Make An Impact | 2019 Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

Alumni Association

2019 CORPORATE

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

MAKE AN IMPACT

MAKE AN IMPACT

to your bottom line and the community WHY BECOME A SPONSOR? We currently serve an alumni base of more than 224,000, representing every state and 138 countries around the world

Audience:

75% of our Alumni live in South Florida Average age range of Alumni that attend our events is 45.

58% of attendees are females, while 42% are males

FIU alumni make up one of the most diverse and fastest growing communities in the world. Some notable alumni are: Actor Andy Garcia, NFL Football player T.Y. Hilton ’13, U.S. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen ’75, South Florida Community Leader Adolfo Henriquez ’76 and more. During the academic year, the FIU Alumni Association hosts various events for the purpose of serving the FIU community by providing lifelong connections to the university.

The FIU Alumni Association welcomes sponsorships from both local and national corporations as well as individuals. Sponsorship is a great opportunity to support student scholarships and program initiatives while earning positive marketing value for your organization, business, or brand. We offer sponsors ways to support our Association through both yearlong sponsorships as well as the ability to sponsor individual events. We accept both in-kind and monetary donations. Make sure to consult your tax advisor to determine the tax deductibility of your gift.

About FIU

10,000

Employees (faculty, staff, administrators)

18

Division 1A sports teams

224,000 Alumni

201

Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs

96

Percent of faculty who hold doctoral degrees or highest degree attainable in their field

11

Colleges and schools including Medicine and Law

57,000

Enrollment

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$1.4B

$177M

Annual budget

Total research expenditures in FY 2016-2017

Research 1 Carnegie Classification Doctoral University—Highest Research Activity

1000+

Average attendance of alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members

Torch Awards Gala April 18, 2020

Past Sponsors: Bank of America Carnival Corporation

The Torch Award is the highest honor bestowed upon alumni and faculty by the FIU Alumni Association. It recognizes FIU supporters who are making positive impacts on their profession, the community and our

GEICO

university. Beyond paying tribute to FIU’s impressive supporters, the event

1st Bank

will support the future construction of our FIU Alumni Center. Serving as

BankUnited

a multi-purpose facility for academic, social and business gatherings, the

City National Bank

space will recognize donors, share university history and showcase both

Biscayne Bay Brewing

student and alumni accomplishments. The FIU Alumni Center will foster

Peroni And more

and encourage lifelong connections between Panthers.

Event Attendees Demographics:

39

average age

$185,000 average income

$19,000 average discretionary income

Alumni Annual Cocktail Reception May 16, 2019 The Annual Cocktail Reception is the event to celebrate our collective accomplishments and share our goals for the future of FIU. Attendees have the opportunity to meet new Alumni Association Board of Directors, connect with each other, faculty

Past Sponsors: GEICO Herff Jones University Credit Union

and staff about all our programs.

600

Average attendance of alumni and faculty Event Attendees Demographics:

43

average age

$143,000 average income

$15,102

average discretionary income

250

Average attendance of alumni and faculty

Football Pregame Experience August – November 2019 Past Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing Chinese Guy Restaurant Don Ramon Tequila SHOTSbar Wynwood Brewing Mega Wine & Spirits Rubio’s Brownies Einstein Bro’s Bagels And more

The Florida International University Panthers compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Conference USA East Division.

Led by Head Football Coach Butch Davis in 2018 FIU Panthers won the Bahamas Bowl. The Alumni Association will be hosting a tailgate party for every home game in 2019, which includes an air-conditioned room with music, food, drinks, giveaways and much more.

Event Attendees Demographics:

40

average age

$123,829 average income

$12,657 average discretionary income

Fishing Tournament & Block Party June 15, 2019 The Florida International University Fishing Tournament,

boat registrations. As we celebrate our 17th year we have

Past Sponsors: Totalbank Presenting sponsor GEICO

the honor of having FIU Football Coach Butch Davis as our

Bob Hewes Boats

established in 2002. The tournament has raised more than $120,000 for student scholarships through sponsorships and

honorary chair. Proceeds from this is unique fundraising event

Golden Rule Seafood

will be benefitting the FIU Football Excellence Fund. This is a

El Capitan Marine & Fishing Center

one day fishing tournament beginning at 7am with an afternoon

Ocean Bank

weigh in. The fun continues back on land with your FIU Alumni

Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables

Association at the Block Party. Featuring a variety of food

And more

stations, drinks and fun-filled activities.

250

Average attendance of alumni, students, faculty and staff

Event Attendees Demographics:

52

average age

$217,000 average income

$24,961

average discretionary income

4,000

Average attendance of alumni, students and faculty

Panther Alumni Week February 3 – 7, 2020 Panther Alumni Week (PAW) held during the first week Past Sponsors: Codina Partners Presenting sponsor

of February connects students with alumni through

Litigation Processors

events. PAW promotes the building of relationships,

Capital Financial Partners Re/Max at City Center

class presentations, industry panels and networking

which leads to networking, internships, mentoring and career opportunities.

Participant Demographics:

300 alumni

3,000 students

100 faculty

Trail of The Torch Homecoming 2019 Established in 2004, every fall the FIU Alumni Association hosts the university’s largest on-campus tradition. The Trail of the Torch was established and has become one of the university’s largest traditions with more and more students taking part in the annual event. This event brings together the FIU community in a spirit/ pep rally style event which will include the traditional lighting of the Torch of Knowledge, Service & Opportunity. Attendees enjoy food, festival like snacks and get tons of giveaways with live entertainment and the chance drawing in support of our Student Emergency Fund, to support students in crisis.

700

Average attendance of students Participant Demographics:

65% Hispanic

57% female

Past Sponsors: Topgolf specialTEA Lounge & Cafe South Beach Food & Wine Festival Moe’s Southwest Grill Night Owl Cookies

Official Annual Sponsor Become an official sponsor for yearlong exposure through multiple channels $50,000 Annual Sponsorship • Sponsor has the right to use “Official Sponsor of the FIU Alumni Association” in marketing and promotions. FIUAA reserves the right to review marketing and promotional materials.

• Platinum Sponsor of the University’s signature event the Annual Torch Awards Gala includes: • 10 tickets which include cocktail reception and VIP dinner seating • One full page/full color ad in the program • Recognition as Platinum sponsor on Torch website • Recognition as Platinum sponsor on stage during the ceremony • Recognition as Platinum sponsor on video screens at event • Company logo/link on all event emails • Premier Sponsor of 1 ROAR Alumni Football Tailgates (approx. 350 ppl at each) • Company year round print and digital recognition as an Annual Alumni Association Sponsor on all events including: Panther Alumni Week, Annual Cocktail Reception, Annual Fishing Tournament & Block Party, Trail of the Torch, all home Football Tailgates and Torch Awards Gala.

• Company year round on-site recognition as an Annual Alumni Association Sponsor events including; Panther Alumni Week, Annual Cocktail Reception, Annual Fishing Tournament & Block Party, Trail of the Torch, home Football Pregame Experience and Torch Awards Gala.

• Company logo/hyperlink on the Alumni Association website for 12 months.

(Average annual visitors over 58,000) • Year round company logo/link on Alumni Association ENewsletter (sent to over 110,000 active emails) • Two dedicated company promoting email blast within 12 months • Year round company logo/link on all Alumni Association event email blasts to over 110,000 active emails • One company promoting social media post within 12 months, at least one of which will be a promotion for our followers (Audience average 40,000) • Company logo/link on all social media posts on all Alumni Association events: Panther Alumni Week, Annual Cocktail Reception, Annual Fishing Tournament & Block Party, Trail of the Torch, all home Football Tailgates and Torch Awards Gala posts.

(Audience average 40,000)

$25,000 Annual Sponsor

$10,000 Annual Sponsor

• Gold Sponsor of the University’s signature event the Annual Torch Awards Gala includes:

• One table at the University’s signature event the Annual Torch Awards Gala includes:

• 10 tickets which include cocktail reception and Premier dinner seating

• 10 tickets which include cocktail reception and Preferred dinner seating

• One full page/full color ad in the program

• One full page/full color program ad

• Recognition as Gold Sponsor on Torch website

• Company logo/hyperlink on event emails

• Recognition as Gold Sponsor on video screens during event • Company logo/hyperlink on event emails • Premier Sponsor of 1 Alumni Football Tailgate home game of choice (approx. 200 ppl) • Company year round print and digital recognition as an Annual Alumni Association Sponsor on all events including: Panther Alumni Week, Annual Cocktail Reception.

• Company year round on-site recognition as an Annual Alumni Association Sponsor events including; Panther Alumni Week, Annual Cocktail Reception, Annual Fishing Tournament & Block Party, Trail of the Torch, home Football Pregame Experience and Torch Awards Gala.

• Company logo/hyperlink on the Alumni Association website for 12 months. (Average annual visitors 58,000) • Company logo/hyperlink on Alumni Association ENewsletter for 6 months (sent to over 110,000 emails)

• Premier Sponsor of 1 Alumni Football Tailgates (approx. 200 ppl) • Company year round print and digital recognition as an Annual Alumni Association Sponsor on all events including: Panther Alumni Week, Annual Cocktail Reception, Annual Fishing Tournament & Block Party, Trail of the Torch, all home Football Tailgates and Torch Awards Gala.

• Company logo/hyperlink on the Alumni Association website for 12 months. (Average annual visitors 58,000) • Company logo/link on all social media posts on all Alumni Association events: Panther Alumni Week, Annual Cocktail Reception, Annual Fishing Tournament & Block Party, Trail of the Torch, all home Football Tailgates and Torch Awards Gala posts. (Audience average 40,000) All content to be provided by the company.

Company logo will be dependent upon Sponsorship level.

• One company promoting social media post within 12 months, at least one of which will be a promotion for our followers (Audience average 40,000) • Company logo/link on all social media posts on all Alumni Association events: Panther Alumni Week, Annual Cocktail Reception, Annual Fishing Tournament & Block Party, Trail of the Torch, all home Football Tailgates and Torch Awards Gala posts. (Audience average 40,000)

We offer special rates and benefits to Panther Owned Businesses.

The FIU Alumni Association reserves the right to review marketing and promotions materials.

Alumni Association For more information please contact: Susie Castillo Director of Corporate Sponsorship & Sales Phone: 305-348-4486 We look forward to partnering with you.

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Email: Susie.Castillo@fiu.edu