We are delighted to announce that the
42nd Annual Meridian Ball will be co-chaired by
Samia Farouki and Marlene Malek and will be held
on Friday, October 1, 2010.

In addition to being Washington’s premier international diplomatic gala, the 2010 Ball will be a central event in Meridian’s 50th Anniversary celebration.

We hope that you join us for this special anniversary event.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities:

Corporate Sponsorship of the Meridian Ball offers companies and organizations an opportunity for a unique level of visibility and interaction with Meridian’s network of diplomats, U.S. Government officials, NGOs, media and major private sector leaders.

You may also wish to consider joining Meridian’s Corporate Council, which grants access to select Meridian programs on global engagement and collaboration, while providing extended interaction at Meridian and with out network throughout the year.

LEADERSHIP SPONSOR - $250,000

  • Fourteen invitations to a private VIP dinner on September 30
  • Sixteen Invitations to an exclusive brunch on October 1
  • Sixteen invitations for senior executives to an Ambassador hosted dinner and Meridian Ball on October 1
  • Exclusive designation of principal as Corporate Chair of the 50th Anniversary Meridian Celebration
  • Membership in the Meridian Corporate Council
  • Recognition and participation in the Campaign for Meridian at 50
  • Full-page recognition with logo in 2010 Meridian Ball program book, newsletter and other publicity materials
  • Recognition on Meridian’s website, including corporate logo with active link to corporate homepage
  • Name recognition opportunities in the Meridian and the White-Meyer Houses (see enclosure)
  • Opportunity to create a customized Meridian’s Global Leadership Exchange program shaped by your company’s interest and regional focus.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - $100,000

  • Ten invitations to a private VIP dinner on September 30
  • Twelve invitations to an exclusive brunch on October 1
  • Twelve invitations for senior executives to an Ambassador hosted dinner and Meridian Ball on October 1
  • Exclusive designation of principal as Corporate Co-Chair of the 50th Anniversary Meridian Celebration
  • Membership in the Meridian Corporate Council
  • Recognition and participation in the Campaign for Meridian at 50
  • Full-page recognition with logo in 2010 Meridian Ball program book, newsletter and other publicity materials
  • Recognition on Meridian’s website, including corporate logo with active link to corporate homepage
  • Name recognition opportunities in the Meridian and the White-Meyer Houses

50TH ANNIVERSARY CIRCLE - $50,000

  • Six invitations to a private VIP dinner on September 30
  • Eight invitations to an exclusive brunch on October 1
  • Eight invitations for senior executives to an Ambassador hosted dinner and Meridian Ball on October 1
  • Consideration of your requests for pre-ball dinners at Ambassadors’ Residences
  • Membership in the Meridian Corporate Council
  • Prominent recognition with logo in 2010 Meridian Ball program book, newsletter and other publicity materials
  • Recognition on Meridian’s website, including corporate logo with active link to corporate homepage

AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE - $25,000

  • Four invitations to a private VIP dinner on September 30
  • Six invitations to an exclusive brunch on October 1
  • Six invitations for senior executives to an Ambassador hosted dinner and Meridian Ball on October 1
  • Membership in the Meridian Corporate Council
  • Prominent recognition with logo in 2010 Meridian Ball program book, newsletter and other publicity materials
  • Recognition on Meridian’s website, including corporate logo with active link to corporate homepage

For information on the Meridian Corporate Council, corporate sponsorships or in-kind donations, contact Mariya Manzhos, Manager of Corporate Relations - mmanzhos@meridian.org or 202.939.5524

For Individuals:

To reserve tickets or for information on individual sponsorships, please contact Siobhan O’Connell, Director of Major Gifts & Annual Giving – soconnell@meridian.org or 202.939.5522

For General Information

please contact Mary Ellen Matheson, Director of Development –
mmatheson@meridian.org or 202.292.2288