Sponsorship:
We want you as a Partner and Sponsor!
We need your help to reach out to more people so we can continue providing those affected by mental illness with more research, better treatment solutions, and to plan the action all of us must take to end discrimination. Mental illness touches everyone. Our conference theme for 2007, “Lighting the Path”, underscores the need to move world attitudes beyond stigma to targeting recovery and re-employment approaches toward mental illness. Your sponsorship will help cover the costs associated with an international conference of this magnitude.
World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders (WFSAD), Schizophrenia Society of Canada (SSC) and The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario (SSO) invite you to become a valued sponsor for the 2007 International Conference on September 27–30, at the Delta Chelsea Hotel in Toronto.
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| Trish Ruebottom Executive Director, World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders email: info@world–schizophrenia.org |
Mary Jardine Chief Executive Officer Schizophrenia Society of Canada email: info@schizophrenia.ca |
Mary Alberti Executive Director Schizophrenia Society of Ontario email: sso@schizophrenia.on.ca |
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| Tel:(+1) 416.961.2855 Reg. Charity No.: 120860911 RR0001 www.world–schizophrenia.org |
Tel:(+1) 905.415.2007 Reg. Charity No.: 106846553 RR0001 www.schizophrenia.ca |
Tel:(+1) 416.449.6830 Reg. Charity No.: 1299040580 RR0001 www.schizophrenia.on.ca |
Sponsorship
Top-notch experts from across the globe will contribute their leading-edge knowledge with an audience of hundreds of psychiatric professionals, public service organizations, government officials, NGOs, corporate human resource specialists, consumers and families. Plenary sessions and interactive Workshops will address vital Psychosocial and Employment issues, Family Interventions and Cultural attitudes.
“Lighting The Path” is certain to be an outstanding forum. The opportunity to create compelling differentiation for your corporation will be unparalleled. As competition for hearts and minds intensifies, companies whose organizational practice, vision and values offer an issues-related model are set to flourish. WFSAD invites sponsors to join influential members of the world community, share their viewpoints, and become visible leaders influencing the impact of mental illness in day-to-day living and in the workplace.
Please review the sponsorship opportunities and the valuable ways in which the host organizations will recognize your participation. For additional information about our organizations and more conference details, please visit the WFSAD, SSC or SSO websites.
The Trailblazer Opportunity
| Trailblazer | Sponsorship $30,000 |
As a Trailblazer Sponsor, you will be accorded special status. Sponsorship is a significant way to demonstrate your organization’s commitment to “blazing the trail” to recovery and to ending discrimination. You might choose to become the exclusive sponsor of a Conference Day or perhaps take ownership of the Gala Evening. If you are considering becoming a Trailblazer, we would like to tell you more about the exciting possibilities and advantages. Please contact a host organization.
Advantages include:
- Recognition as a Trailblazer Sponsor in appropriate marketing promotions, web and printed information,
- Prominently displayed corporate banner,
- Opportunity to address delegates during the Opening Ceremony or Plenary Sessions,
- Four complimentary registrations for the entire Conference,
- Insertion of approved information about your organization in the Welcome package,
- On-site signage identifying your organization,
- Your logo and web link to your site on the Conference home page,
- Full page advertisement in the Conference Program,
- Promotional use of the conference logo, for one year, in your own corporate or brand marketing to highlight your company’s sponsorship support,
- Acknowledgment in the WFSAD, SSC and SSO newsletters and annual reports.
The Pathfinder Opportunity
| Pathfinder | Sponsorship $25,000 |
Pathfinders will be recognized as a leading sponsor of the Conference. Your sponsorship will bring positive possibilities to the hopes and dreams of people who experience serious mental illness and those who are dedicated to helping them. Influence the conference discussions; invite your key personnel; meet and discuss the issues with world leaders in mental health and government officials; take the opportunity to build alliances.
Advantages include:
- Prominent recognition as a distinguished Pathfinder Sponsor in appropriate marketing promotions, web and printed material,
- Two complimentary registrations for the entire Conference,
- Insertion of approved information about your organization in the Welcome package,
- On-site signage identifying your organization,
- Your logo and web link to your site on the Conference home page,
- Half-page advertisement in the Conference Program,
- Opportunity for a corporate official to briefly address delegates at the Conference,
- Promotional use of the conference logo, for one year, in your own corporate or brand marketing to highlight your company’s sponsorship support,
- Acknowledgment in the WFSAD, SSC and SSO newsletters and annual reports.
The Explorer Opportunity
| Explorer | Sponsorship $15,000 |
Explorer Sponsors will receive prominent recognition as champions of mental health advocacy in pre-conference communications and during the conference. You will have an opportunity to explore vital issues with internationally recognized experts and delegates from around the globe during the Workshops, Receptions, Luncheons, and the Gala Evening.
Advantages include:
- Recognition as an Explorer Sponsor in pre-conference and on-site printed material,
- Two complimentary registrations for the entire Conference,
- On-site signage identifying your Explorer Sponsorship,
- Your logo on the Conference web site home page,
- Quarter page advertisement in the Conference Program,
- Acknowledgment in the WFSAD, SSC and SSO newsletters and annual reports.
The Pioneer Opportunity
| Pioneer | Sponsorship $10,000 |
Sponsorship positions your organization as a Pioneer in sharing the progress of research and recovery. Pioneer Sponsors will receive prominent pre-event and on-site acknowledgement. Your company identity will reach conference experts and delegates from all sections of the community, from all parts of the world; from business people to the medical fraternity to families living with these disorders. With your support, you will help us provide a comfortable atmosphere for learning and sharing together.
Advantages include:
- Recognition as a Pioneer Sponsor in printed material,
- A complimentary registration for the Plenary and Workshop Sessions,
- On-site signage identifying your Pioneer Sponsorship,
- Your logo on the Conference website home page,
- Acknowledgment in the WFSAD, SSC and SSO newsletters and annual reports.
The Guide Opportunity
| Guide | Sponsorship $5,000 |
As a Guide Sponsor you will receive recognition as an organization that is committed to finding solutions to many of the mysterious aspects of mental illness, its treatment and care, and the exciting progress being made in the field of research.
Advantages include:
- Recognition as a Guide Sponsor in printed conference material,
- A complimentary registration for Plenary and Workshop Sessions,
- On-site signage identifying your Guide Sponsorship,
- Acknowledgment in the WFSAD, SSC and SSO newsletters and annual reports.
Media Sponsorship
The WFSAD International Conference, provides recognition for media that contribute to the marketing of “Lighting the Path 2007”. Attendees represent professionals from the medical, government and corporate sectors as well as consumers.
Media sponsorship is a great way to show concern for this community and demonstrate your commitment to its well-being. If you are a print, online or broadcast outlet, we need your support. The goodwill and awareness you receive for helping us, are benefits for your (newspaper, station) as we, in turn, will benefit from your sponsorship.
In exchange for airing or publishing a pre-determined number of news stories and conference announcements, advertising and other items of interest World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders and its partners Schizophrenia Society of Canada and The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario will provide you with the following benefits:
- Recognition in your media sector in pre-conference and on-site marketing promotions, press releases, web and printed material,
- A complimentary registration for the entire Conference,
- On-site signage identifying your organization,
- Your logo and web link to your site on the Conference home page,
- Half page advertisement in the Conference Program,
- Promotional use of the conference logo, for one year, in your own corporate or brand marketing to highlight your company’s sponsorship support,
- Acknowledgment in the WFSAD newsletter and annual report.