History International Immigrants Foundation - International Cultures Mission

ONE WORLD GALA commemorates the International Immigrants Foundation’s 30th anniversary on October 21st, 2003. On the occasion the Foundation is investing Jose Feliciano as one of its official delegates, and its Honorary Ambassador for Cultural Understanding before the United Nations...

International Cultures Mission
United Nations NGO ECOSOC and DPI
1435 Broadway, 2^nd Floor • New York, NY 10018
Tel: (212) 302-2222 • Fax: (212) 221-7206 * www.10.org * iif@10.org

Sponsorship Package

The mission of the International Immigrants Foundation and the International Cultures Mission is to help immigrant families and children to achieve their aspirations for a better life in the United States and to promote positive intercultural relations. The organization addresses its mission by providing direct support services to immigrant families and children, as well as coordinating programs and organizing special events to promote intercultural relations and change negative perceptions.

We are presently seeking funds to help support the costs of our programs, which are of extreme importance to its target population. In order to continue to build capacity so as to achieve our social and cultural mission, we need your support. We are appealing to you to help us maintain this support and help to the immigrant community, at times so crucial. In these especially hard times since September 11^th, the Foundation alone can no longer go on providing such an important service without financial support.

We are pleased to introduce to you the International Immigrants Foundation (IIF). For almost thirty years, we have been guiding, leading, and empowering immigrants. Not only do we provide various forms of technical assistance, as we also provide immigrants a forum for cultural expression and interaction through our various cultural events. We are a trusted friend of the immigrant community, and we are proud to say that we now have over 60,000 members.

The International Immigrants Foundation is recognized as a public non-profit charitable institution with IRS 501 c (3) status, with special status with the United Nations as a non-governmental organization with the Economic and Social Council and associated with the U.N. Department of Public Information. Its representatives display important activities on behalf of immigrants and refugees.

Through the multicultural events we promote, such as International Cultures Expo-Fest and the International Cultures Parade, with ample participation of the immigrant community, we put together Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus and peoples of all religious beliefs and backgrounds participating and working together in the same events, contributing for the reconciliation of harmony among ethnically divided groups. We also believe, and it is indeed a most important part of our mission, “in creating bridges of understanding among all people.” For thirty years our work has concentrated on inclusion, on the betterment of the life of those who immigrate and become an important part of this country. As we help immigrants as a whole, we are helping them as families, and as such, we are helping the betterment of life of a part of the economically disadvantaged population.

We have been self-sustained for 30 years. Since September 2000, we started a daily educational show, The Immigrant’s Voice addressing all current needs of immigrants, their rights, where to go and what to do. This is the only daily radio program directed to the immigrants’ community, providing crucial information in a talk show format, allowing the audience to ask questions and obtain guidance and help. After September 11^th, this program has proved to be even more helpful to the immigrant community.

With the support we provide immigrants, we help them to achieve a better life. We believe in human rights and that all peoples have the right to be happy and deserve respect and equal opportunities. We believe that inclusion and fostering positive intercultural relations are important tools in order to reach peace in a society where diversity prevails. Adjusting to a new country, culture and language is a difficult challenge. From legal technicalities to discrimination, to loneliness and fear, immigrants confront frightening realities that require immediate attention. We belong to an ethnically divided society and our educational and informational work serves to reinforce positive multicultural relations in order to overcome conflicts, social and religious divisions.

Our programs have a continuing outreach. We are now publishing an educational bilingual newspaper; running Wednesday workshops on practical themes (How to… open a bank account, get credit, mortgage, open a small business, and so forth); teaching English as a Second Language (beginning, intermediate and conversation); and running monthly lectures on educational themes of importance to the immigrant community (Equal Access to Human Services for Immigrants, Children and Minors of Undocumented Immigrants, Victims of Alien Smuggling and Extortion, History of Immigration in the US and its Democratic Impact, The Importance of Positive Multicultural Relations for Peace, etc).

What: An evening of fundraising: Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing, Gambling, and Entertainment

Why: To raise over $1,000,000 to support the ongoing work of The International Immigrants Foundation.

How: Through a glorious evening kicking off the fall season, we raise funds via sponsorships, ticket sales.

When: October 21, 2003

Where: The Boathouse at 72^nd Street and Fifth Avenue

Audience: 350 participants and thousands of impressions from advertising, posters, direct mail and internet promotions.

V. Benefit

The International Immigrants Foundation

October 21, 2003

VI. Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits

Title Sponsor $100,000

Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits

Presenting Sponsor $50,000

· Presenting Sponsor will be featured on the inside cover of the journal.

· Presenting Sponsor’s name and logo will be featured as the presenting sponsor on printed materials including the invitation, event program, as well as all promotional materials.

· Presenting Sponsor’s name will appear on 10,000 invitations.

· Presenting Sponsor will have the opportunity to advertise and sample a product to a target audience via the event “goodie bag” distributed at the end of the evening.

· Presenting Sponsor will receive 10 tickets to the event as a perfect vehicle to entertain clients or reward employees for a successful year.

· Presenting Sponsor is entitled to 8 passes to attend a special VIP reception with event honorees.

· Presenting Sponsor will receive recognition and presentation as a corporate sponsor on IIF daily program on Amor Radio

· Presenting Sponsor will be listed on the International Immigrants Foundations website.

· Presenting Sponsor will receive customized signage and the opportunity to display banners at the event.

Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits

PLATINUM Sponsor $25,000

· Platinum Sponsor will be given a full-page ad in the journal.

· Platinum Sponsor will receive acknowledgment on night of event.

· Platinum Sponsor will receive 10 tickets to the event.

· Platinum Sponsor will have the opportunity to advertise and place sample in the event “goodie bags.”

· Platinum sponsor

· Platinum Sponsor is entitled to 6 passes to attend a special VIP reception with event honorees.

· Platinum Sponsors name will appear on 10,000 invitations.

· Platinum Sponsor will receive customized signage and the opportunity to display banners at the event.

GOLD SPONSOR $15,000

· Gold Sponsor will be given a full-page ad in the journal.

· Gold Sponsor will be given acknowledgment on night of event.

· Gold Sponsor will receive 10 tickets to the event.

· Gold Sponsor will have the opportunity to advertise and place sample in the event “goodie bags.”

· Gold Sponsor is entitled to 4 passes to attend a special VIP reception with event honorees.

Patron Sponsor $7,500

RESPONSE FORM

Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits

Thank you very much for your contribution – The International Immigrants Foundation’s contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The non-deductible portion of each ticket is $185. Checks should be made payable to The International Immigrants Foundation, and sent to 1435 Broadway New York, NY 10018 or please Fax pledge to 212. 221-7206. For more information, please contact The PLK Group at 212.744.0110.

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V. Benefit

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The International Immigrants Foundation

October 21, 2003

VI. Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits

Title Sponsor $100,000

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Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits

Presenting Sponsor $50,000

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Presenting Sponsor $50,000

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Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits

PLATINUM Sponsor $25,000

GOLD SPONSOR $15,000

Patron Sponsor $7,500

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RESPONSE FORM

Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits