1. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES International Conference
July 7 – 13, 2018
Houston, Texas

2. founded in 1908
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated® (AKA) is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women. AKA has a legacy of community service that spans over 109 years. Our volunteer network of over 280,000 college-educated women put the sorority’s credo – “To be Supreme in Service to All Mankind” – into action by generously volunteering their time and donating their resources to implement high impact community service programs that improve the quality of life, promote education and wellness, and develop community leaders. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® has been hailed as the premier service organization founded by African American women.

3. founded in 1908
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s International Program focus for is Launching New Dimensions of Service℠ and through its 283,000 members and 986 chapters, the sorority will address community needs with programs in five target areas.
Target I - Educational Enrichment: Engage in the sorority’s youth enrichment program, ASCEND℠  with efforts designed to motivate, engage and assist high school students in reaching their maximum potential. promote the learning process by providing substantial support to students through AKA One Million Backpacks℠ and Think HBCU℠ * initiative.
Target II - Health Promotion: Promote health awareness in three areas: Alzheimer's Disease, Stroke and Mental Illness.
Target III - Family Strengthening: Target critical issues facing many families, including lack of food, shelter and financial means.
Target IV - Environmental Ownership: Implement high impact programs to provide healthy environments and improve the quality of life in the underserved communities through AKA 1,908 Playgrounds Project℠ and AKA Acts of Green.
Target V - Global Impact: Alpha Kappa Alpha members will work in partnership with the UNA-USA (United Nations Association) to expand understanding of the United Nations, its mission and focus. Renewed Africare partnership focused on youth hunger initiatives.
*Historically Black Colleges & Universities

4. Notable Members (partial list)
Coretta Scott King (Civil Rights Activist)
Eleanor Roosevelt (Former First Lady of the United States)
Karen Jackson (Founder, Sisters Network)
Zina Garrison (Professional tennis player)
Kamala Harris (U.S. Senator)
Mae Jemison (Astronaut & Scientist)
Alicia Keys (Singer & Songwriter)
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (President – Liberia)
Maya Angelou (Poet, Actress & Author)
Wanda Sykes (Comedian & Actress)
Shelia Jackson Lee (U.S. Representative)
Mellody Hobson (Finance Executive)
Judy Smith (Attorney, Crisis Manager) 1 5 8 11 11 2 9 12 12 3 6 4 3 4 7 10 13 13

5. Our Demographics 20% 15% 55% 10% PROFESSIONS AGE RANGES 18-28 29-44
Education
35%
Business
20%
Healthcare/Medical
14%
Law/Gov’t/Public Service
11%
Other Professions 7%
Science/Technology 6%
Media/Arts/Entertainment 4%
Retired 3%
18-28
20%
29-44
15%
45-63
55%
Over 63
10%
Women control roughly 43% of African Americans’ collective buying power - equaling $430 billion – Source: Nielsen, 2015

6. 280K 25K 8K We invite your company to join us by supporting our
International Conference (Boule) in Houston, Texas – July 7-13, 2018.
280K
MEMBERS
REACH MEMBERS THROUGH
TARGETED
AND SOCIAL MEDIA
25K
ATTENDEES
DISTRIBUTE
PRODUCT SAMPLES OR INFORMATION
TO CONFERENCE ATTENDEES 8K
UNDERGRADUATES
RECRUIT TALENTED COLLEGE STUDENTS & SEASONED PROFESSIONALS
Sponsorship in the form of a monetary contribution or in‑kind gift will enable AKA to deliver solutions designed to improve conditions in our communities and implement programs that yield lasting positive results Partnering with AKA also will provide an opportunity to gain significant, measurable, high profile recognition among college-educated, affluent African American women and families, while participating in an event that aligns with your marketing, diversity and philanthropic priorities.

7. Diamond $100,000 Platinum $75,000 Emerald $50,000
Prestige logo placement during the conference and on sorority website and social media
Formal recognition at Public Meeting
Mention in conference press release
Opportunity for signature sponsorship of a high-profile special event: Undergraduate Luncheon, 25/50/75 Year Member Recognition Luncheon, Service Project, Conversations Series Taping, Public Meeting/Reception or Closing Gala
Opportunity to distribute information to the membership via an electronic-blast message and social media
Workshop presenter/panelist opportunity
Product samples distribution via registration kits
Booth in Exhibit Area and/or Recruitment Area
Full-page advertisement in an Ivy Leaf® magazine issue, and Back-Cover of conference agenda/program
Ivy Leaf® magazine conference coverage
Logo placement during the conference and on sorority website and social media
Full-page advertisement in Ivy Leaf® magazine
Ivy Leaf® magazine conference acknowledgement
Conference agenda/program acknowledgement
Logo placement during the conference and on sorority website and social media
Opportunity for signature sponsorship of the Public Meeting/Reception, Closing Gala or Service Project
Product samples distribution via registration kit
Booth in Exhibit Area and/or Recruitment Area
Ivy Leaf® magazine conference coverage acknowledgement

8. Custom Special Event Sponsorships
Pearl
$25,000
Gold
$10,000
Custom Special Event Sponsorships
Opportunity for sponsorship of the Public Meeting/Reception or Service Project
Product samples distribution via registration kits
Ivy Leaf® magazine conference coverage acknowledgement
Boule agenda/program book acknowledgement
Logo displayed on sorority website and social media
Product samples distribution via registration kits
Boule agenda/program book acknowledgement
Logo displayed on sorority website and social media
We can partner with you to customize a package to meet your sponsorship objectives.

9. founded in 1908 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
5656 South Stony Island Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637