TCTE is an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit,

making all donations tax deductible.

May 7, 2014



Dear Prospective Sponsor:

As the current Tennessee Council of Teachers of English President, it is my responsibility to
plan our annual Professional Development Institute (PDI). Since our organization is a 501-
(c)(3) non-profit, we depend on membership and sponsorship to help offset the high cost of
planning professional development for our educators. We are currently seeking sponsorship
from businesses.

The PDI will provide an opportunity for educators to enhance their teaching practices in
English-language arts. The goal is for educators to take what they discover and provide a
valuable service to the schools in which they teach. Additionally, attendance at such an
institute allows educators to develop effective working relationships with colleagues from
across the state and to equip themselves more fully to meet the needs of their students.

The 2014 PD Institute will be held in Memphis at the Bridges facility on September 26 and
27. Your participation and contribution will influence the quality of our annual Institute.
Your assistance will also allow TCTE to offer expanded training and programs in the
language arts to teachers throughout Tennessee. By sponsoring educational programs for
TCTE members during the fall 2014 PDI, you are also touching the lives of students in
schools throughout Tennessee.

I am enclosing with this letter a sponsorship form. We are grateful for any monetary
donations or for in-kind donations of products, books, or materials that our teachers could
use.

If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to email me at tcteinfo@gmail.com.

Sincerely,





Ivy Phillips
TCTE President




Professional Development Institute Sponsorship 2014

TCTE is an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit,
making all donations tax deductible.


Make checks payable to Tennessee Council of Teachers of English and send to
TCTE Attn: Ivy Phillips 1740 Ridgeway Road Memphis, TN 38119

Date:

Company Name (as it
should appear in our
program and on our
website):


Company Logo (jpg
format preferred):
Please e-mail your logo to Ivy Phillips at
TCTEinfo@gmail.com
Contact Name:


Contact Email:


Address:


Phone:





The estimated cost of our event is $25,000. Please include a check with your form.

TCTE is an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit,
making all donations tax deductible.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact President, Ivy Phillips at
tcteinfo@gmail.com.

By typing/writing my name below, I certify the above to be true, and agree to provide donations as indicated.

Signature:


Sponsorship Opportunities Amount enclosed
Supporting Sponsor less than $250
- name/logo in registration packets
- recognition on events website

Bronze Sponsor - $250
- recognition at registration table
- name/logo in registration packets
- recognition on events website

Silver Sponsor - $500
- recognition at registration table
- name/logo in registration packets
- recognition at beverage break stations
- recognition on events website

Gold Sponsor - $1000
- recognition at registration table
- name/logo in registration packets
- recognition at beverage break stations
- recognition at food stations
- recognition on events website

Platinum Sponsor - $2500
- recognition at registration table
- name/logo in registration packets
- recognition at beverage break stations
- recognition at food stations
- recognition before keynote speakers
- recognition on events website

In-Kind Donation If your company would like to donate a
product or service, please contact Ivy Phillips at
tcteinfo@gmail.com. TCTE gratefully accepts any
merchandise or gift certificate that can be given to registrants
in their registration bag.
Mail items to Ivy Phillips by August 15 (TCTE Attn: Ivy Phillips 1740
Ridgeway Road, Memphis, TN 38117).

Ivy Phillips, sponsorship chair, should e-mail ______________________
to confirm receipt of the material.

*As with the sponsorships, attendees will receive information about your in-kind
donations at the PD Institute.