International Focus Business Partnerships

International Focus builds global understanding and respect by facilitating face-to-face diplomacy through professional, personal, and artistic exchange. Our partners are a vital part of this mission as they enable us to do the work of hosting delegations, connecting communities

and individuals, and building professional and artistic collaborations.

Why Become a Partner?

Being an International Focus Partner benefits your company and your employees, provides

brand exposure, and demonstrates good corporate citizenship:

As a partner, you gain unique promotional and outreach opportunities through International Focus marketing and events.

As partners, you and your team members connect and network with international leaders at special meetings and receptions.

Being a partner provides access to a diverse demographic of highly educated and globally minded individuals through International Focus’ membership and community networks.

As a partner, you enhance your brand awareness overseas through exposure to prominent international delegates, ambassadors, and other diplomats; and locally through International Focus publications, recognition, and program sponsorship opportunities.

As a partner, you demonstrate your company’s commitment to international understanding and respect and contribute directly to global exchange through face-to-face diplomacy.

Types and Levels of Partnership

There are many ways to engage with our international delegations, membership, and multi-cultural communities. Partners may choose to support the organization as a

whole, sponsor a specific program or project, or create a customized outreach package. Partnership opportunities include:

Sponsor meetings and cultural outings for our global delegations Sponsor leadership workshops and activities for our youth delegations Sponsor IF interns and volunteer programs or provide support for volunteer training and appreciation initiatives

Sponsor technology and outreach tools to help us build our capacity Sponsor a Citizen Diplomacy, Speaker Series, or other event or reception Sponsor a newsletter edition Sponsor venues, activities, or programs at the Global Holiday Market or the International Festival of Raleigh.

Sponsor one of IF’s international arts programs or a performance at the International Festival of Raleigh

Sponsor school classes or underserved community members to attend IF programs including the Festival’s International Field Trip

Brand Exposure

International Focus offers a number of platforms to recognize our partners and help bring their brand to our local and global audiences. Below is a sampling of options:

Logo & company info in the delegation packages international visitors receive (IF hosts over 200 international leaders per year)

Feature on IF website Community Calendar (2,000 monthly page views) Feature in IF newsletter Citizen Diplomat (10,000 subscribers) Partner recognition at events and receptions Partner listing on IF website Recognition in IF membership emails Inclusion in program and advertising and on-site exposure at Global Holiday Market, the International Festival of Raleigh, and/or other arts and community events Partner spotlights on IF social media

Support Levels Ambassador Circle

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$15,000 $10,000 $8,000 $5,000 Recognition in delegation packages Logo and info

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Exclusive invitations to high-level delegation meetings All

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Exclusive invitations to VIP events

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Feature on IF website Community Calendar 1 year 6 months 4 months 2 months Feature in IF newsletter

Logo link in IF newsletter 6 editions 3 editions 2 editions 1 edition Logo link on IF website

Recognition at exchange events

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Recognition on social media

Opportunity to speak at exchange events

Program, advertising, and on site exposure at International Festival

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Program & Signage

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Program, advertising, and on site exposure at Global Holiday Market

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Presence at Citizen of the World Awards VIP table for 10 VIP table for 6 4 VIP tickets 2 VIP tickets Team Package at International Festival 20 weekend

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6 VIP Reception passes

10 weekend passes 10 T-Shirts

4 VIP Reception passes

4 weekend passes

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2 weekend passes

2 T-Shirts

Individual Program and Event Support Opportunities

Partner with us to sponsor a specific event or program! We are working on some

great projects and we would love to have your support!

Sponsor a Leadership Workshop for our upcoming Iraqi or Mexican Youth Exchange

Provide 14 young emerging leaders from Iraq or Mexico the chance to build their skills by sponsoring a leadership workshop. Support level $1,000 Sponsor benefits: Feature on IF website Community Calendar Business link in IF newsletter Recognition and opportunity to speak at Iraqi Youth Exchange event Logo link on IF website

Sponsor an Upcoming Delegation Sponsor a group of visiting leaders to the Triangle

Support level $1,500 Sponsor benefits: Logo and company information included in delegation package Feature on IF website Community Calendar Business link in IF newsletter Recognition and opportunity to speak at Citizen Diplomacy event Logo link on IF website

Line-up of fall delegations will be available in July.

Sponsor a Citizen Diplomacy Event Sponsor one of our networking and learning events that bring together visiting

delegations, IF membership, and community members. Support level $500. Sponsor benefits: Feature on IF website Community Calendar Logo link on IF website Recognition in event invitations and notices Recognition and opportunity to speak at the event

Sponsor an International Speaker Series Event Sponsor a talk on international issues by a global expert.

Support level $500. Sponsor benefits: Feature on IF website Community Calendar Logo link on IF website Recognition in event invitations and notices Recognition and opportunity to speak at the event

Sponsor the Home is Distant Shores Film Series (October 2, 9, 16, 2019) Sponsor our 3-part film series on the immigrant and refugee experience.

Moderated by local filmmaker Aby Rao and hosted by the NC Museum of Art, the series combines fictional and documentary accounts with panel discussions and receptions with the filmmakers, community and leaders in immigration issues. In partnership with the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants.

Presenting Sponsor Creative Sponsor $10,000 $5,000 Inclusion in program and on site exposure

Inclusion in advertising

Feature on IF Community Calendar IF newsletter

Feature Logo Link

Listing on IF website and all materials

Ambassador Circle Chargés d’Affaires

Recognition at series

Opportunity to speak at series

Sponsor the Global Holiday Market (November 23, 2019) Various support levels

Sponsor benefits: Inclusion in program and advertising and on site exposure based on support

level.

Sponsor the International Festival of Raleigh (March 6-8, 2020) Various support levels

Sponsor benefits: Inclusion in program and advertising and on site exposure based on support

level.