2007 NI Sponsorship Overview

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Net Impact Sponsorship OverviewSpring 2007


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What is Net Impact?

Structure: A central office in San Francisco supports local chapters around theglobe and manages programs designed to inspire and equip members to use thepower of business to improve the world

Size: Network of over 135 chapters and 10,000+ members

-Chapters in top 30 U.S. MBA programs

-U.S. Student: 89 chapters

-International Student: 21 chapters

-U.S. Professional: 19 chapters

-International Professional: 7 chapters

Net Impact is a network of graduate business students andprofessionals who are committedto using the power of business to improve the world


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Net Impact: linking companies andmembers together

MEMBERSStudents and

professionals committedto using business to make

a positive impacton society

COMPANIESCompanies interested in

finding talented and

values-orientedemployees and interns,

and sharing theircorporate citizenshipmessage with the NetImpact network and

beyond

NET IMPACT


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Why sponsor Net Impact: summary

Promote the companys commitmentto corporate citizenship to a network

of current and future leaders

Join a community ofleading values-based companies

Play a starring role in our annual conference

Access the opinions and perspectives of up-and-coming business leaderseager to help shape the future of business

Support the training and development of values-based business students

Recruit outstanding talent, both immediately and over the long term

Educate current employees on top issues in corporate responsibility

Support an innovative and entrepreneurial nonprofit organization that ischanging the future of business


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1. Promote commitment to corporatecitizenship to Net Impact network

Net Impact is an international membership organization of over 11,000 members in 140 chapters on four continents, in 80cities, and on over 100 graduate university campuses in the US and abroad. Our members are dynamic, socially-mindedleaders who are using the power of business to effect positive global change.

- Of our over 11,000 members, about 7,000 are professionals working in both the for and nonprofit sectors. Fortune 500companies where Net Impact members are employed include:

Accenture

Booz Allen Hamilton

Citigroup

American ExpressIBM

Deloitte Consulting

Morgan Stanley

Lockheed Martin

Ford Motor Company

- Our remaining members are students. Some of our most active student chapters include those located at:

Ross School of Business at University of Michigan

Bainbridge Graduate Institute

Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University

Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University

Columbia University

McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University

The Owen School of Management at Vanderbilt University

Thunderbird

S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University

Our members are innovators, leaders, and decision-makers. Sample titles include CEO, Executive Director, President,Founder, VP Brand and Business Development, Managing Partner

Who are Net Impact members?


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1. Promote commitment to corporatecitizenship to Net Impact network

Net Impact website: www.netimpact.org home page banners illustrated on page7.

Net Impact publications: feature articles in membership newsletter LeadingBusiness, sent to over 10,000 people. Illustrated on slide 8.

Company spotlights: 4-8 page reports written by a member of the Net Impact staff

or a member volunteer

Speaking opportunities on Issues in Depth Conference Calls (slide 9)

-One hour conference call featuring speakers on topics related to corporatecitizenship. Includes 20-30 minute presentation and question and answerperiod

-Usually 20-40 members on the phone. Calls are published to entiremembership base for download

Speaker database listing and promotion for local chapter events

Conference promotion detailed later

How are our sponsors promoted?
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The growth of the network

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Home page sponsor buttons


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Leading Business Newslettersponsor spotlight


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Issues in Depth Call speaker


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2. Join community of leading companies:2006-2007 sponsors

ASSOCIATE

EXECUTIVE

SUPPORTING

Herman Miller

McDonalds Corporation

Microsoft Corporation

Office Depot

United Technologies

The Walt Disney Company


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Board of Directors leaders in companies,academia, and nonprofits

Jonathan E. CarsonCEO

cMarket

Marcus ChungManager, Public AffairsGap, Inc.

Michael FieldsSr. Manager, Community RelationsBooz Allen Hamilton

Bethany HeathSenior Manager, Corporate ResponsibilityChiquita Brands

Kellee JamesEconomistChicago Climate Exchange

Cleveland JustisExecutive DirectorHeadlands Institute

Bob Langert

Vice President, Corporate CitizenshipMcDonalds Corporation

Teresa Whalen LeFevreSupplier DiversityFederal-Mogul Corporation

Jo MacknessCSR Integration LeaderErnst & Young, LLP

Liz MawExecutive DirectorNet Impact

Kellie McElhaneyAdjunct Professor, Executive Director

Center for Responsible Business SchoolHaas School of Business

Ben PackardDirector, Environmental AffairsStarbucks Coffee Company

Lynelle PrestonDirector, CSER StrategyHewlett-Packard

William RosenzweigCo-founder & DirectorGreat Spirit Ventures

Jim SchorrExecutive DirectorJuma Ventures

Anita SharpeCo-Founding Editor and ChairmanWorthwhile Magazine

Valerie Cook SmithVice President, Environmental AffairsCitigroup

Gene TakagiAttorney

John WoodFounder and CEORoom to Read


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3. Play a starring role in our annualconference

November 1-3, 2007 in Nashville, TN

Projected to break attendance records at1,800

Audience 75% MBAs, 25% workingprofessionals

Sponsors receive name and logo onsignage, bag, keynote backdrop, guidebook,marketing materials, guidebook ad

Complimentary registrations also included insponsor package

Staff prioritize sponsor contacts forspeaking opportunities


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Conference visibility

Bags

Keynote backdrop

Guidebook back cover

Signage

Conference flyer (bottom)

Guidebook ads


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4. Access member opinions andperspectives

Add a question to our annual survey

-Example: Please rate Company Xs performance in each of the following areasof corporate social responsibility, as it is perceived on your campus.Environment, Labor relations, Supply chain / product sourcing, CommunityInvolvement, Philanthropy, Overall CSR performance

-Example: Please comment on Company Zs table display at the Career Expo

Case or essay competition or focus group

-Example: Case discussion of Company Ys challenges in terms of doing businessin Africa

-Example: Essay contest about developing a marketing strategy for anenvironmentally friendly product line


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5. Support the training and developmentof MBAs and graduate students

Net Impact works with students and faculty tobring more corporate responsibility andsustainability themes into the curriculum

- Our Curriculum Change initiative works withstudents at 25 MBA schools to introduce newclass, case, and topic ideas to their program

- Our surveys, reports, and best practices provide acomprehensive look at different programs

Net Impact offers hands on leadershipdevelopment activities and project activitiesfor student and professional members

- Change management projects at school or in theoffice

- Volunteer business projects with nonprofits in thecommunity

Corporate sponsors support this work,and have the opportunity to lend their

name to specific projects


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6. Recruit outstanding talent

Net Impact offers immediate opportunities to findMBA-level employees and interns

- Sponsors of $15k+ get unlimited job and internshippostings

- Sponsor postings are featured in Net Impactnewsletters

- Sponsorship includes a table with premier placementat the Conference Career Expo table November 2 in

Nashville, TN- Sponsors can also access candidate resume books

Over the longer term, Net Impact sponsorshipbuilds company brand with future partners andemployees

- 87% of members say a companys support of NetImpact would influence their desire to work with them

- Sponsors tell us they have seen an increase inresumes with Net Impact as an affiliation


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7. Employee professional development

Sponsorship includes a range of free memberships for company employees

- We offer complimentary Net Impact memberships for 2 15 employees dependent onsponsorship level

- Other employees can participate in Issues in Depth calls and our VIP discussion series

- Sponsors tell us that employees find tremendous value in the education and networkingat the annual conference

8. Support Net Impact

Net Impact is a lean, innovative nonprofit organization with a strong brand, reputation, andmeasurable impact

Our network of members and chapters are growing quickly, making us international inscope and impact. In 2006, both our membership and chapter numbers grew 17%

Members and friends say it best:-You do the work of 1,000 people

- In my career I have attended way more than enough conferences and have organized a number oflarge ones. I can tell you without reservation that the Net Impact conference was exceptionalfrom theoutstanding program to the very thoughtful care you provided speakers

-I believe in this organization more than any other I have been a part of because it has made merealize I can use my skills as a businesswoman and still make a difference. I want to be a part of anorganization that does more than makes a profit; I need to be a part of a movement


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Sponsorship details

Corporate annual sponsorship runs on an academic year, fromAugust to July. The four sponsorship levels include

- Title: $50,000

- Executive: $25,000

- Associate: $15,000

- Supporting: $7,500

Full information and the detailed benefit structure can be found in theSponsorship Brochure at www.netimpact.org/sponsorship

Last year, our sponsor retention rate was 90%, and the number ofNet Impact sponsors grew by 60%. We are proud of the benefits

and services we provide to our corporate partners, and hope to addyour company to our sponsor network

Please contact William Critzman, Development Director, with questions

or comments: 415-984-3300 x307 or [email protected]
http://www.netimpact.org/sponsorshiphttp://www.netimpact.org/sponsorship

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