Corporate Partnership Program and Sponsorship Opportunities
• Supporter Level Benefits - $5,000+• Opportunity for direct sponsorship
towards:• CSDI Living Building Equity
Champions• OMED Edge Workshop• Invitation to attend the
OMED Tower Awards• Attend CSDI Corporate Meeting• CSDI assistance in setting up
interview schedules andinformation sessions for our targetpopulations on and off campus.
Partnership Program LevelsAdvocate Level Benefits - $50,000+
• Transformative sponsorship and support of CSDI mission• Membership on the CSDI Advisory Board• Support launch of CSDI k-12 Outreach Program• Speaking opportunity at CSDI signature events, including:
o Focus Program, OMED Tower Awards, Women of ColorCity Award Celebration
• All Partner, Sponsor and Supporter Level BenefitsPartner Level Benefits - $20,000+
• Opportunity for direct sponsorship towards CSDI Impact LivingLearning Community and OMED programs and events
o See detailed sponsorship opportunities (pgs. 2-8)• All Sponsor and Supporter Level Benefits
Sponsor Level Benefits - $10,000+• Opportunity for direct sponsorship towards CSDI OHI and OMED
unit programs and events, including:o See detailed sponsorship opportunities (pgs. 2-8)o CSDI Company Connection Day – spend a day visiting
students in the building and Homecoming activities• All Supporter Level Benefits
This endowment is for the purposes of providing OMED with discretionary funding (i.e. an unrestricted endowment) to maximize the department’s flexibility in meeting pressing,
ever-changing, and ongoing needs, as well as providing support for new initiatives.
Endowment funds provide support for OMED in perpetuity, the fund may carry the name of the donor, or an honoree, of their choice. The minimum amount to establish an
endowment at Georgia Tech is $25,000.
September - June
OMED Career Pathway Program
for Black and Latinx Students
$5,000 per student, 3 student
sponsorship minimum-$15,000
The Office of Minority Educational Development Career Pathway program is designed to advance the employability of Black and Latinx students in STEM fields, with particular
consideration for a post-pandemic economy and job market. Sponsoring a student through this program will include a $1,500 stipend, will assist the student with the development of a custom professional online profile, will provide travel grant assistance to a professional
conference, will provide the student with a dedicated professional mentor, as well as housing, supplies and amenities for a 3-week mini-mester immersion program. The focus
of the program is to provide professional development for diverse candidates and expanding employer relations with diverse talent pool through direct access with
corporate, alumni, and professional education representatives.
January/May
OMED Academic Support & Study
Halls$10,000
This sponsorships provides academic coaching, tutoring, and advising support for students through virtual platforms designed to address the increased isolation and inequities URM
students may face amid extended virtual learning and remote instruction. The 12 hourovernight access to academic resources right before the final examination period
establishes a welcoming academic network and has been critical to students’ success.
Year round with two dedicated Study Halls
before Final Exams per semester
OMED Academic Empowerment
Scholarship Fund$50,000
This fund will provide financial support for 3rd-5th year Black/African-American students. While OMED has aided in attaining 90% or above first-year retention rates for URM
students, 4th year and 5th year retention rates are a renewed focus. Several students run out of funding in their 4th and 5th year of matriculation. This fund will provide financial and
programmatic support to these students, enhancing the projection of persistence to graduation.
July, December
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI)2020-2021 Sponsorship Opportunities
Program Sponsorship Amount Description Date
OMED Academic Empowerment Fair $10,000
An interactive day-long series of sessions and a Faculty Seminar designed to address career and post-graduate discernment, opportunities, and preparation,
along with one-to-one advisement by graduate and undergraduate professionals. Advisement sessions, mock interviews, resume review sessions, and corporate
info sessions are conducted with direct engagement between academic professionals, alumni, corporate reps and diverse undergraduate students. Students establish an academic and professional network through this event that is sustained
throughout the semester.Story: https://diversity.gatech.edu/news/omed-aami-host-third-annual-academic-
empowerment-fair-georgia-tech
February 2020
OMED Carnival $10,000
Carnival will welcome over 400 freshmen and transfer students to campus. Includes student organization fair, food, games, music and fun! The benefit is
early exposure to resources, companies, and opportunities specifically designed to support and cultivate diverse talent.
August
OMED Fall Graduates and
OutstandingEmployee
Recognition Luncheon
$5,000
This luncheon is for graduating student leaders and families in recognition for years of exceptional service as student leaders and final preparation for post-
bachelorette careers. Outstanding OMED employees will also be recognized and provided gifts/gifts card for outstanding service. This event occurs before the
Tower Awards and the End of Year banquet and is an opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of these Fall graduates.
December
Bulk Group e-Meal Vouchers –for
virtual events and activities
$3,000
Meals were an important part of OMED support during activities in that those with financial, or food insecurities, did not have to be exposed but could obtain meals while engaging in learning and development opportunities. Grubhub and other
food delivery services offer bulk group meal vouchers that can be distributed to participants in an event, workshop, or session for private delivery during, or after,
virtual events*These must be purchased directly by the corporate sponsor and codes provided to
OMED
On-going
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI)2020-2021 Sponsorship Opportunities
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI)2020-2021 Sponsorship Opportunities
OMED Peer-i-scope $7,500
Peer-i-scope is designed to help acclimate over 50 Achieve Atlanta Scholars (students from Atlanta public high schools) and ~75 incoming graduate and
transfer students to the academic and cultural environments at Georgia Tech. The goal of the program is to introduce students to the vast resources available in addition to networking with fellow incoming peers. By establishing networks
of accountability beyond the classrooms the retention to graduation rates and persistence of students of color are enhanced by 5-10% compared to their
counterparts
October, November, February, April
OMED Edge Kick-Off $2,500 Welcome ~200 students to explain the Edge program and services and introduce students to their peer mentors. Sponsorship includes a speaking opportunity. September
OMED Edge Leader Training $5,000 Present specialized leadership building activity and professional development for
~25 undergraduate student peer mentors; Strengthsfinder training materials. August
OMED Edge Workshops Fall
Semester
$5,000 ($2500 per workshop)
“GearUP"; This workshop will provide ~75 mentees information about setting effective goals and foundation for their first year at Tech.
"Battle of the Majors & Registration Workshop"; The purpose of this workshop is to provide ~75 mentees with in-depth information about their major and career
path in an interactive activity format. Sponsor will have the opportunity to brand event, provide giveaways and address the students to provide an introduction
about the company.
September, November
OMED Edge Workshops (Spring
semester)
$5,000 ($2500 per workshop)
"Global Citizenship Dialogue and Study Abroad"; The purpose of this workshop is to provide ~75 first-year and transfer students with information about studying
abroad and the dialogue of global citizenship.“Financial Literacy”- equip students for better financial management of
scholarship, internship, loans, and other income towards present and future goals. Sponsor will have the opportunity to brand the event, provide giveaways and
address the students to provide an introduction of the company.
January, March
Program Sponsorship Amount Description Date
OMED Edge Textbook Gift Cards $500
Barnes & Noble, Amazon, or Visa gift cards; raffle off at workshops*These must be purchased directly by the corporate sponsor and
provided to OMEDMonthly-August-May
OMED Women of Color Initiative (WOCI) $20,000
Supports the professional and leadership development of women of color and enhances the advancement of women in industry, research and higher education. Four $5000 sponsorship opportunities : Fall Deep Dive Development Session, December Well-being Outing,
Spring "A Day in the Life" 2-day immersive, Professional development award/fellowship (inclusive of corporate/professional society visit/attendance), Min-Retreat w/ D. Johnson “Good work”
This summit series brings together students, faculty, corporate executives, GT alumni and AAMI affiliates, and is designed around five dimensions of Black male development:
Purpose/Ambition, Identity Bonding, Visionary Leadership, Mentoring & Modeling, and Social Engagement. Includes key-note speakers, 4 breakout sessions/workshops groups,
networking, and team-building activities. Story: https://omed.gatech.edu/programs/aami
October, March
OMED African American Male
Initiative (AAMI) Bi-monthly Check-
ins
$3,000 Informal gathering of students to strengthen connections, share resources and deepen their sense of community
Monthly, January –April
OMED Edge Textbook Gift Cards $500
Barnes & Noble, Amazon, or Visa gift cards; raffle off at workshops*These must be purchased directly by the corporate sponsor and provided to OMED Monthly-August-May
Open Doors with OMED $1200
Open dialogue sessions for students and OMED staff to foster deeper connections, provide programming feedback and insight into current campus culture and company
diversity climate. Sponsors will have the opportunity to provide information about their diversity initiatives and programs to be shared with students during career coaching and
trusted open dialogue sessions
TBD
OMED Challenge Professional Development Component
$10,000
OMED’s signature summer residential academic programs welcomes ~150 incoming first-year Black, Latinx , Native American, and multi-racial students to Georgia Tech.
The Professional Development component includes a corporate interactive session/workshop during Challenge corporate day. Involvement in interview preparation
and resume development. Branding on Challenge corporate materials and swag. Awarding of a branded outstanding career readiness award at the Challenge closing
banquet.
July
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI)2020-2021 Sponsorship Opportunities
Welcome ~400 new and returning Hispanic/Latino students, faculty and staff to Georgia Tech. This fun event consists of food, sponsoring corporations and Hispanic student
organizations fair, giveaways, raffles, music, etc. Includes company info session for ~30 students.
August
OHI Goizueta Welcome Reception $5,000
Event to welcome new Goizueta awardees to campus, connect Fellows with faculty advisors and all Goizueta scholarship and fellowship students with a community of
support.September
OHI Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) Kick-Off
$5,000
Bringing together 200 students, faculty and staff to celebrate Hispanic culture, accomplishments and endeavors, the HHM Kickoff offers music and food, while guestsnetwork and learn more about the corporate sponsors and Hispanic and Latinx student
organizations. Sponsorship includes info session after event, speaking opportunity, exhibit booth, and logo on all promotional and marketing materials.
September
OHI HHM Mini World Cup $2,500
Over 70 students display their commitment to teamwork and love of soccer by participating in this friendly competition. Teams represent different countries. Corporate sponsorship includes speaking opportunity, booth at event, and logo on all promotional
and marketing materials.
September
OHI HHM Keynote Speaker $10,000 Lecture by a renowned member of the Hispanic/Latino community. Sponsorship includes
brief remarks. September
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI)2020-2021 Sponsorship Opportunities
Program Sponsorship Amount Description Date
OHI Goizueta Faculty & Student Luncheons $5000
An opportunity to meet and interact informally with small groups of Goizuetastudents, and a few professors. Sponsorship includes branding and an opportunity to
address the students.
Five luncheons are conducted during the fall semester and five are conducted in the
spring semester
Impact LLC Welcome Kits $5,000 Distribute welcome kits to ~110 students, including pillowcases, laundry bags,
snacks etc. Sponsorship includes branding Impact swag. August
Impact LLC Networking Event $1,500 Connect with ~110 students, provide hands on activities focused on diversity,
community engagement and sustainability. October
Living Building Equity Champions/LBEC $5,000
Support student engagement in equity and sustainability efforts within the KendedaBuilding for Innovative Sustainable Design and throughout campus and the Atlanta
community. Includes speaking opportunity at one of the LBEC events.TBD
Impact LLC End of Semester Social $5,000
Celebrate and connect with students at the expo as they reflect on the impact they have had on their peers and the community, as well as see impact projects and
initiatives from the current cohort of students. November
Impact Through Science, Technology, and Social Good Living-Learning Community (Impact
LLC) Retreat
$10,000
Students (~110) will be oriented to the Living-Learning Community, meet fellow participants and faculty, review goals, expectations, and the calendar of events.
Sponsorship includes branding on Impact swag and participation in panel discussion.
August
CSDI Executive Director Fund
$4000 or below
This fund is allocated by the CSDI Executive Director to support students and programmatic areas of need. Company opportunities included in CSDI newsletterParticipate in mock interviews, resume reviews and professional development for select students. Company name listed on the CSDI Corporate Partnership Program
web pages
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI)2020-2021 Sponsorship Opportunities
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI)2020-2021 Sponsorship Opportunities
Partnership Program Standard Benefits• Company opportunities emailed to select student groups:
o CSDI will work with companies to craft concise emails to specific student demographics
• Company opportunities included in CSDI newsletter• Participate in mock interviews, resume reviews and professional
development for students• Company logo and website link posted on the CSDI Corporate
Partnership Program web pages• Trusted and intimate employer relations with a diverse talent pool• D&I professional staff assistance in networking and program
development with students of color• Opportunity to direct funding and impact towards diversity and
inclusion programs and initiatives with a data proven record of impact and effectiveness
The Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion serves as a positive, enriching environment to connect diverse students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community stakeholders through effective programs, projects, networks, and research.
To increase capacity to serve even more current and future students, the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion welcomes partnerships with companies, foundations and donors. Learn more at https://csdi.gatech.edu/partnerships.
