Sponsorship Opportunity Information
· Donation Amount - Support in any amount is most welcome and is a contribution to furthering the high quality of education in Michigan. Donations have ranged from $300 to $10,000 – NME appreciates and honors all those who have and/or continue to support the work of NME.. Currently NME has received two Diamond and three Platinum donations.
· Levels of Donation Recognition – The four levels of donation recognized on the website, all publications, at the Annual Banquet, and at the Conference are:
Diamond for gifts $7,500 and above.
Platinum for gifts 2,500 up to 7,499.
Gold for gifts 1,000 up to 2,499.
Silver for those under 1,000.
- In addition to the major contributors listed previously the primary source of funding that supports the NME members comes from the members themselves in the from of paying their own expenses and in many cases paying their school districts for their substitutes in order to participate. This is becoming increasingly difficult for many teachers who make up 95% of the network membership and is the most significant block for many who do not attend or participate.
- Donations are tax deductable. All donors who request one will be provided a letter from MEIM confirming their denotation to the Network (MIEM is a 501c3 Nonprofit – contact NME or MIEM for their tax number).
- If you wish to make a donation please write your check to: “MIEM”
With a note or memo designating “For the Network of Michigan Educators”
And send it to the NME Fiscal Agent:
The Michigan Institute for Educational Management (MIEM),
1001 Centennial Way, Suite 300 Lansing, Michigan 48917
The list below is provided as a reference for Sponsors should you want to support any specific item in the conference. Sponsoring a specific activity will also get recognition with signs and mention of support during the conference.
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Network Budget
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Expense
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Conference Operation (Calculated for 150 participants)
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Thursday lunch
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1,537.00
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Friday breakfast
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1,087.00
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Friday lunch
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1,537.00
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Recognition banquet
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3,975.00
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Recognition banquet table decorations (could be donated decorations)
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750.00
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Recognition reception
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1,825.00
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Conference lodging for participants
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9,750.00
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Teacher substitute re-imbursement for participants – 1 day (Thursday)
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11,500.00
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Teacher substitute re-imbursement for participants – 1 day (Friday)
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11,500.00
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Travel – provide pre-paid gas/gift cards to participants ($25/50 mile radius,
$50/100; $75/150; $100/200; $150/rest of the U.P.)
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4,850.00
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Pre-conference beverages and rolls
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575.00
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Break time beverages and snacks - 2 @ 475.00 ea.
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950.00
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Conference operation total
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50,286.00
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Other Opportunities
Annual Recognition Banquet Table Decorations for 25 - 30 tables at the formal MDE/Michigan recognition of all 2008 awardees
Break Time Beverages and/or Snacks – There are two breaks, one on Thursday and one on Friday
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