2023 Fishing Differently
National Conference
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Fishing Differently Ecosystem
From September 20th to the 22nd 2023
Oikos Institute for Social Impact will connect faith-inspired leaders and place-based investors to help anchor institutions such as faith communities and BIPOC organizations harness the power of their assets for communal transformation and economic mobility. Our asset-based approach to community development aims to accelerate the relief of distressed communities; alleviating human suffering; maximizing human capital; and solving social problems.
Distressed Communitites
Those experiencing structural inequities; disproportionate unemployment, wealth inequality and gentrification
Faith Inspired Leaders
Those inspired to make positive changes that solve or at least address social injustice and relieve human suffering
Place-Based Investors
Address the needs of neighborhoods and regions that are underserved and under-funded.
Anchor Institutions
Those embedded in the ecosystem of the community that possess a strong connection as well as a depth of knowledge and understanding of their community needs and circumstances. Anchor Institutions such as faith communities and BIPOC organizations possess underutilized real estate, lack of access to funding, and lack of mission-aligned development consultation and preparation to bring vital community service providing projects to fruition
Agenda
SEPT 20TH
6:30pm Buses Depart Hotel for Opening Worship Experience
7:00pm Opening worship with Rev. Traci Blackmon
8:30pm Buses depart Fellowship for return to Hyatt Regency McCormick
SEPT 21ST
8:30am Morning Manna with Rev. Dr. Janette C. Wilson-Howard, Esq.
9:00am Opening Plenary – Dr. Reginald Blount and Dr. Sidney Williams
10:15am Design Labs – IMAGINE
12:00pm -1:45pm We FISH Differently Luncheon with Dr. Shawn Ginwright, Author “The Four Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves”
2:00pm – 3:30pm Design Labs – PIVOT
6:00pm – 8:00pm “Fishing Differently” Impact Awards Gala with Kirk Whalum
SEPT 22ND
9:15am – 10:45am Design Labs – IMPACT
11:00am – 1:00pm Closing Plenary, President Roslyn Artis, Benedict College
Diamond Level Sponsor: $100,000+
- Name and logo on all conference materials as Premier-level sponsor
- Dedicated conference room for meetings, demos, etc. for entire conference
- Recognized consistently throughout the conference as a Diamond-level and Impact Award Banquet Sponsor
- Ten (10) complimentary conference passes
- Six (6) complimentary Impact Award banquet passes – 50% off additional passes
- Recognition from MC at Impact Award Banquet
- X-Large banner displayed in prominent conference location
- Full-page advertisement in conference booklet in premium position (i.e., back cover or inside front or back cover)
- Banner Advertisement on conference website in prominent location shown as Premier-level sponsor
- Conference attendee list
Elite Level Sponsor: $50,000+
Includes:
- Name and logo on all conference materials as Elite-level or Impact Award Banquet Title sponsor
- Complimentary 6’ exhibition table (if desired)
- Ten (10) complimentary conference passes
- Four (4) complimentary banquet passes, 50% off additional passes
- Recognition from MC at Impact Award Banquet
- Large logo banner displayed in prominent conference location
- Complimentary full-page advertisement in conference booklet
- Advertisement on conference website in prominent location shown as Elite-level sponsor
- Conference attendee list
Platinum Level Sponsor: $25,000+
Includes:
- Shows in all materials as Platinum-level or banquet sponsor
- Complimentary 6’ exhibition table
- Six (6) complimentary conference passes
- Two (2) complimentary banquet passes
- Recognition from MC at Impact Award Banquet
- Large logo banner in prominent conference space
- Complimentary full-page advertisement in conference booklet
- Listed on conference website as Platinum-level or banquet sponsor
- Conference attendee list
Gold Level Sponsor: $10,000+
Includes:
- Shows in all materials as Gold-level sponsor
- Complimentary 6’ exhibition table (if desired)
- Four (4) complimentary conference passes
- Complimentary half-page advertisement in conference booklet
- Name and Logo shown on conference website
- Conference attendee list
Silver Level Sponsor: $5,000+
Includes:
- Listed on conference website & booklet as Silver-level sponsor
- Complimentary 6’ exhibitor table (if desired)
- (2) complimentary conference pass and 50% additional passes
- Conference attendee list
Bronze Level Sponsor: $2,500+
Includes:
- Listed in conference program as bronze-level sponsor
- Complimentary 6’ exhibitor table (if desired)
- One (1) complimentary conference pass and 50% additional passes
- Conference attendee List
Exhibitors
$2000 for 2 x 6’ Table
Cocktail Table $500
1 Chair & Skirt
Includes
- Listed in conference booklet and website as an exhibitor
- Clickable link on conference website to your site or store
- 25% discount on conference booklet advertisement
- One complimentary conference pass and 50% discount on all additional passes
- Conference attendee list
Advertisement Opportunities
Conference Program – Print Advertisements:
Advertisements in the conference booklet, which are given to each conference attendee.
Full Page: $500
Half Page: $300
Quarter Page: $150
Conference Website Advertisements:
Advertisements on the conference website will be seen by all site visitors, whether they attend the conference or not, expanding the impact of your ad.
Dining Opportunities
Impact Awards Banquet
$75.00/pp
Includes:
- Four Course Dinner
- Appetizer
- Soup or Salad
- Entrée
- Cash bar open during dinner Complimentary for Awardees
We FISH Differently Luncheon w/ Dr. Shawn Ginwright, Sociologist and Author of “The Four Pivots: Re-imagining Justice, Re-imagining Ourselves”
$50.00/pp
Includes:
- Three Course Lunch Salad
- Entrée
- Dessert
Hotel and Accommodations
We are excited to invite you to stay with us in Chicago for this amazing event!
Accommodation Information Below:
Hyatt McCormick 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
Transportation will be provided to and from the Kick- Off Worship Service with Rev. Traci Blackmon
6- 6:30 Buses depart from the Hyatt McCormick 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
8-8:30 Buses depart from at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 4543 S. Princeton Ave., Chicago, IL 60609
Collaborators
Oikos Institute has been wrestling with the topics of racial justice, accelerating measurable social impact, anchor institutions with untapped resources with a heart for their community, outdated financial rubrics that make it impossible for development to name a few with those inspired to solve Americas structural inequalities. We are delighted that some have come aboard to help us design our programming, build a coalition and create a national dialogue.
Thank You!
