WCO Partnership
Introduction
The WCO partnership program is designed for companies, organizations, and individuals who wish to make a significant contribution to the development of the Club and the implementation of its strategic programs. The partnership statuses correspond to the levels provided for by the WCO Charter, Strategic, Gold, and Platinum, and are assigned by decision of the Assembly.
Strategic Partner
Annual contribution — $3,000. A level for those beginning their path of supporting WCO and wishing to be visible within the Club’s ecosystem.
- Logo in the “Partners” section of the odesa.club website
- One mention per year in the “Deribasovskaya–Richelievskaya” almanac
- Two VIP invitations to Odesa Forum
- Bilingual WCO partner certificate
- Quarterly report on the use of funds
- 20 percent discount on advertising in WCO publications
- Right to use the “WCO Partner” mark in your materials
Gold Partner
Annual contribution — $5,000. All privileges of the Strategic level, as well as:
- Banner on the odesa.club website with rotation on the homepage
- Two mentions per year in the almanac and the “Worldwide Odesa News” newspaper
- Four VIP invitations to Odesa Forum
- Speaking opportunity on one of the Odesa Forum panels
- Branded publication on WCO social media once a quarter
- Invitation to closed events of the Presidential Council
- Named acknowledgment in the WCO annual report
Platinum Partner
Annual contribution — $10,000. Strategic partnership with maximum visibility and influence. All privileges of the Gold level, as well as:
- Named section or page in the “Deribasovskaya–Richelievskaya” almanac
- Priority logo placement at all WCO events
- Six VIP invitations to Odesa Forum and a separate booth
- Exclusive evening of introductions with the Presidential Council
- Participation in strategic sessions on planning the Club’s activities
- Special distinction “WCO Platinum Partner”
- Press release and PR campaign for the partnership in WCO media
- Right to nominate candidates to the WCO Expert Councils
Comparison of Levels
| Level | Annual contribution | VIP at Odesa Forum | Logo on website | Mentions in publications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic | $3,000 | 2 | “Partners” section | 1 per year |
| Gold | $5,000 | 4 | Homepage banner | 2 per year |
| Platinum | $10,000 | 6, separate booth | Priority at events | Named section |
Patronage and Project Sponsorship
The patronage program allows individuals and legal entities to become patrons of specific Club projects. Each patron selects one or several projects and finances their implementation fully or partially. Contribution amounts are not fixed; they are determined individually based on the cost of the project.
Catalog of projects available for patronage, examples.
| Project | Cost | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| “Deribasovskaya, Richelievskaya” almanac | $3,500 per issue | 4 times a year |
| “Worldwide Odesa News” newspaper | $1,000 per issue | Monthly |
| “Odesa Library”, book | $5,000 to 15,000 | As needed |
| Odesa Forum, forum day | $25,000 to 50,000 | Annually |
| “Odesa Podcast”, season | $2,000 | Quarterly |
| Summer school in Odesa | $10,000 to 20,000 | Annually |
| “Odesa Days” in the city | $3,000 to 5,000 | Upon request |
| Digital Memory of Odesa | $5,000 to 10,000 | Annually |
| Memorial projects | Individually | As needed |
| Exhibition program | $2,000 to 5,000 | Per project |
The full catalog and patronage terms are provided upon request to the WCO Secretariat.
Patron privileges, all privileges of the Platinum Partner, as well as:
- Named patronage of the selected project
- Patron’s name in the project title
- “Our Patrons” section on the odesa.club website with a photo and story
- Certificate of honor from the President of WCO
- Invitation to all premieres and private screenings related to the project
- Exclusive numbered editions of publications signed by the authors
- Personal acknowledgment at the WCO Assembly
- Right to nominate candidates for the title of “Honorary Odesite”
Formalization. Contacting the WCO Secretariat through the website or in person, selected project, amount and funding schedule, individual agreement signed by the President of WCO and the patron.
How to Become a Partner or Patron
Partner. Application or proposal, agreement on the level, agreement. Decision of the Assembly.
Patron. Contacting the Secretariat, selecting a project, individual agreement, signing by the President.