The Illinois Technology Foundation relies on the support of the community to fulfill the mission of building the future technology workers and leaders of Illinois. As the global economy continues to accelerate in competitiveness, Illinois companies must ensure a strong talent pipeline to solidify a secure economic future. When you contribute to the Foundation, your support enables us to work towards our mission of developing the technology talent pipeline through student mentorships and internships.
Foundation Fifty for the Future Awards Fund
Our annual fundraising event, the celebration brings together over 500 industry leaders, judges, winners and their families, and other supporters of the technology industry in an evening of celebration. The program highlights the students themselves and the Foundation’s work with academia in the development of curriculum addressing the skills required for these future technology leaders.
Sponsoring the Fifty For The Future competition ensures the resources are available to complete our mission. Donors are recognized on our website at the levels listed below and are provided visibility in programs commensurate with the support:
Sponsorship/Donation Levels
$5,000 – “Keynote” Sponsor/Donor
- Keynote presentation opportunity (30minutes)
- Five (5)Tickets to the 2011 Fifty for the Future Awards Ceremony on September 27, 2011
- Marketing Recognition on Event Website (1 Year) and Event Press Releases
- Recognition on Event Materials
- Banner at Event
- Table top at event
- Opportunity to Provide an Item in Awardee Gift Bag
$2,500 – “Sponsor” Sponsor/Donor
- Four (4) Tickets to the 2011 Fifty for the Future Awards Ceremony on September 27, 2011
- Marketing Recognition on Event Website (1 Year) and Event Press Releases
- Recognition on Event Materials
- Banner at Event
- Table top at event
- Opportunity to Provide an Item in Awardee Gift Bag
$500 – “Friend of the Foundation”
- Two (2) Tickets to the 2011 Fifty for the Future Awards Ceremony on September 27, 2011
- Marketing Recognition on Event Website (1 Year) and Event Press Releases
- Recognition on Event Materials
- Opportunity to Provide an Item in Awardee Gift Bag
$100 – Donor
- One Ticket to the 2011 Fifty for the Future Awards Ceremony on September 27, 2011at the Chicago Cultural Center.