www.TheSolarFoundation.org Solstice 2014
The Solar Foundation® (TSF) is an independent
501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to increase
understanding of solar energy through strategic
research that educates the public and transforms
markets. Since 2010, TSF has published its annual
National Solar Jobs Census, which established the first
credible data on the solar labor force, positioning TSF
as the nation’s authority on the topic. TSF is also a
leading provider of educational materials on solar
development for local governments through its work
with the U.S. Department of Energy. In addition, TSF
chairs the National Solar Schools Consortium, a group
of stakeholders seeking to make solar a larger part of
the national K-12 system.
TSF’s annual Summer Solstice celebrates the longest
day of the year and raises funds for its work by bringing
together some of the most interesting and influential
clean energy-minded individuals to the nation’s capital.
If your organization is interested in highlighting its role
in the clean energy economy, please consider the tax-
deductible sponsorship packages in this document. We
welcome any sponsorship ideas you may have that
better suit your organization’s needs.
June 21st 2014 – 6-10 PM
Acacia Life Building
Washington, DC
SUMMER SOLSTICE
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Every June, as the Earth approaches its maximum tilt toward the Sun, The Solar Foundation® celebrates with a jubilant fundraising event, the Summer Solstice party. Hosted on a rooftop in downtown Washington, DC, members from a broad cross section of the solar industry, policymakers, and the larger public enjoy the company of other solar stakeholders, make new connections, and award worthy organizations for their accomplishments in solar in the last year.
Your sponsorship supports the research and education activities of The Solar Foundation® and helps keep the Summer Solstice affordable and accessible to the widest possible audience.
The Solar Foundation
505 9th Street NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20004 (202) 469-3750 www.TheSolarFoundation.org
Terawatt Sponsor– $15,000 Limited to one sponsor
Ten free tickets to event
Exclusive position on yellow carpet event backdrop
Acknowledgement (with logo in premiere position) on all
event promotions (online and email)
Summary paragraph about your organization, your logo
and website address on our event website
Fifteen social media acknowledgments leading up to
event highlighting sponsorship
4’ x 12’ exhibit space Access to the press list Access to the attendee list Separate signage for event recognizing terawatt
sponsorship
Sponsor ribbons on nametag for sponsors in attendance
Opportunity to sponsor catering
Opportunity to sponsor trivia questions
Opportunity to sponsor live music
Opportunity to sponsor event “swag”
Opportunity to sponsor event drinks
Recognition in welcome remarks
Opportunity to speak as part of the event program
Opportunity to be event host or host after-party
Role in offering recommendations for the event program
Opportunity to receive new research and education
products on an embargoed basis
Guest blog post on The Solar Foundation’s blog
Recognition in annual report
Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
Past guests include representatives from: Abengoa Solar, Inc.
Ameresco
Amonix, Inc.
BlueGreen Alliance
Booz Allen Hamilton
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC
Center for American Progress
Distributed Sun
Electric Power Research Institute
Exelon Corporation
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
HOK
Hunton & Williams, LLP
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Merrill Lynch
NRG
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
National Trust Community Investment Corporation
Oerlikon USA
Pepco Holdings, Inc.
Sierra Club
Skyline Innovations
Sol Systems
Solar Electric Power Association
Solar Energy Industries Association
SolarCity
Standard Solar
SunEdison
Sungevity
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Green Building Council
U.S. Office of Management and Budget
U.S. Senate
The Vote Solar Initiative
Wells Fargo & Co.
White & Case, LLP
World Resources Institute
Deliver your message directly and highlight your organization as attendees take in stunning sunset and starlit views
of the Washington DC skyline. Reach your target audience in electronic and print media leading up to the event, or
let attendees know that the great food, drink, and
music they are enjoying are courtesy of your
organization. The Solar Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
organization, meaning its great labor market and solar
policy research is funded exclusively by grants and
donations. All sponsorships are tax-deductible.
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please
contact Alex Winn at (202) 540-5348 or at
The Solar Foundation
505 9th Street NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20004 (202) 469-3750 www.TheSolarFoundation.org
Gigawatt Sponsor– $7,500 Limited to two sponsors
Seven free tickets to event
Acknowledgement (with logo in secondary position) on
all event promotions (online and email)
Summary paragraph about your organization, your logo
and website address on our event website
Ten social media acknowledgments leading up to event
highlighting sponsorship
4’ x 6’ exhibit space
Access to the press list
Sponsor ribbons on nametag for sponsors in attendance
Opportunity to sponsor trivia questions
Opportunity to sponsor event “swag”
Opportunity to sponsor event drinks
Recognition in welcome remarks
Opportunity to receive new research and education
products on an embargoed basis
Recognition in annual report
Megawatt Sponsor– $5,000 Limited to three sponsors
Five free tickets to event
Acknowledgement (with logo in tertiary position) on all
event promotions (online and email)
Summary paragraph about your organization, your logo
and website address on our event website
Seven social media acknowledgments leading up to
event highlighting sponsorship
Sponsor ribbons on nametag for sponsors in attendance
Opportunity to sponsor trivia questions
Opportunity to sponsor event “swag”
Recognition in welcome remarks
Recognition in annual report
Kilowatt Sponsor– $2,500 Limited to five sponsors
Three free tickets to event
Acknowledgement on all event promotions (online and
email)
Summary paragraph about your organization, your logo
and website address on our event website
Four social media acknowledgments leading up to event
highlighting sponsorship
Sponsor ribbons on nametag for sponsors in attendance
Thank you to our past sponsors:
The Solar Foundation
505 9th Street NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20004 (202) 469-3750 www.TheSolarFoundation.org
Opportunity to sponsor trivia questions
Recognition in welcome remarks
Recognition in annual report
Watt Sponsor– $1,000 Unlimited Sponsors
One free ticket to event
Acknowledgement on all event promotions (online and
email)
Summary paragraph about your organization, your logo
and website address on our event website
Two social media acknowledgments leading up to event
highlighting sponsorship
Sponsor ribbons on nametag for sponsors in attendance
Recognition in welcome remarks
Recognition in annual report
Contributor– Less than $1,000 Unlimited Sponsors
Acknowledgement on all event promotions (online and
email)
Recognition in welcome remarks
Recognition in annual report
Yellow Carpet Sponsor– $6,000 Limited to two sponsors
Event entrance will feature a yellow carpet runway with
your company logo on event backdrop
Entering guests will be professionally photographed
One free ticket to event
Recognition in welcome remarks
Recognition in annual report
To inquire about these sponsorship packages or other
possible branding opportunities, please contact Alex
Winn at (202) 540-5348 or at [email protected]
The Solar Foundation’s
National Solar Schools
Census will demonstrate how
thousands of schools are
saving money with solar, and
provide outreach to school
administrators who need
assistance procuring solar.
The Solar Foundation plays a
major role in the SunShot Solar
Outreach Partnership, a U.S.
Department of Energy program
designed to increase the use
and integration of solar by
working directly with city and
county governments.
The Solar Foundation works
year-round to fund and
publish its annual National
Solar Jobs Census, which
receives significant
attention from the media
and policymakers thanks to
its robust methodology.
Contributions to The Solar
Foundation are tax-
deductible. Every donation,
no matter the size, helps
support the vital research,
education, and outreach that
are needed to raise
understanding of solar.
The Solar Foundation is
exploring the important
role military veterans play
in the U.S. solar industry,
and is working to support
their transition by
developing a military skills
translation tool.