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Genetic Alliance 2008 Special Event
Sponsorship Opportunities

Events
Comprehensive Event Support
Gala GINA Celebration
Screening of In the Family
Genetics Day on the Hill
Awards Dinner
General Conference Support

Levels
$30,000
Premier Partner – inclusive of all events and corresponding recognition

$20,000
GINA Gold Sponsor
Award’s Dinner Premier Sponsor

$10,000
GINA Silver Sponsor
Premier In the Family Supporter
Day Long Workshops (Policy, Research, Organizations, Leadership)

$5,000
GINA Bronze Sponsor
In the Family Supporter
Genetics Day on the Hill Primary Sponsorship

$3,000
Individual GINA Awards
Genetics Day on the Hill Keynote
Art of Awards
State of the Alliance Address

$2,500
In the Family Talk Back
General Supporter
After Hours

For recognition for smaller donations, please contact Sharon Terry, sterry@geneticalliance.org.

Premier Partner $30,000
The Genetic Alliance Annual Conference is attended by nearly 300 advocates, health professionals, policymakers, industry professionals, and community leaders each year. The conference is an outstanding opportunity to participate in cutting‐edge workshops and insightful discussions. Topics cover genetic testing, personalized medicine, newborn screening, outreach and advocacy, financial reimbursement, race and genetics, clinical trials, evidence‐based information, family history, and more.

Premier Conference Sponsorship includes:
  • Statement of partnership (“______, a proud partner of Genetic Alliance, celebrates the
    Transformational Leadership) on Genetic Alliance website with your corporate/institutional logo
    and link to your homepage
  • GINA gold sponsor benefits
  • In the Family Screening Premier Partner benefits
  • Your corporate/institutional logo on the tote bag provided to all Conference attendees
  • Statement of sponsorship in conference program
  • Signage near registration table throughout conference with your statement of partnership
    and corporate/institutional logo
  • Ten full registration packages to conference, which includes one table (ten seats) at each of
    the ballroom events.


Thousands of people worked hard to pass GINA – come and celebrate with the masses. On Friday evening, July 11, at the Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center, we will honor our champions from the House and the Senate. We will celebrate this 13‐year odyssey and triumph in a dynamic and joyful way!
        Gold sponsor                                                                                       $20,000
        Silver sponsor                                                                                     $10,000
        Bronze sponsor                                                                                   $5,000
        Sponsor Individual Awards (Members of Congress honored)                    $3,000

Sponsorship of the Gala Dinner includes:
  • Statement of partnership (“______, a proud partner of Genetic Alliance, celebrates the
    Transformational Leadership) on Genetic Alliance website with your corporate/institutional logo
    and link to your homepage
  • Statement of sponsorship in Gala program
  • Corporate/institutional logo and name displayed on slide shows at Gala Dinner
  • Signage near entrances of dinner hall with your statement of partnership and
    corporate/institutional logo
  • Gala Seats: Gold – 10 seats; Silver – 5 seats; Bronze – 2 seats


In the Family is the story of one woman’s journey through the unpredictable world of predictive genetic testing. At 31, filmmaker Joanna Rudnick faces an impossible decision: remove her breasts and ovaries or risk incredible odds of developing cancer. Genetic Alliance presents two sneak previews of this timely and poignant film (coming this fall to PBS on POV) at E St Cinema in downtown DC on July 10.

Premier In the Family Partner $10,000
  • Statement of partnership (“______, a proud partner of Genetic Alliance, supports In the Family.”)
    on Genetic Alliance website with your corporate/institutional logo and link to your homepage
  • Corporate/institutional logo and name prominently displayed at the sneak preview.
  • Statement of sponsorship in conference program
  • Four reserved tickets to the preview

In the family supporter $5,000
  • Statement of partnership (“______, a proud partner of Genetic Alliance, supports In the Family.”)
    on Genetic Alliance website with your corporate/institutional logo and link to your homepage
  • Corporate/institutional logo and name displayed with others at the sneak preview.
  • Statement of sponsorship in conference program
  • Two reserved tickets to the preview

In the Family Talk‐back $2,500
  • Statement of partnership (“______, a proud partner of Genetic Alliance, supports In the Family.”)
    on Genetic Alliance website with your corporate/institutional logo and link to your homepage
  • Corporate/institutional logo and name displayed with others at the talk‐back.
  • Statement of sponsorship in conference program
  • One reserved ticket to the preview



Genetics Day on the Hill Primary Sponsorship $5,000
More than 200 advocates and professionals will visit Senate offices to present consumer concerns and views on genetic testing, personalized medicine, genomic and proteomic translational medicine, July 10, 2008
  • Statement of partnership (“______, a proud partner of Genetic Alliance, supports proactive public
    policy development) on Genetic Alliance website with your corporate/institutional logo and link to
    your homepage
  • Statement of sponsorship with your corporate/institutional logo on Genetics Day on the Hill
    materials
  • Invitation to welcome consumers and professionals at Hill breakfast

Genetics Day on the Hill Keynote (Secretary Leavitt invited) $3,000
  • Statement of partnership (“______, a proud partner of Genetic Alliance, supports proactive public
    policy development) on Genetic Alliance website with your corporate/institutional logo and link to
    your homepage
  • Invitation to introduce keynote at Genetics Day on the Hill


Awards Dinner Premier Sponsor $20,000
The Awards Dinner is held on the Saturday night of the Conference. Over the course of the evening, Genetic Alliance presents four awards this year: the Founder’s Service Award, Art of Advocacy, the Art of Listening, and the Art of Industry Partnership. The dinner is at the Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center.

Sponsorship of the Awards Dinner includes:
  • Statement of partnership (“______, a proud partner of Genetic Alliance, celebrates the
    Transformational Leadership) on Genetic Alliance website with your corporate/institutional
    logo and link to your homepage
  • Statement of sponsorship in conference program
  • Corporate/institutional logo and name displayed on slide shows at Awards Dinner
  • Signage near entrances of dinner hall with your statement of partnership and
    corporate/institutional logo
  • Ten full registration packages to conference, which includes one table (ten seats) at the Gala
    dinner and the Award’s dinner

Individual Awards $3,000
        Founder’s Service Award                                    Jannine Cody, PhD
        Art of Advocacy Award                                       Clare Dunsford, PhD
        Art of Listening Award                                        Joann Bodurtha, MD, MPH
        Art of Industry Partnership Award                        PTC Therapeutics
  • Statement of partnership (“______, a proud partner of Genetic Alliance, celebrates the
    Transformational Leadership) on Genetic Alliance website with your corporate/institutional
    logo and link to your homepage
  • Statement of sponsorship in conference program
  • Signage at entrances of dinner hall, in which Address will be given, with your statement of
    partnership and corporate/institutional logo
  • Two full conference registration packages

State of the Alliance Address $3,000
Sharon Terry, President and CEO of Genetic Alliance, will open the conference with her signature State of the Alliance Address on July 12th. Her remarks highlight our successes to date and reveal plans for the future of Genetic Alliance.

Sponsoring the State of the Alliance Address includes:
  • Statement of partnership (“______, a proud partner of Genetic Alliance, celebrates the
    Transformational Leadership) on Genetic Alliance website with your corporate/institutional
    logo and link to your homepage
  • Statement of sponsorship in conference program
  • Signage at entrances of dinner hall, in which Address will be given, with your statement of
    partnership and corporate/institutional logo
  • Two full conference registration packages


Daylong Workshops $10,000
Transforming systems is a driving principle for Genetic Alliance. Four day long workshops allow for an in depth look at various systems to determine best practices and challenge participants to transform. Indicate Policy, Research, Organizational and Leadership choice. Sponsorship of each Daylong workshop includes:
  • Statement of partnership (“______, a proud partner of Genetic Alliance, celebrates the
    Transformational Leadership) on Genetic Alliance website with your corporate/institutional
    logo and link to your homepage
  • Statement of sponsorship in conference program
  • Signage at entrances of the room of the specific workshop you chose, with your statement of
    partnership and corporate/institutional logo
  • Four full conference registration packages

This level of support includes:
  • Statement of partnership (“______, a proud partner of Genetic Alliance, celebrates the
    Transformational Leadership) on Genetic Alliance website with your corporate/institutional
    logo and link to your homepage
  • Statement of sponsorship in conference program
  • One conference registration, includes dinners

General Supporter $2,500
This level of support includes:
  • Statement of partnership (“______, a proud partner of Genetic Alliance, celebrates the
    Transformational Leadership) on Genetic Alliance website with your corporate/institutional
    logo and link to your homepage
  • Statement of sponsorship in conference program
  • One full conference registration package


We look forward to discussing these opportunities with you and the unique benefits each convey. Of course, your support can be tailored to the individual needs of your organization. Please contact Sharon Terry at 202‐966‐5557, extension 201.