Yvonne Ogadi - Nigerian-American Multicultural Council

Wednesday, April 9, 2015
Invitation to Sponsor Nigerian-American Multicultural Council (NAMC)
4th Annual Gala and Awards Night: Building a Legacy
The Nigerian-American Multicultural Council (NAMC) requests your support by sponsoring its 4th Annual
Gala and Awards Night, which will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Westin Houston Memorial City
Hotel, 945 Gessner, Houston, TX 77024. This year’s theme is Building a Legacy, and NAMC will kick off its
capital campaign to build a multicultural center for Houston’s Nigerian community.
The Annual Gala and Awards Night features entertainment, networking, authentic African cuisine, a
silent auction, and a keynote speech from President Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria. 250 attendees will gather to reflect on NAMC’s progress and its vision for the upcoming
year in an upscale environment. Past attendees include Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States, Houston
elected officials, Houston diplomatic corps, executives of Houston-based oil and gas companies and financial
institutions, and esteemed young professionals. This event can increase your organization’s branding in the
prosperous Nigerian-American Houston community and serve as an outlet for your organization’s social
responsibility targets.
NAMC is a Houston based 501(c)(3) charitable organization that seeks to build a vibrant Nigerian
community in Houston. NAMC focuses on four core areas: professional development, mentorship, cultural
enrichment, and community development. Among the programs held in 2014 in furtherance of the NAMC
mission were the following: Expanding Horizons: Career Discovery, Expanding Horizons: College Admissions,
three (3) roundtables focused on entrepreneurship and the legal field, and the Festival of African Arts, Culture,
and Entertainment. Learn more at www.namchouston.org.
The objective of this year’s gala is to launch NAMC’s $3 Million capital campaign, which will fund a
Nigerian-American community center (NAMC House). NAMC House, the first Sub-Saharan African cultural
center in Houston, will be a civic center for the Nigerian-American community and a learning center for the
Houston community to understand Nigeria’s rich and diverse culture. We look forward to your partnership with
and support of NAMC. Any one of the undersigned would be glad to meet with you to answer any questions you
have about sponsorship, the gala, or NAMC generally.
Warmest regards,
Yemi Koyejo
NAMC President
ykoyejo@gmail.com
832-646-3338
Yvonne Ogadi
Yvonne Ogadi
NAMC VP, Fundraising
yvonneogadi@gmail.com
832-282-7035
Modinat “Abby” Kotun
NAMC VP, Education and
Mentoring Programs
akotun@gmail.com
281-788-8798
GALA SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
PLATINUM SPONSOR - $10,000
BRONZE SPONSOR - $1,500
Seat at Gala Head Table
5 Reserved Seats
Title Sponsorship of Gala
Sponsor recognition in Gala Publicity
2 Corporate Tables of 10
Half Page Ad in Gala Program Guide
Sponsor recognition in Gala Publicity
Sponsor Recognition in Gala Materials
2 Page Spread in Gala Program Guide
1 Informational Email Blast to NAMC Mailing
List
Sponsor Recognition in Gala Materials
3 Month Banner on NAMC Website Homepage
1 Informational Email Blast to NAMC Mailing
List
COMMUNITY PARTNER - $500
2 Reserved Seats
Sponsor recognition in Gala Materials
GOLD SPONSOR - $5,000
Presenting Sponsorship of Gala
PUBLICITY UNDERWRITER - $1,500
1 Corporate Table of 10
2 Reserved Seats
Sponsor recognition in Gala Publicity
Prominent Sponsor recognition in Gala Publicity
Full Page Ad in Gala Program Guide
Sponsor Recognition in Gala Materials
Sponsor Recognition in Gala Materials
2 Month Banner on NAMC Website
PROGRAM BOOK UNDERWRITER - $1,500
1 Informational Email Blast to NAMC Mailing
List
2 Reserved Seats
SILVER SPONSOR - $2,500
2 Page Spread in Gala Program Guide
Sponsor Recognition in Gala Materials
1 Corporate Table of 10
Sponsor recognition in Gala Publicity
Full Page Ad in Gala Program Guide
Sponsor Recognition in Gala Materials
2 Week Banner on NAMC Website
1 Informational Email Blast to NAMC Mailing
List
IN KIND DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME FOR
RAFFLE PRIZES AND SILENT AUCTION ITEMS,
INCLUDING:
AIRLINE TICKETS
TELEVISIONS, LAPTOPS, IPADS, ETC.
VIDEO CAMERAS OR DIGITAL CAMERAS
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS*
* These promotional materials can highlight your organization and be given away to attendees. Items can include: bags,
cups, key chains, notebooks, pens, pencils, posters, stress balls, T-shirts, hats, sweaters, flash drives, etc.
SPONSORSHIP RESPONSE FORM
1. Please complete all contact information in full: (referred by ________________)
Company:
Contact Person:
Title:
Address:
City:
State:
Telephone:
2.
ZIP Code:
E-Mail:
Place “x” in box next to the level of support:
Platinum Sponsorship
Gold Sponsorship
Silver Sponsorship
Bronze Sponsorship
Community Partner
Publicity Underwriter
Program Book Underwriter
In Kind Donation (Please Specify):
** Please make checks & money orders payable to NAMC Houston **
or make payment via PayPal to info@namchouston.org.
Please send form and payment to:
Electronically to akotun@gmail.com OR
NAMC Houston | Attn: Gala Sponsorship
8226 Furlong Lane | Houston, TX 77071
For more information or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Yvonne Ogadi regarding the Gala
generally at 832-282-7035, yvonneogadi@gmail.com or Abby Kotun at 281-845-2229, akotun@gmail.com.
NAMC Houston is a 501(c)(3) tax-organization for federal income tax purposes. The only portion of a sponsorship contribution that will be
deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes is the amount by which the sponsorship contribution exceeds the
fair market value of the goods and services received by you from us in connection with your contribution.