PARTNERSHIPS FOR IMPACT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
September 17, 2021
Officers
Ms. Dannis Mitchell, Client & Community Engagement Barton Marlow Company Rosalind Denning 26500 American Drive BOARD CHAIR Southfield, MI. 48034 William Jackson, PhD BOARD CHAIR Dear Dannis: Duane R. Johnson, Esq. The Black United Fund of Michigan (BUF of MI) is requesting Barton Marlow’s support of SECRETARY Connie Williams TREASURER DIRECTORS
our 50th Anniversary Benefit Gala Celebration at the elegant Motor City Hotel / Soundboard at 6 p.m. on October 22, 2021. With the theme of “Fifty & Forward,” this year’s celebration will be a spectacular evening of awards, dinner and live entertainment commemorating BUF’s trailblazing 50 years.
In accordance with promoting COVID 19 safety protocols, the following adjustments have Jason Appling Nicole Beecher been made for this year’s event: reduced seating, social distancing and wearing of masks. Lauren Carroll, M.D. Please review the attached sponsorship form for specific details. The Gala will also be Olivia Croom, DDS streamed on Facebook, Instragram and Youtube. Blaine Denning Pryor Ramone Crowe, II Arthur Dudley II, Esq. Our illustrious group of Gala Co-Chairs includes: Pamela Alexander, Director of Community Steve Elam Development for Ford Motor Company Fund; Andrew Barrow, Manager of Employment Ed Ford, Jr. Advocate Program for Magna International; Reginald Humphrey, Director of DEI Rev. Dr. Louis Forsythe, II Dawn McCloud, Esq. partnerships for General Motors; Linda Nosegbe, VP of External Affairs Market for Judge CyLenthia Miller Comerica Bank; and, Kevin Williams, President & CEO of GAA Manufacturing and Supply. Raynona Patrick Judge David Perkins The Anniversary Benefit is BUF of Michigan’s largest fundraising event that champions our Richard Rubens Laura Sigmon mission to support, develop and implement impactful youth empowerment programs Kenneth W. Donaldson PRESIDENT & CEO BOARD OF ADVISORS Hon. Dave Bing Mr. George Johnson Atty. Shirley A. Kaigler Hon. B. Pennie Millender Dr. Anthony Shipley Hon. Craig Strong
through collaborative partnerships. Despite the challenges posed by COVID in 2020, BUF served over 1200 underserved, underrepresented youth, ages 12-24. Going forward BUF plans to expand and enhance programming that will serve even more underserved youth locally, nationally and even internationally. Thank you for considering this request. BUF would certainly value Barton Marlow as a vital community partner as we continue to implement our goal of “Partnerships for Impact.” Appreciatively Yours,
Kenneth W. Donaldson President & CEO Black United Fund of Michigan, Inc. 7650 Second Avenue, Suite 120 Detroit, Michigan 48202 Phone (313) 894-2200 Fax (313) 894-7562 Website: www.bufmi.org STATE OF MICHIGAN CHARITABLE SOLICITATION LICENCE NO. MICS 6041 A 501 contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law.
PART ICIPATION
AGREEMENT
Friday, October 22, 2021
Sound Board – MotorCity Casino Hotel
Name ________________________________________ Title _______________________________________ Company / Organization ______________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________ City ____________________ State ____ Zip ______ Phone ______________________ Fax _________________________ Mobile __________________________ Email ________________________________________ Website ____________________________________
SPONSOR LEVEL (fill in circle) O $50,000 Platinum O $1,500 Table
O $25,000 Diamond
O $10,000 Gold
O $5,000 Silver
O $3,000 Bronze
O $1,000 Non-Profit/Group
50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA - AD RATES (fill in circle) FULL COLOR ADS (Full Page) O $2,000 Outside Back Cover
O $1,500 Inside Front Cover
O $1,500 Inside Back Cover
O $1000 Inside Page
Ad size Specs: Full Page - 7”w X 10”h with .25” bleed All ads should be properly sized, high resolution (300 dpi), color mode cmyk. Acceptable file formats: jpg, eps, tiff, png, pdf. PAYMENT INFORMATION Make checks payable to: Black United Fund of Michigan Total amount enclosed: $ ________________ Will follow by mail __________________ Invoice ______________ Authorized Signature ____________________________________________________ Date ________________ To pay by credit card, go to: www.bufmi.org
SPONSORSHIP & AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 4, 2021
SPONSOR LEVELS NON-PROFIT
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RECOGNITION AS SPONSOR OF ALL BUF EVENTS & PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
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*Event will be live streamed on our website, www.bufmi.org/buf50-gala, and also can be viewed on these social media platforms; YouTube and Facebook.
In accordance with promoting COVID 19 safety protocols, the following adjustments have been made for this year’s event: reduced seating, social distancing and wearing of masks.
SPONSORSHIP & AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 4, 2021 Register online at: www.bufmi.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Linda McClain – phone (313) 894-2200 / fax (313) 894-7562 / linda@bufmi.org
Make checks payable to: Black United Fund of Michigan (not BUF) · Tax ID # 38-1964-012