Championing gender diversity in Canada’s corporate boardrooms and leadership teams.
Sponsorship Package| Spring 2018
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WOMEN IN CAPITAL MARKETS
Women in Capital Markets is the largest network of professional women in the Canadian financial sector and the voice of advocacy for women in our industry. WCM is committed to the advancement of women in the capital markets and to increasing the number of women in senior leadership roles in the Canadian economy. We work with our partners, members and the broader public to promote initiatives that successfully increase the economic empowerment of women and move the dial on women’s representation and impact in the boardrooms and executive suites of corporate Canada.
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– Women in Capital Markets
Toronto, ON, Canada
– Women in Capital Markets
THURSDAY APRIL 19, 2018 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts 145 Queen St W, Toronto, ON
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Women in Capital Markets is pleased to formally announce our 2018 WCM Watershed Gala. This is a watershed moment for gender diversity. Accordingly, we anticipate the 2018 Watershed Gala will be our most important and biggest year to date. The WCM Gala brings together more than 600 senior industry professionals with a shared vision of accelerating diversity in the workplace, and celebrates 16 senior leaders as Champions of Change.
WOMEN IN CAPITAL MARKETS
Partnering with WCM by supporting our Gala highlights your firm's commitment to gender diversity and aligns your brand with an organization focused on promoting change and diversity across Canada. Effectively driving positive change in our industry requires a concerted effort from us all. Join us in our initiative to promote diversity on April 19th and enjoy an evening of celebrating our Champions of Change with a networking cocktail reception, gourmet food and artfully crafted drinks, entertainment, and activations. We look forward to discussing some of the innovative ways you can be an ally and support the WCM 2018 Watershed Gala.
KEY ATTENDEES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS– 6
Over the last
three years,
we have hosted
including
close to 2,000 attendees,
more than 500 men
60 major financial institutions on Bay Street.
with representation from
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Attendees have spanned MBA
all the way
students at Canada's premier universities,
up to the C-Suite
of Canada's leading financial institutions.
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BE A CHAMPION OF CHANGE. SHOW YOUR COMMITMENT TO GENDER DIVERSITY AT WCM'S WATERSHED GALA.
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WCM's Gala is a celebration of the firms who are committed to moving the dial on gender diversity and the men and women who are working towards accelerating that progress. We believe that together we will achieve an economy where
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our sons and daughters have equal opportunities. CAMILLA SUTTON WCM President & CEO
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
WOMEN IN CAPITAL MARKETS
WCM’s partners are committed to increasing the number of women working in the industry and advancing women into senior leadership roles in their organizations and our economy. Our partners understand the business case for having more women in leadership roles and support our advocacy efforts to drive change and develop the talent pipeline of future female leaders.
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ADVOCATE LEVEL $15,000
PARTNER LEVEL $10,000
SUPPORTER LEVEL $5,000
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Coat check sponsor: logo will be featured at the coat check drop off;
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WiFi sponsor: logo will be featured online and tagged as official WiFi sponsor.
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Photo Booth (this item cannot be adjusted): logo featured on all print offs of photos;
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Dessert Bar Bundle: Includes logo on dessert bars and on all dessert napkins;
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DJ Booth (this item cannot be adjusted): logo featured on the DJ booth;
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Cocktail of the Night Bundle: Includes logo on bar, specialty cocktail named after organization, and logo on bar napkins;
Room Recognition: logo will be featured in the room on decorative LED orbs scattered throughout the venue.
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Food Station Bundle: Includes logo on all food stations, and on all food station napkins;
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Recognition Bundle: Includes 10 tickets to Gala, logo on all printed materials, logo in the newsletter follow up post-Gala.
Please note, most items are open to negotiations if they are not in line with your brand.
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