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ALUMNI SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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Table of Contents

Sponsorship Opportunities ............................................................................................................. 3

Alumni Connecting-and-Networking Receptions ........................................................................... 5

Alumni Online Magazine ................................................................................................................. 6

Alumni Awards ................................................................................................................................ 7

Post-Convocation Receptions ......................................................................................................... 8

Varsity Sponsorships ....................................................................................................................... 9

Homecoming ................................................................................................................................. 11

Alumni 2014 Sponsorship At A Glance ......................................................................................... 12

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UOIT Alumni

Sponsorship Opportunities

Ambitious entrepreneurs launching new businesses. Professionals achieving distinction in their

careers. Rising executives. Researchers developing innovative products and services.

Looking for ways to connect with thousands of young, well-educated, talented and influential men

and women who are changing our world?

These are the impressive alumni of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Sixty-six percent

of our 8,000+ alumni are between the ages of 25 and 34. They are working here in the Durham

community, throughout Ontario, across Canada and around the world. They are achieving impressive

successes in fields encompassing information technology, telecommunications, power generation,

engineering, business and commerce, law, manufacturing, healthcare and many others.

The UOIT Alumni office and Alumni Association want to develop partnerships that promote quality

organizations, products and services and that deliver value and benefits to our amazing alumni.

From receptions to awards and our magazine to our annual Homecoming, we offer you a diverse

array of opportunities to reach, connect and communicate with our accomplished and accomplishing

graduates.

About the UOIT Alumni Association

The UOIT Alumni Association is your connection to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology

and our alumni, students, community and friends.

The mission of the Association is to inspire UOIT’s global alumni community to feel connected and

supported through programs and services designed to promote the spirit of life-long success and

alma mater pride. With the support of our sponsors, we organize a variety of events, activities and

communications to celebrate their contributions and achievements and to strengthen their ties with

UOIT.

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About UOIT

On a green campus in downtown and north Oshawa, 10,000 ambitious and enthusiastic students

engage in a technology-rich teaching and learning environment.

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology features small classes where professors know

students by name and all students have access to hands-on learning and work experiences through

co-op, internship and research opportunities. Our entrepreneurial environment challenges students

to push the boundaries of innovation and discovery.

UOIT graduates are well prepared with the critical thinking, research and technological skills

necessary to excel in today's global, knowledge-driven economy.

About our Sponsorship Opportunities

The following UOIT Alumni partnership opportunities will enable you to reach thousands of our

amazing alumni right here at home, across the country and around the globe. We'd be pleased to

customize a package to meet your specific needs.

Alumni connecting-and-networking receptions

Alumni online magazine

Alumni awards

Varsity sponsorships

Post-Convocation receptions

Homecoming

This is your opportunity to build early and enduring relationships with the entrepreneurs, leaders,

researchers and innovators who are changing our world.

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Alumni Connecting-and-Networking Receptions

Our alumni eagerly anticipate the four connecting-and-networking receptions UOIT holds each year.

These gatherings provide opportunities for local and distant alumni to gather together and stay

engaged with UOIT. They learn about the Alumni Association's plans and activities. They share

interesting conversation and news about the exciting updates and events happening on campus.

They reconnect with fellow alumni and faculty members and they make new connections.

More than 8,200 alumni are invited to each of these receptions, which are held in cities where the

greatest number of our alumni reside. These events are generally informal receptions with snacks,

refreshments and opportunities to win prizes.

Receptions are held in the spring or fall in Toronto, Oshawa, Calgary and one additional location to

be confirmed.

As a sponsor, you partner with UOIT in presenting a memorable event. You also acquire visibility and

reach within our exclusive audience. And, by showcasing your sponsorship in a casual and congenial

setting, you also have an opportunity to initiate relationships with a young community that is

becoming increasingly influential.

Presenting Sponsor - $5,000

Presenting sponsor for all four events: Toronto, Oshawa, Calgary and one additional location to

be determined

Logo recognition in event communications and promotional materials (eBlasts, posters, social

media)

Opportunity to set up display tables with product giveaways, representatives and/or onsite

contests

Welcome message in formal remarks

Friends of Alumni - $2,500

Sponsor of two events

Logo recognition in event communications and promotional materials (eBlasts, posters, social

media)

Opportunity to set up display tables with product giveaways, representatives and/or onsite

contests

Welcome message in formal remarks

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Alumni Online Magazine

Our young alumni are emerging entrepreneurs, professionals, researchers and executives. They are

working in business, technology, education, engineering and in health, nuclear and social sciences.

They are also fans and supporters of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and have

strong ties to our institution and to their UOIT peers. And this is why we are launching a magazine

this fall for our loyal alumni.

Available to more than 8,200 graduates and also available online to others, this online magazine will

share the spirit of UOIT. Each issue will be designed to engage and inform readers, to celebrate their

achievements, to encourage their connections to the university, and to contribute to their pride in

being a UOIT alum.

Here are some statistics about the well-educated and well-connected readers who will see your

marketing messages.

Age

<24 – 23%

25-29 – 52%

30-34 – 14%

35> – 11%

Geographic Location

GTA, including Durham Region – 84%

Other – 16%

Faculty of Graduation

Business and Information Technology 21%

Education 23%

Energy Systems and Nuclear Science 4%

Engineering and Applied Science 11%

Health Sciences 14%

Science 11%

Social Sciences and Humanities 16%

Advertising Rates

Full page $1,000

Half page $500

Quarter page $350

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Alumni Awards

The UOIT Alumni Association presents three awards annually to recognize and honour the

achievements of our successful alumni and their contributions to their professions, their

communities and to society.

Values Award recognizes those who continue to demonstrate UOIT's values including integrity,

respect, quality and the pursuit of innovation, while contributing to their field of expertise.

Up and Coming Award honours our grads who demonstrate leadership, innovation and

accomplishment in their early career.

Humanitarian Award pays tribute to individuals who are working to make a difference in the

community through their generosity, dedication and commitment.

Your sponsorship gives you access to 8,200 UOIT alumni and their friends and families as well as

faculty, staff and current students. You have a unique opportunity to be directly affiliated with one of

Canada's youngest, highest-ranked, most technologically advanced and award-winning universities

and our vibrant alumni community.

Named Awards - $25,000

Each of the three awards will be named after the sponsor (i.e. "Sponsor Name Alumni Association

Values Award") for five years

Sponsor may pledge the sponsorship value over a five-year period (i.e. $5,000/year)

Participation in formal remarks at the award ceremony

Opportunity to set up a display table with product giveaways, representatives and/or onsite

contests

Logo recognition in awards communications and promotional materials (website, eBlasts, social

media)

Ceremony Sponsor - $3,500

The awards will be presented to three successful recipients at Homecoming on September 27, 2014

during the Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association.

Logo recognition in awards communications and promotional materials (website, eBlasts, social

media)


contests

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Post-Convocation Receptions

Convocation is one of our very favourite times at UOIT because it celebrates everyone's

accomplishments: our new graduates and all who supported them along the way, especially their

families and friends and the faculty members and staff of the university.

Each year UOIT holds seven convocations, one for each faculty. Sponsors are invited to join UOIT in

welcoming the university's newest alumni – and Canada's future leaders and entrepreneurs – at

post-Convocation receptions.

The receptions for Convocation 2014 will be held at 61 Charles Street in downtown Oshawa (the

historic Alger Press Building).

Faculties

Business and Information Technology

Education

Energy Systems and Nuclear Science

Engineering and Applied Science

Health Sciences

Science

Social Sciences and Humanities

Presenting Sponsor - $40,000

Participate in all seven faculty receptions

Prominent logo recognition in communications and promotional materials (posters, website,

social media) for all Convocation receptions

Opportunity to set up product display tables with product giveaways, representatives and/or on-

site product contests in all receptions

Faculty Reception Sponsor - $6,500

Participate in one faculty reception

Logo recognition in promotional materials (reception posters) for the reception


contest

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Varsity Sponsorships

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is the proud home of the Ridgebacks, our group of

competitive athletic teams.

In 2006 UOIT became the 19th university to join the Ontario University Athletics network. Our roster

of varsity sports teams compete in tennis, soccer, lacrosse, curling, golf, rowing, dance and hockey

and are building a fierce reputation at the provincial and national levels.

A Ridgeback is a large, well muscled hunting dog that is legendary for its ability to hunt lions.

Strong, confident and extremely competitive, the Ridgeback thrives on vigorous exercise and athletic

activities.

Go, Ridgebacks!!

From Homecoming to playoffs, UOIT students and alumni are proud Ridgebacks and engage

passionately in competitions. When you partner with UOIT, you connect with competitive athletes and

faithful fans.

Ontario University Athletics Championships

UOIT will be hosting the Ontario University Athletics golf and lacrosse championships in the fall of

2014 and 2015, and the OUA curling championship in the winter of 2015 and 2016. We expect up

to 19 universities and 300 athletes, coaches and staff from across the province to participate in

these two-year multiple championships.

Each championship will span two to four days and receive significant media and social media

exposure prior to and during the events, providing sponsors with exceptional opportunities to benefit

from extensive local and province-wide awareness.

Fall 2014

OUA Golf Championships

OUA Lacrosse Championships

Winter 2015

OUA Curling Championships

Annual Varsity Events

The Ridgebacks also have four annual varsity events that attract a select group of more than 150

engaged athletes, varsity alumni, family and friends. For sponsors, this is a rare opportunity to be

associated with multiple varsity sports teams throughout the year.

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Spring 2014

Women’s Golf Tournament

Fall 2014

Men’s Golf Tournament

Rowing Gala

Women’s Soccer Gala

Varsity Sponsorship - $15,000

OUA Championships Sponsor

Sideline signage

Display booths at all events, including representatives to interact with attendees and distribute

giveaways and/or run contests

Logo on UOIT Ridgebacks website linked to sponsor’s page

Ad in the program

Scoreboard signage

Annual Varsity Events Sponsor

Presenting sponsor of all four annual varsity events

Participate in formal remarks

Prominent logo recognition in communication and promotional materials (posters, invitations,

website, social media)

Opportunity to set up a display table, including representatives to interact with attendees,

distribute giveaways and/or run contests

Ad on game day programs and media guides

For golf tournaments: foursome for the tournament, hole signage and a gift certificate from the

host course for a golf foursome For galas: one table for 10 guests at each event

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Homecoming

Homecoming at UOIT is a homecoming like no other. On this very special weekend we celebrate

UOIT's emerging legacy and promising future. We honour our alumni: the thousands of

entrepreneurs, leaders, researchers and innovators who are changing our world. Homecoming brings

them back to UOIT to connect and celebrate with our students, families, friends, faculty, staff and

community.

We offer an array of fun and impactful sponsorship and advertising options to share your messages

while supporting the events our alumni most enjoy. We work closely with our partners to identify the

best opportunities to position your company's profile, increase brand awareness, market your

products, and connect with thousands of current and prospective customers.

Here are just some of the exceptional benefits available to our sponsors who partner with us for

Homecoming 2014 on September 26 and 27.

High-impact visibility among 8,200 alumni, 9,800 UOIT students, 10,000 Durham College

students, 3,000 faculty and staff and hundreds of other businesses and families from the

Durham Region

Numerous events, activities and media to communicate your messages

Entertaining social and networking events to engage prospects

Sponsorship opportunities starting at only $1,000.

Please see our Homecoming sponsorship package for specific opportunities.

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Alumni 2014 Sponsorship Opportunities Alumni office

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, L1H 7K4

T: 905.721.8668 ext.5658

F: 905.725.5475

uoit.ca/alumni

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