2019 Rutgers University Solar Car Team Sponsorship Packet

2019 SPONSORSHIP PACKET

Alexander Sanducu Project Manager

Valeria Saro-Cortes President Valeria Saro-Cortes President

Alexander Sanducu Project Manager

Thomas Brinckman VP Business & Operations

valeria.saro@rutgers.edu +1 (201) 779-3169

alexander.sanducu@rutgers.edu +1 (201) (732) 779-3169 640-3933

thomas.brinckman@rutgers.edu +1 (609) 902-6973

Dear prospective sponsor, Amid an ever-increasing need for sustainable energy innovation and progress, the Rutgers Solar Car Team has set off on a journey to design, build, and race a fully solarpowered car at the Formula Sun Grand Prix this upcoming summer.

As an undergraduate student team comprised of members from over 10 majors across multiple schools, with diverse backgrounds and nationalities, we truly embody what it means to be a Jersey team. We don’t balk at challenges, but embrace them and seek to make the world a better place, one solar car at a time.

Having generously been given one of Stanford University’s old cars, we will be redesigning the interior of the car from the ground up, implementing cutting edge composites, solar arrays, and telemetry to make this a smart and sustainable vehicle.

With you on our team, we can bring Rutgers' first solar car to the world, establishing our place within the Garden State together!

Sincerely, Valeria Saro-Cortes

Our Story 2011 The Rutgers Solar Car Team is founded to promote solar car racing, and team members build an electric vehicle powered by a towed solar array for educational purposes.

The team starts to design and build a solar car with an aluminum chassis

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Stanford University generously donated their old car, giving Rutgers a kick start

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Solar Power

After designing, simulating, building, and testing our first solar car, we will compete in national and international competitions, promoting solar power and representing New Jersey on a global stage.

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The Vehicle and Teams

Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering sub-team is responsible for the frame and core of the vehicle.

They build everything from the suspension to the driveshafts and brakes.The projected cost for all Mechanical Engineering needs is $14,360.

Electrical Engineering

The Electrical Engineers will handle everything from the solar array to the telemetry systems and everything in between. The projected cost for all Electrical Engineering components and projects on the car is $30,300.

Aerospace Engineering

Our Aerospace Engineers will ensure that the integrity of the car's aerodynamics are not compromised as we detach the solar array from the fiberglass shell to allow it to pivot for static charging.

Their projected cost for this rebuild is $2,500.

Business & Operations

The Business & Operations sub-team is responsible for all logistical and outreach work. From transporting the car to races and outreach events at schools, to lodging and promotional material, this budget is projected to reach $5,000.

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Join

Team!

Joining as an official sponsor of the Rutgers University Solar Car team is a unique engagement! Solar car racing is unlike any other collegiate sport or competition; it advances the reach and recognition of the awesome potential solar power has.

Sustainability has become a cornerstone of corporate visions and mission statements, and by supporting this team, you can show that you are driving to a cleaner and greener future.

As The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers holds a special place in our Garden State. We were founded on the banks of the Raritan River over 250 years ago as a revolutionary institution, and we aim to continue this great legacy and join the ranks of prominent Rutgers figures such as Selman Waksman, Milton Freedman, Paul Robeson, and Henry Rutgers.

With your support, we can make this a reality.

Join our team and help us bring Rutgers' car to the world!

Sponsorship Levels Signature: $250 - $999 By becoming a Signature Sponsor, we will add your company name and logo to our team website and showcase your products or support throughout social media. You will also receive detailed bi-monthly reports on the assembly progress!

Bronze: $1,000 - $1,499 On top of all the Signature benefits, As a Bronze Sponsor, your logo will be included on team banners used at outreach events. You will also receive pictures of our team working, specifically with your product if it is a material donation of this value, that you can use to any marketing or promotional end.

Silver: $1,500 - $3,499 On top of all the Bronze benefits, By committing as a Silver Sponsor of the team, your company logo will be featured on our team trailer and you will have the option to organize a photoshoot with your employees and the car with our staff photographers. You will also have full access to our team resume book.

Gold: $3,500 - $9,999 On top of all the Silver benefits,

As a Gold Sponsor, your logo will be featured on the body of the solar car itself, appearing in newspaper features and social media posts. It will also be featured prominently on our team apparel, banners, and trailer for optimal exposure. Additionally, we will publish an article on our website about your company and how you support our team.

Platinum: $10,000+ On top of all the Gold benefits, By becoming one of our most generous sponsors, your company logo and name will be featured at the top of all team apparel, banners, and the team trailer. Your logo will be featured on the front page of our website and in the background picture of our social media accounts. We will also post videos highlighting your support and contributions on social media and YouTube. Finally, we will also make team members and the car available for any corporate event you organize!

Join us in sharing our successes with the world!

Whether through social media, our website, events on the Rutgers University campus or educational outreach events at public schools throughout the state, we want you by our side!

Alexander Sanducu Project Manager

Thank you for your consideration.

We hope you join us on this journey! –Photography Credits: Staff Photographers | Rutgers University, Department of Communications and Marketing | Rutgers University Photography Club–

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