HOW. Biltmore Bowl 506 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles. FEATURING 6 p.m. 7 p.m.

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2 HOST COMMITTEE The Honorable Eric Garcetti Mayor, City of Los Angeles Michael L. Lomax, Ph.D. President and CEO, UNCF Curtis R. Silvers, Jr. Area Development Director, UNCF FOUNDING SPONSOR Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. HONORARY CHAIRS Carl A. Ballton President, Union Bank Foundation Lisa D. Cagnolatti Vice President Business Customer Division Southern California Edison George Gibbs Community Affairs Manager Western Region, UPS Arnold Hackett Vice President Alliance and Partnership Management Enterprise Business Group Xerox Corporation Carol Jackson Vice President, External Affairs, Macy's Graciela Meibar Executive Marketing and Diversity Consultant OFFICIAL AIRLINE OF THE UNCF MAYOR'S MASKED BALL American Airlines The fourth annual UNCF Mayor's Masked Ball is becoming one of Los Angeles' signature fundraising galas and premier social events of the year. Hosted by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and local businesses, it involves celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, volunteers, public officials, alumni and others who support UNCF's mission of investing in America's future by getting students to and through college. HOW Corporations and community groups are invited to support the fundraising event with the purchase of sponsor packages ranging from $5,500-$50,000. Sponsor package benefits include sponsor tables for your guests and recognition at the event and in related adver tising and promotional materials. Individual tickets are available for $500. WHEN Saturday, March 14, 2015 WHERE The Millennium Biltmore Hotel Biltmore Bowl 506 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles FEATURING 6 p.m. The VIP Masked Award Gathering (by invitation only) Pre-Ball General Reception 7 p.m. Red Carpet Parade of Stars and Dignitaries Elegant Dining Parade of Masks Dancing and Live Entertainment Live Auction STRICTLY FORMAL ATTIRE Ladies Long Gown and Mask Gentlemen Black-Tie and Mask

3 Dear friends and UNCF supporters, We invite you to join us in the celebration of the forth annual Los Angeles UNCF Mayor s Masked Ball. It is a signature fundraising event in support of students attending UNCFmember colleges and universities and nearly 900 other colleges across America. The ball is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2015, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. The festive evening of elegance and magic will feature national celebrity guests, elected officials, public and private sector leaders, a live auction, dining, dancing, live entertainment and the VIP Masked Award Gathering, honoring local UNCF supporters who by their generosity have provided hope and opportunity to deserving minority youth. You will be joining a preeminent group of corporations, civic groups and individuals by participating in the third annual Los Angeles UNCF Mayor s Masked Ball at one of our premiere sponsorship levels. Please take a few minutes to review the sponsorship opportunities included in this package. UNCF s Mayor s Masked Ball series includes highly anticipated events conducted in cities around the country and is now a signature event for the Los Angeles UNCF office. The work of our local Los Angeles office is critical and helps to provide support to the more than 1,500 students from the Southern California area who currently attend UNCFmember institutions. As the nation s economy continues to rebound while college costs continue to soar, students attending UNCF institutions need our support more than ever. Your participation in events such as the Mayor s Masked Ball allows UNCF to address financial obstacles with our scholarship programs and support to our member colleges and universities. Thank you for your kind consideration of this request and for agreeing that A mind is a terrible thing to waste but a wonderful thing to invest in. We look forward to having your organization as a supporter of the fourth annual Los Angeles UNCF Mayor s Masked Ball. Kindest regards, Michael L. Lomax, Ph.D. President and CEO

4 MARQUIS SPONSOR $50,000 One reserved table for 14 guests in the Mayor's Royal Court Preferred seating in the Mayor s Royal Court Program segment named in honor of your company Tickets for 14 guests to the VIP Masked Award Gathering Prominent brand placement in pre-function area Brand recognition in select print and electronic media Opportunity for company representative to serve as a vice chair on event host committee Option to have a celebrity guest or Masked Award honoree seated at your table Place cards for guests seated at your table Pre-reception red-carpet photo opportunities with the mayor, UNCF president and CEO and celebrity guests Event souvenir photos Full-page four-color advertisement with preferred placement in souvenir program Logo displayed on a solo screen as part of sponsor video presentation Red carpet participation of designated representative in the Parade of Stars and Dignitaries Special gift for guests seated at your table MAYOR'S ROYAL COURT $25,000 PRESENTING SPONSOR One reserved table for 12 guests in the Mayor's Royal Court Preferred seating in the Mayor s Royal Court Invitations to the VIP Masked Award Gathering Prominent brand placement in pre-function area Brand recognition in select print and electronic media Opportunity for company representative to serve as a vice chair on event host committee Pre-reception red-carpet photo opportunities with the mayor, UNCF president and CEO and celebrity guests Event souvenir photos Full-page four-color advertisement in souvenir program Logo displayed on a shared screen as part of sponsor video presentation Red carpet participation of designated representative in the Parade of Stars and Dignitaries

5 MAYOR S MASKED COURT $12,500 CO-SPONSOR One reserved table for 10 guests in the Mayor's Masked Court Preferred seating in the Mayor s Masked Court Invitations to the VIP Masked Award Gathering Opportunity for company representative to serve as a vice chair on event host committee Select pre-reception red-carpet photo opportunities with the mayor, UNCF president and CEO and celebrity guests during Full-page four-color advertisement in souvenir program Company name listed as part of sponsor video presentation and listing in souvenir program THE MAYOR S COURT $5,500 (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) Reserved table for eight guests in the main ballroom Opportunity for company representative to serve as a vice chair on event host committee Listing in souvenir program LOS ANGELES 2015

6 LOS ANGELES 2015 SPONSORSHIP RESERVATION FORM o $50,000 Marquis Sponsor o $25,000 Mayor's Royal Court o $12,500 Mayor's Masked Court o $5,500 Mayor's Court (limited availability) o $500 Individual Ticket(s) o $ I am unable to attend, but please accept my donation. PROGRAM BOOK ADVERTISING FORM Ad Sizes and Specifications o Full-Page Color Ad (Bleed: 7.25"W x 11.25"H) o Full-Page Color Ad (Non-bleed: 6.5"W x 10.5"H) Reproduction is in full four-color format Trim size is 7 x 11 Live area is 6.5 x 10.5 Provide press-quality PDF Ad Deadline: February 27, 2015 NAME TITLE COMPANY ADDRESS SUITE CITY STATE ZIP PHONE FAX p CHECK ENCLOSED (Make checks payable to UNCF and mail to: UNCF, 3699 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 675, Los Angeles, CA 90010) p CREDIT CARD p VISA p MASTERCARD p DISCOVER p AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CARD NUMBER CVC# EXP SIGNATURE p PLEASE INVOICE US FOR THE AMOUNT DUE: $ (ALL PAYMENTS DUE BY MARCH 1, 2015) Please fax this completed form to UNCF at or return by mail with your credit card information or your check payable to UNCF. United Negro College Fund, Inc Wilshire Blvd. Suite 675 Los Angeles, CA T F All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Sponsor level less $175 per ticket is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. Federal ID# We now prefer to be referred to simply as UNCF instead of the United Negro College Fund or the UNCF. Please use correctly if included in your ad. Provide a high resolution press-quality PDF by . We will not be able to design any ads. Please press-quality PDF ads to monique.mcghee@uncf.org. For more information, please call

7 UNCF s mission is to build a robust and nationally-recognized pipeline of underrepresented students who, because of UNCF support, become highly-qualified college graduates and to ensure that our network of 37 member HBCUs is a respected model of best practice in moving students to and through college. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment and curriculum and faculty development programs. UNCF envisions a nation where all Americans have equal access to a college education that prepares them for rich intellectual lives, competitive and fulfilling careers, engaged citizenship and service to our nation. Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000 students at over 900 colleges and universities across the country. For more information, go to UNCF.org. United Negro College Fund, Inc Wilshire Boulevard Suite 675 Los Angeles, CA T F Curtis R. Silvers, Jr. Area Development Director Carolyn D. Trader, MBA Development Director

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