Message From The Regional Finance Chair
Dear Prospective Partner:
On behalf of Region IV of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), I am thrilled to introduce you to our organization and extend a warm invitation to partner with us in the 2023–24 fiscal year. NSBE provides unparalleled opportunities for academic, personal and professional development of our members, and we are committed to fostering a highly skilled workforce that drives success in the engineering field. By joining forces with NSBE, you have the unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the engineering career pipeline and tap into a remarkable talent pool. Furthermore, with our Society’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration (NSBE50) approaching, Region IV is offering unique partnership opportunities that will let you engrave your name in NSBE history.
Throughout the year, NSBE’s comprehensive programs, such as Academic Excellence, the NSBE Retention Program, the NSBE Pre-College Initiative (PCI) Program and the Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) are instrumental in propelling our mission forward. By supporting NSBE, you become an active participant in these initiatives, contributing to the cultivation of diverse and skilled engineering professionals. Our Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) and Fall Regional Conference (FRC) serve as flagship events, offering workshops and leadership training to our members. Notably, the FRC Career Fair provides sponsors with exclusive access to exceptional talent, making it an invaluable platform for talent-seekers to engage with top-tier minority engineering prospects. By partnering with us, your organization will have a unique opportunity to connect with these promising individuals and help develop a pipeline for diverse talent aligned with your vision and goals.
NSBE is committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial strategic partnerships with our sponsors. As one of the largest student-governed organizations in the United States, we offer access to emerging engineers who possess outstanding leadership, professional and technical skills. Our sponsorship packages are highly flexible, allowing for tailored solutions to meet your recruiting and branding needs. NSBE will ensure that your organization’s vision, mission and goals are well reflected in our advertising and event planning efforts, maximizing your impact and visibility.
We understand the importance of operating events and programs in an efficient and cost-effective manner, without compromising the quality and professionalism of the experience. At NSBE, we strive to deliver a seamless and upscale experience for all our stakeholders, providing a remarkable return on investment for our sponsors.
Region IV, also known as the “Mother Region” of NSBE, encompasses chapters and members across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, central Africa, eastern Africa and central Canada. Featuring top engineering schools such as Purdue University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and The Ohio State University.
By partnering with Region IV, you will not only tap into the immense potential of this vibrant community but also contribute to the broader mission and vision on which NSBE was founded.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration
Sincerely,
Nelson Ufomba
Region IV Finance Chair
National Society of Black Engineers
r4Treasurer@nsbe.org | (847) 532-0680
Fall Regional Conferences About NSBE
The Fall Regional Conferences (FRCs) of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) provide your organization with the opportunity to source candidates on a local level and help achieve your fall recruitment needs. Combining education, networking and job opportunities, FRCs allow your organization to recruit Black engineers from your regional communities.
Each FRC includes a Career Fair, where organizations recruit the best and brightest STEM talent. These unique, region-targeted events are the perfect place to match qualified candidates to your open positions and internships on a national level and at your regional and district offices. In addition, they allow students to find local job opportunities and are ideal for local employers looking to recruit top talent.
Career Fair Partnership Levels
NSBE Region IV Fall Regional Conference Career Fair
Platinum Partner | $20,000
This partnership level includes:
- Two (2) exhibitor tables at the Career Fair
- Two (2) on-site interview booths
- One (1) workshop, subject to content approval
- Ten (10) complimentary full-access registrations
- Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database
- Logo prominently featured in the NSBE conference app
- Recognized during Opening Session and Closing Banquet
Gold Partner | $15,000
This partnership level includes:
- Two (2) exhibitor tables at the Career Fair
- One (1) on-site interview booth
- Seven (7) complimentary full-access registrations
- Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database
- Logo prominently featured in the NSBE conference app, and at the Opening Session and Closing Banquet
Silver Partner | $10,000
This partnership level includes:
- One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair
- One (1) interview booth
- Five (5) complimentary full-access registrations
- Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database
- Logo featured in the NSBE conference app
Bronze Partner | $5,000
NSBE Board of Corporate Affiliate (BCA) partners receive a complimentary Bronze Partner package!
This partnership level includes:
- One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair
- Two (2) complimentary full-access registrations
- Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database
- Logo featured in the NSBE conference app
Small Business/Local Government Partner | $5,000*
*Rate applies only to small businesses and/or state, city and other municipal government agencies. A small business is defined as a company operating with fewer than 200 employees whose gross annual revenue is less than $1 million.
This partnership level includes:
- One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair
- Two (2) complimentary full-access registrations
- Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database
- Logo featured in the NSBE conference app
College/University/Nonprofit Partner | $500*
*Rate applies only to colleges, universities and 501(c)3 organizations that are recruiting for undergraduate and graduate students.
This partnership level includes:
- One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair
- Two (2) complimentary full-access registrations
- Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database
- Logo featured in the NSBE conference app
Career Fair Additions
- Additional Exhibit Table| $1,000
- Interview Booth | $500
- Exhibitor Career Fair Registration | $300
Fall Regional Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
FRC Involvement Benefits
- Opportunity for brand exposure throughout the conference
- Opportunity to display sponsor’s name and/or logo on donated items
- Recognition of sponsor’s contribution at conference events
Fall Regional Conference – Business Sessions
Opening Session | $5,000
The Opening Session is the official welcome event of the conference. Members attend to receive a welcome from the sponsor and NSBE’s Regional Executive Board as well as an introduction to the conference agenda.
Benefits include:
- Naming privileges for the session (i.e., “Opening Session, sponsored by…”)
- Opportunity to provide a speaker at the event
- Logo displayed on NSBE Region IV website for the entire year
- Daily posts via Region IV social media outlets during FRC (TikTok, Instagram, etc.)
- Six (6) complimentary conference registrations and commemorative gift
Closing Session | $4,000
The Closing Session is the culminating event of the FRC and occurs on the final night of the conference. The program includes guest speakers, a conference recap and presentations of competition winners and awards.
Benefits include:
- Naming privileges for the session (i.e., “Closing Session, sponsored by…”)
- Opportunity to provide a speaker at the event
- Logo displayed on NSBE Region IV website for the entire year
- Daily posts via Region IV social media outlets during FRC (TikTok, Instagram, etc.)
- Six (6) complimentary conference registrations and commemorative gift
General Session | $5,000
General Session is the official business meeting for Region IV and occurs on the morning of College & Career Fair Day.
Benefits include:
- Recognition in the Fall Regional Conference Program Booklet as the official sponsor of this event
- Naming privileges for the session (i.e., “General Session, sponsored by…”)
- Opportunity to provide a speaker at the event
- Logo displayed on NSBE Region IV website for entire year
- Daily posts via Region IV social media outlets during FRC (Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
- Six (6) complimentary conference registrations and commemorative gift
Fall Regional Conference – Region IV Programming
Graduating Seniors Reception | $4,000 + Food & Beverage
The Graduating Seniors Reception is designed to honor NSBE students who are completing their undergraduate degree programs. The purpose of this event is to celebrate the academic achievements of the students as they prepare for their entry into the workplace or graduate education. This program offers students an opportunity to interact with technical professionals in a social environment that will foster networking, relationship building and mentoring opportunities.
Benefits include:
- Naming privileges for the Graduating Seniors Reception (i.e., “Graduating Seniors Reception, sponsored by…”)
- Opportunity to provide keynote speaker for the reception
- Representatives at the event (maximum of 6 representatives)
- Branding on NSBE Region IV website and social media (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Access to Region IV Executive Board Resume Book
APEx Reception | $3,000 + Food & Beverage
The Academic Pyramid of Excellence (APEx) Reception brings together some of NSBE’s top academic talent for networking and professional development. Students in attendance will have GPAs of 3.0 or higher. Sponsors will receive recognition in the Fall Regional Conference Program Booklet as the official sponsor of this event. The Academic Pyramid of Excellence (APEx) Reception brings together some of NSBE’s top academic talent for networking and professional development. Students in attendance will have GPAs of 3.0 or higher. Sponsors will receive recognition in the NSBE Guide App as the official sponsor of this event.
Benefits include:
- Naming privileges for APEx Reception (i.e., “APEx Reception, sponsored by…”)
- Opportunity to provide keynote speaker for the reception
- Opportunity to collect the resumes of APEx students
- Branding on NSBE Region IV website
- Access to Region IV Executive Board Resume Book
Resume Bootcamp | $1,000
The FRC attracts many NSBE collegiate members seeking to boost the skills and knowledge necessary to realize NSBE’s mission. This session will ensure they have the skills to develop and assess a great resume in preparation for future careers and internships.
Benefits include:
- Naming privileges for the bootcamp (i.e., Resume Bootcamp, Sponsored by…”)
- Exclusive ability to create database of preferred resumes
- Recognition on NSBE Region IV website
- Engagement session or panel with the Region IV Executive Board and NSBE general members
Hospitality Suite | $1,500 + Food & Beverage
A Hospitality Suite is a social/networking event that gives conference attendees the opportunity to learn about your organization and discuss internships, co-ops and/or other career opportunities that may be available.
Benefits include:
- Opportunity to promote your organization and interact with potential applicants
Hospitality Suite: International Students | $1,500 + Food & Beverage
A Hospitality Suite is a social/networking event that gives conference attendees the opportunity to learn about your organization and discuss internships, co-ops and/or other career opportunities that may be available.
Benefits include:
- Opportunity to promote your organization and interact with potential applicants
Corporate/College/Museum Tours | $5,000 + Transportation
Region IV hosts Corporate/College/Museum Tours for our collegiate and/or Pre-College Initiative (PCI) students attending the Fall Regional Conference. Tours of a corporate facility, a local university or a science museum in the vicinity of the Fall Regional Conference provide educational information, inspiration and encouragement for our membership.
Benefits include:
- Corporate Sponsor will be afforded a great opportunity to showcase your company, university or city attraction for future engineers.
- Recognition at all FRC events, including General Session
- Opportunity to expose students to a possible career path
- Access to Region IV Executive Board Resume Book
Fall Regional Conference (FRC) - Competitions
Elevator Pitch Competition | $2,500
The Technical Research Exhibition (TRE) is a competition designed to showcase NSBE members’ skills in technical writing, theoretical research and oral presentation. TRE provides an opportunity for NSBE members to present on a variety of topics, including projects done at school, at work or on their personal time. TRE is held during the FRC and the Annual Convention and is judged by technical professionals.
Benefits include:
- Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region IV website
- Recognition at the FRC Closing Banquet
- Opportunity to provide two judges for the competition
- Opportunity to interview the winners of the competition
- Opportunity to present the awards at the end of the competition
Technical Research Exhibition | $1,000
The Technical Research Exhibition (TRE) is a competition designed to showcase NSBE members’ skills in technical writing, theoretical research and oral presentation. TRE provides an opportunity for NSBE members to present on a variety of topics, including projects done at school, at work or during their personal time. TRE is held during the FRC and the Annual Convention and is judged by technical professionals.
Benefits include:
- Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region IV website
- Recognition at the FRC Closing Session
- Opportunity to provide two judges for the competition
Academic Technical Bowl | $1,000
The objective of the Academic Technical Bowl is to encourage and showcase academic excellence and understanding of the fundamental principles of engineering covered in senior engineering standardized tests such as the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying Exam (FS). Program participation occurs through healthy competition in a “Jeopardy!”-style game show format with multiple-choice questions. Questions cover a wide variety of topics, from NSBE and African American scientists and inventors’ history to general engineering and science curricula from the FE/FS. Each team consists of four (4) members and one (1) alternate, who represent their NSBE chapter.
Benefits include:
- Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region IV website
- Recognition at the FRC Closing Session
- Opportunity to provide two judges for the competition
Fall Regional Conference (FRC) - Awards/Scholarships
Regional Awards | $3,000
Regional awards are presented to honor collegiate chapters and members for academic excellence, high achievement in regional competitions, fulfillment of NSBE’s mission and meeting the objectives of Region IV.
Benefits include:
- Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region IV website
- Recognition at the FRC Closing Banquet
- Naming privileges for the award
NSBE Travel Scholarship | $3,000
The travel scholarship will give members an opportunity to attend conferences held by NSBE. The conferences available for these scholarships include the Region IV FRC and the Annual Convention. The sponsor and the Regional Finance Zone will decide the criteria for the scholarship applications.
Benefits include:
- Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region IV website
- Recognition at the FRC Closing Banquet
NSBE Jr. Scholarship | $2,000
One of the primary objectives of NSBE’s Pre-Collegiate Initiative (PCI) Program is to encourage students in grades 3–12 to pursue degrees in engineering and other technical fields. This scholarship is awarded to NSBE Jr. members in middle school or high school who have excelled academically and expressed an interest in pursuing a career in engineering or related fields. As part of our membership drive, the scholarship also enables us to retain former NSBE Jr. members when they go to college, while providing a much-needed service to students in need of financial aid.
Benefits include:
- Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region IV website
- Recognition of the sponsor in the scholarship letter and on the NSBE Region IV website as the official sponsor of this scholarship
Fall Regional Conference (FRC) - NSBE Jr. Programming
Try-Math-A-Lon | $1,000
The Try-Math-A-Lon (TMAL) competition is held among teams composed of high school students in grades 9–12 in every NSBE region throughout the year. The purpose of the competition is to help groom participants for success in STEM courses and prepare them for SAT/ACT testing. TMAL also measures the teams’ ability to solve a real-world engineering problem. The winners on the regional level move on to compete against other regions for the national title.
Benefits include:
- Link to the sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region IV website
- Recognition at the FRC Closing Session
- Opportunity to provide two judges for the competition
Fall Regional Conference (FRC) - Branding Opportunities
Conference Bags and Lanyards | $4,000
Conference attendees are provided with a laptop/book bag as a memorabilia item for attending the conference. The bag will include the NSBE logo, conference date and location and sponsor’s name and logo. The lanyards are used to identify conference attendees and monitor participation at various events.
Benefits include:
- Opportunity for branding by placement of sponsor’s logo on the bags and lanyards
- Recognition of the sponsor on the Region IV website, with organization name and logo
Conference Planning Committee Polo Shirts | $1,000
It is important that those organizing and facilitating the Fall Regional Conference be easily identifiable to the attendees, for a variety of informational and safety reasons. Polo shirts will serve as a uniform for the Conference Planning Committee during the conference to facilitate easy identification of committee members.
Benefits include:
- Opportunity for branding by placement of sponsor’s name and logo on the polo shirt sleeves
- Recognition as an official sponsor of the Conference Planning Committee uniform on the Region IV website, with organization name and logo
Name Badges | $1,000
Name badges are crucial to conferences, and each conference attendee will be given a name badge upon arrival at FRC. Name badges are required to attend anything conference-related. Having their logo included on the badges is a branding opportunity for the sponsor.
Benefits include:
- Branding of the organization logo on the badges
- Recognition as sponsors of name badges, with organization logo
- Access to an electronic Resume Book of the Region IV Executive Board
- Daily posts via Region IV social media outlets during FRC (TikTok, Instagram, etc.)
How to Partner With NSBE Region IV
Submit Your Commitment Today!
Partnerships/Sponsorships will not be recognized or invoiced until the NSBE Commitment Form has been completed. Should your organization have a contract to be reviewed, please submit this to the NSBE Commitment Form as well. If you have any trouble completing the form, please email national_partnerships@nsbe.org, or reach out to your NSBE planning contact.
Please fill out the commitment form here!
Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policies
All payments must be received no later than October 19, 2023. Invoices that remain unpaid after October 19, 2023, will be subject to having their associated sponsorship forfeited. ANY outstanding invoice(s) after this date will prohibit entrance to the career fair and/or college fair/graduate school fair floor(s). Payment for items purchased after October 19, 2023, is due upon receipt and is payable by credit card only. NOTE: No other form of payment will be honored after this date (with the exception of forms mailed in along with a check with prior approval).
- A 10% late fee will be assessed on all payments made after October 19, 2023.
- 25% cancellation fee will be applied to any sponsorship cancellations after October 27, 2023. This includes paid and unpaid invoices.
- There will be NO refunds after October 27, 2023.
Questions about payments should be submitted to accounting@nsbe.org.