04/16/09

Be Visible! Sponsorship & Advertising


Sponsorship and advertising opportunities available year-round.

Category: General
Posted by: staff
Offering a wide range of visibility opportunities for businesses, organizations, and non-profit community projects, please consider participating in three ways:
  • Becoming a Sponsor of the Diversity Center
  • Sponsoring a Center Community Event or Program
  • Advertising in a Diversity Center Publication

To inquire about sponsorship and/or advertising, please contact us at: or call us at (831) 427-4018  

Sponsorship

Thank you for considering becoming a Sponsor of the Diversity Center and/or its many programs and community gatherings. Sponsorship Opportunities Include:

  • Diversity Center Sponsorship
  • Winter Party & Raffle Drawing - December 12, 2009
  • Juntos Conference - February 2010
  • Santa Cruz Pride Sponsorship - June 6, 2010
  • Garden Party - July 2010
  • Casino Night Sponsorship - September 2010
  • Winter Party & Raffle Drawing - December 2010
  • Diversity Center Program Sponsorship - 60 Plus Program
  • Diversity Center Program Sponsorship - Latino/a Outreach Program
  • Diversity Center Affiliate Sponsorship - QYLA
  • Limited Funded Non-Profit Sponsorship & Visibility 

The Center is grateful to all the individuals, businesses, and non-profit community organizations who have supported the Center through sponsorships since the founding of the Center in 1989.

 

Diversity Center Sponsorship

The Diversity Center offers various Sponsorship Packages to help support the mission of the Center. Please know that custom packages are also available.

The Galaxy: $1,500
  • Premium placement full page Pride Program ad
  • Logos and links on Center website
  • Logo or name on pre-Casino Night postcards
  • Banner at Pride
  • Logo or name in pre-Pride posters
  • 10 x 10 Corner Booth at Pride
  • Acknowledgement from Pride Stage, 4x over 4 hours
  • Free entry to Casino Night for two
  • Acknowledgement from Casino Night Stage
  • Listing in Casino Night program
  • Thanks in post-Pride newsletter
  • Listing on Diversity Center website
The Solar System: $650
  • Logos and links on Center website
  • Full page Pride Program ad
  • Half page ad in quarterly Newsletter
  • Half page ad in Casino Night Program
  • Free entry to Casino Night for one
  • Listing on Diversity Center website
The Media: $370
  • Half page ad in Pride Program
  • Half page ad in Casino Night Program
  • Half page ad in Diversity Center CommuniQ Quarterly Newsletter

 

Winter Party & Raffle Drawing - December 12, 2009

Consider sponsoring the Center's annual Winter Party, a community gathering of approximately 250-300 of some of the Center's most dedicated members. Light snacks, games, and prizes are provided in the festive and family-friendly environment. Raffle Prizes are available for viewing during the event. Raffle drawing takes place in the late afternoon.

        Sponsor: $300
  • The Center is seeking one Sponsor.
  • Sponsor Logo featured on invitation mailed to approximately 300 community members.
  • Sponsor name included in all publicity.
  • Sponsor acknowledgment during announcements.
  • Artwork deadline: November 1
       Raffle Prizes

In 2008, over $5,500 in prizes were donated by community members and regional businesses. Donate a raffle prize to this annual tradition and receive recognition such as:

  • All Raffle Prizes listed with description and photo on Raffle web-page
  • Some prizes listed on raffle ticket
  • Raffle donor's publicized in Center's CommuniQ newsletter

To review the 2008 Raffle web-page, visit: Winter Holiday Party/Raffle

 

Juntos Conference -  February 2010

A weekend long conference to provide educational workshops for the LGBT Latino/a Community.

Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,500
Community Sponsorship: $600
Friends of Community Sponsorship: $250
Friend of Juntos Confernece: $75 

 

Santa Cruz Pride Sponsorship - June 6,2010

Consider sponsoring Santa Cruz Pride, the largest LGBT community gathering on the Central Coast - celebrating its 36th year in 2010. Please know that custom packages are also available. 

Best of Pride Sponsorship: $1,000
  • Premium full page ad in Pride Program
  • Banner on Pride Stage
  • Logo or name placed on Pride website
  • Logo or name in pre-Pride posters
  • 10 x 10 Corner Booth
  • Acknowledgement from Pride Stage, 4x over 4 hours
  • Thanks in post-Pride Newsletter
  • Listing on Diversity Center Website
Pride Sponsorship: $600
  • Logo or name placed on Pride website
  • Full page ad in Pride Program
  • Logo or name in pre-Pride posters
  • 10 x 10 Corner Booth
  • Acknowledgement from Pride Stage, 2x over 4 hours
  • Thanks in post-Pride Newsletter
  • Listing on Diversity Center Website
Business Sponsorship: Portion of Proceeds from Business Sales

Let your customers know you support Santa Pride Cruz by donating a portion of your sales during Pride weekend. Your ad in our Pride Program could invite customers to "Come celebrate Pride Weekend with us and 10% of your purchase will go to support Santa Cruz Pride".

Pride Weekend Sponsor: $350 or more

Donate a percentage of your sales June 4 - 6 (must total at least $350) and receive:

  • Full-page ad in the Pride Program
  • Logo or name in pre-Pride posters
  • Acknowledgement from Pride stage
Day of Pride Business Sponsor: $250 or more

Donate a percentage of your sales on June 6 (must total at least $250) and receive:

  • Half -page ad in the Pride Program
  • Logo or name in pre-Pride posters
  • Acknowledgement from Pride stage
Menu of Individual Visibility Options at Santa Cruz Pride:
Banner on Pride stage
$500
Logo or name placed on Pride website
$175
Banner at Pride grounds
$175
Logo or name in pre-Pride posters
$150
10 x 10 Corner booth at Pride
$150
Acknowledgement from Pride stage
  $25
Pride Program Publication

The Diversity Center mails their annual Pride Program to nearly 3,000 individuals from the Center's mailing list one week prior to Santa Cruz Pride. The publication includes news & information about the Pride Parade and Festival , biographies of the Grand Marshall, Pride Proclamation Honorees, and more. Please consider purchasing an ad in the Pride Program to:

  • Support the success of Santa Cruz Pride
  • Recognize and publicly congratulate the Grand Marshall
  • Recognize and publicly congratulate the Annual Pride Proclamation Honorees
  • Recognize the 35th Anniversary of Santa Cruz Pride
Pride Program Advertisement Information:
Premium Full Page $250       
4.75" wide x 7.75" tall
Full Page
$150
4.75" wide x 7.75" tall
Half Page - Horizontal
$100
4.75" wide x 3.75" tall
Quarter Page
$ 65
4.75" wide x   1.8" tall
Coupon (two sided)
$120
4.75" wide x   1.8" tall
All Final Artwork Due: TBA

Artwork Format: Art work must be provided in PDF (preferred), EPS (with fonts converted to outlines or embedded), or a TIFF or JPEG Format. Final ads must be 300 dpi resolution, grey-scale, in the finished output size.

Artwork Design Assistance Available: For businesses who do not have access to a graphic artist, graphic design assistance is available at $50 an hour (30 minute billing intervals). Advertiser must provide text (in a text file, Microsoft Word, Simple Text or email file), and artwork (logo, photo, or graphic) in a electronic file or as flat art. Basic Ad Layout Cost: $25. - $50. (depending on elements provided and design needed). Logos and concept illustrations are available at an additional cost.

Pride Program Application:

Step 1. Download pdf application by clicking here.
Step 2. Complete application. Indicate Ad size and include artwork in format.
Step 3. Complete Cost Calculation and include payment method.
Step 4. Sign "Affirmation of Support of Santa Cruz Pride Mission Statement"
Step 5. Email, Fax, or Mail Application and contents to:
Pride Program c/o The Diversity Center
P.O. Box 8280
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Email to:   Fax to: (831) 425-0743

To learn more about Santa Cruz Pride and the Pride Program, visit: www.santacruzpride.org

 

Garden Party - July 2010

Join the Diversity Center family of community members for its annual Garden Party including food, games, prizes, and fun for the family.

Garden Sponsor: $300
Friend of the Garden: $150

 

Casino Night Sponsorship - September 2010

Become a sponsor of Casino Night, held in 2009 at The Santa Cruz Dream Inn, a gala fundraiser for The Diversity Center and help guarantee the success of this fun and spirited community gathering. A wide range of visibility opportunities are available such as, advertising in the Casino Night Program, table sponsorships, and overall sponsorships. Please know that custom packages are also available. 

Premiere Sponsor: $1,000
  • Logo or name on pre-Casino Night Postcard and Flyer
  • Banner at entrance to Casino Night
  • Listing on Sponsorship Poster at entry to Casino Night
  • Premium full page ad in Casino Night Program
  • Free entry to Casino Night for six
  • Acknowledgment from Casino Night Stage, 4x
  • Listing in Casino Night Program
  • Listing on Diversity Center website
Monte Carlo: $700
  • Banner on Casino Night Stage
  • Logo or name on pre-Casino Night Postcard and Flyer
  • Listing on Sponsorship Poster at entry to Casino Night
  • Full page ad in Casino Night Program
  • Free entry to Casino Night for four
  • Acknowledgment from Casino Night Stage, 4x
  • Listing in Casino Night Program
  • Listing on Diversity Center website
Reno: $300
  • Logo or name visibility at table as Casino Night Table Sponsor
  • Name on pre-Casino Night Flyer
  • Listing on Sponsorship Poster at entry to Casino Night
  • Half page ad in Casino Night Program
  • Free entry to Casino Night for one
  • Acknowledgment from Casino Night Stage, 2x
  • Listing in Casino Night Program
  • Listing on Diversity Center website
Menu of Individual Visibility Options at Casino Night:
Logo or name in pre-Casino Night post cards
$300
Banner on Casino Night Stage $200
Advertising at entry to Casino Night
$150
Casino Night Table Sponsor
$100
Free Entry to Casino Night $ 25
Acknowledgement from Casino Night Stage
$ 25
Casino Night Pre-Publication Advertising:

As a Casino Night Premiere or Monte Carlo sponsor your business logo or name will be featured on the pre-Casino Night postcard which will be mailed to over 3,000 community members on the Diversity Center mailing list and featured on the pre-Casino Night flyer which will be distributed through out Santa Cruz County. To view a sample of the 2007 pre-Casino Night postcard click here and to view a sample of the 2007 pre-Casino Night flyer click here.

All Final Artwork for Postcard Due: TBA

All Final Artwork for Flyer Due: TBA

Artwork Format: Art work must be provided in PDF (preferred), EPS (with fonts converted to outlines or embedded), or a TIFF or JPEG Format. Final artwork must be 300 dpi resolution, grey-scale, in the finished output size.

Casino Night Program Publication:

The Casino Night Program, which will be distributed to all guests, will include details of the evening such as: thanks to our sponsors, prize packages list, silent auction items, rules for winning Casino Night prizes, stage schedule, cost of "re-buying" chips, and more.

Premium Full Page

$175

4.75" wide x 7.75" tall 

Full Page $100
4.75" wide x 7.75" tall
Half Page - Horizontal
$70
4.75" wide x 3.75" tall 

All Final Artwork for Program Due: TBA

Artwork Format: Art work must be provided in PDF (preferred), EPS (with fonts converted to outlines or embedded), or a TIFF or JPEG Format. Final ads must be 300 dpi resolution, grey-scale, in the finished output size.

Artwork Design Assistance Available: For businesses who do not have access to a graphic artist, graphic design assistance is available at $50 an hour (30 minute billing intervals). Advertiser must provide text (in a text file, Microsoft Word, Simple Text or email file), and artwork (logo, photo, or graphic) in a electronic file or as flat art. Basic Ad Layout Cost: $25. - $50. (depending on elements provided and design needed). Logos and concept illustrations are available at an additional cost.

Additional Sponsorship Dues Dates and Information:
  • List of sponsors for entrance Sponsorship Poster due: TBA
  • Artwork for Table Sponsor visibility due: TBA
  • Banners (not to exceed 2'x6') for sponsors due: TBA
  • Article and Photos of 2007 Casino Night: To view photos and read about the successful 2007 Casino Night click here.  
  • 2009 Casino Night: To learn more about 2009 Casino Night click here.

For any inquires about Casino Night Sponsorship and/or advertising, please contact us at: or call us at (831) 427-4018 

 

Winter Party & Raffle Drawing - December 2010

Join the Diversity Center family community members for its annual Winter Party and Raffle Drawing including a food, games, prizes, and fun for the family.

Sponsor: $300

Raffle Prizes: In 2008, over $5,500 in prizes were donated by community members and regional businesses. Donate a raffle prize to this annual tradition and receive recognition such as:

  • All Raffle Prizes listed with description and photo on Raffle web-page
  • Some prizes listed on raffle ticket
  • Raffle donor's publicized in Center's CommuniQ newsletter

To review the 2008 Raffle web-page, visit: Winter Holiday Party/Raffle

 

Diversity Center Program Sponsorship - 60 Plus

Consider sponsoring 60 Plus Luncheon's, held the 2nd Sunday of every other month, or various 60 Plus Men's & Women's Socials.

One of the goals of the 60 Plus LGBTIQ Senior Program is to develop opportunities for social and recreational activities for LGBTIQ seniors to enhance their quality of life. To meet the needs of our Seniors, the 60 Plus Program hosts luncheons and various 60 Plus Men's & Women's Socials.

To help defray the costs of these important programs, please consider sponsoring 60 Plus Programs such as:

60 Plus Luncheon Exclusive Sponsorship: $600
  • Name and Logo in the paper invitation letter sent to over 140 persons, seniors and organizations.
  • Listing & description on the 60 Plus website for one year.
  • Inclusion in Center What's Happening email sent to over 800 people.
  • Name announced as the next sponsor on the Senior Voicemail line.
  • Name included in press release for Calendar listings.
  • At the Luncheon, Sponsor has the opportunity to welcome the guests and speak for 5-10 minutes about their business and possibly promote future speaking engagement at the 60 Plus Luncheon.
  • At the Luncheon, Sponsor has the opportunity to display business materials for guests to review.
60 Plus Luncheon Partial Sponsorship: $300
  • Name and Logo in the paper invitation letter sent to over 140 persons, seniors and organizations.
  • Inclusion in Center What's Happening email sent to over 800 people.
  • Name announced as the next sponsor on the Senior Voicemail line.
  • Name included in press release for Calendar listings.
  • At the Luncheon, Sponsor has the opportunity to welcome the guests and speak briefly about their business and possibly promote future speaking engagement at the 60 Plus Luncheon.
  • At the Luncheon, Sponsor has the opportunity to display business materials for guests to review.

For more information on 60 Plus sponsorship, visit Sponsor Information and Sponsor

Benefits or download the Application.

For more information on the 60 Plus Program, visit: 60 Plus Program.

 

Diversity Center Program Sponsorship - Latino/a Outreach Program

Support the programs of the Diversity Center Latino/a Outreach Program, such as:

  • Juntos Conference - see February 2010 event (above)
  • LGBT Latino Retreat

To sponsor one of the events, please contact our Sponsorship & Advertising Coordinator at (831) 427-4018 or .

To learn more about the Diversity Center Latino/a Outreach Program, please contact Abel Murillo at (831) 425-5422 or .

 

Diversity Center Affiliate Sponsorship - QYLA

Consider sponsoring the 12th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards (QYLA), taking place on Saturday, May 16th, Scotts Valley High School. QYLA is a project of the Queer Youth Task Force, an affiliate of the Diversity Center.

Co-Sponsorship: $350
  • Half Page Ad in the QYLA Printed Program
  • Visibility at QYLA as a co-sponsor
  • Logo and name of business or organization on QYLA website
  • Link from QYLA website

Advertising in the QYLA Printed Program: $75 - $1,500

  • Distributed throughout Santa Cruz County
  • Ad's range from $75 business card sized ads to the $1,500 back page
  • Full page: $650; Half Page: $350; Quarter Page: $175

QYLA Table Sponsors & Hosts: $400

  • Consider hosting a table for your friends, family, and/or co-worker's
  • Consider sponsoring a table for those who have financial hardship.
  • Table of nine
  • Adult table: $400; Youth table: $250

For complete information, visit www.QYLA.org

 

Limited Funded Non-Profit Sponsorship & Visibility:

For non-profit community organizations with limited funding who are interested in supporting the Center through sponsorships and seeking visibility at Center events, programs, and publications, a wide range of opportunities are available.

  • Such examples include:
  • In-kind donations of goods and services
  • Day-of event volunteer hours
  • Complimentary listings in the annual Resource Directory
  • Features in the Diversity Center newsletter, CommuniQ
  • Reduced fees for Pride Booths
  • Announcements in the Center's weekly "What's Happening" Email Newsletter and more.

For information about Limited Funded Non-Profit Sponsorships, please contact Jim Brown, Diversity Center Executive Director, at (831) 425-5422 or

For any inquires about sponsorship and/or advertising, please contact us at: or call us at (831) 427-4018 

Advertising in Diversity Center Publications

Throughout the year, The Diversity Center publishes newsletters, a resource directory, program pamphlets, and more in it's effort to help inform the LGBTIQ community of Santa Cruz County about the programs and services available. Please consider including advertising in your Diversity Center Sponsorship Package and/or advetise in these Center Publications:

Diversity Center Resource Directory

An annual directory of LGBTIQ businesses and organizations serving Santa Cruz County. The 2009 Resource Directory included over 85 pages of advertisements, non-profit listings, and countless resources. In addition to mailing the Directory to over 3,000 individuals in greater Santa Cruz County, the publication is distributed at community center's throughout the County.

Resource Directory
of 
LGBT friendly businesses, services, and resources for Santa Cruz County

The Diversity Center is proud to sponsor and produce the annual Resource Directory of LGBT friendly businesses, services, and resources for Santa Cruz County.

The 2010 Resource Directory, set for publication in the Winter, offers an invaluable service to our community while also supporting the success of LGBTIQ friendly businesses and organizations at the same time.

If you own, work at, or know of a business that ought to be in this Resource Directory, please consider participating. We look forward to working with you to make this our most successful Resource Directory ever!

To purchase an ad for your businesses and services, please contact us:

Resource Directory Advertising
(831) 427-4018

 

This year’s publication is designed to build on the success of previous years Resource Directory’s.

In 2010:
  • Circulation: Mailing directories to more than 3000 individuals on the Diversity Center’s mailing list.
  • Distribution: On-going distribution at businesses, organizations, and events through the county.
  • Promotion: Public Service Announcements (PSA’s) will be aired on local NPR radio station, KUSP & KAZU, to help promote the awareness of the Resource Directory to consumers and businesses alike.
  • Coupon Pages: Printing several pages of coupons for our advertisers to promote their businesses.
  • Color Cover: To enhance the visibility and attractiveness of the Resource Directory, the book will feature a color cover and back page.

We hope you will participate this year and take a few minutes to review the information provided below and then fill out the “Application Form” linked below.

Business Advertising

For businesses, the Resource Directory offers three opportunities for visibility:

        (1) Standard Business Listing:
  • Includes business name, address, contact information plus 150 characters of descriptive text.
  • In addition to the Resource Directory booklet listings, the text is also added to the Diversity Center’s Online Resource Directory year-round.
  • Rate: $25 per listing. $5 per additional 50 characters

(2) Coupon Listing:
  • Includes one coupon on the center fold of the director:   Measurements TBA
  • Rate: $45 per Coupon Listing with the purchase of a Standard Business Listing and/or Advertisement.
  • Rate: $100 per Coupon Listing without any other listing or advertisement.

(3) Advertisement:
  • Includes Ad full page to business card sizes) plus one Standard Business Listing.
  • In addition to the Resource Directory booklet listing and advertisement, the text is also added to the Diversity Center’s Online Resource Directory year-round.

Outside Back Cover / Color            $1,500              Measurements TBA

Inside Back Cover / Color                  $750              Measurements TBA

Inside Front Cover / Color                  $750              Measurements TBA

Full Page                                             $375              Measurements TBA

Half Page - Vertical                             $225              Measurements TBA

Half Page - Horizontal                         $225              Measurements TBA

Quarter Page                                       $150              Measurements TBA

Business Card – Horizontal                  $100              Measurements TBA


Artwork Due December 21

Artwork: Art work must be provided in PDF (preferred), EPS (with fonts converted to outlines or embedded), or a TIFF or JPEG Format. Final artwork must be 300 dpi resolution, grey-scale, in the finished output size.

Artwork Design Assistance - Limited Availability: For businesses who do not have access to a graphic artist, graphic design assistance is available on a limited basis at no charge for the first hour and at a rate of $50 an hour (30 minute billing intervals) thereafter. Advertiser must provide text and artwork (logo, photo, graphic). For more information on this service, please email us at  or call (831) 427-4018.

Reference: To view sample listings and advertisements from previous Resource Directory's, please review the PDF copy of:

Online Resource Directory: The Diversity Center Online Resource Directory listings can be viewed at the Centers website at: http://diversitycenter.org/resource-directory.

Business Categories: To review the complete list of possible business listing categories, as well as Non-profit listings, please scroll down.

Non-profit Advertising

For community non-profit organizations, the Resource Directory offers free Standard Non-profit listings and a listing at the Center’s Online Resource Directory. For more information, please contact Jim at the Diversity Center at (831) 425-5422 or .


Resource Directory Application

Step 1: Download application at: http://diversitycenter.org/uploads/File/RD%20App.pdf

Step 2: Complete application and indicate type of listing and/or advertisement.
For Standard Listing, include text.
For Coupon Listing and/or Advertisement, include Artwork.
Applications due December 14

Step 3 Complete Cost Calculation (see below) and include payment method.

     Step 4: Sign “Affirmation of Support of the Diversity Center Mission Statement”

The Diversity Center is dedicated to building a diversity community, promoting health and wellbeing, and advancing social justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and questioning individuals and their allies in Santa Cruz County.

I affirm my understanding and support of the statement above.

Step 5: Email, Fax, or Mail Application and contents to:

  • Resource Directory c/o The Diversity Center, PO Box 8280, Santa Cruz, CA 95061
  • Email to:
  • Fax to: (831) 425-0743

Cost Calculation

Outside Back Cover / Color            $1,500
Inside Back Cover / Color                 $ 750
Inside Front Cover / Color                 $750
Full Page                                            $375 
Half Page - Vertical                            $225
Half Page - Horizontal                        $225
Quarter Page                                      $150
Business Card – Horizontal                 $100
Coupon (with listing/advertisement):    $  45
Coupon Only:                                     $100
Listing Only                                        $  25 
Extra Text for Standard Listing            $    5 per 50 Characters
Artwork Designer:                              $  50 per hour (First hour complimentary - No Charge)

TOTAL

Standard Business Listing:……..……..$_______
Coupon:……………………………..$_______
Advertisement:……………………….$_______
Total:………………………………...$_______

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.

Business & Non-Profit Categories
  • Arts, Entertainment & Media
    Art
    Media: Audio/Visual and Print
    Performance Arts
    Radio, TV and Movies
  • Community: Organizations, Groups & Events
    Community Centers
    Deaf Resources
    Education
    Events
    Foundations
    Historical Society
    Men's Groups & Services
    On-Line Groups
    Parent & Family Support
    Senior's Groups & Services
    Sports
    Transgender Groups & Services
    Women's Groups & Services
    Youth groups & Services
  • En Español
    Clinicas Medicas
    Centros Comunitario
    Educacion
    Salud/Prevencion de VIH
    Grupos de Apoyo
    Seguro
    Mujeres
    Viajes
  • Governmental
    Emergency Services
    Local (City & County)
    California State
    Federal
    Political, Non-Governmental
  • Health & Well Being
    Acupuncture
    Advocacy and Support Groups
    Alternative Medicine
    Chiropractic
    Clinics
    HIV Services
    Hospice and Home Care
    Hypnotherapy
    Life Coaching
    Massage
    Medical Supplies and Services
    Physicians
    Recovery Groups and Services
    Therapists
    Vision Care and Services 
  • Professional Services
    Architects
    Attorneys and Legal Services
    Financial Services
    Insurance
    Real Estate/Mortage/Title
    Veterinarians 
  • Retail and Restaurants
    Auto Dealers
    Bars and Clubs
    Restaurants
    Retail Stores
  • Services
    Astrology/Clairvoyant/Tarot
    Business Opportunities
    Business Services
    Computer
    Construction
    Editing and Transcription
    Graphic Design
    Hair Replacement
    Hair Stylists
    Interior Design
    Landscaping
    Party Services
    Pet Care
    Photography
    Printing
    Spas
    Telecommunications
    Tailors
    Tattoos
    Travel
    Web Design
  • Spiritual
    Congregations
    Groups
    Rituals

 

CommuniQ

The Diversity Center's newsletter, CommuniQ, is published approximately two times a year, Spring and Fall and is distributed to the Center's mailing list of over 3,000 community members. CommuniQ, a bilingual publication, features articles about Diversity Center programs and services as well as features of community projects in Santa Cruz County. For editorial content in the CommuniQ, please contact Jim Brown, the Executive Director at (831) 425-5422. For more information about advertising visibility, please contact or call (831) 427-4018.

Please consider purchasing an ad in the CommuniQ to: 
  • Support the success of the Center's publication and outreach efforts
  • Reach 3,000 community members, organizations, businesses, and allies who support the LGBTIQ community
  • Highlight and bring greater visibility to your businesses and or community event
  • Recongnize and publicly congralulate community achievements  
CommuniQ Advertisement Information:
Full Page $900         7 1/8" wide x 9 5/8" tall
Half Page - Horizontal $475
7 1/8" wide x 4 5/8" tall
Half Page - Vertical
$475
3 1/2" wide x 9 5/8" tall
Quarter Page - Horizontal $195
7 1/8" wide x 2 3/8" tall
Quarter Page - Vertical
$195
3 1/2" wide x 4 3/4" tall
Eighth of a Page
$120
3 1/2" wide x 2 1/4" tall
Business Card Sized Ad
$ 95
3 1/2" wide x 2" tall

For more information on sample ad sizes, please review this PDF.

To view previous CommuniQ's, visit the archives at http://diversitycenter.org/newsletter-archive/

For more information on adverstising in the CommuniQ, please contact us at or call (831) 427-4018.

Fall 2009 CommuniQ: Distribution December 4
Reserve Ad Space by: November 9

All Final Artwork Due: November 16

Spring 2010 Pre-Pride CommuniQ: Distribution Approximately May 14

Reserve Ad Space by: Approximately April 13

All Final Artwork Due: Approximately April 20

CommuniQ Artwork and Application Information:

Artwork Format: Art work must be provided in PDF (preferred), EPS (with fonts converted to outlines or embedded), or a TIFF or JPEG Format. Final ads must be 300 dpi resolution, grey-scale, in the finished output size.

Artwork Design Assistance Available: For businesses who do not have access to a graphic artist, graphic design assistance is available at $50 an hour (30 minute billing intervals). Advertiser must provide text (in a text file, Microsoft Word, Simple Text or email file), and artwork (logo, photo, or graphic) in a electronic file or as flat art. Basic Ad Layout Cost: $25. - $50. (depending on elements provided and design needed). Logos and concept illustrations are available at an additional cost.

CommuniQ Advertising Application:

Step 1. Download pdf application by clicking here.

Step 2. Complete application. Indicate Ad size and include artwork in format.

Step 3. Complete Cost Calculation and include payment method.

Step 4. Sign "Affirmation of Support of Diversity Center Mission Statement"

Step 5. Email, Fax, or Mail Application and contents to:

CommuniQ c/o The Diversity Center
P.O. Box 8280
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Email to: advertise Fax to: (831) 425-0743

 

Pride Program

The annual Pride Program is mailed to the entire Center mailing list two weeks prior to Santa Cruz Pride and features news & information about the Pride Parade and Festival, biographies of the Grand Marshall, Pride Proclamation Honorees, and more. Please consider purchasing an ad in Pride Program. For more information, see above under "Santa Cruz Pride."

Casino Night Program

Include your business or organization in this fun program that highlights Casino Night. For more information, see above under "Casino Night."

 

For any inquires about sponsorship and/or advertising, please contact us at: or call us at (831) 427-4018