Partners vs. Sponsors - language should be unanimous throughout the document 

 

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, leadership, ability to work in a team, communication skills, and problem solving skills are the top four attributes that organizations are seeking in college graduates. These attributes are the foundation of the CLC curriculum.

 

By partnering with like-minded individuals and organizations, CLC aims to develop the next generation of exceptionally skilled problem solvers, communicators, and collaborative team-workers. The commitment, dedication, and financial support of CLC donors play a crucial role in cultivating future leaders, while also advancing the work of the organization. 

 

CLC Sponsors consist of the following three categories: Host Sponsors, Corporate Sponsors, and Scholarship Sponsors. 

 

1) Host Sponsors- (JCU, UD, MU, WLU, USM, King)

 

• (Big logo to the left) John Carroll University (JCU)- As a Jesuit Catholic university, John Carroll inspires individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world. JCU has been supporting CLC since the 2015-2016 competition season.

 

• (Big logo to the left) University of Delaware (UD)- The University of Delaware promotes an environment in which all people are inspired to learn and encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, free inquiry and respect for the views and values of an increasingly diverse population. UD has been sponsoring CLC since the 2016-2017 competition season.

 

• (Big logo to the left) Miami University (MU)- Miami University, established in 1809, is a public university located in Oxford, Ohio. Ranked among the top 50 "Best Values in Public Colleges" by Kiplinger, Miami is recognized as one of the nation's most outstanding undergraduate institutions. MU has been sponsoring CLC since the 2016-2017 competition season.

 

• (Big logo to the left) University of Southern Maine (USM)- As a center for discovery, scholarship, and creativity, USM provides resources for the state, the nation, and the world. USM has been sponsoring CLC since the 2016-2017 competition season.

 

• (Big logo to the left) Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU)- A Laurier education is about building the whole person: mind, body and spirit. They believe that your university career must lead to more than just a job to be considered a success. WLU is currently sponsoring CLC during this year’s 2018-2019 competition season.

 

• (Big logo to the left) King School- Since 1917, Chemical Bank's home town approach to banking has been focused on community banking, highlighted by local leadership and decision making, a devotion to community and personalized service. King School is currently hosting CLC during this year’s 2018-2019 competition season.

 

Corporate Sponsors- (Sam’s, Chemical, Chipotle)

• (Big logo to the left) Chemical Bank- Since 1917, Chemical Bank's home town approach to banking has been focused on community banking, highlighted by local leadership and decision making, a devotion to community and personalized service. Chemical Bank has been sponsoring CLC since the 2017-2018 competition season. The organization’s support has helped CLC sustain growth while also maintaining the Great Lakes competition which is visited by 100+ students annually. 

 

• (Big logo to the left) Sam’s Club- Passionate for leadership through service, Mr. Sam wanted to leverage his resources to help other entrepreneurs like himself access the products and services they needed to make their small businesses succeed. That’s why in 1983, he opened the first Sam’s Club in Midwest City, Okla. Sam’s Club has been sponsoring CLC since the 2016-2017 competition season. The organization’s support has provided countless food donations and internship/ job opportunities to each CLC competition.

 

• (Big logo to the left) Chipotle- Chipotle is an American restaurant chain that serves a simple menu of Mexican-inspired food. Founded in Denver, Colorado, in 1993 by Steve Ells, a classically trained chef, Chipotle has grown to more 2,000 store locations, which together serve over 1 million customers daily. Chipotle has been sponsoring CLC since the 2017-2018 competition season. The organization’s support has provided for great internship opportunities and in kind lunch donations at various CLC competitions. 

 

Scholarship Sponsors- (Kansas Leadership center, SOCHE)

• (Big logo to the left) Kansas Leadership Center (KLC)- The Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) is a non-profit organization committed to fostering leadership for stronger, healthier and more prosperous Kansas communities. KLC is currently sponsoring CLC during this year’s 2018-2019 competition season. The organization’s support has allowed for numerous new team registrations and thus, future leadership education. 

 

• (Big logo to the left) SOCHE- SOCHE is the trusted and recognized regional leader for higher collaboration, working with colleges and universities to transform their communities and economies through the education, employment and engagement of nearly 150,000 students in southwest Ohio. SOCHE is currently sponsoring CLC during this year’s 2018-2019 competition season. The organization’s support has allowed for numerous new team registrations and thus, future leadership education. 

 

2) What can sponsoring CLC provide for your organization?

 

A partnership with CLC provides opportunities for employee leadership education, student recruitment, executive networking and brand awareness, along with access to CLC resources. Contact CLC to learn more about how we can achieve our shared mission of developing leaders.

 

• Enhance Employee Leadership Education: Donors have an opportunity to actively play a substantial role at the regional competitions by serving as judges. CLC will prepare judges to evaluate the various activities, while also improving employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Recruit Students: Each year, hundreds of collegians who are enthusiastic about leadership development participate in CLC. Not only are they trained via the CLC methodology, they are a population that is energized by leading others. Employers will have an opportunity to watch students in action throughout the competition day and recruit top talent for internships or full-time roles.

• Network & Build Brand Awareness: CLC aims to bring together a diverse network of student competitors, academics, and business leaders. Donors have an opportunity to interact with all groups involved in CLC, and to increase brand awareness by creating relationships with potential employees, customers, and business partners. Ideally, participants and coaches alike will become ambassadors of goodwill for donors in their communities and among their peers.

• Access CLC Resources: As an ambitious front-runner in the field of leadership development, CLC prides itself on creating unique and innovative ways to teach relevant content, and to ensure that it becomes part of long term memory and behavior. Giving levels determine access to CLC content, activities, rubrics, and technological infrastructure, which can be collectively used to promote leadership development within donor organizations.

 

3) How support is used throughout CLC

• Scholarships for new teams

• Awards/ other activity materials

• New Leadership Research

• Employee salaries

• Competition travel

• Marketing Costs

• Add more?

 

Button to Sponsor us/ Learn More (Direct email line to CLC) 

 

Dear CLC Team,

 

I am interested in learning more about your organization’s leadership initiatives. Yada yada

 

OR

 

From the CLC Team,

 

Thank you for your interest in the Collegiate Leadership Competition’s sponsorship initiatives. Please click here to join our mailing list for updates on annual competitions and general CLC news.

 

Email info@collegiateleader.org in order to speak with a CLC representative directly.

 

*Add section/ links to our org partners job opportunities/ resources. Maybe add to the student page?