Securing Tomorrow by Strengthening today

The sTeps To securing The fuTure of The meeTing and evenT indusTry are being taken today by the MPi Foundation.The MPI Foundation fuels the growth and advancement of MPI members by providing them professional development and career opportunities through grants and scholarships. The MPI Foundation also propels the meeting and event industry forward by funding innovative research and pan- industry initiatives that support the strategic plan of MPI.

“I was awarded a scholarship to pursue my Certification in Meeting Management and am absolutely honored

to have the Foundation support my pursuit of higher education. Without their support, I would not have been able to pursue this certification. After being a long time contributor to the Foundation with the

MPI Orange County Chapter, it was wonderful to be on the receiving end.”

“The European Meetings and Events Conference has been the biggest opportunity of my career so far. It

has given me that extra push and has reinforced that this is definitely the industry in which I want to be. I have met and now look up to a great amount of people. I wish to thank the MPI

Foundation for funding it.”

My MPI chapter was very fortunate to get a Foundation Chapter Grant because it allowed us to do things that we couldn’t earmark money for in our budget.

“Amidst the fallout of staff reductions and frozen budgets in my organization, The MPI Foundation became an umbrel-

la in the storm. Through their generous partnership, I attended the World Education Congress. More than ever before, the connection, education and sharing of experi-ence became personally and professionally vital.”

Barry D. JonesManager, Conference PlanningFAMILYLIFE

Mariela Mcilwraith, CMP, CMM

Ananda Ybarra, CMPMammoth Black Concierge Manager,

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area LLC

Robyn Mietkiewicz, CMP, CMMDirector, Global Meeting Management Services,Meeting Sites Resource

Why does the MPi Foundation Matter?It helps MPI members when they need it most.The MPI Foundation lifts up and supports the careers of MPI mem-bers who cannot do so on their own. Career transitions, dealing with tight budgets or falling on hard times are all realities that can happen to any of us, and the MPI Foundation is here to provide opportunities to members in need through grants and scholarships.

It’s shaping and supporting tomorrow’s leaders.Remember when you were a student eager to fulfill your career

dreams? Or perhaps you made a career shift and joined the meet-ing and event industry. Once your foot is in the doorway, The MPI Foundation can swing the door wide open for you. It’s a launch-ing pad for student members and helping-hand for those new to the MPI community.

It’s leading the industry by partnering with it.A vibrant industry requires every-one to play a part and be involved. The goal of the MPI Foundation is to build strong educational foun-dations, create access to profes-sional development and conduct and release quality research so that the entire industry is en-riched. And that’s the reason the

MPI Foundation partners with pan-industry groups to fund fu-ture-thinking.

Why should you give to the MPi Foundation?When you give to the MPI Founda-tion, you are actively growing the knowledge base of the MPI commu-nity. By creating a strong bedrock of smart and talented MPI members, you are nurturing the people that move your industry forward. You’re also growing the pool of talent that you’ll want to do business with, and possibly hire to better your own or-ganization. It’s an investment in the strength of the MPI community, and in securing the future success of the industry. What better reason to give than to know that you’re making your industry better?

What is the relationshiP betWeen the MPi Foundation and MPi?MPI’s heart and strength is in its members; the members who

continually share with each other their knowledge and their passion for connecting people through meetings and events, and creating spaces for people to gather together and drive solutions. If MPI’s heart is its mem-bers, the MPI Foundation exists to make that heart beat even stronger. Through funding and support, the MPI Foundation helps individu-als within the MPI community by creating access to education through scholarships, grants and pan-indus-try research.

What is the iMPact oF the MPi Foundation on MPi MeMbers, chaPters andthe industry?Hundreds of MPI members have taken the next step in their careers through programs made possible by the MPI Foundation. but don’t take our Word For it

“Thank you so much for the scholarship to attend World Edu-cation Congress. [Not being able to attend] was breaking my

heart not just because it was right in my backyard! I truly appreciate the support of the Foundation in my continuing quest for education and networking in our industry.”

Katherine Manfredi, CMM Global Meeting, Incentive and Event Professional, Manfredi & Associates, Inc.

ContaCt the MPi Foundation:

tony FundaroDirector of Developmenttfundaro@mpiweb.org+1 214-862-1418

ron guitarMPI Foundation Canadarguitar@mpiweb.org+1 416-848-4389

Christine PerryManager, Foundation Operationscperry@mpiweb.org+1 972-702-3063

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a CoMMunity oF unequaled buying Power.Not only do members of the MPI community strive to perform at the top of their game, they also wield buying power that keeps them at the forefront of the meeting and event industry. With more than $22 billion to invest in making their meetings and events successful, MPI members control the largest budgets of any industry association. A full 48 percent of our members are meeting and event planners—the key decision-makers—outnumbering the levels found in other associations.

When you collaborate with MPI members, you’ll be a trusted partner who can help them achieve the success they want. And that’s invaluable.

about MPiMeeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest and most vibrant global meeting and event industry association. The organization helps its members thrive by building human connections through knowledge and ideas, relationships, and marketplaces. MPI membership is comprised of approximately 20,000 members belonging to 71 chapters and clubs worldwide. For additional information or to join, visit www.mpiweb.org.

about the MPiFoundationMeeting Professionals International (MPI) Foundation is passionately committed to bringing vision and prosperity to the meeting and event community worldwide by investing in results-oriented initiatives and programs that shape the future and bring success to the industry. MPI is the largest and most vibrant global meeting and event industry association, comprised of approximately 20,000 members belonging to 71 chapters and clubs worldwide. For more information, visit www.mpifoundation.org.

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How can you track your contribution to tHe MPi Foundation?You will be able to witness the positive impact of your contribution to the MPI Foundation through the people who directly benefit from it. You’ll be able to follow the progress of a Foundation scholarship recipient so you can stay in touch and celebrate with them as they journey through their career. The MPI Foundation will keep you connected with them through a constant touch program and social media.

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MPi education endowMentLegend Contributors are our top investment partners who set the agenda for industry transformation and success. As industry visionaries they will fund high impact initiatives that will shape the future and lay the foundation for the sustained prosper-ity of our community. Legend Con-tributors will fund:

• Pan-Industry Initiatives • Future Leaders Forum with IMEX• Innovative Education & Research Grants• Chapter & Live Education Events (“Ready, Set, Meets”, Core Content Packages)• Scholarships

$50,000+ annual (3 year pledge)

Matching Contributors will be limited to 2 contributors per-cycle and will match dollar-for-dollar of all individual contributions. Your invest-ments will double the donations to the Foundation. As a lead contributor to the MPI Foundation your visionary support of the Education Endowment will not only continue to develop

valuable professional development, but will align your brand to MPI Foundation’s individual contribution program. Matching Education Con-tributors will fund:

• Innovative Education and Research Grants• Chapter Grants• Scholarships

$30,000+ annual (2 year pledge)

Education Contributors are look-ing to make a lasting impact on their community, the members of MPI and the Meeting and Event Industry. Ad-vancing the careers of our members lie at the heart of the MPIF Education Endowment. You will be at the fore-front of opening up new opportuni-ties for MPI Members, students, those in transition, and those needing the next open door to further their career. Education Contributors will fund:

• Innovative Research and Education Grants• Chapter Education Grants• Scholarships

$25,000+ annual (2 year pledge)

annual education FundCorporate Contributors: $2,500, $5,000, $7,500, or $10,000 (annual renewal)The Annual Education Fund is cor-porate contributions to be renewed yearly with four options ($2,500, $5,000, $7,500, or $10,000 annual) of donation opportunities for the Education Endowment. Come along side your other Industry colleagues and corporations to make a large im-pact on the MPI Membership and the Meeting and Event Industry. The Annual Education Fund will en-dow specific scholarships and grants to our members/chapters to further their professional development cate-gorized by your sector of the Meeting and Event Industry through the MPI Foundation Education Endowment. For example; Hospitality Firms Schol-arship, AV Scholarship, F&B Chapter Grant, etc…

Individual Contributors: $50, $100, $250, $500, or $1,000 (annual pledge)Make a personal impact on your MPI Global Community and Members.

Each gift will go to the Education Endowment.• Matching Contributor Program-Las Vegas Sands will match your gift dollar-for-dollar• Look out for the MPI Foundation Chapter “Individual Giving” Promotion Week

Planned GivinG Fund Give knowing you are making your personal and family impact on your industry while leaving a lasting lega-cy. Make a permanently recognized gift to the MPI Foundation. Gifts can be made as outright gifts or to a charitable trust, depending on your needs and objectives. Depending on the nature of the gift, you can po-tentially reduce income or estate tax-es, avoid capital gains taxes or receive an income, among other benefits. The five principal ways to give real or personal property:

1) Outright Gift2) Charitable Trusts (make a gift of the asset and retain the income)3) Bargain Sale4) Bequest5) Retained Life Estate (real estate only)

FundraisinG events For tHe MPi Foundation education endowMentBe a MPI Foundation Event Sponsor for the Education Endowment. The purpose is to raise funds for the MPI Foundation Education Endowment. As a sponsor you will have an op-portunity for business networking

during exceptional fun events that are highly attended. Consider hosting a fundraising event for the MPI Foundation Educa-tion Endowment

branded scHolarsHiPsScholarships given in behalf your organization, or in behalf of an individual that are branded in your name for the following Education opportunities: $15,000 renewed annually

• Continuing Education Scholarships: Undergraduate and Graduate• Future Leaders Forum with IMEX• CMP Scholarships• CMM Scholarships• Executive Leadership Scholarships• MPI Member Scholarships• MPI Conference Scholarships• Diversity Education Scholarship

As a Contributor we want you to know that we will recognize your gift dependent on the level of con-tribution. Your contribution will fuel that growth and advancement of the MPI Member and our Global Industry. MPI Foundation will work closely with MPI to continue to “Tell the Story” of both the Con-tributor and the Recipients of the donations through all of our media channels.

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