2022 UNCF Mayor’s Luncheon – Cleveland
UNCF Cleveland is proud to announce that Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb will host its first UNCF Cleveland Mayor’s Luncheon. This virtual luncheon will bring together Cleveland area business, civic and education leaders to support UNCF’s work to create a college-ready culture that provides students with the support they need to get to and through college.
UNCF seeks to increase educational opportunities for minority students in our community and increase the educated workforce pipeline in our nation. Each year UNCF provides scholarships to students.
He is a strong advocate for student-driven policies and the inclusiveness of students and faculty in developing and implementing the university’s strategic plan. He is also a strong believer in the importance and significance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and works to ensure their viable sustainability. With more than two decades of experience in higher education, Dr. Lucas’ success includes fundraising, strategic planning, and the engagement and retention of students in challenging educational experiences.
Dr. Lucas earned a bachelor’s degree from Morehouse College, a master’s degree in teaching (History) from Tufts University, an Executive MBA from Stetson University, and a Master of Divinity (Church History) from Union Theological Seminary at Columbia University. He earned his doctoral degree in education from Fordham University. He is a transcendent leader who has chosen education as his form of advocating for social justice. As such, he is active with several advisory councils and organizations including Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Prince Hall Free Masonry, and 100 Black Men. As a leader in the research of HBCUs, Dr. Lucas is the editor-in-chief of a series of publications on HBCUs for Information Age Publishing. He is also a senior research fellow with the Southern Education Foundation. In 2019, his latest book was published titled Not For Ourselves Alone: Legacies of Two Pioneers of Black Higher Education in the United States.
Preshow
Luncheon Program
PRESENTING PARTNER – $25,000
- Recognition in eBlast, pre-event networking and pre-show loop
- Corporate logo within eBlasts linked to your website
- Logo on event website
- Recognition in event press releases
- Inclusion in day of event program announcements
- Recognition in post-event thank-you materials
- Social media video message (up to one minute and provided by partner) to be posted to social media prior to event
- HBCU Graduate / Employee Spotlight
GOLD PARTNER – $10,000
- Recognition in eBlast, pre-event networking and pre-show loop
- Corporate logo within eBlasts linked to your website
- Logo on event website
- Recognition in event press releases
- Inclusion in day of event program announcements
- Recognition in post-event thank-you materials
- Social media message (provided by partner) to be posted to social media prior to event (JPG, PNG, or PDF files accepted)
- HBCU Graduate / Employee Spotlight
SILVER PARTNER – $5,000
- Recognition in eBlast, pre-event networking and pre-show loop
- Corporate logo within eBlasts linked to your website
- Logo on event website
- Recognition in event press releases
- Inclusion in day of event program announcements
- Recognition in post-event thank-you materials
- Social media message (provided by partner) to be posted to social media prior to event (JPG, PNG, or PDF files accepted)
- HBCU Graduate / Employee Spotlight
BRONZE PARTNER – $3,500
- Recognition in eBlast, pre-event networking and pre-show loop
- Corporate logo within eBlasts linked to your website
- Inclusion in day of event program announcements
- Recognition in post-event thank-you materials
- HBCU Graduate / Employee Spotlight
BOOKS & FEES PARTNER – $1,500
- Recognition in eBlast , pre-event networking and pre-show loop
- Corporate logo within eBlasts linked to your website
- Recognition in post-event thank-you materials
