Sponsorships

 

NCYC, held biennially, gathers more than 20,000 participants consisting of Catholic high school students and their parish youth ministry coordinators, pastors, school campus ministers, adult chaperones, and diocesan leaders. The 2007 NCYC will be held November 8-10, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio.

2007 Sponsors

The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry would like to thank the following for their sponsorship:

Bronze Sponsors

Silver Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

 

In addition, NFCYM would like to thank the following organizations for their sponsorship of specific speakers and performers:

  • Catholic Relief Services for Ted Miles
  • Center for Ministry Development for Tom East, Ann Marie Eckert, and Sean Lansing
  • Cultivation Ministries for Frank Mercadante
  • GIA Publications for Chris deSilva, Paul Melley, and Oddwalk Ministries
  • Harcourt Publishing for Gerry Straub
  • Life Teen, Inc. for Mark Hart, Matt Maher, and Randy Raus
  • spiritandsong.com for Josh Blakesely, Ceili Rain, and Sarah Hart
  • World Library Publications for John Angotti, Lisa Ferlita Bagladi, Brother Mickey McGrath, and Jorge Rivera

 

NFCYM gratefully acknowledges the councils of the Diocese of Columbus Knights of Columbus for their generous donation of the ciboria used for liturgies during the conference.

Sponsorship Levels

Level Amount Acknowledgment
Platinum $25,000+ - Verbal acknowledgment from main stage
- Full-page advertisement in NCYC program book
- $700 exhibit booth credit
- Banner placement in main arena
- Company logo on screen in arena prior to all general sessions
- Company logo on acknowledgments page of program book
- Line of text or company logo on NCYC website
Gold $20,000+ - Full-page advertisement in NCYC program book
- $500 exhibit booth credit
- Banner placement in main arena
- Company logo on screen in arena prior to all general sessions
- Company logo on acknowledgments page of program book
- Line of text or company logo on NCYC website
Silver $10,000+ - Half-page advertisement in NCYC program book
- $300 exhibit booth credit
- Banner placement in main arena
- Company logo on acknowledgments page of program book
- Line of text or company logo on NCYC website
Bronze $5,000+ - Quarter-page advertisement in NCYC program book
- $150 exhibit booth credit
- Company logo on acknowledgments page of program book
- Line of text or company logo on NCYC website

Potential Ways to Sponsor

  • Main Stage ($25,000)
  • Badge Holders (at cost – estimated $25,000) committed
  • Youth Animators Program ($30,000)
  • House Band ($20,000)
  • Youth Ambassadors Program ($15,000)
  • Concurrent Session ($10,000 each)
  • Signage ($13,000)
  • Emcee or Keynote Speaker ($5,000 each)
  • Concert ($7,500)
  • Dance ($5,000)
  • Comedy Club ($8,000)
  • Sheet Music ($15,000)
  • Workshop ($1,000)
  • Adult Program Book ($10,000)
  • Quick Guide ($12,000)
  • Diocesan Leader Briefings ($3,000 each)
  • Cash sponsorship

The amounts listed above are for full sponsorship. Partial sponsorships are available in most cases and these are just some ways in which your company or organization can connect. If you have other suggestions we are open to conversation. Contact Maureen Gross to make your sponsorship arrangments.

Definitions

Animators: Up to 125 young people who will perform and help lead prayer in the general sessions. Chosen through an application and audition process, these young people must participate in a formation program in order to participate. Approximately half are from Columbus, a quarter from the Region 6 (Ohio and Michigan), and quarter from the remainder of the country. Return to list.

Ambassadors: Up to 450 young people representing all participating dioceses who will introduce concurrent sessions, workshop, and warm up bands, assist with an onsite evaluation process, and provide general hospitality. Return to list.

Marketing Opportunities at NCYC

The NCYC Program Book provides adult attendees with all the necessary information for full participation, learning, and enjoyment of the conference. Included in the book are items such as the schedule, workshop descriptions, and list of exhibitors.

Program Book Advertising

NFCYM accepts full-, half-, and quarter- page advertisments in the NCYC program book.

Full Page 7.5" wide x 9" high Inside Page $500
Inside Cover $700
Half Page 7.5" wide x 4.25" high Inside Page $275
Quarter Page 3.5" wide x 4.25" high Inside Page $125
Ink Black and PMS 299
Production Settings Images: 400 DPI
Line Screen: 133
Dot Gain: 10%
Acceptable Electronic File Formats EPS, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe Acrobat PDF file .
Embed or provide all images and fonts.
Submission of Ads

The Advertising Placement Reservation Form (see page 10) should be returned as soon as an organization makes the decision to place an advertisment. Camera-ready advertisements are due Wednesday, September 5, 2007. Send files to marketing@nfcym.org. Fax a proof copy to 202-526-7544.

Exhibiting at NCYC

The exhibit area within the NCYC thematic park is an opportunity for youth and youth ministry leaders to learn of the quality publications, programs, and services offered by your organization. To learn more about exhibiting at NCYC, visit the For Exhibitors page.

Other Marketing Opportunies with NFCYM

For information on other marketing opportunities with NFCYM, download the 2007-2008 Marketing Prospectus.