delivered to Organization no later than 30 days after the invoice date via check.
Relationship
This agreement represents the only relationship between Organization and Sponsor. No other relationship between the two entities exists, implied or otherwise.
____________________________ ____________________________ Sponsor Name Sponsor Signature ___________________________ ____________________________ Organization Representative Name Organization Representative Signature
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For More Information
General Questions; Tickets: Jessica McKearin at 410‐516‐6701 or [email protected]
Sponsorship: Rebecca Lange‐Thernes at 410‐516‐6883 or [email protected]
Silent Auction: Nick Welsh at 443‐220‐3777 or [email protected]
March Market Madness Event Committee 1Stocks in the Future Board Member 2Stocks in the Future Fundraising Committee Member
Marion Connolly2, Event Chair
Kelsey Publicover, Marketing Coordinator
Kerri Green, Volunteers Coordinator
Nick Welsh1, Silent Auction Coordinator
Patti Jefferson2, Sponsorships Coordinator
Rebecca Lange‐Thernes, SIF Executive Director
Jessica McKearin, SIF Development Associate