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Diversity Best Practices (DBP) based in Washington, DC, is holding its annual Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Summit & Gala. This progressive event is considered by many to be the nation’s most dynamic diversity leadership conference of the year. It is an opportunity to join top diversity executives representing Fortune 500 companies for a two day summit where there will be workshops and cutting-edge leadership discussions.
I would like your support in having [COMPANY NAME] sponsor me as a representative for this event. The summit promises to be a productive platform to enhance leadership skills, and network with world-class decision makers. The Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Summit & Gala also presents [COMPANY NAME] with a unique opportunity to learn new strategies for keeping abreast of corporate trends and for fine-tuning our own workplace diversity initiatives. Attendees include the 8 CEOs who’s companies are being awarded for their continued work and who exemplify best practices in diversity.
The event will be filled with intensive cutting edge interactive sessions including:
- Panel: Connecting the Dots – The Impact of Global Diversity
- A Case Study: Industry Trends in Multi-Cultural Marketing – the Business Impact
- Break Out Sessions: Discussing with diversity practitioners hot trends, proven methodologies, developing solutions pertaining to current issues and finding out what leadership skills empower you on your diversity journey
- CEO Forum- Leadership from the Top
As a [YOUR ROLE/TITLE] who is deeply dedicated to our corporate mission, I look at this event as more than a personal opportunity; it’s a chance for [ORGANIZATION/COMPANY] to further its goals and initiatives.
Attached for your review are the registration materials for the Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Summit & Gala and companies represented in 2006. The program includes several workshops and sessions that will greatly enhance my professional development. I hope you agree and consider funding my participation.
I will follow up with you by [date] to discuss the many benefits [COMPANY NAME] can realize through my participation.
Sincerely,