1500 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC 27405 • 336-378-6600 • UnitedWayGSO.org

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020 • 12:45 - 2 P.M.Piedmont Hall at Greensboro Coliseum Complex

Misty CopelandFEATURING

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UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO

To learn more and to become a sponsor, contact Julie Longmire-Dauray at 336-378-5023 or julie.longmire@unitedwaygso.org

UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO COMMUNITY SPEAKER SERIESA LEGACY OF LOCAL IMPACT & INSPIRATION

Renowned star who made history as the firstAfrican American Female Principal Dancer with

the prestigious American Ballet Theatre

POVERTY.END GIVE • ADVOCATE • VOLUNTEERLocal impact for 97 years and counting

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United Way creates partnerships to reduce poverty in greater Greensboro. Your sponsorship of the 2020 Community Speaker Series, hosted by Women United, will highlight you as a local business or individual committed to your community.

The 2020 Community Speaker Series will feature an inspirational interview with Misty Copeland, led by local WFMY News 2 Anchor, Taheshah Moise.

In gratitude for your generous sponsorship, we will publicly thank you for your support by providing tickets to the event comparable to your sponsorship level and welcome you to personally meet Misty at an exclusive sponsor reception with heavy hor d’oeuvres and photo opportunity before the event.

Net proceeds from your sponsorship will be utilized to provide needed resources to local people.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri and raised in San Pedro, California, Misty Copeland began her ballet studies at the late age of thirteen. At fifteen, she won first place in the Music Center Spotlight Awards. Misty joined ABT’s Studio Company in September 2000, joined American Ballet Theatre as a member of the corps de ballet in April 2001, and in August 2007 became the company’s second African American female Soloist and the first in two decades. In June 2015, Misty was promoted to principal dancer, making her the first African American woman to ever be promoted to the position in the company’s 75-year history.

Misty has been featured in numerous publications and television programs, including CBS Sunday Morning, 60 Minutes, The Today Show, This Week with George Stephanopoulos, MSNBC’s Melissa Harris Perry, Vogue, Essence, Ebony, and People Magazine. She was honored with an induction into the Boys & Girls Club National Hall of Fame in May 2012 and received the “Breakthrough Award” from the Council of Urban Professionals in April 2012. She was named National Youth of the Year Ambassador for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in June 2013. She received the Young, Gifted & Black honor at the 2013 Black Girls Rock! Awards.

Misty’s passion is giving back. She has worked with many charitable organizations and is dedicated to giving of her time to work with and mentor young girls and boys. In 2014, President Obama appointed Misty to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition.

Misty is the author of the New York Times Bestselling memoir, Life in Motion, co-written with award-winning journalist and author Charisse Jones, published March 2014. She has a picture book titled Firebird in collaboration with award-winning illustrator and author Christopher Myers, published September 2014. She received an honorary doctorate from the University of Hartford in November 2014 for her contributions to classical ballet and helping to diversify the art form.

EVENT OVERVIEW

MISTY COPELAND“I KNEW THAT I JUST DIDN’T HAVE IT IN ME TO GIVE UP, EVEN IF I SOMETIMES FELT LIKE A FOOL FOR CONTINUING TO BELIEVE.”

VIP tickets, early access at 11 a.m., heavy hor’doeuvres and group photos with Misty ($200)Reserved seating tickets, hor’doeuvres, access at 12:15 p.m. ($100) available at UnitedWayGSO.org/SpeakerSeries

Co-billing sponsorship on invitations, event materials and signage Prominent sponsorship on invitations, event materials and signage Sponsorship on invitations, event materials and signage Press release recognition Name/logo on screen throughout event Name/logo on screen during event opening Opportunity to introduce speaker Verbal recognition from stage during event opening Name/logo on United Way’s Corporate Sponsorship web page Social media recognition VIP orchestra seating Opportunity to have information/display table and place materials at seats Opportunity to place materials at seats Number of seats (Front row reserved for presenting sponsor) 25 25 20 15 10 2 10Number of tickets to meet Misty Copeland backstage at pre-event receptionIncludes group photo opportunity and heavy hor d’oeuvres 25 25 20 15 10 2 10Sponsor and sit with 8 youth at event so that they may have an inspirational and educational experience

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Average attendance: 700 people Audience: Diverse representation of caring residents and corporate & community leaders inspired to make a difference

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Piedmont Hall

Greensboro Coliseum Complex2409 W Gate City Blvd.Greensboro, NC 27403

SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION BENEFITSBundle with at least one more event at the same level & save 10% off your total

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