IGDA's 2015 GDC Supporter Propsectus

2. Each year, the IGDA hosts several events during GDC week, all of which require sponsorship support to become a reality. Support opportunities are available at many different levels.
The International Game Developers Associationis the largest non-profit membership organization in the world serving individuals who create video games. Our mission is to advance the careers and enhance the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community.
Since 1994, the IGDA has been actively engaged in elevating the profession of game developers, advocating on their behalf whenever necessary and providing a pathway for the next generation. This list highlights some of the key accomplishments of the IGDA in just 2014 (as of October):
Spoke out about the King.com trademark controversy and subsequently published a “Position Paper on Trademarks” to educate developers about IP and trademark issues.
Designed and conducted the new, annual Developer Satisfaction Surveyaimed at better understanding the perspective of individual game developers on issues such as industry diversity, their quality of life and employment conditions.
Supported our international developer communities, such as open opposition to a potentially intrusive game ratings system in Mexico as well as the Australian government’s withdrawal of financial support for its game industry.
Enacted a new, explicit Inclusivity Policyto be applied to all IGDA-related communities and activities.
Facilitated IGDA Scholarsgroups at GDC, E3 and TGS to help upcoming graduates gain positive exposure to the game industry and be partnered with key mentors in their fields.
Coordinated with the FBI on cybersecurity threats to game developers, including the grievous harassment and doxing issues that came to light during the #GamerGatecontroversy.

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5. IGDA Annual GDC Networking Event at Children’s Creativity Museum (Tuesday evening)
IGDA MVP Luncheon (Wednesday afternoon)
Informal IGDA Chapter & SIG Leader Dinner (Monday evening)
Informal IGDA @ GDC Volunteer 'Thank You' Dinner (Friday evening)
Take This ‘AFK Room’ (Monday through Friday during GDC hours)
All IGDA Scholar GDC 2015 activities (Excludes IGDA Foundation fundraiser events)
IGDA Annual E3 Networking Event at the Figueroa Hotel
All IGDA Scholar E3 2015 activities (Excludes IGDA Foundation fundraiser events)

6. Company logo on all IGDA @ GDC 2015 related promotional material
Company branding on IGDA @ GDC 2015 charging stations
Company logo on IGDA @ GDC 2015 Sponsor Wall
Demo station, signage, and/or information area set up during networkingevent
Company logo on E3 2015 volunteer t-shirts
Mention and company logo in all IGDA @ GDC 2015 related emails(Excludes emails sent on behalf of UBM/GDC)
Opportunity to send 1 dedicated mailer* to IGDA membership per monthfor 12 months, 12 total (beginning April 2015 -March 2016)
Opportunity to have a banner*** in rotation on IGDA.org through end of2015 in 2nd rotation slot
Premiere Sponsorship recognition for IGDA 2015 Leadership Event (Q4, tentative)
And more!

7. IGDA Annual GDC Networking Event at Children’s Creativity Museum (Tuesday evening)
IGDA MVP Luncheon (Wednesday afternoon)
Take This ‘AFK Room’ (Monday through Friday during GDC hours)
IGDA Scholar GDC 2015 activities(Excludes IGDA Foundation fundraiser events)
Company logo on all IGDA @ GDC 2015 related promotional material
Company branding on IGDA @ GDC 2015 charging stations
Company logo on IGDA @ GDC 2015 Sponsor Wall
Company logo in all IGDA @ GDC 2015 related emails(Excludes emails sent on behalf of UBM/GDC)
Company logo in IGDA @ GDC 2015 t-shirt for members and volunteers
Opportunity to send 1 dedicated mailer* to IGDA membership every 2 monthsfor 12 months, 6 total (beginning April 2015 -March 2016)
And more!

8. IGDA Annual GDC Networking Event at Children’s Creativity Museum (Tuesday evening)
IGDA MVP Luncheon (Wednesday afternoon)
Take This ‘AFK Room’ (Monday through Friday during GDC hours)
IGDA Scholar GDC 2015 activities(Excludes IGDA Foundation fundraiser events)
Company logo on all IGDA @ GDC 2015 related promotional material
Company branding on IGDA @ GDC 2015 charging stations
Company logo on IGDA @ GDC 2015 Sponsor Wall
Company logo in all IGDA @ GDC 2015 related emails(Excludes emails sent on behalf of UBM/GDC)
Company logo in IGDA @ GDC 2015 t-shirt for members and volunteers
Opportunity to send 1 dedicated mailer* to IGDA membership every 3 months for 12 months, 4 total (beginning April 2015 -March 2016)
And more!

9. IGDA Annual GDC Networking Event at Children’s Creativity Museum (Tuesday evening)
Informal IGDA Chapter & SIG Leader Dinner (Monday evening)
Informal IGDA @ GDC Volunteer 'Thank You' Dinner (Friday evening)
IGDA Scholar GDC 2015 activities(Excludes IGDA Foundation fundraiser events)
Company logo on IGDA @ GDC 2015 Sponsor Wall
Company logo in IGDA @ GDC 2015 t-shirt for members and volunteers
Company logo in all IGDA @ GDC 2015 related emails(Excludes emails sent on behalf of UBM/GDC)
Company logo &link on IGDA @ GDC 2015 page on IGDA.org
Opportunity to send 1 dedicated mailer* to IGDA membership every 6 months for 12 months, 2 total (beginning April 2015 -March 2016)
And more!

10. Company logo on IGDA @ GDC 2015 Sponsor Wall
Company logo &link on IGDA @ GDC 2015 page on IGDA.org
Opportunity to send 1 dedicated mailer* to IGDA membership between April 2015 -March 2016
Opportunity to have 2 sponsored promotions* in IGDA Insider between April 2015 –March 2016
Recognized as IGDA Partner through 2015

11. Company logo on IGDA @ GDC 2015 Sponsor Wall
Company logo &link on IGDA @ GDC 2015 page on IGDA.org
Discounted rate on dedicated mailer* to IGDA membership through end of 2015

13. US$25,000: IGDA Networking Event @ Children’s Creativity Museum (Tuesday evening)
US$20,000: IGDA & Take This AFK Room (M-F)
US$15,000: IGDA & Take This Quiet Space (W-Thevenings)
US$15,000: IGDA @ GDC 2015 T-shirts for IGDA members (member giveaway)
US$10,000: IGDA MVP Awards Luncheon (Wednesday afternoon)
US$10,000: IGDA Supporter Luncheon (Friday afternoon)
US$10,000: Charging Stations (3)
US$10,000: Branded Power Banks (member giveaway)
US$7,500: IGDA Scholars @ GDC 2015 Support
US$7,500: Branded Thumb Drives (member giveaway)
US$5,000+: Funds to support SIG and Chapter activities at and after GDC (business cards, flyers, etc)
US$5,000+: Funds to provide IGDA @ GDC 2015 volunteers t-shirts, orientation & thank you dinner, and more
US$3,000: Annual IGDA Chapter & SIG Leader pre-GDC Kickoff (Monday evening)

14. Daily fishbowl drawings at the IGDA booth (10 items, 1 or 2 ‘big items’ for end of week and networking event drawings)
‘Thank You’ gifts for IGDA @ GDC 2015 volunteers (75 items)
‘Thank You’ gifts for IGDA MVP Luncheon attendees (250 items)
‘Thank You’ gifts for IGDA Supporter Luncheon attendees (100 items)
‘Congratulations’ and ‘Thank You” gifts for IGDA @ GDC 2015 Scholar recipients, volunteers, & chaperones (25 items)
IGDA Foundation fundraising auctions (not held during GDC); rare, special, exclusive, one-of-a-kind items
Take This Silent Auction (held @ IGDA Networking Event, Tues. evening); rare, special, exclusive, one-of-a-kind items
Prizes for winners of IGDA Foundation’s Charity Poker Event (tentative)

15. Contact sponsors@igda.orgto confirm your sponsorship package or for more information about specific packages, availability, and restrictions.
-Kate Edwards
Executive Director, IGDA
* must adhere to IGDA dedicated mailer guidelines and be scheduled according to IGDA's editorial calendar; discount on additional mailers
** must adhere to IGDA Wednesday Webinar guidelines and be scheduled according to IGDA's editorial calendar
*** must adhere to IGDA banner guidelines
**** must adhere to IGDA weekly mailer guidelines
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is a 501(c) (6) tax-exempt organization. Sponsorships, with the exception of those portions that are given to the IGDA Foundation or the Take This AFK Room, are not tax deductible, but may be classified as a business expense.
The IGDA Foundation is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization. The portion of your sponsorship package, if applicable, that is donated to the IGDA Foundation is tax deductible and a receipt will be provided.
Take This is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization. The portion of your sponsorship package, if applicable, that is donated to the AFK Room is tax deductible and a receipt will be provided.
The IGDA and Take This are partnering to bring these important opportunities to GDC.

16. Take This is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit charity founded in 2012 by veteran journalists Russ Pitts and Susan Arendt and clinical psychologist Dr. Mark Kline, Psy.D. in response to the tragic suicide of a colleague.
Take This promotes awareness and education of mental health issues and empathy for those suffering from emotional distress with the goal of eradicating the stigma of mental illness.
Take This helps those who suffer and their family and friends by letting them know that they are not alone and providing information on treatment and intervention options and how to find help.
Take This forms a bridge between communities in need and the mental health care experts waiting to help.
Take This educates greater institutions about effective methods of helping employees who suffer from emotional issues in order to promote healthier and more productive work environments.

17. Crowds, schedules, the immediacy of once-a-year events and other stressors common at conventions and expos can be triggers for many emotional issues, especially anxiety and depression.
More than a quiet space, the Take This AFK Room is a help center for people who need it, staffed full time with Take This volunteers and Take This certified mental health care clinicians, trained in “emotional first aid,” ready to help attendees regain their calm and get back to the show.
The Take This AFK is a place where people suffering from emotional distress can find help if they need it, and rest if they don’t.
Since Spring 2014, Take This has hosted AFK Rooms at every North American PAX event, with over 500 visitors per day. Starting in 2015, the AFK Room will be in every PAX worldwide, with other events to follow.
For more about the Take This AFK Room, or emotional first aid certification, please contact info@takethis.org.
If you are a mental health care practitioner and would like to volunteer for the AFK, please contact Executive Director Russ Pitts at russ@takethis.org.