The Partnership 2013: Where Faith and Disability Meet
November 1-3, 2013 in Houston, Texas
Sponsorship
Sponsors will forge stronger relationships with people with disabilities and those who serve in disability ministry across the United States. Partnership 2013 will be fully inclusive as it models a multi-cultural and multi-lingual conference.
Each Sponsor will be showcased before approximately 400 attendees who represent the many facets of disability and Catholic ministry in the United States, including:
Persons with disabilities, their families, friends and care providers
Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Religious
Catholic school administrators and educators
Parish catechetical leaders and catechists
Pastoral and social justice ministers
All with a heart for disability ministry
Among attendees will be Church leaders representing fourteen million Catholics with disabilities in the United States, who care deeply about Catholic disability ministry, and who will be creating the future of ministry at the parish, (Arch)diocesan, regional and national levels Sponsorship enables these engaged and active participants to gather, learn and focus on strategic initiatives.
Presentations will be offered in English and Spanish, with interpreting available for the Deaf and audio-description for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Attendees will participate in learning sessions on a variety of topics, including: bioethics, mental illness, evangelization, autism, developmental disabilities, Deaf/hard of hearing, inclusion in Catholic schools, sacramental preparation, family support in a multicultural environment and more.
Nationally recognized speakers will address the attendees. A banquet Saturday evening includes a presentation by Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, NCPD’s Episcopal Moderator and Archbishop of Galveston-Houston.
Representatives from 67 (Arch)dioceses and over 400 parishes, reported in a recent NCPD survey, that materials from Catholic publishers’ basal series are commonly being adapted for use with persons with disabilities in parish catechetical programs. Partnership 2013 is an excellent opportunity to feature materials which support this specialized ministry. The more multi-sensory, multi-lingual, the better.
Sponsorship of this conference is available on many levels. Sponsorship opportunities are unique, so early applications are encouraged. The deadline for Sponsorship Applications is September 20, 2013. To become a Sponsor of Partnership 2013, please review the following information. If you have questions, please contact Susanna Herro at sdherro@charter.net or (608)255-2020.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS / TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Who can Sponsor Partnership 2013?
All who share the mission and vision of NCPD and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Sponsorships and branding opportunities are limited. NCPD will review all applications and reserves the right to select the Sponsors.
The Mission of the National Catholic Partnership on Disability:
Rooted in Gospel values that affirm the dignity of every person, the National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD) works collaboratively to ensure meaningful participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of the life of the Church and society.
2. Sponsorship Benefits
All Sponsors (except the Scholar level) will be entitled to the following benefits:
· One six-foot display table placed in the exhibition area
· Listing on Partnership 2013 website
· Your logo on Partnership 2013 website with a link to your homepage (if applicable)
· Listing in the printed and electronic Partnership 2013 program
· Opportunity to include sponsorship information in participant materials (limit 2 items with NCPD approval)
· Opportunity to hold a product promotion drawing
Each of the following Sponsorship levels includes the listed additional benefits.
Level | Amount | Complimentary full registration(s) | Additional Benefits |
Patron | $20,000 | Three (3) complimentary full conference registrations | · Naming opportunity for prominent conference event (see list below) · Special recognition at the Saturday evening banquet · Priority placement of display table and signage · Second exhibit table available upon request · Top position in all sponsor lists and related communications · Priority reserved seating at the Saturday evening banquet for three people |
Presenting | $15,000 | Three (3) complimentary full conference registrations | · Naming opportunity for prominent conference event (see list below) · Signage at the sponsor’s named event · Second exhibit table available on request · Priority reserved seating at the Saturday evening banquet for three people |
Major | $10,000 | Two (2) complimentary full conference registrations | · Naming opportunity for prominent conference event (see list below) · Attendance at the Saturday evening banquet for two people |
Contributing | $7,500 | Two (2) complimentary full conference registrations | · Naming opportunity (see list below) · Attendance at the Saturday evening banquet for two people |
Supporting | $5,000 | One (1) complimentary full conference registration | · Naming opportunity (see list below) · Attendance at the Saturday evening banquet for one person |
Companion | $3,000 | One (1) complimentary full conference registration | · Naming opportunity (see list below) · Attendance at the Saturday evening banquet for one person |
Scholar | $1,000 | · Sponsorship opportunity for naming a scholarship, which could be an organization name or a name in honor or memory of an individual. A scholarship will allow a wider range of participants to attendPartnership 2013, such as: o Named scholarship for young adult with a disability o Named scholarship for priests, seminarians or religious o Named scholarship for participant from a Mission Diocese |
Naming Opportunities:
$20,000 Saturday Banquet - "Sponsored by Loyola Press"
$15,000 Saturday Lunch
$15,000 Saturday Reception
$10,000 Friday Keynote
$10,000 Saturday Keynote
$ 7,500 Friday Reception
$ 7,500 Diocesan Directors’ Breakfast
$ 5,000 Translation / Interpretation Services
$ 5,000 Audio-Description
$ 3,000 Saturday Coffee / Tea
$ 3,000 Sunday Coffee / Tea
$ 2,500 Learning Session of Choice
$ 1,000 Scholarship
For additional considerations, contact partnership2013@ncpd.org or (608) 255-2020
3. Deadline and Payment
Submit your application to become a Sponsor no later than September 30, 2013. Applications will be reviewed and a response will be provided no later than September 20, 2013. Upon approval, you will be invoiced for the full amount due no later than June 30, 2013 payable on line or by check, to the NCPD, 415 Michigan Avenue, N.E., Suite 95, Washington, D.C. 20017-4501.
NCPD will confirm receipt of payment which concludes the application process. Registration information will be provided, as needed.
4. Cancellation
Due to the nature of conference planning, requests for cancellation of sponsorships will be handled individually.
5. Additional Information
Please contact Susanna Herro at partnership2013@ncpd.org or (608) 255-2020.
