The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities (DoAD) offers exciting partnership and sponsorship opportunities that are available to the business and private sector during the year and for the upcoming year. Sponsorship opportunities with the Department of Aging and Disabilities enable you to target and market your services or products to older adults, baby boomers, families, informal and professional caregivers, geriatric care managers, and others. Maximize your marketing dollars through sponsorship opportunities with the Department. The following are current sponsorship opportunities: The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities is grateful for our sponsors; however the Department does not endorse any particular vendor or business. Anne Arundel County has the right to approve or reject potential sponsors. Family Caregiver Workshop Series – On-going Support Opportunities Caregiver Workshops are held in all Anne Arundel County’s Senior Centers during both day and evening hours. Businesses can sponsor one or more three-session series or the entire workshop series for a particular topic. Spring 2010-Empowering the Caregiver Workshop #1: Is There Help Out There?
Workshop #2: I’m Not Waving, I’m Drowning!
Workshop#3: Maintaining Energy, Vitality, & Spirituality Summer 2010 Trapped Between Two Worlds: Addressing the issues of caring for older loved ones while raising a family. The Sponsor's name will be included in advertisement, including postcards, fliers and brochures, which will be distributed at senior centers, libraries, businesses, and other locations reaching more than 5000 targeted people in and around Anne Arundel County. The sponsor will also be mentioned in press releases, newspaper advertisements, print and web community calendars and any feature articles. Sponsors can display their information at the sponsored workshops or provide material for attendees. Only one sponsor will be selected for a three-series session. Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,000 for an individual workshop series to $7,000 for sponsoring the entire season of workshops. More information on the National Family Caregiver Support Program can be found at http://www.aacounty.org/Aging/needingCare/compCaregiver.cfm. Sponsorships for one-time workshops held during the summer months at each of the County’s Senior Centers are available at the rate of $300 per session or $2,000 to sponsor the Summer Series. For information and a Sponsor Agreement Form for the Family Caregiver Workshops, contact Mary Chaput at 410-222-4464 ext. 3045 or email caregiver_support@aacounty.org Annual Caregivers' Conference – April 10, 2010 Sponsorship Opportunities This annual event attracts more than one hundred family and professional caregivers from Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas. Display tables and sponsorship opportunities range from $500 to $2,500. 1. Bronze Sponsor - $500 - Company name on all Caregivers’ Conference print and web promotional material
- Company to be mentioned in all Conference press releases
- Vendor table at conference
- Company recognition in Caregivers’ Conference Program
2. Silver Sponsor - $1,000 - Company name on all Caregivers’ Conference print and web promotional material
- Company to be mentioned in all Conference press releases
- Prime vendor table space
- Company recognition in Caregivers’ Conference Program
- Podium recognition as Silver Sponsor
- Recognition in the Caregivers’ Voice newsletter (post-event)
3. Gold Sponsor - $1,500 - Company name on all Caregivers’ Conference print and web promotional material
- Company to be mentioned in all Conference press releases
- Prime vendor table space
- Company recognition in Caregivers’ Conference Program
- Podium recognition as a Gold Sponsor
- Gold Sponsor Recognition Gift
- Recognition in the Caregivers’ Voice newsletter (post-event)
- Company logo featured on a caregivers’ gifts/promotional item (when payment, Sponsor Agreement Form, & logo submitted in time for printing)
New Opportunity! This year, for those that are unable to attend the Caregivers’ Conference, we are also offering an opportunity for your organization to place an ad in the event’s program; a 4”x5” space is available for $100. For information and a Sponsor Agreement Form for the Caregivers’ Conference, contact Mary Chaput at 410-222-4464 ext. 3045 or email caregiver_support@aacounty.org. More information on the National Family Caregiver Support Program can be found at http://www.aacounty.org/Aging/needingCare/compCaregiver.cfm The Department of Aging & Disabilities new planning workshop series continues into 2010. These workshops will be held at the Arnold Senior Center. Financial Planning
Long Term Care Financing through Maryland Medical Assistance
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 (6:30-8:30 pm) Long Term Care Insurance
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 (6:30-8:30 pm) Reverse Mortgages
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 (6:30-8:30 pm) Planning for the Expected—and Unexpected
Now What? Preparing for Your Older Loved One’s Hospital Discharge
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 (6:30-8:30 pm) When Your Loved One Can No Longer Live Independently
Wednesday, March 17, 2009 (6:30-8:30 pm) What Needs to be Done After the Loss of Your Loved One
Wednesday, March 24, 2009 (6:30-8:30 pm) Sponsors’ names will be included in advertisement, including fliers and brochures, which will be distributed at senior centers, libraries, businesses, and other locations reaching more than 5000 targeted people in and around Anne Arundel County. The sponsor will also be mentioned in Senior Center newsletters, press releases, newspaper advertisements, print and web community calendars and any feature articles. Sponsors can display their information at the sponsored workshops or provide promotional material for attendees. Multiple sponsors will be accepted for this series at a low cost of $500. For information and a Sponsor Agreement Form to sponsor an in-house publication, contact Sandy Berkeley at 410-222-4257 ext. 221 or email info_and_assistance@aacounty.org. Publication Sponsorships Caregivers’ Voice Newsletter - $1,500 - $6,000
Exclusive advertising for $1,500 per issue. Prints four issues per year. Distributed to over 2,500 individuals.
For information and a Sponsor Agreement Form for the Caregivers’ Voice, contact Mary Chaput at 410-222-4464 ext. 3045 or email caregiver_support@aacounty.org In-house Publications - $5,000 - $20,000 A variety of books and other media materials will be developed which include STEPS to Surviving the Economy and other publications to be determined. For information and a Sponsor Agreement Form to sponsor an in-house publication, contact Sandy Berkeley at 410-222-4257 ext. 221 or email info_and_assistance@aacounty.org Product Sponsorships Emergency Phone Number Refrigerator Magnets - $2,500 - $5,000 Wallet Prescription Cards - $1,000-$2,500 “The File” - a printed folder that assists in centralizing important financial and legal information - $2,500-$5,000. Daily Pill Reminder Boxes - $2,000-$5,000 For information and a Sponsor Agreement Form to sponsor a product, contact Sandy Berkeley at 410-222-4257 ext. 221 or email info_and_assistance@aacounty.org Future Sponsorship Opportunities Future sponsorship activities include additional Legal and Financial Planning Workshops to be held throughout Anne Arundel County. Dates will be announced. a free event for family and other informal caregivers. The day is planned to educate and pamper the unsung heroes who care for Anne Arundel County’s frail, disabled, and elderly citizens. This annual event attracts family caregivers from Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas Additional Sponsorship Opportunities The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities develops various programs and activities throughout the year. If you would like to discuss a sponsorship opportunity not listed here, call 410-222-4464 ext 3051. Check the website frequently as it will be updated as new opportunities become available. | 
