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2015 Investment Guide

The PPORTUNITY

GENERATION

The Urban League Of Central Carolinas

“It is better to be prepared for an opportunityand not have one than to have an opportunity

and not be prepared.”

- Whitney M. Young, Jr.

Dear Urban League Supporter,

We would like to thank you for being a part of “The Opportunity Generation” and helping families achieve financial stability through the ULCC Continuum of Opportunity Model for Economic and Social Mobility. This year we were the first organization in Charlotte to host a dialogue on national economic mobility studies having predicted the need to address economic mobility in the groundbreaking 2011 book, Faces of Reality: The State of Ethnic Charlotte. Most important, we followed many of the recommendations of the State of Ethnic Charlotte that have now proven to be successful with your support. In April, the ULCC held an economic mobility press conference where Marc Morial, National Urban League President, along with other local leaders provided insights and key solutions to reducing economic disparities in Charlotte Mecklenburg county.

This past fiscal year, ULCC workforce graduates earned over $12 million in salaries. This is a record for our agency. We partnered with City StartUp Labs and launched the Entrepreneurial Academy that resulted in seven new businesses from financially challenged communities. We were one of the first to implement nationally certified technology training programs in Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Union County Schools. We secured over $6.2 million of funding for eleven small and minority businesses and new bank accounts for over 400 non-banked families. We successfully merged the Jacob’s Ladder Job Readiness program and increased the number of workforce participants assisted by over 40%. We were the first workforce sector agency to merge in Charlotte Mecklenburg County.

Our program successes are supported by our fiscal and audit successes. The National Urban League ranked the ULCC as an “Outstanding Affiliate” as part of its national audit. This is the highest designation an Urban League affiliate can receive. We were also named the “2014 Most Improved Affiliate.” We were given a “Clean” audit designation by Certified Public Accountant audit. Most important, for every $1 invested in our workforce and entrepreneurial programs, $15.35 went back out into the community through earned incomes of our graduates. This investment ratio is a record for the agency.

These accomplishments have been generated through private support and fund development. Over 85% of the ULCC’s lean budget is generated from private sector and individual giving. This year’s Investment Guide for events and sponsorships fund education and training programs. We have new looks for our events and accommodations for our sponsors, which makes the investment even greater.

We invite you to consider our new look “2015 Investment Guide” that funds all of our education and training programs. This year’s new and exciting events and opportunities for sponsors make investing now a solid return on investment.

Yours in the Movement,

Dr. Patrick C. GrahamPresident and CEO

Kaniche BennettBoard Chair

BUILD YOUR OWN SPONSORSHIPWe understand that sponsoring one event may not meet all your objectives, so we are excited to offer our “Build Your Own Sponsorship” menu. The menu is designed to let you create a sponsorship package tailored to meet your needs and goals. This package offers you multiple ways to identify your company with the Urban League’s membership and mission. Choosing one of the sponsorship levels below gives you optimum branding opportunities. Your company name and logo will be prominently placed on all materials for the events selected, as well as on our website, newsletter, annual report and other special publications. You will also be noted as one of the leading supporters on plaques and banners at our annual membership meeting. Custom sponsorships opportunities are also available.

B Benefactor $40,000Sponsorship at 4 ULCC Events• Title sponsor listing and seating at four (4)

events• Company branding on event materials• Public acknowledgment / announcement of

sponsorship at three (3) events• Public acknowledgment on all PR materials• Prominent signage at events• Logo on website for one (1) year• Distribution of your company’s promotional

materials at event• ULCC VIP reception invitation• Banner at annual meeting

I Investor $30,000Sponsorship at 3 ULCC Events• Investor sponsor listing and seating at

three (3) events• Company branding on event materials• Public acknowledgment / announcement

of sponsorship at two (2) events• Prominent signage at events• Logo on website for six (6) months• Distribution of your company’s

promotional materials at event• ULCC VIP reception invitation• Banner at annual meeting

P Partner $20,000Sponsorship at 2 ULCC Events • Partner sponsor listing and seating at two

(2) events• Company branding on event materials• Public acknowledgment / announcement of

sponsorship at one (1) event• Prominent signage at two (2) events• Logo on website for ninety (90) days• Distribution of your company’s promotional

materials at event• ULCC VIP reception invitation• Banner at annual meeting

S Supporter $10,000Sponsorship at 1 ULCC Events• Supporter sponsor listing and seating at

one (1) event• Company branding on event materials• Prominent signage at one (1) event• Logo on website for event promotion• Banner at annual meeting

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WHITNEY M. YOUNG JR. GALASaturday, March 28, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.This celebration is the Urban League’s premier event. Held on Saturday, March 28, 2015, this signature event has been a staple in the Charlotte fundraising community for over 20 years. Each celebration draws hundreds of Charlotte’s most prominent civic and community leaders together to recognize and honor the outstanding individuals who best exemplify the Urban League’s commitment to an inclusive society by opening doors to opportunity and building bridges between diverse communities. Designed to promote networking, it offers a unique opportunity for civic and political leaders, young professionals corporate executives and entrepreneurs to mix and mingle before culminating with the awards presentation.

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WHITNEY M YOUNG JR. Sponsorship Levels$20,000

$15,000

$10,000

$5,000

$2,500

$1,500

$15,000

$10,000

$5,000

$2,500

$1,500

ANNUAL MEETINGSponsorship Levels

$10,000

$7,500

$5,000

$2,500

$1,500

This event showcases the Urban Leagues commitment to its mission through acknowledging supporters, volunteers and corporate sponsors who have contributed to the year’s success. Stakeholders and donors in the Urban League Movement experience first hand the impact their support makes through personal testimonies of people whose lives are forever changed by their personal and financial investment in the Urban League’s program.

The evening’s agenda culminates with a “State of the Urban League” address that highlights the year’s challenges, successes and future innovations.

ULCC ANNUAL MEETING

$10,000

$7,500

$5,000

$2,500

$1,500

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The Urban League of Central Carolinas Young Professionals (ULCCYP) is an auxiliary of the Urban League of Central Carolinas. The ULCCYPs are comprised of professionals, ages 21 to 40, committed to supporting and upholding the Urban League of Central Carolinas mission of empowering the community to attain financial stability and social justice in a global economy through education, training & placement. Through corporate, social, and community activism, The ULCCYP

seeks to maintain the Urban League’s vision of being a premier change agent and inspire the community to attain socio-economic and educational inclusion in a global economy. The ULCCYPs offer many networking and fundraising events throughout the year that offer the unique opportunity to engage and celebrate with Young Professionals who are making a difference in the community.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

The Urban League of Central Carolinas Guild serves the larger organization through raising both funds and awareness for ULCC Programs and the people we serve. This annual event offers an excellent opportunity to mix business with pleasure. More than 100 business executives and owners take to the greens to support the Urban League. You can be part of the Fairway supporters by being a Masters Sponsor, a U. S. Open Sponsor or a PGA sponsor. By being a sponsor, you are partnering with the Urban League to engage youth, change lives and empower the community with 100% of the proceeds going to benefit the vital programming at the Urban League of Central Carolinas!

GUILD GOLF TOURNAMENTULCC YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

AND GUILD Sponsorship Levels$10,000

$7,500

$5,000

$2,500

$1,500

$10,000

$7,500

$5,000

$2,500

$1,500

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ULCC PROGRAMSOur Job readiness, nationally certified work force, entrepreneur and youth programs are structured around our Continuum of Opportunity for Economic and Social Mobility model. With Harvard University’s 2014 study on economic mobility which ranked Charlotte the lowest of 50 large cities for moving people out of poverty, our programs are groundbreaking. ULCC Programs not only equip customers with the tools they need to get hired but also to maintain upward economic and social mobility. Through key partnerships with community businesses and community leaders, the ULCC can offer an array of opportunities for Charlotte Mecklenburg and Union County community members to gain sustainable access to education, training, placement and ultimately dignity.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

EDUCATION91% of ULCC Youth had “grade gains.”

TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP71% of ULCC Workforce Clients gain

employment. 11 ULCC Entrepreneur Clients received startup or continued funding.

PLACEMENT2014 ULCC Graduates earned over $12 million

in salaries.

DIGNITY AND ACCESS TO CAPITOLThe Bank of the ULCC has allocated $6.2 million

in loans to individuals and small businesses.

Education Life Skills

Mentoring Entrepreneurship

Financial Literacy

National Certifications

Financial Stability

Continuum of Opportunity Model for Economic and Social Mobility

For every $1 you invested in our workforce and entrepreneurial programs, $15.35 goes back out into the community through earned incomes of our graduates.

2014 OUTCOMES

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Giving Circles

Help us address the educational, social and economic inequalities and promote social change in the local community by becoming a member of Urban League of Central Carolinas. When you become a member, you join the movement to ensure that persons we help live their dream of achieving economic empowerment. You help provide the tools to drive economic growth for the local workforce and business

community. Together, we empower communities and change lives.

P Presidents Circle $1000 and above

E Empowerment Circle $500-$999

G Gold Circle $250-$499

S Silver Circle $100-$249

INDIVIDUAL GIVINGThe Opportunity Generation

Annual Giving FundThe impact of annual giving on our budget is vital to maintaining the Urban League’s tradition of no cost services.

The annual fund supports the organizations most important needs and contributes to every part of operations.

B Bronze Circle $1-$99

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Charlotte, North Carolina 28234(704) 373-2256

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