NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS & MORTICIANS ASSOCIATION, INC. NFDMA 2018 Sponsorship Guide

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3 National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc Sponsorship Guide The National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc. (NFDMA, Inc.) is proud to announce that its 81st Annual National Convention & Exposition will be held in Kissimmee August 4 8, 2018 We bring together one of the largest gatherings of licensed funeral directors, embalmers, morticians, apprentices and mortuary students from the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the US Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, Jamaica, South Africa and Nigeria. Become a 2018 NFDMA, Inc. Convention Partner and sponsor! NFDMA members are to their respective communities what very few other service providers are. They are trusted, respected pillars of strength deeply rooted in the communities they serve. For the last 81 years, we have helped our members and sponsors make meaningful connections. Our conference sponsorship is a great opportunity to connect and support NFDMA members and the communities we all serve. Choose now to include NFDMA, Inc. in your 2018 Sponsorship plans and budget. Thank you in advance for your support of the National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc. In Continued Service, NFDMA 2018 Sponsorship Guide WELCOME Carol T. Williams, Ed.D, CFSP, CPC, COCP Executive Director 3

4 The Average Firm Position of Our Attendees Owner 36.1% Manager 22.8% General Employee <1% Funeral Director 25.7% Embalmer 2.8% Mortician 3.8% Apprentice 4.7% Student 1.9% Other Companies (other than funeral homes) Operated by Our Attendees Insurance Company 28.5% Monument/Vault Company 30.9% Crematory 19.0% Cemetery 35.7% Florist 21.4% Community/Event Center 21.4% Printing 28.5% Marketing/Promotional 9.5% Other Services Offered by Our Attendees Aftercare 53.2% Green Funerals 15.2% Pet Services 4.3% Preplanning 90.2% Career Day 40.2% Estate/End-of-Life Planning 23.9% The Average Gender of Our Attendees Male 56.1% Female 41.9% The Average Age of Our Attendees % % % % % 65 or older 25.7% 4 NFDMA 2018 Sponsorship Guide DEMOGRAPHICS

5 NFDMA 2018 Sponsorship Guide PRESENTING SPONSOR $30,000 Investment Priority NFDMA 2018 booth selection By starting your 2018 NFDMA Marketing Campaign NOW, you will become one of our EXCLU- SIVE Presenting Sponsors! With this investment you will receive all of these exceptional benefits. Benefits* Top Level Sponsor Prominent advertising promotion to include: Logo on all printed materials, projector screens, printed signage and NFDMA website. One (1) VIP table at the Professional of the Year Awards Dinner Five (5) tickets to the Welcome Reception Live demo space on the exhibit hall show floor (30 minutes) One (1) full color page advertisement in the following official printed materials: Convention Souvenir Journal, Convention Pre-Registration Booklet, Onsite Convention Guide and One (1) full color page advertisement in all additions of The Scope Magazine Access to the official NFDMA logo for marketing use Mandatory stop on the Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt Trail Map 10X10 Booth Selection Inline Only (additional exhibit space will be calculated at the sponsor discounted rate) Table top exhibit for the House of Representative meeting in April and Board of Directors meeting in October. Recognition At all general sessions At all educational sessions At all receptions and NFDMA public networking events In all attendee & membership communications before and after the convention On the NFDMA attendee webpage On signage throughout the convention facilities On social media platforms to include: Facebook & Instagram Deadline for purchase is Wednesday, June 27, 2018 ONLY 5 Sponsorships Available. These are exclusive sponsorship opportunities. 5

6 $25,000 Investment Priority NFDMA 2018 booth selection Recognition Options** At all general sessions (Choose One per $25,000 Investment) At all educational sessions Exclusive Welcome Reception Sponsor At all receptions and NFDMA public Exclusive Tuesday Expo Lunch Sponsor networking events Exclusive Wednesday Expo Breakfast Sponsor In all attendee & membership communications before and after the Professional of the Year Awards Dinner Coconvention Sponsor On the NFDMA attendee webpage On signage throughout the convention Benefits* Prominent advertising promotion to include: Logo on all printed materials, projector screens, printed signage and NFDMA website. Five (5) VIP tickets at the Professional of the Year Awards Dinner Five (5) tickets to the Welcome Reception One (1) full color page advertisement in the following official printed materials: Convention Souvenir Journal, Convention Pre- Registration Booklet, Onsite Convention Guide and One (1) full color page advertisement in three editions of The Scope Magazine Two additional exhibitor badges Access to the official NFDMA logo for marketing use Priority NFDMA 2018 booth selection 10X10 Booth Selection Inline Only (additional exhibit space will be calculated at the sponsor discounted rate) *NFDMA reserves the right to substitute benefits of equal or greater value ** Sponsors will select one of the options available. There may be more than one sponsor, except where noted. 6 NFDMA 2018 Sponsorship Guide DIAMOND SPONSOR facilities On social media platforms to include: Facebook & Instagram Deadline for purchase is Wednesday, June 27, 2018

7 NFDMA 2018 Sponsorship Guide PLATINUM SPONSOR $15,000 Investment Options** (Choose One per $15,000 Investment) Exclusive Convention Tote Bags Elevator Branding Window Clings Welcome Banners Directional Floor Stickers Wednesday Expo Breakfast Co-Sponsor Convention Materials Printing Benefits* Prominent advertising promotion to include: Logo on all printed materials, projector screens, printed signage and NFDMA website. VIP seating for three (3) at the Professional of the Year Awards Dinner One (1) full color page advertisement in the following official printed materials: Onsite Convention Guide and One (1) full color page advertisement in two editions of The Scope Magazine Recognition At all general sessions At all receptions and NFDMA public networking events In all attendee & membership communications before and after the convention On the NFDMA attendee webpage On signage throughout the convention facilities On social media platforms to include: Facebook & Instagram *NFDMA reserves the right to substitute benefits of equal or greater value ** Sponsors will select one of the options available. There may be more than one sponsor, except where noted. Deadline for purchase is Wednesday, June 27,

8 $10,000 Investment NFDMA 2018 Sponsorship Guide GOLD SPONSOR Options** (Choose One per $10,000 Investment) Signature Speaker (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) NFDMA responsible for securing speakers and covering associated costs Educational session branding with company logo, literature & paraphernalia. Welcome Reception Co-Sponsor Wi-Fi Internet Access Provider Hanging Exhibit Hall Aisle Signs Convention Registration Area Exclusive Badge Sponsor or Co-Sponsor Benefits* Prominent advertising promotion to include: Logo on all printed materials, projector screens, printed signage and NFDMA website. Three (3) tickets to the Welcome Reception One (1) full color page advertisement in the following official printed materials: Onsite Convention Guide and One (1) full color page advertisement in the convention edition of The Scope Magazine Recognition At all general sessions At all educational sessions At welcome reception (if sponsored) In all attendee & membership communications before and after the convention On the NFDMA attendee webpage On signage throughout the convention facilities On social media platforms to include: Facebook & Instagram *NFDMA reserves the right to substitute benefits of equal or greater value ** Sponsors will select one of the options available. There may be more than one sponsor, except where noted. Deadline for purchase is Wednesday, June 27,

9 NFDMA 2018 Sponsorship Guide SILVER SPONSOR $5,000 Investment Options** (Choose One per $5,000 Investment) Expo Show Guide Registration Portfolios Hotel Key Cards Badge Lanyards Mobile Charging Station National Service of Remembrance (Memorial Service) Co-Sponsor Convention Opening Ceremony Co-Sponsor Annual President s Breakfast Co-Sponsor Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception Co-Sponsor Non-Exhibitor Promotional Bag Items Exhibit Hall Light Reception Educational Workshop Sponsor will be responsible for honorarium, airfare & lodging Recognition At all general sessions At all educational sessions At welcome reception (if sponsored) In all attendee & membership communications before and after the convention On the NFDMA attendee webpage On signage throughout the convention facilities On social media platforms to include: Facebook & Instagram Benefits* Prominent advertising promotion to include: Logo on all printed materials, projector screens, printed signage and NFDMA website. One (1) full color page advertisement in the official Onsite Convention Guide *NFDMA reserves the right to substitute benefits of equal or greater value ** Sponsors will select one of the options available. There may be more than one sponsor, except where noted. Deadline for purchase is Wednesday, June 27,

10 $2,500 Investment Options** (Choose One per $2,500 Investment) Mortuary Education Day Co-Sponsor Past National Presidents Reception Co-Sponsor CFSP Recognition Co-Sponsor Morning Refreshment Break Afternoon Refreshment Break Lobby LED Sign Advertisement Exhibitor Promotional Bag Items Non-Exhibitor Publication Bin NFDMA 2018 Sponsorship Guide BRONZE SPONSOR Recognition At all general sessions At sponsored educational sessions On the NFDMA attendee webpage On signage throughout the convention facilities On social media platforms to include: Facebook & Instagram Benefits* Prominent advertising promotion to include: Logo on all printed materials, projector screens, printed signage and NFDMA website. One (1) half-page color page advertisement in the official Onsite Convention Guide *NFDMA reserves the right to substitute benefits of equal or greater value ** Sponsors will select one of the options available. There may be more than one sponsor, except where noted. Deadline for purchase is Wednesday, June 27,

11 NFDMA 2018 Sponsorship Guide MEDALLION SPONSOR $1,500 Investment Options** (Choose One per $1,500 Investment) Annual Youth Convention (4yrs-12yrs) Annual NAYE Convention (13yrs-17yrs) New Members & Convention Orientation Co-Sponsor Exhibitor Publication Bin Expo Hall Edu Talks Session (30 Minutes) Recognition At all general sessions On the NFDMA attendee webpage On signage throughout the convention facilities On social media platforms to include: Facebook & Instagram Benefits* Prominent advertising promotion to include: Logo on all printed materials, projector screens, printed signage and NFDMA website. Deadline for purchase is Wednesday, June 27, 2018 *NFDMA reserves the right to substitute benefits of equal or greater value ** Sponsors will select one of the options available. There may be more than one 11

12 NFDMA 2018 Sponsorship Guide Other Marketing Options Other Marketing Options Sip N See (NEW FOR 2018) Attendees will be provided with a map of the floor plan. For the exhibitors that participate in the Sip N See, their booth will be highlighted on the floor plan with a wine glass symbol indicating they have tickets at their booth. Sip N See tickets are $15 each. Purchase 200 or more tickets and receive custom branded tickets. Purchase 25 or more tickets and your booth will be highlighted on the Exhibit Hall opening reception map Private Receptions Any SPONSOR ($5,000-$40,000) desiring to offer private receptions for attendees, please contact the NFDMA, Inc. National Headquarters for details, terms and conditions. Deadline for purchase is Wednesday, June 27,

13 NFDMA 2018 Sponsorship Guide Other Marketing Options Other Marketing Options Available Print & Web Advertising There are several opportunities available: Pre-Registration Booklet Souvenir Journal Onsite Convention Guide Convention Issue of The SCOPE Magazine Expo Guide NFDMA Website Home Page Banner NFDMA Website Convention Attendee Page Banner NFDMA Website Convention Attendee Page Web Sticker Convention Opening Ceremony Program (Ceremony Sponsors Only) National Service of Remembrance Program (Service Sponsors Only) Awards Banquet Program (Banquet Sponsors Only) Member Reports Booklet Annual President s Breakfast Program (Breakfast Sponsors Only) 13

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15 NFDMA 2018 Sponsorship Guide Yes! Count Us In! Our company wants to celebrate NFDMA, Inc. and the funeral service industry by becoming a proud sponsor at the level indicated below! SPONSORSHIP LEVEL PRESENTING DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE MEDALLION WE WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR THE FOLLOWING EVENT/ITEM: WE WOULD LIKE TO GIVE GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE CONVENTION COMPANY NAME: CONTACT NAME: CONTACT PHONE: ADDRESS: If you are a new sponsor or if your current logo on file has changed, please logo (EPS and JPG versions) to nfdma@nfdma.com LINK LOGO TO THIS WEBSITE: PAYMENT METHOD CHECK PAYABLE: NFDMA, INC. (Remit to: 6290 Shannon Parkway Union City, Georgia 30291) CREDIT CARD: NAME ON CARD: CARD NUMBER: EXP. DATE: SIGNATURE: 15

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