SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL

GALA 2018The Center for Success

PERFECTING THE ACT OF GIVING BACK

An Event Benefiting

Sunday, September 23, 20185 PM - 9 PM

Hyatt Regency Fairfax12777 Fair Lakes Circle, Fairfax, VA 22033

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Gala 2018

An unparalleled night of entertainment, networking and socializing for our guests, The Center for Success is a must-attend event for professionals and social activists, in the DC Washington Metropolitan area. The Gala provides a great opportunity to mix and mingle with our prestigious guests and Northern Virginia’s young professionals, especially those who are interested in the AAPI community.

Love2Yeu, Kars 4 Kids, The White House Farm Foundation, NOVAL-DC, The Center for Asian American Success, Giant, Ket Doan Association, Progressive Skills LLC, Holly Nail Spa, Auspicious Cloud MonasteryMike Eastman - Sandy Spring Bank, Darren Banh - Merrill Lynch, Kim-Ha Ly - Gia Long Association

PROGRAM INCLUDES:• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: reception with leaders and rising stars of the business, political, and nonprofit communities.

• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Dinner and program featuring the stories of the children and young adults that AASuccess - the beneficiary of the Gala - uplifts - narratives of resilience, learning, and community. Keynote speech by Senator Tim Kaine and silent auction.

The Center for Success

SUPPORTED BY:

OFFICIAL SPONSOR

CO-SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

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Senator Dave MarsdenDelegate Mark KeamDelegate Kaye KoryDelegate Kathy TranCongresswoman Stephanie Murphy DangMike Eastman, VP of Sandy Spring Bank

and over 250 guests from our business

Invited Keynote Speakers:

Invited VIP Guests

Barbara ComstockCongresswoman

Chapman PetersenChap Petersen & Associates, PLC

Dr. Keri TranLove2Yeu Global Initiatives Co-Founder

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Who We Support: AASuccess

AASuccess is 501(3)(c) non-profit organization created to empower children and young adults to achieve their true potential and spread ethical and humanitarian values in our communities.

ABOUT AASUCCESS A non profit that offers free year-round critical life skills training and coaching, as well as career development and counseling, to underserved minority students from the middle school to college levels in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area. With more than a decade of forming and perfecting a platform for training young stars, AASuccess has taught young philanthropists the skills that have enabled them to give back to their home, school, work and community. AASuccess work has not only affected those in Northern Virginia but has also reached across the Pacific Ocean. Thus, AASuccess now has matured into a structured non-profit organization that continues to strive. All of this is key to for AASuccess being able to not only operate in the present, but to plan for a marvelous and productive future as well.

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Since our inception, AASuccess has matured into a structured non-profit organization that continues to offer free critical leadership skills training and coaching, as well as career development and counseling, to underserved minority students from middle school to college levels in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area.This year, AASuccess plans to increase the number of students served by 10%, as well as organizing large-scale community outreach projects. AASuccess has been fortunate to have gained strong support and encouragement from not only business and community partners but also political and activist leaders, most of whom are business owners and young professionals in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. Our partners range from active leaders of the communities to professionals and business people from industries such as beauty and food, finance, real estate, technology, and healthcare. All of them work and contribute to the success of our students. With our stated goals set for the 2018 - 2019 year, we invite you take part of our mission and vision and to join our circle of supporters by attending this year’s Gala: The Center for Success. The Gala is a wonderful way to gain valuable exposure and network with other professionals within the community while supporting a worthy cause.The benefits of the Gala would be a combination including the following:

Engage Small Business Owners & Industry Leaders in the Asian American Community

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• 1 booth in the Ballroom beginning at 5 PM • Logo & brand recognition on all marketing and press materials including but not limited to website, banners, step & repeat, sponsor loop• A brief speech on stage• 20 VIP tickets at the Gala• Recognition the Gala Program Booklet• Brand exposure on our Sponsor Banner that will be visible to more than 250 guests and 2 major local media• Prominent recognition on our 400+ subscribers social media and digital communications• Prominent recognition as Platinum Sponsor at all AASuccess events• 2 featured articles with insights about your organization through our monthly e-newsletter• Company logo and link to company website from AASuccess website

PLATINUM SPONSOR - $7,000

• Logo & brand recognition on all marketing and press materials including but not limited to website, banners, step & repeat, sponsor loop• 10 VIP tickets at the Gala• Half page recognition the Gala Program Booklet• Brand exposure on our Sponsor Banner that will be visible to more than 250 guests and 2 major local media• Prominent recognition on our 400+ subscribers social media and digital communications• Prominent recognition as Gold Sponsor at all AASuccess events• 1 featured article with insights about your organization through our monthly e-newsletter• Company logo and link to company website from AASuccess website

GOLD SPONSOR - $5,000

• 5 VIP tickets at the Gala• Logo recognition the Gala Program Booklet• Brand exposure on our Sponsor Banner that will be visible to more than 250 guests and 2 major local media• Mention on our 400+ subscribers social media and digital communications• Prominent recognition as Silver Sponsor at all AASuccess events• Company logo and link to company website from AASuccess website

SILVER SPONSOR - $3,000

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• Logo recognition the Gala Program Booklet• Brand exposure on our Sponsor Banner that will be visible to more than 250 guests and 2 major local media• Mention on our 400+ subscribers social media and digital communications• Recognition as Bronze Sponsor at the Gala• Company logo and link to company website from AASuccess website

BRONZE SPONSOR - $1,000

• 2 seatings at the Gala• Brand exposure on Sponsor Banner visible to more than 300 guests and 2 major local media• Prominent recognition on our 400+ subscribers social media and digital communications

PARTNER DONOR - $500

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Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Organization/Company Name _________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address ____________________________________________________________________________

City ________________________________________ State ________ Zip Code ________________

Phone Number _____________________ Email Address _________________________________________

Primary Contact ____________________________________________________________________________

YES, please count on our sponsorship!______ Platinum Sponsor $7,000 ______ Bronze Sponsor $1,000

______ Gold Sponsor $5,000 ______ Partner Donor $500

______ Silver Sponsor $3,000

Name as it should appear on marketing materials:

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

OR:

I plan to attend the 2018 Gala: The Center for Success, and would like to purchase:

_______ Table(s) of ten - $1,000 _______ Table(s) of ten - $1,000

_______ Ticket(s) - $100 per ticket

I regret that I am unable to attend but I have enclosed a gift in the amount of $___________________________

Method of Payment: __ Cash __ Check __ Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover)

Card Number: ___________________________________ Expiration Date: _________ CVV: _____________

Name as printed on card: _____________________________________________________________________

If billing address is different than mailing address, please complete:

Billing Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

Please respond by September 1, 2018 to us at _______________ or gala@aasuccess.org.

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THE 2018 GALA: THE CENTER FOR SUCCESS SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL

AASuccess Office6521 Arlington Boulevard,Suite 401BFalls Church, Virginia 22042Tel: (571) 327-0406Email: information@aasuccess.org

AASuccess is a tax-exempt organization (EIN 20-5897385) under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS.