SPONSORSHIP GUIDE 2014

Become a sponsor of the ICF Washington State Charter Chapter and start promoting your business by accessing all the benefits a

partnership with ICF has to offer!

What is ICF Washington

ICF Washington State is a non-profit professional organization of personal and business coaches who support and preserve the integrity of the coaching profession. Formed in 1996 as the Puget Sound Coaches Association, ICF Washington State is a chartered chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF). ICF WA State is:

The known professional organization in Washington State providing the forum for excellence in coaching.

State and why would you want to partner with us and become a Sponsor?

A business, networking and professional development resource for business and personal coaches. A resource for those seeking a professional coach.

As a sponsor for the ICF Washington State Chapter your company will benefit from:

Heightening your message and product offerings by promoting your business to a new channel of influential and dedicated coaching professionals.

Providing continuing education and development for internal corporate coaches. Gaining direct access to a diverse channel of credentialed coaches to staff coaching and training projects. Accessing the more than 1000 local professionals in the ICF Washington State network. Partnering with local coaches who can create global leverage by connecting with the ICF global network of over

18,000 members located around the world in more than 100 countries.

Becoming a Sponsor

Premier Partnership Package $3000 Website logo and link – 1 year Newsletter logo and link – 1 year Listing in vendor directory – 1 year 3 Diamond level chapter event sponsorships 1 feature article in newsletter 2 newsletter advertisements Partnership recognition at chapter events – 1 year

Gold Partnership Package $2000 Website logo and link – 1 year Newsletter logo and link – 1 year Listing in vendor directory – 1 year 2 Diamond level chapter event sponsorships 1 newsletter advertisement Partnership recognition at chapter events – 1 year

Silver Partnership Package $1000 Website logo and link – 1 year Newsletter logo and link – 6 months Listing in vendor directory – 1 year 1 Diamond level chapter event sponsorship 1 newsletter advertisement Partnership recognition at chapter events – 1 year

Bronze Partnership Package $500 Website logo and link – 1 year Newsletter logo and link – 3 months Listing in vendor directory – 1 year 1 newsletter advertisement Partnership recognition at chapter events – 1 year

Who are our members?

The ICF Washington State Chapter is one of the International Coaching Federations largest chapters with over 350 members. ICF Washington State is a Charter Chapter and has founders of the coaching industry as active participants in our community.

Just so you know…….The ICF Washington State Chapter invites you to join us in supporting the local coaching community. We believe in working with individuals and companies on many different sponsorship opportunities.

Additional Benefitsfor Corporate SponsorsA fundamental characteristic of a company that employs internal or external coaches is that they believe in human potential and the value of striving to unleash that potential. In today’s competitive workplace that speaks volumes for attracting and retaining great talent.

By becoming a sponsor of the ICF Washington State Chapter you are associating with a philosophy that sends a message to your employees, customers and stockholders – that your organization is committed to building an innovative and thriving workplace culture.

In a recent Fortune magazine survey 95% of leaders said being recognized for their workplace culture positively impacts their bottom-line!

ICF Washington State is your answer!

We have listed some key reasons we value our sponsor relationships:

Partnering to provide educational and networking opportunities to coaches in Washington State.

Establishing contacts within the business community to gather information about products and services.

Developing experience and trust from consistent and repeated contact with our sponsors.

To become a sponsor go to the ICF Washington State website and click on Sponsorship.

ICF Washington Statewww.icfwashingtonstate.com

We invite you to partner with our organization by taking advantage of our marketing and sponsorship opportunities.

Partner with our members to experience a return on your ICF Washington State investment.

I want to partner Sponsorship Packages – At a Glance

2014 Individual Premier Gold Silver Bronze

Email sponsorship request to ICF Washington State contact: sponsorships@icfwashingtonstate.com

Sponsorship Product Descriptions

I want to partner Sponsorship Packages – At a Glance

2014 Individual Premier Gold Silver Bronze

Product Description RequirementsDiamond Level Special Event Sponsorship

Top level sponsorship of up to three chapter special events: Awards Gala (spring): recognizing chapter coaches who have

demonstrated coaching excellence. Allied Professional Networking Event (summer): combined event

hosted by several local professional organizations including ICF. Prism Award Ceremony (fall): recognizing excellence in coaching in

organizations.Each Diamond level sponsorship package includes multiple sponsorship activities, based on the event. Ask to see the event sponsorship brochure for more information.

Multiple requirements depending on event. Special event requirements will be handled as each event occurs.

Chapter Meeting In person educational meetings: 3 minute presentation Distribute marketing materials at meeting (including banner) Recognition of sponsorship will appear in online event page and in

newsletter communications for the chapter meeting

Banner (optional) Marketing collateral High resolution jpeg of logo Link to website

Teleseminar – 1 year (6 events) or 6 months (3 events)

Educational events delivered over telephone bridge line: Recognition of sponsorship at the beginning of the call Recognition of sponsorship will appear in online event page and in

newsletter communications for the teleseminar events

High resolution jpeg of logo Link to website

Website Logo and Link1 year or 6 months

Display your company logo and link to website on the ICF Washington State website front page.

High resolution jpeg of logo Link to website

Newsletter Logo and Link1 year, 6 or 3 months

Display your company logo and link to website in the ICF Washington State monthly newsletter which is distributed to 1000+ members and non-members.

High resolution jpeg of logo Link to website

Newsletter Feature Article Text article featuring your company in the ICF Washington State monthly newsletter distributed to 1000+ members and non-members.

250 word maximum article including headline and URL

Newsletter Advertisement(medium or large)

Text ad in the ICF Washington State monthly newsletter distributed to 1000+ members and non-members.

Medium: 50 word maximum including headline and URL

Large: 100 word maximum including headline and URL

Vendor Directory1 year

Listing in the ICF Washington State online Vendor Directory in a maximum of three applicable categories. Your logo, link to website and a 100 word description of your company and services are included.

100 word description of company High resolution jpeg of logo Link to website

Partnership Recognition Sponsor acknowledgement at chapter events.