Sponsorships
Michigan DECA has a campaign to raise financial support for our program of student centered events and activities. This campaign comes at a time when it is difficult to secure new funds from the state and federal governments. The plan calls for support from several groups. The figures below indicate the goal for this year:
- Corporate Sponsors $20,000
- Vendors $ 5,000
- Individuals associated with DECA:
- Series Events: 11 @ $3,000 = $33,000
- Written Events: 14 @ $2,000 = $28,000
- Special Sponsorships: $20,000
- Providing travel scholarships to the top winners in an event
- Providing awards to top winners
- Helping to keep membership and registration fees at reasonable levels
- Building a financial base for Michigan DECA
a. Alumni $ 2,000
b. Judges and Individual supporters $ 2,000
c. Chapter Advisors $10,000
For detailed information on Michigan DECA’s long-term financial plan, please contact the Michigan DECA office.
Long-Term Goal
Annual Goal at the end of five years = $81,000
Individual Sponsorships
Your assistance is needed to improve Michigan DECA’s student recognition program.
Our goal is to establish sponsors for all competitive events that are conducted at our annual State Career Development Conference. The total cost for a business, group, or corporation to sponsor an event would be $500 or $1,000, depending on the type of event. By contributing to Michigan DECA as part of a group, you can ensure that all DECA members receive the recognition they deserve!
As a participant in a sponsor group, your name will appear in the State Career Development Conference program. But most importantly you will contribute directly by:
Please consider making your personal contribution to Michigan DECA!
Tax Laws Favor Giving
Michigan Tax Laws encourage personal contribution to higher education. The following table is provided to assist you in intelligently planning your contribution to Michigan DECA/Eastern Michigan University, while at the same time applying tax laws to your advantage. Donations to Michigan DECA are made to a 501(c)(3) educational association.
All advantages are outlined with the assumption that you itemize your deductions for federal income tax purposes. Confer with your tax adviser for details applicable to your personal situation.
Gift Taxable Income Net Cost for an Individual Return Net Cost for a Married-Filing Jointly Return $100 $15,000 $35.00 $35.00 $100 $20,000 $35.00 $35.00 $150 $20,000 $52.50 $52.50 $200 $20,000 $70.00 $70.00 $100 $40,000 $22.00 $22.00 $150 $40,000 $33.00 $33.00 $200 $40,000 $44.00 $44.00 $200 $65,000 $38.00 $54.00 $400 $65,000 $176.00 $88.00 $600 $65,000 $314.00 $232.00