The Young Professionals Network Northern Territory Division (YPN – NT) is excited to invite you and your organisation to become an official sponsor for 2015. YPN – NT is a knowledge sharing network that provides opportunities for young and ‘young at heart’ Territorians to meet, exchange ideas and enhance their career. YPN – NT offers opportunities to young professionals to connect while furthering their careers through professional development and networking events. YPN-NT is often the first ‘port of call’ for young professionals new to the Northern Territory (NT), and is just as popular with locals who are keen to expand their reach and networks. YPN – NT is a valuable tool in connecting young professionals to likeminded government and business leaders, locally, nationally and internationally. As the only multi-industry networking group local to the NT, having a presence at our events increases the awareness of your brand to an influential and engaged audience – our members. Our team has developed tailored sponsorship opportunities available for the 2015 calendar year (one year from sponsorship commencement), offering a four-tiered program that sees your business as an official sponsor of YPN – NT.
Platinum Sponsor (only 1 available) - $5,000 Gold Sponsor (3 available) - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $1,000 Bronze Sponsor - $500
Your generous sponsorship would be highlighted as described in the following packages and you and any other representatives of your organisation would be most welcome to attend our events so that we could thank you personally for your support. We look forward to working collaboratively with your team to develop a mutually beneficial sponsorship of our Network and welcome your feedback to our proposal. Thank you for your support of the Young Professionals Network NT.
Yours Sincerely,
Sonia Mu President
CONTENTS Cover Letter
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Contents Page
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What is the Young Professionals Network?
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History
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Community Goals & Initiatives
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2014 Event Highlights
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Membership Base Statistics
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Why Sponsor? Sponsorship Packages
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Upcoming Events for 2015
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Contact
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APPENDIX Sponsorship Registration Form
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In-Kind Sponsorship Registration Form
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Event Partnership Registration Form
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WHAT IS THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK?
HISTORY WHAT IS THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
The Young Professionals Network Northern Territory (YPN – NT) is a knowledge-sharing network that provides a forum for young professionals in the Territory to meet, exchange their ideas and enhance their career. Through our events, YPN – NT enables young professionals to network across a broad range of professions and industries, access professional development opportunities and make connections with business and community leaders in the NT. YPN – NT is a sub-committee of the Institute of Public Administration Australia NT Division.
The Northern Territory’s Young Professionals Network division was officially launched in July 2005 by the Honourable Paul Henderson. Its formulation has been the result of a recognised need for a networking association provided for young professionals within the Northern Territory. Since its inception YPN – NT has continued to develop its broad membership base, providing career enhancing opportunities to our young professional members.
COMMUNITY GOALS & INITIATIVES Since the Young Professionals Network was re-established in November 2013, our organisation has played an active role in improving the careers of young professionals across the NT. This year YPN is committed to supporting the Rejoice and Salvation in Trinity Services Orphanage in Nepal, to improve the quality of care, education and life opportunities of Nepalese children. YPN believes that we can reduce the number of Nepalese orphans living in poverty and save those at risk of exploitation through our continuous support and donation. Our mission is to provide a loving and supportive home, to create better life opportunities and to break the cycle of poverty by providing in the areas of: Education – paying for school books, excursions fees and school fees Food – providing daily nutritious food to enable children to focus on learning Clothing – includes school uniforms and basic clothing Medical – includes doctor visits, vaccinations and medications Training – skill based technical training and to provide the necessary tools for children to be self-reliant in the outside world Community – to assist in rural farming projects and initiatives At a local level, YPN supports Foodbank NT, a not for profit organisation with a mission to eliminate hunger in our community. FoodBank NT is the largest hunger relief organisation in the Northern Territory and this year YPN will aim to donate over 2,000 cans and non-perishable items to their cause through our ongoing food drives at our events throughout the year. We also welcome the opportunity for sponsors to contribute and assist in YPN’s community initiatives and recommend areas where we can work together to make a difference to the NT community.
“The Young Professionals Network has provided me with incredible opportunities for developing business skills, establishing networks, and growing friendships. I can confidently say that the events hosted by YPN have provided me with a productive approach for meeting new clients and contacts.” Fabio Lee-Serra WILS Cadet Scholarship Recipient, Department of Education Charles Darwin University
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2014 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS YPN FRIDAYS The Young Professionals Network created “YPN Fridays” to be a regular platform for young professionals in the NT to meet new people and network in a social setting. Since its launch, YPN Fridays has seen huge success in bringing together young professionals to interact, exchange ideas and engage with business leaders in the NT. Our YPN Fridays events are free and attract an average of 80 people at each event.
YPN WEALTH CREATION & INVESTMENT SEMINAR In March 2014, YPN partnered with ANZ Bank to host a Wealth Creation and Investment Seminar at the Hilton Hotel. Over 70 young professionals attended the event with special guest speakers from ANZ and Damien Moriarty (Killarney Homes). The event was very successful and provided attendees with the tools and tips to managing their wealth.
YPN OCTOBER BUSINESS MONTH SPEED NETWORKING During October Business Month, YPN hosted a Speed Networking Event held at Char Restaurant. Over 50 young professionals, local business owners and business leaders attended the event. Attendees were able to interact, meet and promote themselves throughout the night. YPN received great feedback from attendees who said “it was a great event to quickly develop new contacts” and that they “really enjoyed it and made new friends”.
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YPN SUNSET HARBOUR CRUISE
In July, YPN kicked off the start of the dry season with a Sunset Harbour Cruise with Darwin Harbour Cruises. The event saw 60 young professionals network, interact and enjoy the NT’s infamous sunset on the water.
YPN&YEA ARABIAN NIGHTS BALL The Young Professionals partnered with Young Engineers Australia – NT Division to present our Arabian Nights Ball. With 200 young professionals, students and business leaders in attendance, the opportunities to network, interact and enjoy the night were limitless. Belly dancers, fire twirlers and a photo booth were some of the entertainment for the night. Photos from this event have amazingly reached 5,000+ views as everyone remembers the Arabian Nights Ball as a great and fun night.
“One thing I enjoy about YPN is being able to talk to people who are at the same professional level as me in life. Being a member of YPN has expanded my networks and also improved my confidence. I would recommend YPN to all young professional as there is so much to gain.” Shalene Steenson Business Advisor Hayes Knight NT
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YPN MEMBERSHIP BASE STATISTICS YPN Member Industry Demographic Property 7%
Public Relations & Media 6%
Accounting 13%
Project Management 6%
Adminstration 7% Banking & Insurance 5%
Other 13%
Economics 4%
Law 15% Human Resources 4%
Engineering 13%
Health 4%
YPN – NT provides a forum for young professionals in the Northern Territory to network across a broad range of industries and professions. Our member demographic consists of a wide range of professions within the Northern Territory which we strive to maintain to enhance our goal of bringing together like minded individuals to meet, network and share their experiences and knowledge.
Finance 3%
YPN Member Sector Demographic Student Not-for-Profit 3% 4%
Our YPN members are next generation leaders and innovators of the NT. Our members are aged between 18 and 35 and work across a variety of industries in a range of professions. Members are enhancing their careers in the private and public sectors, large and small business chapters and not-for-profit organisations.
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Public 48%
Private 45%
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES YPN – NT provides ideal sponsorship opportunities for organisations with a focus across all professional industries and interest groups. Exposure at YPN – NT events and a close association with YPN – NT, represents a truly unique opportunity to increase brand awareness, as well as promote and profile your organisation to the young professionals and future leaders of the Northern Territory. YPN – NT would be happy to discuss any sponsorship opportunities that will benefit your organisation and our members. There are several ways of providing support or sponsorship to YPN – NT in 2015: Financial Sponsorship This enables YPN – NT to finance our 2015 events and ensure we are able to offer and host these events for our members and the NT community. Value Added Sponsorship YPN – NT are committed to creating value for our members and also supporting local businesses in the Territory. To facilitate this goal, YPN – NT would like to create a relationship with your organisation to promote your brand and add value to YPN membership by offering YPN members deals and discounts on your products and/or services. In-Kind Sponsorship Receiving goodies at events is always one of the highlights of an event for attendees but also a cost effective way to get your brand name known and recognised. YPN – NT would like to provide your organisation an opportunity to provide items that will enhance attendee’s experience at YPN – NT events. Some examples include notepads and pens. Event Partnership Partner with YPN – NT and provide presenters, venue and catering for events that will not only benefit your organisation but also our members and associates. Some of the sponsorship opportunities are outlined in this prospectus, but we would welcome any other suggestions you may have to support the Young Professionals Network in 2015.
"As a small business owner, I have made valuable connections with knowledgeable business people and potential customers through attending one of YPN’s monthly events. Being a YPN member has given me the opportunity to promote and grow my business in a short amount of time with some of my customers having come from a contact made through one of YPN’s events." Romal Shrestha Restaurant Owner Thailicious Restaurant & Bamboo Restaurant
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WHY SPONSOR?
Leveraged Lead Generation
The demographic that engage with YPN – NT are likely Sponsorship of YPN – NT in 2015 is a powerful way to promote your organisation to young professionals and to be people of influence now and in the future. the larger Northern Territory community. Following Therefore sponsors not only reach these people directly, but also those who will have products and are key assets and drivers for sponsors: services recommended to them in the future. Create, Develop and Enhance Credibility Community Involvement and Giving Back Since its establishment, YPN – NT has developed a strong and credible brand that resonates with a Corporations that get involved with YPN events will be driven, educated, skilled and professional audience. demonstrating to attendees that they are genuinely YPN sponsors have the opportunity to closely align interested in providing support. Companies that show themselves with this brand and leverage its credibility generosity and support for a cause will spark more with their own businesses. human interest and appeal more to their target audience. Media Exposure YPN – NT has their own marketing efforts to ensure that YPN events are well attended and successful. In sponsoring the Young Professionals Network you will receive the benefits of being promoted and marketed directly to our 700+ members and associates. YPN – NT has also established close relationships with local print media and utilise these to promote events. This will provide your business with exposure and visibility in the young professional market and wider NT community.
Social Media YPN has a strong social media presence online with an average reach of 6,000. As a YPN – NT sponsor you will be promoted through our social media platforms to our 700+ followers and their social media followers. Break into a new market or region
A majority of our young professionals members and associates are new to Darwin and seek YPN – NT to build contacts and develop professionally. Raising the Brand Awareness and Recognition profile of your organisation, products and services to Logo placement in a variety of mediums such as flyers, this new segment can reach new customers and/or website, blog and email marketing campaigns will add potential clients in a cost effective way. to increase your brand awareness. Being recognised as a YPN – NT sponsor will communicate value and Sponsoring the Young Professionals Network will support for young professionals in the Northern allow the opportunity to: Territory.
Highly Targeted Marketing The members and larger community that engage with YPN – NT are highly educated and motivated, and are likely to rise to positions of responsibility in the workplace that include management and strategic decisions. Sponsors have the opportunity to present to and engage with this sought after demographic.
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Raise the profile of your organisation, products and services within the professional Northern Territory market; Renew and strengthen current partnerships; Establish new contacts and networks; Link with young professionals and future leaders and; Associate your brand with a cutting-edge professional network.
2015 Young Professionals Network – Northern Territory Sponsorship Packages Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Price inclusive of GST
$5,000
$2,000
$1,000
$500
Number available
1 only
3 available
unlimited
unlimited
Company logo and link on the YPN webpage
Opportunity to provide prizes for business card draw
Opportunity to participate in YPN’s mentoring program
Tickets received per event
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Opportunity to contribute to YPN’s online blog
Company logo on all YPN event promotional material
Recognition of sponsor in YPN presentation slides
Banner display in venue (provided by sponsor)
Verbal recognition at events by MC
Logo recognition in YPN newsletter
Opportunity to provide exclusive promotional material at events
Opportunity to address attendees during major event(s) throughout the year Access to major event(s) attendee list (opt-out)
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CONTACT
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2015*
Be the Leader of Your Team Workshop How to Stand out from the Crowd in Darwin’s Job Market Seminar Meet CEO Alex Malley “The Naked CEO” City2Surf YPN Cocktail Party Leaders in the Territory Speakers Panel Speed Networking Trivia Night Wine & Cheese Tasting Event YPN Christmas Party YPN Fridays Networking (every second month)
* the above list of events is not exhaustive and events are subject to change.
THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK NT COMMITTEE Please contact the Young Professionals Network NT for all queries and information on sponsorship. Contact: Breanna Lee (Vice President) Phone: 0418 591 009 Email: youngprofessionalsnt@gmail.com Website: www.youngprofessionalsnt.com ABN: 25 568 107 030 Post: GPO Box 967, Darwin NT 0810
SPONSORSHIP REGISTRATION FORM Contact Name: Organisation: Position: Postal Address: State:
Post Code:
Telephone:
Mobile:
Email:
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE Tick Sponsorship Package Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor
PAYMENT SUMMARY Price $5,000 $2,000 $1,000 $500
Sponsorship Total Total amount to be invoiced Note: YPN-NT is not registered for GST purposes
PAYMENT DETAILS I enclose a Cheque payable to: YPN NT I wish to pay by Electronic Funds Transfer (an invoice will be sent for processing) Account Name: BSB: Account Number: Bank: Description:
IPAA NT Division 035 302 801989 Westpac [insert company name]
Please send completed form with payment to: POST
THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK NT PO Box 967 Darwin NT 0801
EMAIL youngprofessionalsnt@gmail.com
IN-KIND SPONSORSHIP Like our members, we’re always keen to ‘do’ more. In line with this ethos, we’ve developed a member benefits program that offers YPN-NT members access to deals (and discounts) from Northern Territory businesses. Supporting this aspect of the YPN-NT program allows you to promote your product or service directly to our members. The Young Professionals Network Membership Program provides a value add to our members and a new channel for local businesses to access an influential audience. New to the Membership offering in 2015, the program sees businesses commit a discount or deal to offer to our members. Below provides some examples of potential discounts:
Discounts on products or services (i.e. 20% off for YPN Members)
2-for-1 deals on products or services
Free initial consultation for services
Birthday specials on products or services (i.e. free product/service on member’s birthday)
Once your in-kind sponsorship has been confirmed, details of the value-added deal and your business logo will be published on YPN’s website and through YPN’s social media. All YPN-NT members are issued with a membership card, which can be provided to your staff at point of sale to prove membership. Each year the design of the card will change to ensure the integrity of the membership program. YPN will also endeavour to maintain regular contact with our in-kind sponsors to discuss any questions or issues you may have. The Young Professionals Network also welcomes your attendance and the opportunity to donate merchandise (i.e. pens, hats, water bottles) your business may have to distribute to YPN members and associates at our events. YPN will be hosting numerous events during 2015 that young professionals in the NT will attend therefore this may be an opportunity to increase your brand’s awareness to this demographic.
Please send completed form to:
IN-KIND SPONSORSHIP REGISTRATION FORM
POST
Contact Name: Organisation: Postal Address: Telephone:
Mobile:
Email: Please specify the in-kind sponsorship you would like to contribute to YPN:
THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK NT PO Box 967 Darwin NT 0801 youngprofessionalsnt@gmail.com
EVENT PARTNERSHIPS In addition to our tiered sponsorship packages, YPN-NT has developed specific event partnership opportunities for businesses to present alongside our brand. YPN-NT has previously collaborated with likeminded organisations that can offer our members and associates a great experience. We have previously partnered with industry leaders such as ANZ Bank, Young Engineers Australia NT Division and CPA Australia. In 2015, the Young Professionals Network is committed to partnering with organisations to host events that will interest and benefit our members and associates. The Young Professionals Network offers the opportunity for your business to co-host a partnered event with the Young Professionals Network. By partnering with us, your brand will be marketed to our 700+ members and associates through a variety of new and traditional channels profiling your organisation and increasing your brand’s awareness to potential new customers and contacts. Through our event partnership opportunity, YPN-NT provides a branding experience like no other in the Territory – working with YPN-NT allows you to target an engaged, connected and enthusiastic audience. YPN-NT have previously collaborated with partners to host skills workshops (knowledge sharing), seminars and speaker panels. YPN-NT does not rest on its past success, we’re keen to grow our network just like you and your business and in doing so, develop a program that works well for both parties.
Please send completed form to:
EVENT PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION FORM
POST
Contact Name: Organisation: Postal Address: Telephone:
Mobile:
Email: Please specify the proposed topic of the event to be co-hosted with YPN:
Please state the proposed date of the event:
Please detail the resources that will be provided by your business for the event:
THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK NT PO Box 967 Darwin NT 0801 youngprofessionalsnt@gmail.com