2016 Annual Sponsor

Prospectus

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About The ArcThe Arc is the nation’s leading and largest community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. For over 65 years, The Arc has advocated for and provided services and supports for over a million individuals with I/DD and their families—including employment, health, future planning, and advocacy resources. Our grassroots network consists of nearly 700 affiliated, independent chapters across the country, with a presence in 48 states and the District of Columbia. The Arc works together with professionals, academics, and local, state and national community and agency leaders to foster respect for individuals with I/DD and empowers them to achieve full, independent, and satisfying lives.

Why Sponsor?Sponsorship is the best way to reach those most deeply involved in advocacy and support for people with I/DD. Every year The Arc hosts three major events: Disability Policy Seminar, the National Conference of Executives (NCE) Summer Leadership Institute, and the National Convention & International Forum. By becoming a sponsor, your organization will have access to the decision makers and influencers and direct purchasers — including families and self-advocates — who can benefit from your programs, services, or products. Our expanded sponsorship options allow you to select both the events as well as the packages most effective for your business. The Arc’s vast network through a wide range of targeted promotional options as well as the opportunity to meet in person with key decision makers can help. Of course all of this is dependent on and sensitive to your budget, as well as the type/amount of interaction you are seeking to enhance your business.

National Convention and International Forum

NCE Summer Leadership Institute

Disability Policy Seminar

Throughout the prospectus you may see I/DD which stands for intellectual and developmental disability.

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Who Attends?

Demographics

Position Type:

Percentage by Region:

59%Staff

34%Family Member

18%Self Advocate

33%

Board Member Executive Director

31%

Executive Level

36%

30%Northeast

10%Southeast

46%Midwest

5%Southwest

9%West

Data reflected above is taken from 2015 Convention Attendee Registration

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Disability Policy Seminar (DPS)April 11-13, 2016 • Washington, District of Columbia

Disability Policy Seminar (DPS) is the largest policy gathering of people in the national disability community that focuses on the federal advocacy and the grassroots movement with a focus on I/DD. The event is co-hosted by six major disability rights organizations: The Arc, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) and United Cerebral Palsy (UCP). With a full program covering education, housing, medical care, and employment, the event culminates with in-person Congressional visits on Capitol Hill. This year is especially important because of the presidential election, and the event will have a special focus on voter rights and civic engagement. Attendees return to their communities with the ability to spread the word, educate new advocates and communicate effectively with their state and local public officials about the needs of people with I/DD.

Who attends?Over 500 passionate sector professionals, academics,

state and federal legislative professionals and staff members, family members, friends, and self-advocates, local policy committee members, board members, staff, and volunteers of disability organizations

Why sponsor?The opportunity to meet the passionate cross-

disability advocates on the frontlines fighting for legislation and services to improve quality of life for those with I/DDw

Association with the I/DD sector’s core issues, and resulting sense of solidarity with those fighting for community inclusion and civil rights

Exposure of your company to the the top six organizations responsible for a significant volume of disability policy and advocacy work at the federal level

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NCE Summer Leadership InstituteJuly 18-20, 2016 • Palm Springs, California

The National Conference of Executives (NCE) Summer Leadership Institute is an annual professional development event designed to foster a community of mentorship and networking amongst The Arc’s chapter executives and staff. Attendees include Executive Directors/CEO’s of our chapter network as well as other key staff from areas such as development, finance, operations, and residential management. Mentorship and training are the key components for developing future leaders of The Arc. The Summer Leadership Institute focuses on important issues related to strengthening our chapters, including how to improve organizational and foundational governance, technology, staffing, and financial management and advocacy.

Who attends?Leaders, volunteers, and staff representing chapters

of The Arc from all over the country who are looking to develop their professional skills and seeking opportunities to improve the future of their chapter

Local Disability organizations from nearby the Summer Leadership venue are invited to present on relevant and sometimes local issues

Why sponsor?The chance to meaningfully engage with chapter

leaders and staff in a more intimate and relaxed setting, nurturing stronger long-term professional relationships

Ability to participate directly in all sessions, learning from chapter staff and board leaders from across the country on a variety of issues

The opportunity to expose your organization’s program or services directly to chapter decision-makers open to new solutions

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National Convention & International ForumOctober 27-29, 2016 • Orlando, Florida

National Convention is our biggest annual event, with over 1000 attendees anticipated this year. Over the course of two and a half days, Convention participants listen to top influential speakers such as Tim Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics, who joined us at our National Convention in 2015 and shared inspiring lessons and thought-provoking discussions on the latest issues confronting the disability community. A range of breakout sessions focus on unique challenges and opportunities. This year, Inclusion International will be joining us for a joint event which will bring attendees from over 40 different nations around the world.

1 Selection of speakers is competitive and not tied to sponsorship opportunities. Call for papers opens March and breakout sessions will be selected in late May-early June. For more information, please click here.

Who attends?Chapter leaders and staff, volunteers, sector

professionals and academics, caregivers, family members, and self-advocates, all of whom are engaged with and actively involved in The Arc often at the local, state and national levels.

Why sponsor?The opportunity to present1 and share your program

or service with intimate, targeted groups who have a vested interest the solutions it offers

A-la-carte sponsorship options that connect you to specific, niche events or premium items distributed at Convention so you can target the audience best suited to your service or product

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Join The Arc’s Community We invite you to become a part of The Arc’s community by supporting one, two, or all three annual events. Each event is targeted to specific audiences of our national audience and has a distinct program, crafted to address the concerns and interests of its attendees. By investing in more than one program, you have the opportunity to cultivate relationships with multiple, distinct audiences and tailor the materials you bring to each event to suit the needs and demographics of the participants.

Champion $18,000

Advocate $9,500

Supporter $5,000

Friend $1,800

Convention Only

Number of full event sponsorships 3 2 1 X

Total event registrations, to be distributed as you wish

8 5 2 1 for Convention only

National Convention program book ads

Full page ad + 50 word description in program

book

½ page ad + 50 word description in program

book

¼ page ad + 50 word description in program

book1/8 page ad

Logo placement in additional program books Convention, SLI, and DPS SLI and DPS SLI or DPS X

One-time access to attendee lists All 3 events 2 events 1 event Convention only

Logo placement on main event screens All 3 events 2 events 1 event Convention only

Event website logo placement All 3 events 2 event websites 1 event website Convention only

Event signage and promotional items

3 events and 1 promotional item

2 events and 1 promotional item 1 event X

Tote bag inserts 3 events 2 events 1 event X

Exhibit table (Convention only) X X

Promotional Emails 3 promotional emails to The Arc’s network before

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2 promotional emails to The Arc’s network before

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1 promotional email to The Arc’s network before

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Banner ad in chapter or public E-Newsletter

* Exhibitor Tables at the National Convention & International Forum (limited space available)If you wish to exhibit at The Arc’s National Convention, you must be either a Champion or Advocate level sponsor. If you wish to add a table and you are a “Supporter” level sponsor, you may add this benefit for $850.

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A la CarteFirst-come, first-served

Event Features Breakout Session TracksMobile AppEntrepreneur Alley* Refreshment Breaks Registration Desk The Arc Store*Networking Lounge/Quiet Room*

*Available at National Convention only

Promotional Items

Key CardLanyardsNotepadsTote BagsT-Shirts*Water Bottles

Special to NCE

NCE New Member PackageNCE E-Newsletter Banner Ad

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Premium EventsFirst-come, first-served

Opening or Closing General Sessions*Featuring one or two speakers well known or experts, these sessions bring together all attendees in order to share stories that impact and inspire the lives of people in the disability community.

Chapter Leaders Reception Executive Directors, management staff, and Board members gather with colleagues at the beginning of Convention to socialize and catch up at this important once a year informal networking event.

NCE Awards LuncheonNCE members gather and present awards that recognize executives for their outstanding efforts to fulfill the mission, core values and position statements of The Arc. Awards include the Rising Star Award, Outstanding Professional Achievement Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and Executive Excellence Award.

Self-Advocacy Symposium The Self-Advocacy Symposium is a pre-Convention conference where self-advocates from across the country have the opportunity to join together and learn, network, and have fun.

NCE Pre-Convention Leadership InstitutePre-Convention is a day and a half seminar on several hot button issues in the disability community held before The Arc’s Convention & International Forum.

Major Donor Reception This invite-only event is for the most loyal and generous of The Arc’s supporters , and offers a chance to network and meet this exclusive group. Keynote speakers and VIP’s at Convention also join our most dedicated supporters and sponsors.

Film Festival People with I/DD remain marginalized in the mainstream media. The Arc aims to raise their visibility by showcasing works of all genres by and about this population.

Welcome Reception*The reception takes place after the exciting and inspiring opening general session. This reception is open to everyone.

Each requires $5,000 over and above your investment as a Champion, Advocate, or Supporter Level Sponsorship:

Interested in Sponsoring?Contact Trudy Jacobson

Jacobson@thearc.org • 202.534.3714convention.thearc.org

*Notes Premium Event is available at both National Convention & NCE Summer Leadership Institute

1825 K Street NW, Suite 1200Washington, DC 20006

T: 202.534.3700 | F: 202.534.3731thearc.org