2023 Sponsorship Opportunities
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2023 Calendar of Events
Annual Recognition Gala
Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium
Leadership Development Week (In-Person)
C-Suite Academy
Leadership Development Week (Virtual)
Power of Women at Work (Virtual)
Black Men in Leadership (Virtual)
CEO GameChanger Conference®
Women’s Leadership Forum
Membership Meetings
Black Directors’ Summit ELC Scholars Program
About The Council
The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) opens channels of opportunity for the development of Black executives to positively impact business and our communities.
Talent Pipeline and Leadership Development
The ELC is committed to advancing the role and contributions of Black executives and preparing the next generation of corporate leaders through a series of programs and events created by our Institute for Leadership Development and Research. These offerings enable us to open channels of opportunity for the development of Black executives to positively impact business and our communities. The Institute aims to strengthen the talent pipeline of Black leaders, providing top-rate leadership programs that focus on individual growth at different career levels.
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2023 Calendar of Events
DECODED
March 7-9 | Virtual
Winter Member Meeting
March 8-10 | Manalapan, FL
Power of Women at Work
April 4 | Virtual
Black Men in Leadership
May 16 | Virtual
Summer Member Meeting
June 7-9 | Minneapolis, MN
Board Readiness Program
June 6-7 | Minneapolis, MN
Leadership Development Week
June 26-29 | New Orleans, LA
ELC Women's Gathering at Essence
DATE: TBD - New Orleans, LA
C-Suite Academy
July 24-26 | Atlanta, GA
DECODED
August 8-10 | Virtual
Navigating Racism as Leaders
August 8-10 | Virtual
Crucial Conversations
August 8-10 | Virtual
ELC Member Brunch at The Vineyard
August 22 | Martha's Vineyard, MA
Summer Executive Workshop: Black Economic Forum Welcome Reception
August 22 | Martha's Vineyard, MA
Summer Executive Workshop: Black Economic Forum
August 23-24 | Martha's Vineyard, MA
Boule ELC Links CBCF Networking Reception
Week of September 18 | Washington, DC
Honors Symposium
October 3-6 | National Harbor, MD
Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium
October 4-5 | National Harbor, MD
CEO GameChanger Conference ®
October 5 | National Harbor, MD
Annual Recognition Gala
October 5 | National Harbor, MD
ELC Member Closing Brunch
October 6 | National Harbor, MD
The Powerlist Black Excellence Awards
October 27 | London, UK
Black Directors' Summit
December 7 | New York, NY
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Annual Recognition Gala
October 5, 2023 National Harbor, MD
TARGET AUDIENCE
Top CEOs and senior executives from Fortune 500 companies, industry influencers, thought leaders, elected officials, entertainers and community leaders.
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Annually (Occurs during ELC Week in October)
Nearly 2,300 guests, including many of corporate America’s leading CEOs and senior executives, thought leaders and politicos join ELC members to honor individuals and corporations for their support of diversity, equity, and inclusion achievements in business. We also recognize our scholarship recipients and the legacy of our 19 visionary founders. The Gala provides corporations an avenue to pledge their commitment to developing future global Black leaders.
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PACKAGE TYPE Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Sponsorship Contribution $400K $300K $250K $225K Number of Packages 2 5 8 8 Gala Table Benefits Chairman’s Table(s) 3
Table(s)
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Table(s)
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1 Silver Table(s) 1 Bronze Table(s) — — —
Annual Recognition Gala
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Annual Recognition Gala
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Gala Entertainment Sponsor
• One (1) Chairman’s table in prime location
• Onstage remarks introducing entertainment prior to conclusion of Gala
• Special recognition award for company after the Gala
• One (1) ad in the digital Gala program book
• Invitation for company CEO and one ELC member to attend the CEO GameChanger Conference
• Company branding on select signage
$300,000
Pre-Gala Networking Sponsor $300,000
• One (1) Platinum table in prime location
• Ten (10) tickets to ELC Gala After Party
• Onstage introduction of ELC Gala After Party prior to conclusion of Gala
• Option to provide a 30-second video that will be presented as attendees are seated for the Gala program
• Onstage welcome remarks at ELC After Party
• Invitation for company CEO and one ELC member to attend the CEO GameChanger Conference®
• Company branding on select signage
• Special recognition award for Company after the Gala
Post-Gala Networking Sponsor $300,000
• One (1) Platinum table in prime location
• Ten (10) tickets to ELC Gala After Party
• Onstage introduction of ELC Gala After Party prior to conclusion of Gala
• Option to provide a 30-second video that will be presented as attendees are seated for the Gala program
• Onstage welcome remarks at ELC After Party
• Invitation for company CEO and one ELC member to attend the CEO GameChanger Conference®
• Company branding on select signage
• Special recognition award for Company after the Gala
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Annual Recognition Gala
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
360 Degree Photo Booth Sponsor
• Ten (10) tickets to ELC After Party
• One (1) ad in the digital Gala program book
• Company branding on photo booth and/or in booth area and on select signage
$100,000
Red Carpet Photo Booth Sponsor $100,000
• Ten (10) tickets to ELC After Party
• Company branding on Step and Repeat and select signage
• One (1) ad in the digital Gala program book
Digital Program Book Sponsor $50,000
• Six (6) tickets to ELC After Party
• One (1) ad in the digital Gala program book with premium ad placement
• Company acknowledgement in program book as Digital Program Book Sponsor
Digital Program Book Sponsor $20,000
• Ten (10) tickets to ELC After Party
• One (1) ad in the digital Gala program book
Contact Ebony Harris (eharris@elcinfo.com) to secure a sponsorship or for more information.
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Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium
October 4-5, 2023
National Harbor, MD
TARGET AUDIENCE
Mid-Level Professionals
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Annually (Occurs during ELC Week in October)
The Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium (MLMS) is a two-day program conducted by The ELC’s Institute comprising more than 1,000 high-potential Black professionals. MLMS takes advantage of the skills and experience of ELC members and other corporate executives who provide mid- level managers with best practices, career strategies and insights regarding the corporate and business skills needed to advance.
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PACKAGE TYPE Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Sponsorship Contribution $200K $150K $100K $50K Number of Packages 2 5 2 6 Gala Table Benefits
Table(s) 1
Table(s)
Chairman’s
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Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium
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COMMITTED COMMITTED COMMITTED
Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium
2023 MLMS SPONSORSHIP
** On-site exhibit space vendor is responsible for costs associated with the set-up, break-down (equipment, power, lighting, etc.)
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Sponsorship Contribution Number Available Museum Sponsor: Branding at the ELC Week networking event held at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) $175K 2 Transportation Sponsor: Branding on shuttle buses to ELC Week Networking event at NMAAHC $25-$50K 4 Meal sponsors: Branding and speaking opportunity at MLMS meals $75K 4 Virtual Networking Booth $15K Unlimited On-Site Networking Booth $20K 20 On-Site Exhibit Space $20K** 5 Swag bag / Swag bag content sponsor $15K 10
Leadership Development Week (In-Person)
June 26-29, 2023
New Orleans, LA
TARGET AUDIENCE
Early to
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Annually
Leadership Development Week-East consists of six development programs running concurrently, conducted by The ELC’s Institute aimed at building the pipeline of well-prepared and successful Black executives. Each program focuses on leadership skill development, personal reflection, feedback from colleagues and supervisors via assessment instruments, networking opportunities and mentoring from experienced senior and C-Suite corporate Black executives.
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Mid-Career Professionals
PACKAGE TYPE Platinum Gold Silver Sponsorship Contribution $100K $50K $25K Number of Packages 1 2 3 Program Benefits Registrations 3 2 2 Company video played during mainstage session (less than 3 minutes) X X — Welcome remarks by CEO or Sr. Executive/ELC member X Mainstage fireside chat moderated by Sr. Executive or ELC member X X — Sr. Executive or ELC member moderates a panel session within a course X X Company “Know Before You Go Session” X X — Pre-Recorded “Know Before You Go Session” with ELC X Company ELC Post-session X Pre-recorded ELC Post-session — X X Branding on website and app X X X Access to participants that opt in to be contacted X X X
Leadership Development Week (In-Person)
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Sponsorship Contribution Number Available Opening Reception: Branding and speaking opportunity at Opening Reception $50K 1 Family Game Night Sponsor: Branding and speaking opportunity at LDW Family Game Night (e.g., bingo with prizes, karaoke, Spades tournament) $50K 1 Evening Networking Sponsor: Branding and speaking opportunity at LDW evening networking event(s) $50K 1 Swag bag / Swag bag content sponsor $15K 5
2023 LDW IN-PERSON SPONSORSHIP
C-Suite Academy
July 24-26, 2023
Atlanta, GA
TARGET AUDIENCE
Senior and C-Suite
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Future CEOs and C-Suite executives need to be ready for the new landscape. They can’t rely on the traditional path to develop the business acumen and discernment needed to navigate future C-Suite challenges. They need new maps for the new territory; and new methods to prepare for success. This is especially true for Black executives.
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Professionals
Annually
Sponsorship Contribution Number Available Meal sponsor: Branding and speaking opportunity at C-Suite Reception + Dinner $25K 1 Swag bag / Swag bag content sponsor varies 10
Leadership Development Week (Virtual)
August 1-3, August 8-10, 2023
Virtual
TARGET AUDIENCE
Early to Mid-Career Professionals
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Two Sessions Annually
Leadership Development Week (LDW) consists of six development programs running concurrently, conducted by The ELC’s Institute aimed at building the pipeline of well-prepared and successful Black executives. Each program focuses on leadership skill development, personal reflection, feedback from colleagues and supervisors via assessment instruments, networking opportunities and mentoring from experienced senior and C-Suite corporate Black executives.
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PACKAGE TYPE Platinum Gold Silver Sponsorship Contribution $100K $50K $25K Number of Packages 1 2 3 Program Benefits Registrations 3 2 2 Company video played on day 1 in all courses (less than 3 mins) X — — Company video played on day 2 in all courses (less than 3 mins) X X Sr. Executive or ELC member participate a Main Stage Fireside Chat X Sr. Executive or ELC member moderate a panel session within a course X X Company “Know Before You Go Session” X X — Pre-Recorded “Know Before You Go Session” with ELC — — X Company ELC Post-session X Pre-recorded ELC Post-session — X X Branding on website and app X X X Access to participants that opt in to be contacted X X X Company video played on day 1 in all courses (less than 3 mins) X — —
Power of Women at Work (Virtual)
OVERVIEW
The Power of Women at Work (POWW) will bring together the foremost women business leaders for a day of practical workshops and speaker spotlights.
Participants can expect to interact with these thought leaders, who will provide their expert insights on topics such as authenticity in the workplace, identifying and navigating bias, and mitigating the effects of gender and race inequity.
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Annually
April 4, 2023 Virtual TARGET AUDIENCE Early to Mid-Career Women FREQUENCY
PACKAGE TYPE Platinum Gold Silver Sponsorship Contribution $75K $50K $25K Number of Packages 1 2 3 Program Benefits Registrations 15 10 5 Company video played before sessions (less than 3 minutes) X X X Welcome remarks by CEO or Sr. Executive/ELC Member X Host a post program workshop X X — Sr. Executive or ELC member moderate a session X X X Virtual exhibitor booth X X X Branding on website X X X Access to participants that opt in to be contacted X X X
Black Men in Leadership (Virtual)
May 16, 2023 Virtual TARGET AUDIENCE
Early to Mid-Career Men
OVERVIEW
Black Men in Leadership (BML) is designed for early to mid-career Black men in the corporate space. The research will show what the trends are for Black men in the corporate space - where Black men were, where they are currently and where the trend is pointing to. The seminar will bring together a diverse pool of industry leading speakers from various industries to offer practical workshops, panel discussions, and insights on successfully navigating the corporate space.
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FREQUENCY Annually
PACKAGE TYPE Platinum Gold Silver Sponsorship Contribution $75K $50K $25K Number of Packages 1 2 3 Program Benefits Registrations 15 10 5 Company video played before sessions (less than 3 minutes) X X X Welcome remarks by CEO or Sr.Executive/ELC Member X Host a post program workshop X X Sr. Executive or ELC member moderates a session X X X Virtual exhibitor booth X X X Branding on website X X X Access to participants that opt in to be contacted X X X
CEO GameChanger Conference®
October 5, 2023 National Harbor, MD
TARGET AUDIENCE
CEOs of ELC member affiliate companies. CEOs who attend are welcome to invite their CHRO, Board Governance Chair, and one ELC member from their company to join.
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Annually (Occurs during ELC Week in October)
The CEO GameChanger Conference® is a half- day peer-to-peer experience designed to provide CEOs with strategies to enact systemic and measurable change to advance Black leaders to Corporate Directors, CEO, C- Suite and senior executive positions to close the representation gaps.
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PACKAGE TYPE Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Sponsorship Contribution $200K $100K $75K $50K Number of Packages 1 1 1 1 Gala Table Benefits Chairman’s Table(s) 1 Platinum Table(s) 1 Gold Table(s) — — 1 —
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in ELC blog (read
800+ ELC members and
ELC Institute participants) X On-stage recognition of sponsorship
will
(e.g.
X X On-stage acknowledgement of sponsorship by ELC leadership X X X X Branding on all program collateral and post event communications X X X X
guest feature
by
2000+
with commemorative photo that
be featured in postevent marketing materials
blog, promotional materials for the following year).
CEO GameChanger Conference®
Women’s Leadership Forum
TARGET AUDIENCE
Exclusive to ELC Women Members and select guests, which include luminaries, influencers, global business and civic leaders.
OVERVIEW
The Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) is a one-day program organized by women members for women members of The Executive Leadership Council. WLF features straightforward and transformative sessions relevant for today’s women business leaders while showcasing their brilliance and collective strength.
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Annually
FREQUENCY
PACKAGE TYPE Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Sponsorship Contribution $100K $75K $50K $25K Number of Packages 1 1 1 1 WLF Program Benefits Welcome remarks by CEO or Sr. Executive/ELC Member X Feature in post event blog X X Company video played before sessions (less than 3 minutes) X X Banner Ad in My ELC X X — — Logo featured in My ELC X Fireside chat with CEO or Sr. Executive/ELC Member X Host session as a moderator X X X X Sr. Executive or ELC member participate in panel session X X X X On-stage acknowledgement of sponsorship by ELC leadership X X X X Branding on all program collateral and event registration website X X X X Company branded swag inclusion in gift bags X X X X
Membership Meetings
WINTER
March 8-10, 2023
Manalapan, FL
TARGET AUDIENCE
Exclusive to ELC Members and select special guests, luminaries, influencers, and global business and civic leaders.
OVERVIEW
SUMMER
June 7-9, 2023
Minneapolis, MN
FREQUENCY
Twice Annually
A multi-day program consisting of dynamic panels, leadership development sessions and network engagement opportunities. This program convenes members of The ELC to discuss timely issues and topics relevant to the global Black business community. Local business and community leaders are invited to participate in programming and engage with ELC members.
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PACKAGE TYPE Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Sponsorship Contribution $100K $75K $50K $25K Number of Packages 1 1 1 1 Member Meeting Program Benefits Exclusive invitations for CEO and two Sr. Executives (non-members) to attend X X Exclusive recognition as Fireside chat sponsor with option for CEO or Sr. Executive/ELC Member to participate in Fireside chat X — — — Exclusive recognition as networking reception sponsor with option for Sr. Executive/ELC Member to provide brief remarks (five minutes or less) X Sr. Executive/ELC Member participate in panel session X X X Banner Ad in My ELC X Digital acknowledgement of sponsorship in promotional materials and on-site X X X X Branding on all relevant signage X X X X
Black Directors’ Summit
December 7, 2023
New York, NY
TARGET AUDIENCE
ELC’s board-ready members and C-Suite Black executives
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Annually (Occurs in December)
The ELC’s Black Director’s Summit brings together ELC’s board-ready members and C-Suite Black executives to meet with private equity and public corporate representatives for informal networking and structured interviews for potential board positions.
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PACKAGE TYPE Platinum Gold Sponsorship Contribution $50K $25K Number of Packages 2 4 Black Directors’ Summit Program Benefits Registrations 5 5 Branding, naming and logo recognition as a Sponsor on event website X X Opportunity to give Welcome Remarks X Opportunity to provide video/commercial to play in the main forum before program and during breaks X — Opportunity to provide video/commercial to play in your private space X X Opportunity for an executive to moderate a fireside chat or participate in panel discussion X — Private space to network with participants X X Access to attendee board bios X X
ELC Scholars Program
October 3-6, 2023 National Harbor, MD
TARGET AUDIENCE
Black undergraduate and graduate students attending accredited two- or four-year higher education institutions.
OVERVIEW
FREQUENCY
Annually
The ELC is committed to building a pipeline of Black corporate talent by supporting the academic achievement and development of Black students. We provide both graduate and undergraduate scholarships on behalf of corporate partners, as well as provide a robust professional development workshop series for the students called Honors Symposium. The ELC philanthropy team handles all administrative aspects of the program and can help your organization develop programming to meaningfully engage with our scholars.
Opportunity to engage sponsor cohort of six (6) scholars and broader pool of 500+ scholars and alumni by hosting an in-person or virtual session
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PACKAGE TYPE Corporate Named Scholarship General Scholarship Fund Honors Symposium Sponsor Career Fair Exhibitor Sponsorship Contribution $200K (2yr min.) $70K $40K $25K Number of Each Package Available 5 10 5 10 Program Benefits Number of scholars supported by scholarship 3 2 Scholarship program named for your organization X — — — Opportunity to customize selection criteria based on your talent needs/goals X
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ELC Scholars Program
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DISCLAIMER
While The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) is committed to upholding the advertisement of the benefits outlined within this document in good faith, benefits are subject to change prior to contractual obligation should The ELC deem such changes necessary. Any revisions to terms after full execution of a formal contract or terms and conditions agreement will be communicated in advance by The ELC in writing.
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