The Cane Event

National Federation of the Blind

National Convention

July 1-6, 2014

Orlando, Florida

National Convention 2014

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Again this year, more than three thousand members and friends of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) will be attending the 74th NFB National Convention. The NFB is a membership organization of more than fifty thousand blind persons, parents of blind children, and interested others from more than seven hundred local chapters across the United States. Our convention will be the largest assembly this year of any organization of the disabled in the world.

Becoming an Accessibility Champion, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, or White Cane Sponsor of the 2014 NFB National Convention will demonstrate your commitment to assisting the blind of this country. Corporate leaders will find this an excellent opportunity to learn about the capabilities of the blind and the resources available to assist in their goals of expanding and sustaining a diverse workforce. The benefits that correspond to each level are listed below.

Accessibility Champion Sponsorship Level $50,000

·  Thank-you message displayed for the duration of the 2014 National Convention on our digital sign visible to traffic exiting the Fort McHenry tunnel traveling south on I-95 in Baltimore, Maryland. The message can be customized to fit your brand within our sign specifications.

·  Twenty-five complimentary convention registrations

·  Interview posted on the NFB Web site, as well as on YouTube, prior to December 31, 2014

·  Twenty tickets for the convention kick-off reception for sponsors

·  One table of ten and special recognition at the NFB banquet on July 6; estimated attendance at the banquet is more than 2,500 (Note: Seats must be confirmed by noon on July 2 in order to ensure availability and appropriate placement.)

·  Your e-mail advertisement sent to our e-mail list (distribution: approximately 20,000)

·  Premium placement of full-page ad in the convention agenda (ad copy deadline is April 18, 2014)

·  Choice of four tables in the convention exhibit hall (prominent location), or two tables in the convention exhibit hall (prominent location), and one sponsored event

·  If exhibiting, special sponsors-only preview in the exhibit hall on July 2 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. for convention attendees; use of the exhibit hall sound system for announcements and special promotions

·  Premium signage in a central and highly visible location in the exhibit hall

·  Special listing in convention agenda schedule mentioning the sponsors and their special preview in the hall on July 2

·  Organization logo prominently featured during general session and banquet on dais banner

·  Worldwide exposure via a live Internet stream during the convention

·  Social media recognition

·  Sponsor logo to appear on our 2014 National Convention Web page for the remainder of 2014, at appropriate level, with direct link to organization's Web site.

·  If exhibiting, listing on NFB Web site under exhibitors at national convention, with a direct link to sponsor’s Web site

·  Use of NFB logo on sponsor’s Web site for remainder of 2014, dependent on mutually agreed upon copy

·  Special recognition in the NFB Jernigan Institute e-newsletter, with link to sponsor’s Web site (distribution: approximately 20,000)

·  Organization name included in the 2014 National Federation of the Blind Annual Report

Platinum Sponsorship Level $25,000

·  Twenty complimentary convention registrations

·  Interview posted on the NFB Web site, as well as on YouTube, prior to December 31, 2014

·  Ten tickets for the convention kick-off reception for sponsors

·  One full-page ad in the convention agenda, placement determined according to when sponsorship payment is received; ad copy deadline is April 18, 2014

·  One table of ten and special recognition at the NFB banquet on July 6; estimated attendance at the banquet is more than 2,500 (Note: Seats must be confirmed by noon on July 2 in order to ensure availability and appropriate placement.)

·  Two complimentary tables in the convention exhibit hall (prominent location)

·  If exhibiting, special sponsors-only preview in the exhibit hall on July 2 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. for convention attendees; use of the exhibit hall sound system for announcements and special promotions

·  Premium signage in the exhibit hall

·  Special listing in convention agenda schedule mentioning the sponsors and their special preview in the hall on July 2

·  Organization logo prominently featured during general session and banquet on dais banner

·  Exposure worldwide on live Internet stream during the convention

·  Social media recognition

·  Sponsor logo to appear on our 2014 National Convention page for the remainder of 2014, at appropriate level, with direct link

·  If exhibiting, listing on NFB Web site under exhibitors at national convention, with a direct link to sponsor’s Web site

·  Use of NFB logo on sponsor’s Web site for remainder of 2014, dependent on mutually agreed upon copy

·  Special recognition in the NFB Jernigan Institute e-newsletter (distribution: approximately 20,000)

·  Organization name included in the 2014 National Federation of the Blind AnnualReport

Gold Sponsorship Level $15,000

·  Fifteen complimentary convention registrations

·  Eight tickets for the convention kick-off reception for sponsors

·  One table of ten and recognition at the NFB banquet on July 6; estimated attendance at the banquet is more than 2,500 (Note: Seats must be confirmed by noon on July 2 in order to ensure availability and appropriate placement.)

·  One full-page ad in the convention agenda. Ad copy deadline is April 18, 2014

·  One complimentary table in the exhibit hall (prominent location)

·  If exhibiting, special sponsors-only preview in the exhibit hall on July 2 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. for convention attendees; use of the exhibit hall sound system for announcements and special promotions

·  Sign displaying company’s logo in the exhibit hall

·  Special listing in convention agenda schedule mentioning the sponsors and their special preview in the hall on July 2

·  Organization logo prominently featured during general session and banquet on dais banner

·  Social media recognition

·  Sponsor logo to appear on our 2014 National Convention page for the remainder of 2014, at appropriate level, with direct link

·  If exhibiting, listing on NFB Web site under exhibitors at national convention, with a direct link to sponsor’s Web site

·  Organization name included in the 2014 National Federation of the Blind Annual Report

Silver Sponsorship Level $10,000

·  Ten complimentary convention registrations

·  Eight tickets for the convention kick-off reception for sponsors

·  One half-page ad in the convention agenda (Ad copy deadline is April 18, 2014.)

·  One complimentary table in the exhibit hall (prominent location)

·  If exhibiting, special sponsors-only preview in the exhibit hall on July 2 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. for convention attendees

·  Special listing in convention agenda schedule mentioning the sponsors and their special preview in the hall on July 2

·  Organization logo prominently featured during general session and banquet on dais banner

·  Social media recognition

·  Sponsor logo to appear on our 2014 National Convention page for the remainder of 2014, at appropriate level

·  If exhibiting, listing on NFB Web site under exhibitors at national convention

·  Organization name included in the 2014 National Federation of the Blind Annual Report

Bronze Sponsorship Level $5,000

·  Ten complimentary convention registrations

·  Five tickets for the convention kick-off reception for sponsors

·  One third-page ad in the convention agenda (Ad copy deadline is April 18, 2014.)

·  One complimentary table in the exhibit hall

·  If exhibiting, special sponsors-only preview in the exhibit hall on July 2 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. for convention attendees

·  Special listing in convention agenda schedule mentioning the sponsors and their special preview in the hall on July 2

·  Social media recognition

·  Sponsor logo to appear on our 2014 National Convention page for the remainder of 2014, at appropriate level

·  If exhibiting, listing on NFB Web site under exhibitors at national convention

·  Organization name included in the 2014 National Federation of the Blind Annual Report

White Cane Sponsorship Level $2,500

·  Five complimentary convention registrations

·  Five tickets for the convention kick-off reception for sponsors

·  One quarter-page ad in the convention agenda; ad copy deadline is April 18, 2014

·  One complimentary table in the exhibit hall

·  If exhibiting, special sponsors-only preview in the exhibit hall on July 2 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. for convention attendees

·  Special listing in convention agenda schedule mentioning the sponsors and their special preview in the hall on July 2

·  Social media recognition

·  If exhibiting, listing on NFB Web site under exhibitors at national convention

·  Organization name included in the 2014 National Federation of the Blind Annual Report

For more information about the convention or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ilana Posner at (410) 659-9314, extension 2283, or e-mail, .