98th NAACP Annual Convention
Detroit, MI - July 7-12, 2007
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation's oldest pre-eminent civil rights organization. In existence for nearly a century the NAACP is responsible for a number of victories in the struggle for justice and equality in America. The Association continues to be at the forefront of issues paramount to our communities. Our efforts have lead to the launch of new initiatives and programs aimed at eliminating disparities in economic development, healthcare, education, technology and many other issues.
The Association is active internationally, dividing the United States and four supporting countries into seven regions. With a current active membership of more than a 300,00 million, the NAACP has over 200 college chapters, 500 youth councils and 1700 adult branches with overseas branches in Germany, Italy, Korea and Japan.
The NAACP Annual Convention is regarded as the event of the year for those engaged in civil rights advocacy and ensuring equality for all Americans. We invite you to make a commitment to support our annual convention by becoming a sponsor. Workshops and plenary sessions focusing on national issues have been planned to create a dialogue on civil rights advocacy issues in education, economic empowerment, health outreach, civil liberties and youth leadership development.
Our sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers will find that this year's convention underscores the challenges facing communities of color across the country. In the 98th year, over 8,000 members, civil rights leaders, volunteers, policy makers, and corporation will meet to share models for civil rights advocacy and strengthening communities. Many corporations return each year, understanding and progressively gaining from the worthwhile event.
Participation as a sponsor of the 98th Annual Convention demonstrates your commitment to the education, political, social justice and civil rights goals of the NAACP. Sponsoring an event or workshop will provide the opportunity to interact with national African American thought and opinion leaders, civil rights activists, and other influential members of the community.
The Association offers a unique opportunity to share your products and services through the integration of technology and utilization of an online web cast. Through our online web cast we are able to expand our outreach and message to millions of viewers over the five-day convention.
The 38th Commerce and Industry Show will represent a broad spectrum of organizations -- from Fortune 500 companies, government and social service agencies to minority-owned businesses and institutions of higher education. Some 15,000 people visit the show over four days. Your company's message will reach thousands of individuals. Exhibitors are sure to deliver their message to a plethora of key decision-makers attending the convention.
The NAACP Program Information Exchange Center will be displayed in our exhibit area and focuses on the NAACP programs, services and collaborative relationships of the NAACP Programs Department. The NAACP also annually convenes its career fair in the exhibit area. Human Resource professionals from corporations and government agencies will have access to more than 6,000 highly qualified professionals seeking all levels of employment opportunity.
As a diamond, platinum or gold level sponsor, you can maximize your company's support and guarantee exposure of your products or services with a full-page 4/color advertisement in the official convention program book. Convention delegates will have an opportunity to view your advertisement in their daily perusal of the convention agenda, which is included in the convention program book.
Provided to present awards to NAACP branches and states conferences who have demonstrated outstanding support during any one year to the advancement of the Association's programs. This dinner also provides the Association with the opportunity to present the NAACP Spingarn Medal to a man or woman of African descent and American citizenship who has made the highest achievement during the preceding year or years in any honorable field of human endeavor. ($50,000--minimum co-sponsorship)
As the nation's pre-eminent civil rights organization in the quest for social and economic liberation of people of color, we recognize that information is power. The Information Exchange Center is the effort of the NAACP Programs Department to provide a linkage from our very rich history to our equally dynamic and exciting future. The center will showcase exhibits that reflect the programs, services, and collaborative relationships of the association that foster protection of civil rights, civil liberties, voter empowerment, youth outreach, and optimum health.
Provides a forum for the NAACP President and CEO to meet and interact with volunteers, community members, and corporate supporters from across the country.
The official convention opening reception for adult and youth delegates and other convention attendees to interact with the NAACP leadership and the host community.
Showcases Motown artist with NAACP adult and youth delegates for an evening of family entertainment
Showcases local choirs who join with NAACP members to create a 500-voice choral ensemble and a renowned gospel entertainer
The Chairman of the Board hosts this reception to provide an opportunity to meet and interact with our NAACP volunteer leadership from across the country.
Hosted by the Vice Chair of the National Board of Directors and the Chair of the Convention Planning Committee to express gratitude to the host city, local elected officials, corporate sponsors, NAACP leadership, and other special invited guest.
Includes a reception, breakfast, and the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Memorial Luncheon. The NAACP sponsors this annual seminar as an ongoing training course in framing issues and helping lawyers to more effectively litigate civil rights matters.
Given in appreciation for the many corporations that support the NAACP Commerce and Industry Show. Each year the NAACP recognizes three (3) exhibiting companies with the Exhibitor's award.
Honors a select group of individuals who support the objectives of the NAACP Labor program
The awards dinner marks a time-honored tradition of the NAACP-promoting equal opportunity for black veterans and military personnel.
Designed to provide an opportunity for NAACP Branch Presidents, Youth Council Presidents, and State Conference Presidents to interface with the NAACP President and CEO to voice their concerns that affect the Association's grassroots operations.
Provides an opportunity for the Association to show appreciation and pay tribute to our stalwart volunteers who have excelled in ensuring the effective grassroots advocacy in communities across the country.
Provides an opportunity for the Spingarn Medalist to interact with NAACP Chairman of the Board, the NAACP President and CEO, members of the National Board of Directors, and Special Contribution Fund (SCF) Trustees. In addition, the accomplishments of select NAACP volunteers will be recognized through presentation of the Thalheimer Awards.
Highlights the accomplishments of women in the NAACP and their grassroots initiatives to build stronger communities
Given in recognition and honor the many NAACP volunteers who have worked through our 1700 branches to champion civil rights during their lives
This sponsored event is given in appreciation for the dedicated volunteer work of our National Board of Directors and Special Contributions Fund Trustees.
Highlights the support of the interfaith community and provides a forum to recognize religious leaders from across the country.
The continental breakfasts are scheduled each morning to provide delegates with an opportunity to partake prior to regional meetings.
Designed to attract professionals and entrepreneurs between 30-50 years old in the areas of health, religion, politics, law, media, entertainment, economic development and education to help shape the future direction of social justice advocacy efforts in our nation.
This reception precedes the awards dinner and recognizes military honorees with special invited guests.
* Co-sponsorships available
Recognizes the contributions that our youth councils and college chapters have made throughout the year, as well as those supporting the efforts of the NAACP Youth and College
Celebrates the memory of Roy Wilkins, past Executive Director of the NAACP, during a luncheon which presents educational scholarships to deserving minority college students.
This event provides music, dance, and networking with their peer leaders to our youth within the 1,700 branches around the country.
Recognizes the many adult volunteers who have provided leadership development for our youth councils, college chapters, and young adult units to support civil rights advocacy.
This networking social provides an opportunity for young adult leaders from across the country to interact with each other and dialogue on various civil right issues.
Allows youth council, college chapter, young adult units and volunteers to dialogue about an issue essential to the strategic goals of the NAACP for the current year.
Provides youth an opportunity to relax and view an NAACP Image Award nominated film or a nationally renowned documentary.
* Co-sponsorships available
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