URJ 2015 Sponsorship Prospectus

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Sponsorship

Prospectus

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Reform Judaism is the largest Movement in North American ­Jewish life and the r­ epresents ­approximately 1.5 million p ­ eople.

Founded in 1873 with just 34 ­congregations, the

Union for Reform Judaism

50% of Reform Jews follow advice of a ­ roker/money manager when making b investment decisions.

now boasts more than 900

68% of Reform Jews who are aged 60+ have assets over 500k excluding primary residencies and retirement accounts.

­congregations in North America.

Your sponsorship of the

BIENNIAL PROFILE

URJ Biennial puts you in front

• The URJ North American Biennial is the place that the ­leadership of Reform congregations come together to learn, pray, share ideas, sing, and connect.

of thousands of leaders in ­Jewish c­ ommunities large and small and allows your c­ ompany or ­organization to tap into larger networks of s­ ocially ­active, ­philanthropic, and ­community-minded individuals across the continent.

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• Biennial is the largest Jewish religious gathering in North America.

• In recent years, the speakers at URJ Biennials have ­included President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and actor and activist Michael J. Fox. • The Biennial has approximately 5,000 attendees.

• The 2013 Biennial had over 600 clergy members, 1000 synagogue board members, and about a third of our synagogue presidents.

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Sponsorship LEVELS

A la Carte Sponsorship Opportunities

We believe that sponsorship is all about partnership. We want you to get real value from your s­ ponsorship and we want our attendees to have an even better experience at Biennial because of your sponsorship.

The ­following pages include sample packages and benefits. We are also happy to work with you to create a ­custom partnership that is mutually beneficial. Please contact Maxie Kalish, Sponsorship Manager, at mkalish@urj.org or call 212-650-4272.

Silver Level

Gold Level

Platinum Level*

Diamond Level*

$10,000

$25,000

$50,000

$100,000

• 2 all-access credentials to Biennial 2015

All Silver level benefits plus:

All Gold level benefits plus:

All Platinum level benefits plus:

• Quarter page, four color ad in Biennial program book

• 4 all-access credentials to Biennial 2015

• 10x10 Exhibit hall booth space • Handout put in ­registration folders • Company acknowledged wherever sponsors are recognized

• Logo on pre-conference email • 10x20 Exhibit Hall booth •

Present a session – either a workshop or ­ entertainment session will have your name on it

• 6 all-access credentials to Biennial 2015 • Access to sponsor ­reception with key URJ senior leadership • Half page, four color ad in Biennial program book • Logo exposure in high traffic areas • Logo placement on a promotional piece to be provided to ­conference attendees • Reserved seating in ­plenary sessions

• 10 all-access credentials to Biennial 2015

All of the below options include one 10x10 exhibit hall booth, two all-access credentials to Biennial 2015, handout put in registration folders and company acknowledgement wherever sponsors are recognized.

Shabbat Dinner

Targeted Receptions

“Tracks” at Biennial

$35,000

$25,000

$20,000

Sponsor the largest Shabbat dinner in the world! Literature or giveaways can be placed on the dinner tables of the 5,000 people who gather for Shabbat dinner together with friends, family, colleagues, and new acquaintances.

Is there a special group within our ­attendee list that you would benefit from having all in one space? Then host a reception for a targeted audience!

We’ll even put your logo on the cocktail napkins.

Our attendees will choose between four learning tracks to follow while they are at Biennial, and your company can sponsor one of those tracks. Your logo will be featured in all sessions within the track, and you will be given 5 minutes during one session within the track track to present your organization, product, or service.

Possible Target Audiences:

Exclusive sponsorship of one plenary session – including a 5 minute presentation from you during the session

• Executive Directors

• Exclusive sponsorship of one networking break

• High Profile Donors

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• Meet and greet with a Biennial headliner • Prime location in main aisle of Exhibit Hall with 20x20 booth

• Presidents • Treasurers • Congregational Board Members • Young Adults • Education Directors

Available Tracks: • Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World • Strengthening Congregations • Audacious Hospitality • Torah Study

• Finance Sector • Real Estate

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• One dedicated email to attendees with your content • Full page, four color ad in Biennial program book

* Limited availability

88% of Reform Jews went on leisure vacation in the

last year — 43% went on three or more vacations.

71% of Reform Jews have been to Israel, and 45%

of Reform Jews have been there more than once or lived there.

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58% of Reform Jews hold ­post-graduate degrees.

98% of Reform Jews are registered to vote.

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A la Carte Sponsorship Opportunities

additional A la Carte Opportunities All of the below options include a handout included in registration folders and company acknowledgement wherever sponsors are recognized.

Networking breaks

Internet Buy-Out

Charging Stations

Biennial Mobile App

$20,000

$30,000

$10,000

$20,000

If you are looking for a way to i­nteract directly with ­attendees in an e ­ nvironment where they are waiting to be engaged — then look no further. As our attendees take a break between sessions and connect about what they just learned over ­coffee and snacks your organization or company can be their host with d ­ edicated signage and recognition.

Sponsor the wireless Internet c­ onnection and have your company’s website serve as the landing page when ­attendees connect to Wi-Fi. As the internet sponsor, your company will be associated with making the ­conference more enjoyable and more connected.

Your company can be a sigh of relief for attendees looking to charge up without missing out on conference experiences.

Your organization or company will be on the splash page every time the app is opened for schedules, conference center maps, speaker bios, surveys, and update.

Biennial Daily Newsletter $7,500/day or $20,000/conference Each morning attendees will receive a newsletter in their hotel room.

This printed, daily digest will be the first part of the conference they are exposed to each day, and your ­organization/company’s name and tagline can be at the top of that.

Name Badge Holders $20,000 Biennial is a place of connection, and with every connection comes a glance at a name tag. Your companies’ logo can be front and center on the name badge holders.

Conference Bag with Logo $25,000

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Attendees are given so many cool things when they enter Biennial, and your logo will be on everyone’s ­shoulders when you sponsor the ­conference bag.

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97% of 2013 Biennial attendees said they would recommend the ­conference to a friend.­

97% of Reform Jews have given to a J­ewish ­charity, 91% have given to a non-Jewish charity.

80% of Reform Jews

own stocks, bonds, and ­mutual funds in an investment account.

47 states/provinces are represented at Biennial and seven countries.

Facts are based on a mixed-method (phone and email) survey with 800 completes, conducted by Global Marketing Research Services.

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Union for Reform Judaism

633 3rd Ave 7th Floor New York, NY 10016 212-650-4083 www.urj.org mkalish@urj.org