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Those four years in debate were the educational foundation of everything I did. And I don't mean that in some simple form... I'm saying the finest education I got from any of the institutions that I attended, the foundation of my mind that I got during those four years of competitive debate: that is, 90% of the intellectual capacity that I operate with today; Fordham [University] for college, Fordham for the Ph.D., Harvard for law-school - all of that is the other 10%."
Law Firm Leaders
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY
There is a natural affinity between law and debate. A survey of former debaters now working in the professional positions revealed that 74% of the lawyers, 85% of the managers, 84% of teachers and 86% of professionals overall recommended debate in preparing them for careers in their professions (Star Muir, The Lore and Practice of Policy Debate, 2004, 5). The effects of debate extend beyond the immediate experience to increase learning capacity for a person’s entire life.
ALOUD is pleased to partner with leading law firms that value excellence, achievement and service. We invite bar associations, law firms, and solo practitioners to join us as we continue to work in partnership with people in need ALOUD's Law Firm Leaders create national programs with local impact. We engage each firm to design an integrated marketing strategy that addresses their objectives by providing them many benefits, including volunteer opportunities for staff, positive public relations, opportunities to identify a diversified pool of future employees, increased goodwill, and an investment in transformative educational opportunities for talented students. Collaborating with ALOUD is a unique philanthropic opportunity, offering the chance to support a dynamic network of teachers, students, parents and volunteers working to transform urban education and foster the next generation of America’s workforce.
HOW WILL PARTNERSHIPS HELP YOUR BOTTOM LINE?
Law firms face many of the same challenges as other businesses. As the consumer marketplace becomes increasingly competitive, alignment with a charity serves as a differentiator that motivates consumer choice. Did you know that 84% believe a company’s commitment to causes is important when deciding what businesses they want to see in their community? (Cone Roper, 2002)
Your fim gets the biggest boost from a charity partner when the proceeds support their own community. Strategic Philanthropy has proven to generate more benefits for both parties than those derived from a pure donation. Many attoneys you know are ALREADY aware of the advantages. These prestigious firms support successful debate progams of ALOUD partners in cities across the country.
BENEFITS OF PARTNERING WITH ALOUD
Debate programs not only improve the image of our education system, they also expose students to new ideas and a world beyond their neighborhood. ALOUD practitioners, debaters and coaches are committed educators — genuine brand champions — in whose hands parents put their trust — and the lives of their children. These educators are at the core of the activity and they are interacting and influencing many consumers on a daily basis.
This program allows responsible corporate citizens like you the opportunity to demonstrate your strong engagement in the community—as well as your commitment to education and youth development—sending a positive message to your target audience, customers, employees, clients, and colleagues. At the same time, your gift to the Associated Leaders of Urban Debate promotes an important legacy: The growth of debate enhances the educational objectives of our nation and contributes to the quality of life for our citizens. By bringing together the business and academic sectors, ALOUD enriches the dialogue with lessons learned from proven practice and research-based knowledge. Acting alone, no one is likely to penetrate the challenges of education reform and building tomorrow’s workforce. However through in-depth collaboration across sectors, ALOUD exponentially increases the potential for new ways of thinking, problem solving, and anticipating outcomes. By encouraging this work, ALOUD legal partners support programs that are important to thousands of young people across the United States.
GETTING STARTED
As a private, non-profit organization the commitment from businesses is vital to our success. Cash contributions and in-kind services from businesses and foundations bridges the gap between earned income and operating costs allowing ALOUD to maintain and improve its programs and services for kids. Please contact our office at 1-866-4DEBATE or (aloudhq@gmail.com) for a custom package.
This is our message to urban students:
Your Voice. Your Future. Debate.
2007 Associated Leaders of Urban Debate
330 West 42nd Street Suite 2420
New York, NY 10036
(Tel) 1-866-4DEBATE, (fax) 212-471-8664