T H E G R E AT E R WA S H I N G T O N U R B A N L E A G U E

T H E G R E A T E R WA S H I N G T O N U R B A N L E A G U E
Gala
FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016
AT O M N I S H O R E H A M H O T E L
2016
The Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL) is a major interracial, nonpartisan, nonprofit
social services and civil rights organization with headquarters in the District of Columbia. We serve
the District of Columbia, Prince George’s County and Montgomery County, Maryland. Our mission
is “to increase the economic and political empowerment of blacks and other minorities and to help
all Americans share equally in the responsibilities and rewards of full citizenship.”
We empower communities and change lives using the approaches of social work, advocacy, law and
other disciplines. The League provides direct services and advocacy to more than 65,000 individuals
annually. The League manages and administers some 30 programs in the areas of Education,
Employment and Training, and Housing and Community Development. We are governed by a
Board of Directors and an advisory board that provides expertise and guidance to support our
programs.
For information, please visit: GWUL.org.
GALA TABLE AND INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Title Sponsor
$100,000
Diamond Sponsor
$75,000
Platinum Sponsor
$50,000 Gold Sponsor
$25,000 Corporate Sponsor
$10,000
INDIVIDUAL GALA TICKET SPONSORSHIPS
Friends of the League
$3,500
Gala Ticket
$375
The Greater Washington Urban League
2901 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20009
Phone (202) 265-8200 · Fax (202) 265-6122
Beautiful, simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti
LaBelle. As time continues to evolve, the soulful songbird’s name has become synonymous
with grace, style, elegance and class. Belting out classic rhythm and blues renditions, pop
standards and spiritual sonnets have created the unique platform of versatility that Ms. Patti
is known and revered for.
In 2009, she reunited with Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx for the first time in 30 years for
the critically acclaimed Labelle reunion album, Back to Now. It’s a small wonder that Patti
has time for anything else in between recording and touring, but she makes time and the
world is oh so happy that she does!
In November 2008, Patti released her fifth book and third cookbook, Recipes for The Good
Life, and an instructional cooking DVD, In the Kitchen with Ms. Patti. The cookbook
features recipes and anecdotes that reflect Patti’s philosophy that good cooking and the love
of entertaining come from the heart. More recently, Patti introduced a line of signature
sauces and marinades called Patti’s Good Life and launched a designer bedding collection,
Patti LaBelle Home.
In addition to her amazing career as an entertainer and entrepreneurial success,
Ms. LaBelle’s work as a humanitarian is just as legendary. She remains an advocate for
adoption, foster care, Big Sisters and the United Negro College Fund, among many other
initiatives. While Ms. LaBelle’s celebrated 50 + year career is respected world-wide, she has
also endured and survived personal strife. Within a 10-year period, she lost her mother,
three sisters and best friend to diabetes and cancer. In 1994, LaBelle was diagnosed with
diabetes and shortly thereafter became a spokesperson for the American Diabetes
Association.
www.pattilabelle.com
The same motivation that had Patricia Louise Holte blossom from a choir member
to lead vocalist for Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles and later Labelle, to a solo
artist is the same energy that keeps her fire burning at six-three years young.
“Each year I grow, and that’s a blessing from God. I do what I can do.
I do what I feel God has given me the energy to do, so I just go out
there and I do it…It’s not about making money because I don’t
need money, but I need to sing. With a voice or without,
I’ve got to get on that stage.” And the world is thankful
that Ms. Patti’s voice sounds so good to our ears.
The Greater Washington Urban League
2901 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20009
Phone (202) 265-8200 · Fax (202) 265-6122
TITLE SPONSOR - $100,000
•Two (2) tables in prime location
•Ten (10) tickets to Thursday Network Post Event
(Party With A Purpose)
•On stage recognition
•On stage speaking and photo opportunity at Gala
•Ballroom and stage signage & electronic media
•Company Branding at VIP reception
•Full page ad on inside front, inside back or back
cover of Gala Program Book
•Company branding on select signage including red
carpet photo area
•Opportunity to provide a quality promotional item
for Gala gift bag
•Inclusion in pre and post Gala publicity
•GWUL/GWUL Gala website branding
•Company profile page on GWUL Gala website
PLATINUM SPONSOR - $50,000
•One (1) table in prime location
•Six (6) tickets to Thursday Network Post Event
(Party With A Purpose)
•On stage recognition
•On stage speaking and photo opportunity at Gala
•Ballroom and stage signage & electronic media
•Full page ad in Gala Program Book
•Company branding on select signage including red
carpet photo area
•Opportunity to provide a quality promotional item
for Gala gift bag
•Inclusion in pre and post Gala publicity
•GWUL/GWUL Gala website branding
FRIENDS OF THE LEAGUE SPONSOR - $3,500
•Six (6) Gala tickets
•Four (4) tickets to Thursday Network Post Event
(Party With A Purpose)
•Electronic media
•Logo/Listing in Gala Program Book
•Opportunity to provide a quality promotional item
for Gala gift bag
•GWUL/GWUL Gala website branding
DIAMOND SPONSOR - $75,000
•Two (2) tables in prime location
•Ten (10) tickets to Thursday Network Post Event
(Party With A Purpose)
•On stage recognition
•On stage speaking and photo opportunity at Gala
•Ballroom and stage signage & electronic media
•Special Recognition at VIP reception
•Full page ad on inside front, inside back or back
cover of Gala Program Book
•Company branding on select signage including red
carpet photo area
•Opportunity to provide a quality promotional item
for Gala gift bag
•Inclusion in pre and post Gala publicity
•GWUL/GWUL Gala website branding
•Company profile page on GWUL Gala website
GOLD SPONSOR - $25,000
•One (1) table in prime location
•Six (6) tickets to Thursday Network Post Event
(Party With A Purpose)
•On stage recognition
•Ballroom and stage signage & electronic media
•¼ page ad in Gala Program Book
•Company branding on select signage
•Opportunity to provide a quality promotional item
for Gala gift bag
•GWUL/GWUL Gala website branding
CORPORATE SPONSOR - $10,000
•One (1) table in prime location
•Four (4) tickets to Thursday Network Post Event
(Party With A Purpose)
•On stage recognition
•Ballroom and stage signage & electronic media
•Logo/Listing in Gala Program Book
•Company branding on select signage
•Opportunity to provide a quality
promotional item for Gala gift bag
•GWUL Gala website listing
The Greater Washington Urban League
2901 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20009
Phone (202) 265-8200 · Fax (202) 265-6122
COMPANY BRANDED SCHOLARSHIP RANGING FROM $2,500 - $10,000
Company Branded Internship
Targeting economically challenged college bound deserving students
THURSDAY NETWORK PROGRAM PACKAGE - $7,500
Company Branded GWUL Thursday Network General Body Meeting
Title Sponsor for GWUL Thursday Network 16th Annual MLK Day Blanket & Toiletry Drive
for the Homeless
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER PROGRAM (ECP) PACKAGE - $7,500
Company Branded GWUL ECP Small Business Networking Event
Title Sponsor for a GWUL ECP Training Session
HOUSING FAIR AND PRE-PURCHASE WORKSHOP PACKAGE - $7,500
Prime Booth and Company Branding on Select Signage at the 8th Annual DHCD
Housing Expo co-sponsored with GWUL
Title Sponsor for a GWUL Pre-purchase Counseling Workshop
The Greater Washington Urban League
2901 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20009
Phone (202) 265-8200 · Fax (202) 265-6122
COMPANY BRANDED
PHOTO BOOTH
Your company name/logo will be displayed
as the background on the photo booth
$5,000
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COMPANY BRANDED
AUCTION PADDLES
Your company name/logo will be displayed
on all auction paddles
COMPANY BRANDED THURSDAY NETWORK
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL (PARTY WITH A PURPOSE)
Your company name/logo will be displayed throughout the event
$15,000
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COMPANY BRANDED RECEPTION W/ MARCUS JOHNSON
Your company name/logo will be displayed throughout the reception featuring renowned
contemporary jazz artist, Marcus Johnson
$25,000
The Greater Washington Urban League
2901 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20009
Phone (202) 265-8200 · Fax (202) 265-6122
2016 WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. MEMORIAL GALA PROGRAM JOURNAL
NEW THIS YEAR!
GWUL 2016 SMALL BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADS
The Greater Washington Urban League is pleased to honor our Unsung Heroes in the Annual Gala Program
Journal and as a special feature, introduce the GWUL Small Business Directory featuring local businesses.
Both books will be distributed to over 1,000 Gala attendees including CEOs, corporate executives, political
leaders, public policy, community and educational leaders, and media. The Small Business Directory will also
be distributed throughout the year to thousands of metropolitan area residents during GWUL events.
GWUL GALA PROGRAM ADS
Full Page Ad
Half Page Ad
Quarter Page Ad -
SMALL BUSINESS DIRCTORY ADS
$850
$500
$300
Business Card (1/8 Page) - $125
Black and White Ad
GALA PROGRAM ADS
Ad Specifications Format
Each page is 8.5”w x 11”h
Each page will print in Full Color with Bleed
Full Page Ad is 8.75”w x 11.25”h with a live area of 8.5”w x 11”h
Each Half Page Ad is 8.75”w x 5.5”h with a live area of 8.5”w x 5.375”h
Each Quarter Page Ad is 4.25”w x 5.5”h with a live area of 4.125”w x 5.375”h
Art should be provided as a cmyk 300dpi, jpeg, tif or pdf with text
converted to outlines
Please do not add crop marks
SMALL BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADS
Ad Specifications Format
Each page size is 5.5”w x 8.5”h
Pages do not bleed
The only ad size accepted is Business Card Size - 3.5”w x 2”h
Ads will print in Black Ink only
Art should be provided as a cmyk 300dpi, jpeg, tif or pdf with text
converted to outlines
Please do not add crop marks
The Greater Washington Urban League
2901 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20009
Phone (202) 265-8200 · Fax (202) 265-6122
To become a sponsor or for more information on sponsorship
opportunities, contact Danielle Brown at (202) 265-8200 ext. 246
or sponsorship@gwul.org.
To purchase ads, please contact DeCarla C. Martin at
(202) 265-8200 ext. 249 or ads@gwul.org.
For more information, please visit
www.gwulgala.org.
The Greater Washington Urban League
2901 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20009
Phone (202) 265-8200 · Fax (202) 265-6122