Sponsorship Plan

 

OVERVIEW: The NeoStem Ecosystem, now in its third year, has become an established vehicle for bringing together diverse groups to collaborate for ways of increasing students’ access to, engagement with and excitement for science, technology, engineering, math and computer science (STEM+C. ) The NeoStem Ecosystem, which has grown organically to include more than 50 different organizations, is filling an important void in Northeast Ohio as the recognized convener for those working in this space.

 

It will now be imposing a tiered sponsorship fee for for-profit organizations who choose to join.

 

THE VALUE OF THE NEOSTEM ECOSYSTEM:

 

The NeoStem Ecosystem is playing a valuable role in connecting STEM-interested organizations and individuals throughout Northeast Ohio and coordinating collaborative projects.

 

To date, its work includes incubating collaborative projects and then sharing them across the NeoStem network. Examples include: The autonomous Soap Box Derby car project which will be available for in-school and out-of-school projects; an out-of-school project to teach coding through dance and the study of nature; Creation of a Girls Who Code Community of Practice to share best practices and encourage the formation of more Girls Who Code clubs.

 

The NeoStem Ecosystem holds large group meetings throughout the year; it convenes numerous small project-focused gatherings and it also disseminates information about opportunities of interest for its members.

 

The NeoStem Ecosystem will be activating its blog found at www.neostemdev.wpengine.com and will offer members the opportunity to submit blogs for publication there.

 

The Broad Value Proposition for NeoStem Ecosystem Members:

 

• The NeoStem Ecosystem offers a clear path to learn about and share initiatives that are preparing every child and community to thrive through high-quality science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.

 

• The NeoStem Ecosystem’s work is equipping the next generation to be ready for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow by instilling in them strategies for making thoughtful decisions and solving problems.

 

• The NeoStem Ecosystem is the one body operating in Northeast Ohio that is focused on STEM and that has tentacles reaching throughout various communities and organizations. K-12 schools, museums, businesses, cultural institutions, colleges, universities, after-school providers and government organizations are a part of the NeoStem Ecosystem and aligned with the mission of improving access to and excitement for high quality STEM.

 

• A strong STEM education equips students with knowledge and skills that are necessary for a fast-paced, information-driven world. By learning how to work through problems systematically, STEM education helps students become resilient, critical thinkers and capable, contributing and productive adults, thriving in a technologically-driven world.

 

• Now more than ever, careers of many kinds require this kind of thinking, so for a strong workforce, we need to foster these skills in all of our region’s students.

 

The Targeted Value Propositions for Various NeoStem Ecosystem Members:

 

Business and Industry – The NeoStem Ecosystem effort is all about making sure that we continually replenish the workforce pipeline so that businesses can be successful and thrive. The Ecosystem initiative has been designed to make sure we can provide you with a workforce that can meet the demands of our rapidly changing industries— and the creativity, resilience and critical thinking to discover innovative solutions that address our greatest challenges.

 

The benefits of membership in the NeoStem Ecosystem for corporations include:

• Cultivating a future talent pool
• Shaping how and what students are taught to meet current industry needs
• Shaping how and what students are taught to meet forecasted industry needs

 

Tier 1 Sponsorship: $5,000

• Branding alignment with NeoStem Ecosystem through all marketing materials;
• Ability to send out aligned email blasts to member organizations and more than 1000 other STEM-interested professionals 6 times per year;
• Tax-Deductible;
• Ability to present at two NeoStem Ecosystem meetings by arrangement;
• Ability to contribute blog posts (subject to editorial approval) six times per year to the NeoStem Ecosystem blog. These will be promoted extensively throughout the region;
• Website – Members will be listed on the NeoStem Ecosystem website, with links to their own websites and their logos displayed;
• Mention in printed/published material – Members will be mentioned frequently in NeoStem Ecosystem publications.

 

Tier 2 Sponsorship: $2,500

• Branding alignment with NeoStem Ecosystem through selected marketing materials;
• Ability to send out aligned email blasts to member organizations and more than 1000 other STEM-interested professionals 3 times per year;
• Tax-Deductible;
• Ability to present at one NeoStem Ecosystem meeting by arrangement;
• Ability to contribute blog posts (subject to editorial approval) three times per year to the NeoStem Ecosystem blog. These will be promoted extensively throughout the region;
• Website – Members will be listed on the NeoStem Ecosystem website, with links to their own websites and their logos displayed;

 

Tier 3 Sponsorship: $1,500

• Branding alignment with NeoStem Ecosystem through marketing materials;
• Ability to send out aligned email blasts to member organizations and more than 1000 other STEM-interested professionals 1 time per year;
• Tax-Deductible;
• Ability to present at one NeoStem Ecosystem meeting by arrangement;
• Ability to contribute blog posts (subject to editorial approval) once per year to the NeoStem Ecosystem blog. This will be promoted extensively throughout the region;
• Website – Members will be listed on the NeoStem Ecosystem website, with links to their own websites and their logos displayed;
• Mention in printed/published material – Members will be mentioned frequently in NeoStem Ecosystem publications.