We are pleased to invite corporations, multilateral institutions, private foundations, government agencies and nonprofit organizations to join us in making YES Azerbaijan 2008 a highly successful next step in our 10-year campaign to build youth employment and social/economic entrepreneurialism world wide.

The 2008 Summit will include delegations from the 55 YES Countries – Ministers of government, representatives of business and private philanthropy, community leaders and young people – and representatives of our global partners.

We are happy to work with you to tailor the specific benefits of partnership to fit your priorities.

Platinum Sponsor - $50,000 and Above

• Opportunity to make brief remarks at a plenary session  
• Invitation to VIP reception with officials of Azerbaijani government, other sponsors, YES board members, etc.
• Possible photo opportunity with the President or First Lady of Azerbaijan 
• Major signage in main conference hall (provided by the sponsor)
• Full page ad in the Conference Program Brochure, (possibility for in front inside or back inside cover of the brochure)
• Recognition/logo on conference website – large logo, link to sponsor’s website
• Exhibit space
• Opportunity to showcase own programs relevant to YES in a workshop
• Logo (large) on post-conference report
• Conference registration for two people
• Invitation for 10 people to attend the Opening Ceremony
• Opportunity to provide “give-aways” for participants

Gold Sponsor - $25,000 to $49,999

• Recognition by YES Chair at opening and closing plenary 
• Invitation to VIP reception with officials of Azerbaijani government, other sponsors, YES board members, etc.  
• Signage in main conference hall (provided by sponsor)
• Half page ad in Conference Program Brochure
• Recognition/logo on conference website – medium logo, link to their website
• Exhibit space
• Logo (medium) on post-conference report
• Conference registration for 2 people
• Invitation for 10 people to attend the Opening Ceremony
• Opportunity to provide “give-aways” for participants

Silver Sponsor - $15,000 to $24,999

• Recognition by YES Chair at opening and closing plenary 
• Invitation to VIP reception with officials of Azerbaijani government, other sponsors, YES board members, etc. 
• Signage at conference site (provided by sponsor)
• Quarter page ad in conference program
• Recognition/logo on conference website – small logo
• Exhibit space
• Logo (small) on post-conference report
• Conference registration for 2 people
• Invitation for 10 people to attend the Opening Ceremony
• Opportunity to provide “give-aways” for participants

Bronze Sponsor - $10,000 to $14,999

• Recognition at a plenary 
• Invitation to VIP reception with officials of Azerbaijani government, other sponsors, YES board members, etc. 
• Signage at conference site
• Eighth page ad in conference program
• Recognition/logo on conference website – small logo
• Exhibit space
• Acknowledgement in post-conference report
• Conference registration for 2 people
• Invitation for 10 people to attend the Opening Ceremony
• Opportunity to provide “give-aways” for participants

Copper Sponsor - $5,000 to $9,999

• Recognition at a plenary 
• Invitation to VIP reception with officials of Azerbaijani government, other sponsors, YES board members, etc. 
• Signage at conference site
• Acknowledgement in conference program
• Recognition on conference website
• Exhibit space
• Acknowledgement in post-conference report
• Invitation for 10 people to attend the Opening Ceremony
• Opportunity to provide “give-aways” for participants

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

• Opening Reception and Dinner – Name sponsor with same benefits as “Silver Sponsor” - $20,000
• Closing Plenary Sponsorship – Name sponsor with special signage and recognition and opportunity to participate in plenary program plus same benefits as “Silver Sponsor” - $20,000
• Plenary Sponsorship – Name sponsor of plenary session (except closing) with special signage and recognition and opportunity to introduce primary speaker - $10,000
• Lunch Sponsorship – Name sponsor of one lunch with special signage - $7,500
• Scholarships – Enables a youth presenter or participant from a developing country to attend the Summit – Special recognition at plenary and in conference program - $2,500 per scholarship
• Coffee Breaks – Name sponsor of coffee break with special signage - $1,500 each

For further information, please contact:

YES International Conference Secretariat
Kenn Allen
Project Consultant
kenn@civilsocietyconsulting.com

In Azerbaijan

Rovshan Muradov,
YES Global Campaign Committee Member
Rovshan@yesweb.org

Samir  Taghiyev
YES Regional Coordinator (CIS)
Samir@yesweb.org