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2016 CASE FOR SUPPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter from the President……....1
Mission and Vision………………….2
History..………………………………….3
What is an Incubator?..............4
DCFF Programs……………………….5
Signature Events…………………….6
Leadership.…………………………....7
Fundraising Objectives……………8
Current Partners………..…………..9
Contact Us….………………………….10
A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Friends and Supporters,
I am writing to request your support as an event or program sponsor for the DC Fashion Foundation. As the sole voice of fashion business development in Washington, the DCFF is one of the most unique and dynamic organizations in the area. For more than ten years, first as the founder of the Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce and now as president of the DC Fashion Foundation , I have advocated tirelessly for the emerging fashion economy in Washington. Annually, global fashion industry revenue tops 1.2 trillion dollars, and 250 billion of those dollars are spent in the United States. With our proximity to one of the world’s fashion capitals and our location in the home of legislative decision making, I believe Washington is in a unique pos ition to attract those dollars.
This year has bought us many successes, including the launch of our long-awaited fashion incubator partnership with Macy's at Metro Center, one of only four Macy’s incubator programs in the United States. With the launch of this program we have solidified Washington, DC as a premiere destination for fashion business development. Our incubator features a competitive application process in which selected designers receive one year of educational programming, mentoring, workspace, and other operational resources. Through our cultural exchange program we have fostered international relationships with the Peruvian and West African fashion industries, and we look forward to strengthening those ties. The DCFF also features workforce development, classes and workshops for the general population. It is our goal to build the business in DC, and for me that includes providing education options for aspiring designers and others interested in the industry.
Though we have made great strides in building this industry in our community, our work cannot be done without resources and funding from our program partners and donors. As a sponsor, you will become a vital member of our team by utilizing the opportunities available to position and solidify your image as a patron of creative talent and a supporter of local economic development as well as the business of fashion. I invite you to make an investment in the economic future of Washington by pledging your support to the DC Fashion Foundation .
Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE BROOKS-CROPPER
President, DC Fashion Foundation
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MISSION
The mission of the DC Fashion Foundation is to support the fashion community in the Washington, DC area through educational programs, workforce training initiatives, and networking/mentoring opportunities for aspiring fashion professionals and entrepreneurs. As an organization, the DC Fashion Foundation strives to:
Increase business skills and workforce preparedness of entrepreneurs
Improve the quality and availability of fashion design opportunities in the Washington, DC area
Strengthen the connections and networks that form the foundation of the district’s fashion community
WHO ARE WE?
The DC Fashion Foundation, also known as the DCFF, is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization created to support the Washington, DC area fashion business community through educational programming, workforce training initiatives, networking, and advocacy.
Our vision is to keep and create jobs by widening opportunities for creative professionals to develop and exercise their talents in the District. This is an important developmental step to opening up the opportunity to a larger number of professionals with a desire to work in the fashion field. 2
OUR VISION
WHO ARE WE? OUR MISSION
HISTORY The DC Fashion Foundation originated from the Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce, also known as the
GWFCC. The GWFCC was the brainchild of Christine Brooks-Cropper, who spawned the idea of a Washington, DC-based trade association for the fashion industry after six years as a marketing and public relations consultant. The activities of the GWFCC centered around promoting the business interests of those in the fashion/style industry and developing Washington, DC into a global fashion capital. GWFCC was the first and only organization of its kind, and influenced industry legislation to bring fashion-related business to the area, established youth and adult arts education programs that served over 300 students, and in 2010, formed the first congressional apparel manufacturing and fashion business caucus on capitol hill.
In 2009, Brooks-Cropper created the DC Fashion Foundation, an organization whose mission is to support new and established designers and to assist design students transitioning to a full-time career in the creative fields. In addition to designer support, the DC Fashion Foundation continues the initiatives begun by the GWFCC, including youth arts education, fashion industry advocacy, andscholarship.
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WHAT IS AN INCUBATOR?A fashion incubator is a “think tank” for designers--a space designed to accelerate the growth and success of a fashion designer through business support, resources, and services including physical space, capital, coaching, and network connections.
The DC Fashion Foundation maintains three incubator programs:
DC Fashion Incubator (DCFI) at Macy's Metro Center
Camp Runway
Idea Plex /Made in DC
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The DC Fashion Incubator supports and invests in the emerging local fashion industry by providing the training and mentorship designers need to be successful. The competitive one year residency program for designers with 3 to 7 years experience partners with Macy’s to provide designers with workspace, seminars in fashion design and commerce, retail display, and opportunities to pitch investors for funding, including seed capital and structured loans.
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DCFI is the only program of its kind to offer a cultural exchange program for international designers. DCFI not only prepares international designers for the US market, but also teaches transferable skills that aid the designers in growing their home country’s fashion economy.
January- DCFI Windows@Macy’s Metro Center
February 3rd - DCFI Designers in Residence Fall/Winter 2016 Collection Show @ The W Hotel- New/NEXT Made in the District “DC Collections”
February - DCFI / Macy's presentation during New York Fashion Week
February - DCFI / Macy's presentation during Black History Month
March - DCFI PUBLIC Program Official Launch Event
May - Designers in Residence 2015 Closing Ceremony & Introduction of the DIR 2016 Participants
June 1st - New Designers in Residence 2016 program begins
June 16th - Meet & Greet Designers in Residence 2016 Blogger/Media Event
August 31st - Designers in Residence Spring/Summer 2017 Capsule Collection Review
October - DIR Pop-Up Shop @ The W Hotel
December 15th - Designers in Residence Holiday Event
2016 DCFI EVENTS CALENDAR
CAMP RUNWAYSince 2007, Camp Runway has helped more than 1,000 grade school students aged 8-17 and young adults aged 18-24 build skill sets that will help them maintain sustainable careers in the fashion and creative arts industries.
Camp Runway has awarded over $10,000 in scholarships and helped students secure additional funding for higher education.
Our Camp Runway Partners: American University DC Department of Employment Services DC Department of Parks and RecreationSummer Youth Employment Program
Twitter/Instagram: @Camp_Runway
IDEA PLEX DC/MADE IN DCIdea Plex/Made In DC is a workforce development program that will create a fashion tech lab and sample making production space for handbags, shoes, apparel, jewelry and accessories production in Washington.
This program utilizes local shared workspaces to provide the cultural facilities for production within the creative economy. The Idea Plex/Made In DC initiative seeks to bring more than 10,000 manufacturing jobs to the area by 2025.
Idea Plex/ Made in DC Partner:
Studio 202
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS AND SIGNATURE EVENTS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DCFF Outreach Spotlight Series
DCFF “Fashionably Business” Small Business Workshops
Business Plan Competition- $5500 to start up fashion Entrepreneurs
Co-sponsor, Dc50 CW Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle Expo
Men’s Style Lounge
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INTERNATIONAL
Fashion Trade Missions to Peru (2009 to Present)
Cultural Couture Fashion Art Exhibit @ Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center (2014)
International Designer Cross-Cultural Exchange Program Lima, Peru; London, UK and Ghana, Africa (2015)
Malaria Clothing Project
Smithsonian Institute African Art Museum special programs- Fashion Illustration (February 2016)
NOTABLE ACHIEVMENTS AND SIGNATURE EVENTS
ADVOCACYCommission On Fashion Arts And Events Bill #17-173 (2007) D.C. Law 17-148 (2008) D.C. Act 19-682 (2013)
Fashion Freedom Rally
Congressional Apparel Manufacturing and Fashion Business Caucus
Rotary Club of Washington, DC Presentation October 14, 2015 EDUCATIONCamp Runway 2007 to PresentProject Fundway: Awarded Four(4) Scholarships to High School Students to Fashion or Costume Design Colleges $3,000-$5,000Fashion Forum: Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of CapitalArt Institute of Washington Fashion Retail Program Advisory Committee (2007)
Board of Directors Christine Brooks-Cropper
President/CEO/Founder
DC Fashion Foundation
1629 K Street NW Ste. 300
Washington, DC
202-355-3929
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Chonita DixonDCFF TreasurerPresident/CEO/FounderGreater Purpose Academy, Inc. 8906 Harkate WayRandallstown, MD [email protected]
Kesha MumfordDCFF ChairProgram AnalystU.S. Food and Drug Administration; Office of Regulatory Affairs12420 Parklawn DriveRockville, [email protected]
Nicole SimsDCFF SecretaryActing Director, Partnerships & DevelopmentDC Department of Parks & Recreation1250 U Street NW, 2nd FloorWashington, [email protected]
LEADERSHIP AND STAFF
Christine Brooks-Cropper
Shaka King
Alida Sanchez
Jennifer Fisher
Stephanie Spears
Ron Dixon
Issac Sessoms
George Brown
President/CEO/Founder
Executive Director Of Operations
Executive Director Of Retail And International Investment
Director Of External Affairs
Camp Runway Project Manager
Idea Plex DC
CFO
General Counsel
DCFI PartnersPresident Christine Brooks-CropperMacy’s Representative Elina KazanWashington DC Representative Deputy MayorPrince George’s Arts Council Rhonda DallasAmerican University Representative Dean Carola WeilBurson-Marsteller Corey DadeUS Small Business Administration Jacqui WestCovington & Burling LLP Aman GeorgeDC Community Development Ariel GilesAfrica Liaison Gbenga OgunjimiPeru Liaison Juan Luis Reus
1629 K Street NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 (P)202-355-3929 (e) [email protected]
FUNDRAISING OBJECTIVES
$50,000
Camp Runway
$300,000 Local DCFI Scholarships
(6)
$150,000 International
DCFI Scholarships
(2)
$500,000
Idea PlexSample-
Making & Production Workspace
$1,000,000 Idea Plex
DC/Made in the District
Fashion Tech Lab
$550,000
DCFF General/
Admin
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As a DCFF corporate partner, your investment will have a significant return:
Identifying and developing emerging talent
Growing and sustaining creative commerce in the DC area
Fostering cultural exchange and local and sustainable sourcing and manufacturing methods
Developing a culture of entrepreneurship in the Nation’s Capital.
BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP
A BRIEF LIST OF OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
WE WOULD LOVE TO ADD YOU TO OUR GROWING LIST!
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We look forward to partnering with you to further the mission of the DC Fashion Foundation. To discuss financial contributions and in-kind donations, please contact Christine Brooks-Cropper at [email protected] or (202)-355-3929.
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1629 K STREET NW SUITE 300
Washington DC 20006
(p)202-355-3929
(f)866-879-8780
http://www.dcfashionfoundation.org/
