Sponsorship Opportunities
We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to support the historic work of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Presidential Distinguished Professor at Emory University. Your sponsorship of his 2013 visit will help ensure the continued success of the Emory-Tibet Partnership. Uniting the best of Western and Tibetan Buddhist education through science, religion, and mind/body medicine, this unique partnership is creating a foundation for new discoveries that will expand our understanding of humanity.
To learn more about Visit 2013 Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Brenda Tran at 404.712.8764 or brenda.tran@emory.edu.
S P O N S O R S [ $ 2 , 5 0 0 ]
(FMV: $2,337 is tax-deductible)*
Sponsors of the Emory-Tibet Partnership will receive:
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A single RED ZONE reserved ticket to the Pillars of Responsible Citizenship in the 21st Century Global Village talk by the Dalai Lama and Secular Ethics and Education panel discussion at Gwinnett Center. RED ZONE seats are located in the first 5 rows in sections 106 or 117. See seating chart.
- A seat at the exclusive WITNESS TO PROGRESS AND POSSIBILITIES: A luncheon to support the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative.
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A single reserved ticket to your choice of ONE of the MAJOR TICKETED EVENTS not available to the public. Your seat will be located in a special sponsor-only section. Seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and are very limited in number. You may choose one of the ticketed events listed:
- Secular Ethics 101 (teaching to Emory students)
- Conversation with Scholars
- Teaching to Buddhist Community
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VIP entrance—bypass the long security lines and access a special queue just for sponsors and program participants.
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Recognition in the event program (optional) for your generous support of the Emory-Tibet Partnership.
B E N E F A C T O R S [ $ 5 , 0 0 0 ]
(FMV: $4,674 is tax-deductible)*
Benefactors of the Emory-Tibet Partnership will receive:
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Two RED ZONE reserved tickets to the Pillars of Responsible Citizenship in the 21st Century Global Village talk by the Dalai Lama and Secular Ethics and Education panel discussion at Gwinnett Center. RED ZONE seats are located in the first 5 rows in sections 106 or 117. See seating chart.
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Two reserved tickets to your choice of TWO of the MAJOR TICKETED EVENTS not available to the public. Your seats will be located in a special sponsor-only section. Seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and are very limited in number. You may choose two of the ticketed events listed:
- Secular Ethics 101 (teaching to Emory students)
- Conversation with Scholars
- Teaching to Buddhist Community
- A second seat at the exclusive WITNESS TO PROGRESS AND POSSIBILITIES luncheon.
- VIP entrance and program recognition.
P A T R O N S [ $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 ]
(FMV: $9,444 may be tax-deductible)*
Patrons of the Emory-Tibet Partnership will receive:
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All the benefits at the Benefactor level plus ticket UPGRADE to the GOLD ZONE seats. Gold zone seats are located in the first five rows in the center floor section, directly in front of the stage. Seating chart
- Two reserved tickets to ALL THREE of the MAJOR TICKETED EVENTS not available to the public.
- An upgrade to seats at a preferred table at the WITNESS TO PROGRESS AND POSSIBILITIES luncheon.
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Two tickets to the Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music, Sacred Dance, a collaborative performance between Grammy-nominated Tibetan musician Ngawang Kechog and the globally acclaimed monk artists of Drepung Loseling Monastery. Prior to the concert, you will receive access for two to a special reception.
- In addition, you will receive reserved Arena at Gwinnett Center and on-campus parking for all events.
- VIP entrance and program recognition.
E N D O W M E N T - L E V E L O P P O R T U N I T I E S
[ $ 2 5 , 0 0 0 + o r m u l t i y e a r g i v i n g ]
(FMV: Subtract $1,362 from your donation amount to calculate the FMV)*
Endowment-level donors to the Emory-Tibet Partnership will receive:
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All of the benefits at the Patron level plus two additional companion tickets for all events.
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You also will receive a DVD copy of all recorded programs, which will not be available for sale.
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Finally, as a long-term supporter of the Emory-Tibet Partnership, you and a guest will be invited to the exclusive HONORING THE PROFESSOR: A private lunch in honor of the Dalai Lama.
* The amount of charitable contribution for which you will be receipted will be the total of your contribution minus the fair market value (FMV) of any benefits you receive for that contribution. A tax receipt will be issued to you separately by Emory University. You should consult with your CPA or tax adviser about the tax consequences of your donation.
Helpful Links
2013 complete Sponsorship Packet available to download soon.
