2. The Marcus Graham Project is a 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization and national network of diverse
professionals that have purposed themselves in developing the next generation of thought leadership within
the advertising, media and marketing industry.
Our mission is to identify, expose, mentor and train ethnically diverse men and women in all
aspects of the media industry, including advertising, entertainment and marketing.
The vision of the Marcus Graham Project (MGP) is to provide long-term access to information,
technology, financial and people resources that will strategically develop a viable pool of talent
and leadership within the industry.
HQ in Dallas, TX with over 950 members nationally
Additional information about MGP can be found at www.marcusgrahamproject.org.
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the organization

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the organizers
The founders of the Marcus Graham
Project, Lincoln Stephens & Larry Yarrell II
were featured in the Uptown Magazine &
Lincoln Motor Company series “The
Journey.”
The two social entrepreneurs’ work has
been featured on CNN, NBC, Ad Age,
Black Enterprise, New York Times, Ebony
Magazine, including Ad Age’s Top 40 under
40 and Ebony’s Top Entrepreneur's under
34.
The native Dallasites are social influencers
in the market and advocated for culture,
luxury and social responsibility.

4. the cause
Lavender Hill is our 3rd annual fundraising gala that celebrates an idea inspired
by a film that has now emerged into a non-profit social enterprise seeking to
change the face of the media, marketing and advertising industry. The formal
event will be filled with music, dancing, raffle, and laughter as we look back as
well as move forward in changing the face of our industry.
All proceeds benefit the Marcus Graham Project’s Capacity Building Campaign.
We are currently in the process of launching career-training schools in Dallas, LA,
Chicago and London and look to build infrastructure and capacity to make deeper
impact with the youth that we are serving.

5. WHAT:
• The evening affair will include
the following:
– Masquerade Gala
– Seated Dinner
– Live Music
– Featured Speaker
– Awards Recognition
– ExpectedAttendees: 300
WHEN:
November 1, 2014
7pm – 11pm
WHERE:
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150 Turtle Creek Blvd #107,
Dallas, TX 75207
the details

6. For your partnership, the Marcus Graham Project would like to offer:
• Marquee Sponsorship: “Your Company and the Marcus Graham Project
present”
• Prominent Sponsor designation and logo inclusion on all event elements,
marketing and publicity materials (e.g. signage, press releases, step-n-repeat
and program)
• Mention in Dinner with Special Recognition Award
• Category Exclusivity
• 30 Tickets to event (3 Tables)
• Branding and inclusion in the event gift bag
• Mention in Social Media Promotion
• Logo Inclusion on Marcus Graham Project Website
Investment: $25,000
presenting sponsor
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7. For your partnership, the Marcus Graham Project would like to offer:
• Platinum Sponsor designation and logo inclusion on all event elements,
marketing and publicity materials (e.g., signage, press releases, step-n-
repeat & program)
• Live Mention during the Dinner
• 20 Tickets to event (2 Tables)
• Branding and inclusion in the event gift bag
• Mention in Social Media Promotion
Investment: $15,000
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platinum sponsor

8. For your partnership, the Marcus Graham Project would like to offer:
• Gold Sponsor designation and logo inclusion on all event elements,
marketing and publicity materials (e.g., signage, press releases, step-n-
repeat and program)
• Live Mention during the Dinner
• 10 Tickets to event (1 Table)
• Branding and inclusion in the event gift bag
• Mention in Social Media Promotion
Investment: $10,000
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gold sponsor

9. For your partnership, the Marcus Graham Project would like to offer:
• Silver Sponsor designation and logo inclusion on all event elements,
marketing and publicity materials (e.g., signage, press releases, step-n-
repeat and program)
• Live Mention during the Dinner
• 10 Tickets to event
• Branding and inclusion in the event gift bag
Investment: $5,000
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silver sponsor

10. For your partnership, the Marcus Graham Project would like to offer:
• Company or individual listing in event program
• Live Mention during the Dinner
• Sponsorship of 10 Boot Camp Alumni to event (includes travel expense)
Investment: $3,500
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mgp alumni table sponsor

11. For your partnership, the Marcus Graham Project would like to offer:
• Company or individual listing in event program
• Live Mention during the Dinner
• 10 Tickets to event
Investment: $2,000
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table sponsor

13. Lincoln Stephens
972-897-9985
Lincoln@marcusgrahamproject.org
Larry Yarrell
214-918-
0302Larry@marcusgrahamproject.org
contact us
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