Institutional Sponsorship Package

Un-mapped: Re-Imagining the Direction(s)

of Development

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INSTITUTIONALSPONSORSHIPPACKAGE

The International Development Conference 2014 is the third annual student-organized International Development Conference (IDC) to be hosted at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus. Last Toronto Scarborough Campus. Last year, the conference successfully drew approximately 200 attendees. The theme for this year’s conference is Unmapped: Re-Imagining the Direction(s) of Development. It aims to explore Development. It aims to explore how past trajectories in development have been constructed, question the power

structures that have directed them, and imagine what future paths development may take within Canada and around the world.

Mission: To provide a powerful and inspiring forum for students, academics, and professionals to engage in critical and meaningful discussions pertaining to the field of international development.

Who We Are: A group of students passionate about International Development and who hope to engage participants in critical dialogue and activities that foster learning and exchanging of ideas to enrich and inspire students’ educational learning and exchanging of ideas to enrich and inspire students’ educational experiences.

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MISSION

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UNIVERSITYThis conference provides the university with an opportunity to showcase its recent growth and expansion, as well as the impressive quality of its faculty and student body. Our goal is to attract some of the brightest and most respected minds in development to the conference, and in doing so we hope to build on the university’s reputation as a centre for innovation and academic excellence. Furthermore, by expanding our university’s reputation as a centre for innovation and academic excellence. Furthermore, by expanding our outreach to high school students in the Toronto area, we have the opportunity to showcase the International Development Studies program to prospective students.

ALUMNIAlumni are one of UTSC’s richest resources, and the IDS program in particular boasts an impressive cohort Alumni are one of UTSC’s richest resources, and the IDS program in particular boasts an impressive cohort of graduates. Many alumni attended the IDS Co-op program’s 25th anniversary three years ago, proving that they hope to remain connected to the university and the program. Through tapping into this erudite and enthusiastic group, this conference will facilitate a reconnection between alumni and the program, and hopefully create a meaningful relationship between the two that will last well into the future. Several alumni of the IDS program will be represented on our advisory board.

STUDENTSThis conference aims to provide students from a variety of disciplines with a critical understanding of the This conference aims to provide students from a variety of disciplines with a critical understanding of the pressing issues in international development. Students will gain exposure to a wide range of opinions from both experts and newcomers to the field, giving them a view of the complex nature of development. It will afford students with the chance to learn from individuals who have tangible experience and varying worldviews, something that is invaluable to all students, especially those in the IDS Program.

COMMUNITY AND PROGRAM PARTNERSThe IDS Co-op program has a longstanding relationship with a number of development-related agencies The IDS Co-op program has a longstanding relationship with a number of development-related agencies and groups, which has proven to be incredibly beneficial for all involved. However, there has seldom been a forum in which our community and program partners have been able to connect simultaneously with each other and the campus, and thus establish a more collective, inclusive, and ultimately more effective relationship. This conference will provide our partners with this much-needed opportunity, and will encourage all stakeholders to connect in new and meaningful ways. By bringing together our partners,we will foster an exchange of knowledge, experience and expertise that will challenge students to we will foster an exchange of knowledge, experience and expertise that will challenge students to re-imagine their relationship with the community, as well as the world in which our partners have been actively engaged for so long.


BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS

Sustainable development is defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. However, the needs of the present are currently not being met, due to the majority of developed countries’ neglect of addressing unsustainable, shortsighted actions. It has been shown that climate change has had a disproportionately harsh impact on the change has had a disproportionately harsh impact on the world’s poorest populations, many of whom are extremely dependent on the natural environment for subsistence, and thus vulnerable to the slightest impact on the environment.

Thus, aligning with the mandate to address issues of social justice, the International Development Conference is committed to ensuring environmental sustainability. With the support of the Sustainability Office, at the University of Toronto Scarborough and Sustainability Office, at the University of Toronto Scarborough and the University of Toronto Environmental Resource Network, these efforts will be implemented to ensure the conference operates with both fiscal and environmental responsibility.

This will be accomplished in the following ways:• Transportation for our speakers and panelists will be provided • Transportation for our speakers and panelists will be provided through volunteer carpooling, ensuring an efficient use of fuel. Those who are flying in will be taking direct, economy flights to decrease the amount of carbon emissions per person.• Efforts are currently being made to ensure more local sourcing of ingredients for our catering to reduce the amount of 'food miles' traveled. Reusable plates and cutlery will be provided to reduce traveled. Reusable plates and cutlery will be provided to reduce waste, and mandatory compost will be in effect during all meal times. • The majority of all marketing efforts will be focused through multimedia outlets rather than traditional print and paper avenues. The few physical posters printed will use 100% post-consumer recycled paper. • Similarly, conference materials, speaker bios, and other relevant • Similarly, conference materials, speaker bios, and other relevant information will be printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper. However, delegates will also have the opportunity to opt for an online package viewable via their personal digital device.• Lastly, the Instructional Centre was chosen as the venue bearing photovoltaic solar panels on the majority of the main building to harness renewable energy. Additionally, it has been certified with harness renewable energy. Additionally, it has been certified with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Standards for its green building design, construction, and operations.

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Our vision for the conference is that attendees will engage in passionate and vibrant discussions with a variety of development professionals. We are targeting the brightest and most dedicated post-secondary and secondary students across Canada and the United States who have a passion for making a positive contribution to the world. In the Greater Toronto Area, high school students go through a rigorous process of selection to attain a spot at this conference. Our goal is to surpass our previous number of 200 attendees to 250 conference. Our goal is to surpass our previous number of 200 attendees to 250 ranging from development professionals, academics,university and high school students, social business partners,and non-governmental organization representatives.

Along with keynotes, workshops, panels, other modes of open discussion, and a luncheon gala, several unique parts of the conference that will provide opportunities for an open platform of education and learning for students to connect with professionals and academics in multiple fields:connect with professionals and academics in multiple fields:


EVENTDETAILS

KEYNOTESThere will be three keynote presentations made by professionals and academics who have made significant contributions to the variety of fields within the development sector and are invited to share their experiences, and inspire us with new ideas.

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS FAIRAn opportunity for non-governmental organizations, government agencies, An opportunity for non-governmental organizations, government agencies, and socially conscious businesses to showcase their work and connect with bright, passionate, and dedicated students, community members, and professionals interested in improving lives in our global community.

CATALYST CORNERThis will be a space where speakers, delegates, practitioners, and other professional or academic partners can network through the distribution of brochures and pamphlets about their organization. In addition, there of brochures and pamphlets about their organization. In addition, there will be an organized opportunity to exchange business cards and contact information for follow-up.

OPEN SPACEAll delegates may propose their own topic of interest for discussion. A series of rooms will be assigned in 15 minute blocks, and multiple conversations will occur simultaneously creating the unique opportunity conversations will occur simultaneously creating the unique opportunity for delegates to have an open and interactive platform of education. The person who has proposed the topic will be responsible for leading the discussion.

GALA LUNCHThe gala will commence with a sit down buffet style meal with a Human LibraryLibrary concept. Our speakers, professors, and advisory board members will be dispersed amongst different tables, and delegates will sign up to sit with individual(s) of their choice. An art performance and photography competition will also be present at the Gala to contribute to the multicultural and multidisciplinary aspect of the conference.

SILENT AUCTIONAn opportunity for our in-kind sponsors to get some recognition, while providing funding for conference continuity and for fundraising to support providing funding for conference continuity and for fundraising to support students or organizations. Fifty percent (50%) of the funds raised will be going to a non-profit development organization, and the other fifty percent (50%) will be going to support conference expenses.

All sponsors will be

notified of any changes or updates that occur.


QUIET SPACEThroughout the conference, delegates will have the opportunity to visit a room close to conference activities where they can access quiet space. This room will be multi-faith space for prayer and meditation. It can also be a space for decompression and reflection in cases of stress.

ACCESSIBILITYOur organizing committee is working with Accessibility Services to Our organizing committee is working with Accessibility Services to ensure that all delegates can participate freely in conference activities. Our venues are wheelchair accessible and accommodations can be made by our logistics team for other requests, which include but are not limited to transportation assistance, lighting, ASL interpretation, and assisted listening.

PANELSDelegates will have the option of attending a variety of panels surrounding Delegates will have the option of attending a variety of panels surrounding contentious development issues in today’s world. Each panel will discuss a sub-theme that marks an important and often controversial issue from many different disciplines, including science, politics, culture, and business, that affect development issues today. The forum provided by each panel provides a valuable opportunity for students to explore subjects that are not always fully developed in class. Furthermore, the dialogic structure of the panel discussions will allow attendees to engage dialogic structure of the panel discussions will allow attendees to engage with speakers holding a variety of perspectives.A moderator will mediate three expert panelists representing different ideological, academic, and professional backgrounds, ensuring various perspectives are considered, and new ideas are heard. Some of these panels may include:

1. Looking Ahead: Canada and DFATD in the Post-2015 Agenda2. Forces to Reckon With: Corporate-Social Responsibility and the NGO3. People and Sustainability: Indigenous Communities and the Extractive 3. People and Sustainability: Indigenous Communities and the Extractive Industry4. Staying Connected: Telecommunications and the Internet in the Global South5. Development Repackaged: Chinese Initiatives in Africa6. Colliding Worlds: Religion and Faith in Development


WORKSHOPSThe goal of workshops is to provide an opportunity to delegates to put theoretical concepts into context, discuss real-life scenarios, and develop skills relevant to development practise. They are intentionally interactive and participatory. Workshops will be led by representatives of NGOs Workshops will be led by representatives of NGOs and other personnel with related expertise.

- Skills for NGO Management- Gender-Based Violence and Development- Media Skills for Advocacy- Positionality and Privilege in Development Projects: Who am I?

PREDESIGNED SPONSORSHIP PACKAGESThere are currently four levels of sponsorships that are packaged with various benefits. The retail value of product/service sponsorships may also qualify for one of the sponsorship levels. For example, catering services donated worth $3000 can qualify for the MAJOR sponsorship package. As a partner, we want to ensure that this relationship is mutually beneficial and thus would be happy to customize and design a relationship is mutually beneficial and thus would be happy to customize and design a package that meets your needs. We recognize that each organization has unique needs that we would be glad to further customize to. Let us know how we can work together!


SPONSORSHIP BANDS

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CONTACT MARY SHINIDSSA Director of Internal SponsorshipInternational Development Conference 2014647 467 [email protected]

$500 SPECIAL MENTION$1,000 SUPPORTING

$1500-3000 MAJOR $5,000 PRINCIPAL

- Recognition of sponsorship in conference program- Recognition of sponsorship on website- One (1) admission pass

- Recognition of SUPPORTING sponsorship in conference program- Quarter-page advertisement in conference program- Organization name on all online marketing materials- Inclusion of sponsor product and/or - Inclusion of sponsor product and/or brochure in all delegate packages- Recognition of SUPPORTING sponsorship on website- Two (2) admission passes

- Half-page advertisement in conference program- Two (2) inch logo placement on Conference T-shirts worn by all volunteers- One (1) inch logo placement on all physical and online marketing materials- Recognition of MAJOR sponsorship and organ-- Recognition of MAJOR sponsorship and organ-ization description on website- Three (3) admission passes- One (1) booth at the International Develop-ment Partners Fair- Inclusion of sponsor product and/or brochure in all delegate packages- Acknowledgement of sponsorship during closing remarks

- Recognition of PRINCIPAL sponsorship during opening speech by co-chairs- Full-page advertisement in conference program- Four (4) inch logo and name placement on Conference T-shirts worn by all volunteers T-shirts worn by all volunteers- Two (2) inch logo placement on all physical and online marketing materials- Recognition of PRINCIPAL sponsorship on website- Organization description on website- Four (4) admission passes- Four (4) admission passes- Two (2) booths at the International Develop-ment Partners Fair- Inclusion of sponsor product and/or brochure in all delegate packages- Acknowledgement of sponsorship during closing remarks

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