“An Evening with IAP”
To Benefit the Internships in Aging Project Alumni Scholarship Fund
School of Social Welfare, University at Albany
July 18, 2015
Dear Corporate Sponsor:
It is with great enthusiasm that we, as Co-Chairs, invite you to sponsor a special University at Albany School of Social
Welfare Internships in Aging Project (IAP) event—“An Evening with IAP”. We would be honored to have you join us in
supporting the education and career aspirations of future social workers. The scholarship helps grow the next generation of
MSW students in the Internship in Aging Project at UAlbany’s School of Social Welfare. Last year, this event was a huge success! It
was a celebration of all the partners in the IAP family – students, alumni, community members and staff – all critical to the
success of the program. Most importantly, thanks to our donors, we were able to establish an endowed scholarship to
support IAP students. We need your help to make this endowment grow.
There is a critical workforce shortage of social workers trained to work with older adults and their families while the older
population rapidly expands. Alumni of the unique IAP gerontological training program felt so committed to its continuation
that they established a scholarship for IAP students. Social workers are needed to help elders and their families negotiate
healthcare systems, adapt to illnesses, and cope with losses that come with aging. Social Workers also help to develop
wellness programs, facilitate healthy family lifestyles and facilitate growth in later life. Your support of this scholarship can
help train additional social workers to meet the needs of our growing aging population.
This annual event , which is well attended by some of Albany’s best and brightest, will be held on Friday, October 2,
2015, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Capital District Irish American Association (formerly called the Albany
Hibernian Hall), on 375 Ontario St., Albany, New York. The event will feature acoustic music the Sanders Vail Duo
and others, dinner and dessert buffet and a cash bar. Guests will have the opportunity to celebrate with Internships in Aging
Project alumni, staff and representatives from aging service organizations as well as friends and family.
We graciously request that your organization sponsor IAP at one of these levels – $1,000 or above, $500 or $200. Please
complete the enclosed reply form and return by Monday, August 31, 2015 to be included as a sponsor in the event
invitation. In appreciation, sponsorship will be recognized in the following ways:
Bronze Sponsorship ~ $200 and up
•Your company will be listed in the
program brochure
•Two complimentary tickets valued at
$70
Silver Sponsorship ~$500 and up
Gold Sponsorship ~$1000 and up
•All Bronze level benefits
•Acknowledgement during the event by
the host
•Placement of organizational marketing
materials at the event
•Three complimentary tickets valued at
$105
•All Silver level benefits
•Four complimentary tickets valued at
$140
•Special acknowledgement of
organization by the host
Your support as a sponsor will make a critical difference in the care of older people and support future IAP students in their
studies. If you have any questions please contact Linda Mertz at 442- 5327. We look forward to seeing you on October 2nd
for what will be a memorable evening.
Very truly yours,
Madeline Kennedy
IAP Class of ‘11
IAP Alumni Endowed Scholarship
Committee Co-Chair
Rebecca Thomas
IAP Class of ‘11
IAP Alumni Endowed Scholarship
Committee Co-Chair
Linda Mertz
Internships in Aging Project
Project Coordinator
Enclosures: response form
IAP Alumni Endowed Scholarship
Corporate Response Form (return envelope enclosed)
Sponsor Name:_______________________________________________________________________
Please print sponsorship as you wish it to appear on the invitation/program.
Contact Name ______________________________________________________________________
Title
______________________________________________________________________
Address
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Phone/E-Mail: _________________________________ / _________________________________
 We will attend. Our donation is enclosed:
Platinum at $1,000 and above (includes 4 tickets)
 Gold at $500 (includes 3 tickets)
 Silver at $200 (includes 2 tickets)
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 We are unable to attend. Our donation is
enclosed:
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Platinum at $1,000 and above
Gold at $500
Silver at $200
 Enclosed is payment as follows:
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Our check for $______________ is enclosed, made payable to:
The University at Albany Foundation (memo: IAP Alumni Endowed Scholarship).
I paid online. My contribution is in the amount of $________
Go to www.albany.edu/onlinegift
 At the section “I would like to support,” in the “Comments,” please note that your donation is for
the “School of Social Welfare IAP Alumni Endowment (#45371).”
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The University at Albany Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
IRS regulations require us to inform you that your tax deductible contribution is any amount over $10 per person.
If you have any questions, please call Linda Mertz at (518) 442-5327 for assistance.
Please return to:
Linda Mertz
School of Social Welfare, University at Albany
135 Western Avenue, Richardson 208
Albany, NY 12222