fundraising event
September 24, 2023
The Cathedral
2403 East 16th Street
6pm - 9pm
Celebrating The Impact
Design The Dream is a fundraising event celebrating the accomplishments of Black women in Research and Technology, while showcasing the impact of Measure in the past 6 years. Through storytelling and time travel, we aim to unite the community, inspire future generations of Black women in research, and counter the threats to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that Texas is facing. Your support is crucial in ensuring Measure's mission thrives.
Through our advanced data-driven approaches and community-led anti-racist evaluation tools, we ensure that lived experience data is used by communities and institutions to design and implement equitable solutions to address social disparities. By disrupting traditional research methods, our services give Black, Brown, and Indigenous organizations an advantage in advocating for their causes and obtaining the resources necessary to keep their work alive.
Honorees
There are many Black women who have made extraordinary strides in data activism and technology. Join us as we celebrate them.
Dr. Sarojani Mohammed
In Celebration of
Ruha Benjamin
Dr. S Dee Miller
In Celebration of
Ida B Wells
Meredith Sisnett
In Celebration of
Celebrating Our Storytellers
Measure is important to our community as it helps organizations elevate and center the voices of historically disempowered and underinvested BIPOC communities in the design and development of programs and services. Working with Measure helps to ensure we are meeting communities where they are and helping to build on what they have.
Because I come at research from a quantitative background, I was trained to remove bias from research activities, and that’s how we deal with it. Because of CERC, however, I learned that these students understood biases and how to identify it from the beginning, because their lived experiences are from the communities served by the nonprofits they were partnered with. When students can see themselves in the communities that they are helping, it's much easier for them to understand that research is more meaningful when the community perspective is embedded in it.
Change requires data, data provides facts, facts cultivate questions and answers, that ultimately demand solutions for change.
impact
Our community deserves access to data to tell their story, your support will make the difference in helping shape a more equitable world.
2,824
FREE DATA SUPPORT HOURS
Measure
63
Measure
Since its inception in 2019, The Community Engaged Research Course, in collaboration with Capacity Catalyst, has achieved the following milestones:
CERC
51
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHERS OF COLOR TRAINED
19
NONPROFITS SERVED
CERC
CERC
Poetry
Through poetry, Black women have used data to illuminate our strength, create a collective sense of liberation, and elevate our voices in the fight for justice.
Art
By creating impactful visual experiences, art allows Black women to communicate the realities of their lives in a passionate and meaningful way.
Experience Data Through Art, Music, Food and Song.
Music
Music is a powerful and dynamic form of activism in which Black women have used their talents to express stories and pass down soulfoul histories to future generations.
Food
Our Black women caterers will be available to answer questions about the different ingredients used in each dish, giving guests an insight into the delicacies of southern cuisine.
Qi Dada Priestess
Recording Artist | Rapper | Vocalist
Media and Live Events Producer
Data is Poetry
Data is Art
Alexis Smith
By creating impactful visual experiences, art allows Black women to communicate the realities of their lives in a passionate and meaningful way.
Queen Deelah
Artist,actress & activist (Queen Deelah) recognized her passion for music in the church choir at age 5. Queen Deelah has launched herself to becoming one of the best female lyricists to touch the microphone.
Data is Music
SoulFood Sampling By Mashae's Catering
"Food is my passion - my art is creating a delicious menu that will overwhelm your every sense."
Dessert Sampling By Suga's Cakery
Inspired by our late grandmother, "Suga", who baked all of the the family cakes, we aim to provide you with scratch-baked goods made with premium ingredients featuring that extra ingredient, love."
Sponsorship Opportunities
Measure is thrilled to provide customized partnerships tailored to fit your specific needs. These packages come complete with strategies to build your brand recognition and increase visibility
Are you intrigued to explore further into the realm of sponsorship opportunities? Contact us today, and our dedicated team will readily reach out to you with further details!
Design Sponsor
$5,000
- Recognition as a Design Sponsor in event marketing materials website, program and press releases.
- Logo placement on event signage and promotional materials.
- Access for six guests to the event.
- Quarter-page advertisement in the event program.
Believer Sponsor
$2,500
- Recognition as a Believer Sponsor in event marketing materials, website, program and press releases.
- Logo placement on event signage and promotional materials.
- Access for four guests to the event.
- Recognition in the event program.
Dream Host Sponsor
$1,500
- Recognition as a Dream Host Sponsor in event marketing materials , website, program and press releases.
- Name or logo placement on a dedicated event signage.
- Two complimentary tickets
- Recognition in the event program.
Champion Sponsor
$25,000
- Prominent recognition as the Champion Sponsor in all event marketing materials, website, program and press releases.
- Exclusive naming rights for the champagne wall.
- Logo placement on the main event backdrop and prominent signage throughout the venue.
- Opportunity to deliver a greeting during the event.
- Access for ten guests to the event.
- Full-page advertisement in the event program.
Architect Sponsor
$10,000
- Recognition as a Architect Sponsor in event marketing materials. website, program and press releases.
- Logo placement on event signage and promotional materials.
- Access for eight guests to the event.
- Half-page advertisement in the event program.
Get Your Tickets
Join us as we uplift the amazing contributions of Black women in research and technology!
Location :
The Cathedral
2403 East 16th Street
Austin, Texas 78702
Sponsors
Thank you
The Martin Taylor
Family Foundation
Dream Host
Thank you
Cherelle Vanbrankel
Commissioner Jeff Travillion
Steve Adler
Kassi Longoria
Salwa Yordi
Nook and Briana Byrd
Demetria George Caston
Preston James
Keiko Anderson
Matthew Mollica
Delbert Crawford