Passport to Knowledge: A Breakfast Fundraiser Honoring Melanie Grant;

Featuring Keynote Speaker, Daniel L. Ritchie

Tuesday, February 3, 20097:30am – 9:30am

Denver Center for International Studies574 W 6th Ave

Sponsorship ProposalRaising Funds for

Denver Center For International Studies

A Denver Public Magnet SchoolGrades 6-12

DCIS was established in 1985 as a magnet program at Denver’s West High School. The Denver School Board confirmed its importance to the community in 2005 by voting to make it a stand-alone magnet school in its own building located at 574 West 6th Avenue. Since 2005 the school has expanded to include Middle School and currently serves 560 Denver students.

Student Successes:• Seven Boettcher Scholars• 100 percent college acceptance rate • Students have attended Cornell, Harvard,

Notre Dame, Princeton, University of Chicago, University of Denver, and Yale

History of DCIS

DCIS Foundation, Inc.Mission Statement

The Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS) Foundation, Inc. seeks to realize the resources necessary for the development of tomorrow’s global citizens.

Purpose The purpose of the DCIS Foundation is to raise and distribute money

to enhance the international education provided at DCIS.

The foundation works hand in hand with DCIS faculty and staff to determine which programs most effectively impact the international experience provide by the school and funds those programs appropriately.

The foundation may require that any grant request be accompanied by some method of evaluation to ensure that the grant is being successful in accomplishing the mission, goals, and objectives of the school.

The foundation does not discriminate in funding or in its operations on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, veteran status, military obligation, physical or metal disability, or age.

Funding PrioritiesTravel Scholarships – international, experiential travel

Foreign Language Support – language acquisition and practical use, expansion of the language program Programming Support – other programs that enhance the international education provided at DCIS (e.g. exchange programs, speakers, etc.)Community Relations – connecting DCIS to the broader international and local community

DCIS Foundation Financials ‘06 – ‘08

Grants - 62%

Donations - 6%

Fundraisers - 25%

RestrictedDonations - 7%

Income

Programs - 43%

Scholarships - 8%

Operations - 11%

Salaries (GrantSupported) - 24%

Fundraising - 15%

Expenses

2009 FundraiserThe Denver Center for International Studies celebrates its third year as a stand -alone magnet school – and marks the first year of a complete program of grades six through 12.

This would not have been possible without the vision and support of Melanie Grant – whom we will be honoring at this celebration. Grant has worked with the school for more than 20 years and has been a driving force behind the expansion of DCIS. She has helped raise funding for strategic projects that set DCIS apart from other public schools.

We are honored to have Daniel L. Ritchie as the guest speaker at our 2009 Fundraiser Breakfast. Ritchie is currently the Chairman and CEO of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. He was the Chairman of the Board of the University of Denver from 2005 to 2007 where he served as Chancellor from1989 to 2005.

In his nearly 20 years of involvement with DU, the school has steadily gained stature and strengthened academic programs. Among improvements are new buildings for student residence, business, science, law and music education; a center for athletics, recreation and wellness; a performing arts center; and more funds for scholarships.

Ritchie was CEO of Westinghouse Broadcasting for eight years before moving to Colorado in 1987. That year, the long-time corporate executive began a new life on Grand River Ranch, a large property he had owned near Kremmling for many years. The move to Colorado capped a career of nearly 30 years spent in executive positions with MCA, Inc. and Westinghouse.  

 

Ritchie currently serves as President of the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation and he is Chairman of the Board of the Daniels Fund. Ritchie has also served as chair of the Education Committee of the National Park System Advisory Board.

 

Some of Ritchie’s awards include: The Citizen of the West Award given by the National Western Stock Show to an individual who exemplifies the spirit and determination of the Western pioneer; the National Samaritan Institute Award; the Gold Medal Award of the Poor Richard Club; Outstanding Philanthropist at National Philanthropy Day; the National Human Relations Award from the American Jewish Committee; a Laureate member of the Colorado Business Hall of Fame and the Ethical Leadership Award from the University of Denver.

 

He holds both undergraduate and MBA degrees from Harvard.

 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PASSPORT PRESENTING SPONSOR

• Two reserved tables

• VIP Parking

• The opportunity to present your contribution for matching donations at the event.

• Full-page, black and white ad in program(camera-ready artwork to be provided by sponsor)

• Logo included in visual presentation

• Verbal acknowledgment during program and opportunity• to address event attendees

Passport Sponsorship $15,000

GLOBAL SPONSOR • One reserved table

• Half-page, black and white ad in program (camera-ready artwork to be provided by sponsor)

• Logo included in visual presentation

• Verbal acknowledgment during program

• Opportunity to provide giveaway to event attendees

Global Sponsorship $10,000

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUED

COUNTRY SPONSOR

• One reserved tables

• Quarter-page, black and white ad in program (camera-ready artwork to be provided by sponsor)

• Verbal acknowledgment during program

• Logo included in visual presentation

Country Sponsorship $5,000

CAPITAL SPONSOR• One Reserved table

• Company name listed in program

• Verbal acknowledgment during program

Capital Sponsorship $2,500

Sponsorship ContractPlease use this form to fax back or mail your level of commitment.

Thank you for your interest and support. We’ll see you in February!Denver Center for International Studies

Passport to Knowledge: Fundraising BreakfastCommitment Form

Name _______________________________________________

Organization _________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________

City ____________________ State_________ Zip ________ Telephone ____________________ Fax ___________________

E-Mail ______________________________________________

_____We will be a Passport Sponsor ($15,000)

_____We will be a Global Sponsor ($10,000)

_____We will be a Country Sponsor ($5,000)

_____We will be a Capital Sponsor ($2,500)

Please mail or fax this form to:Denver Center for International Studies Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 9044Denver, CO 80209

Or Fax to: 720-570-3842

Contact dcisfoundation@hotmail.com with any questions!