Heroes of Education Sponsorship Brochure 2017

Become a sponsor of the Valley’s premiere scholarship event, now in its 12th year!

Presented by the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation

Meet the 2017 Hero of Education Dr. Ioanna Morfessis President, IO.INC As a business and economic development executive, Dr. Ioanna Morfessis has devoted 30 years to helping business, institutions and communities create and execute change and growth strategies. Regarded as one of the top economic development executives in the nation, she has founded three bestof-class economic development organizations in the U.S. Dr. Morfessis’ accomplishments in regional economic development, life sciences and technology-based developments and programs, and her ability to forge enduring and effective private-public alliances between business, government and education have earned her national renown for her groundbreaking work.

Heroes of Education honors those who have a proven personal and professional commitment to supporting students and educational opportunities.

M A R I C O PA COMMUNITY Please join us at the 12th Annual COLLEGES Heroes of Education Recognition Dinner FOUNDATION

Wednesday, April 26, 2017 5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner

Sheraton Grand Phoenix • Phoenix Ballroom 340 N. 3rd Street • Phoenix, AZ 85004

Thousands of community college students wait for you to...

Impact Their Future Today!

Each year, the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation provides crucial scholarships to thousands of students who strive for a better future for themselves and their families. At the Heroes of Education event, you will not only hear their stories, but you will encounter many of those students who depend on your generosity to meet their educational goals and transform their lives.

Last year, the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation awarded 3,092 scholarships and program funds for a total of $2,195,421.

Sponsorship Levels and Benefits

Be a Hero of Education PLATINUM SPONSOR $25,000 • Two VIP tables for 10 guests each • 20 complimentary drink tickets to the reception • Name and/or logo on event materials including the Hero Award • Congratulatory letter to honoree in the program • Full page ad in the event program • Onstage participation at the event • Logo recognition on MCCF website and in the event program GOLD SPONSOR $20,000 • One VIP table for 10 guests • 15 complimentary drink tickets to the reception • Half page ad in the event program • Logo recognition on MCCF website and in the event program SILVER OR RECEPTION SPONSOR $10,000 • One VIP table for 10 guests • 10 complimentary drink tickets to the reception • One-third page ad in the event program • Logo recognition on MCCF website and in the event program BRONZE OR STUDENT AMBASSADOR SPONSOR $5,000 • One VIP table for 10 guests • 5 complimentary drink tickets to the reception • One-third page ad in the event program • Logo recognition on MCCF website and in the event program

COPPER SPONSOR $3,000 • One VIP table for 10 guests • Logo recognition on MCCF website and in the event program

NEW SPONSORSHIPS THIS YEAR! Request information for any of the following opportunities:

College Heroes Sponsor Media Sponsor Meet & Greet Reception Sponsor Student Ambassador Sponsor QUESTIONS? For event or sponsorship information, please contact Richard Schultz 480.731.8399 richard.schultz@domail.maricopa.edu

The Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, is designated by the Maricopa County Community College District to receive and manage gifts on behalf of its ten colleges, two skill centers and multiple satellite centers. The Foundation actively seeks contributions from a variety of public and private sources including individuals, corporations and other foundations. It acts as a trustee for donations to assure that gifts are distributed in the manner specified by the donor.

Why Sponsors Support the Heroes of Education “ I have attended the Heroes of Education recognition dinner for many years and have been inspired by hearing the stories of the students who benefit from the scholarships and by the commitments made by community and business leaders who have dedicated their time and support to student success in our community.”

Jesús Moraila Ricoh

“ CORE has been honored to be a supporter of the Heroes of Education program. Affordable community college education is vital to the future economic success of our state.”

Bill Cox, Executive Vice President

CORE Construction

The Maricopa Community Colleges are ten colleges, two skill centers and numerous education centers, all dedicated to educational excellence and to meeting the needs of businesses and the citizens of Maricopa County. Among the largest community college systems in the nation, Maricopa Community Colleges serve approximately 200,000 students enrolled in credit and non-credit courses annually.

The community college system is also the largest provider of transfer students to Arizona’s public universities, comprising approximately 30 percent of all bachelor’s degree completers.

PROGRAM AD SPECIFICATIONS Vertical Ad Sizes: Full Page Half Page One-third Page

5.5” x 10.5” 5.5” x 5.25” 5.5” x 3.35”

Format: Gray scale only PC or MAC TIFF EPS PDF JPG InDesign (CS6 or earlier) Illustrator Photoshop Acrobat

Please Note: No Pagemaker or Quark files Photos must be a minimum of 300 dpi Please include all fonts, images and a printout of the ad.

Send files to: Steve Long, Marketing Maricopa Community Colleges 2411 W. 14th Street Tempe, AZ 85281 Or email: steve.long@domail.maricopa.edu Questions? Call 480.731.8501 Ad Deadline: March 3, 2017

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