Sponsorship Benefits

All sponsors receive:

• Complimentary and discounted registrations
• Individualized sponsor information packet outlining benefits and deadlines
• Registration login and discount code for employee registration 
• Guidance on corporate logo requirements
• Program advertising information 
• Conference press release
• First right to renew the same sponsorship for the 2013 Forum within 60 days of completion of the 2012 Forum (value and benefits are subject to change)

See below for benefits specific to your sponsorship:

   Presenting
Executive Sponsorship
Premier Sponsorship
Exclusive Sponsorship
Patron Sponsorship
Benefactor Sponsorship
Donor Sponsorship
Media Sponsorship

See availability of sponsorship levels. 

   Presenting Sponsor ($35,000)

Presenting sponsor receives:

• Complimentary attendance for eight individuals to pre- and full* conference
• Complimentary attendance for three individuals to Tables of Content Dinner
• Three invitations to the Director’s Reception
• Logo listed on all event publications, signage, website and permanently displayed during group events
• Insert in the attendee folder
• Full-page ad in the Forum program
• Distribution privileges for promotional piece at all conference events
• Welcome privileges at opening morning keynote
• Complimentary double exhibit booth
• One class at the UST Opus College of Business Center for Business Excellence ($2,495 value)
  
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  *Full Conference includes Day 2 and Day 3

Executive Sponsorships ($20,000)

• Complimentary attendance for five individuals to full* conference
• Three invitations to the Director’s Reception
• Logo on event publications, website and permanently displayed during group events
• Insert in the attendee folder
• Full-page ad in the Forum program
• Complimentary double exhibit booth

Keynote sponsors (up to 4) also receive:

• Corporate logo signage prominently displayed at appropriate keynote
• Distribution privileges for promotional piece at appropriate keynote tables
• Executive introduction privileges at appropriate keynote

National marketing sponsor also receives:

• Quarter page ad on the mailing cover of brochure distributed to workplace contacts around the U.S.

Travel sponsor also receives:

• Corporate logo signage prominently displayed throughout conference
• Distribution privileges for promotional piece at morning keynote tables (Day 2  or Day 3)

*Full Conference includes Day 2 and Day 3

   Premier sponsorships ($13,000)

All premier sponsors receive:

• Complimentary attendance for four individuals to full* conference
• Three invitations to the Director's Reception
• Logo on event publications, website and displayed during group events
• Insert in the attendee folder
• Half-page ad in the Forum program
• Complimentary exhibit booth (choice of Career Fair or Resource Expo)

Breakfast sponsors (up to 2) also receive:

• Corporate logo signage prominently displayed on appropriate breakfast stations
• Distribution privileges for promotional piece at appropriate breakfast tables

Career Fair sponsor also receives:

• Corporate logo signage prominently displayed in Career Fair throughout day
• Distribution privileges for promotional piece to Career Fair attendees
• Opportunity for a representative to serve on logistics committee

Career Management Center

• Corporate logo signage prominently displayed in Career Fair throughout day
• Distribution privileges for promotional piece to Career Fair attendees

Closing Reception sponsor also receives:

• Corporate logo signage prominently displayed at networking reception
• Distribution privileges for promotional piece at reception
• Executive welcome privileges and drawing announcements

• Corporate signage prominently displayed in Internet Café

Lunch sponsors (up to 2) also receive:

• Corporate logo signage prominently displayed at appropriate lunch
• Distribution privileges for promotional piece at appropriate lunch tables

Nametag and lanyard sponsor also receives:

• Corporate name on attendee nametag lanyard (select from two styles provided by Forum)

Notepad and pens sponsor also receives:

• Corporate logo displayed on pen and/or notepad

Participant tote bag sponsor also receives:

• Corporate logo displayed on the tote bag along with Forum logo

Professional Development Institute (up to 5 available) sponsors also receive:

• Complimentary attendance for two individuals at the Professional Development Institutes (PDI)
• Corporate logo signage prominently displayed during the PDIs
• Distribution privileges for promotional piece at the PDIs

Registration sponsor also receives:

• Corporate logo signage prominently displayed at registration
• Corporate logo and link on conference electronic e-mail evaluation

Resource Expo sponsor also receives:

• Corporate logo signage prominently displayed at Resource Expo
• Complimentary double exhibit booth in Resource Expo
• Distribution privileges for promotional piece to Resource Expo attendees
• Opportunity for a representative to serve on logistics committee

Program book sponsor also receives:

• Full-page ad on the back panel of the event program

Session materials/technology sponsor also receives:

• Corporate logo signage prominently displayed throughout conference
• Corporate name printed on educational materials

Water bottles and water coolers sponsor also receives:

• Corporate logo displayed on water bottle
• Corporate logo signage prominently displayed on water stations

*Full Conference includes Day 2 and Day 3

   Exclusive Sponsorships ($8,000)

All exclusive sponsors receive:

• Complimentary attendance for three individuals to full* conference
• Logo on event publications, website and displayed during group events
• Insert in the attendee folder
• Quarter-page ad in the Forum program

Breaks sponsors (4 available) also receive:

• Corporate signage prominently displayed on appropriate break stations

Diversity awards sponsor also receives:

• Recognition on awards web page
• Acknowledgment on all awards related marketing materials
• Opportunity to present awards to recipients on stage during the Forum
• Opportunity to serve on awards selection committee

Event signage sponsor also receives:

• Corporate logo on conference signage

Exhibitor's lounge sponsor also receives:

• Complimentary double booth (choice of Career Fair or Resource Expo)

Featured sessions sponsor also receives:

• Introduction privileges at the featured session
• Acknowledgment in program each time featured session is listed

Participant folder sponsor also receives: 

• A full-page promotional ad on back panel of the conference folder

Scholarships sponsor also receives:

• Recognition on scholarships web page
• Acknowledgment on all scholarship related marketing materials

Tables of Content dinner discussion sponsor also receives:

• Complimentary attendance for six at the dinner
• Corporate signage prominently displayed at dinner
• Welcome privileges at the dinner
• Acknowledgment on all Tables of Content related marketing materials
• Opportunity for a representative to select table topics and attend meal tasting 

   Patrons ($6,000) receive:

• Complimentary attendance for two individuals to full* conference
• Acknowledgement on all event publications and logo displayed on screen during group events

Career Fair candidate hospitality sponsor also receives signage in the lounge and the option to place materials on tables
Coat and bag check sponsor also receives signage at coat check
Conference uniforms sponsor also receives recognition on all staff and volunteer uniforms
Resource Expo dessert buffet sponsor also receives signage at the buffet stations
Website sponsor also receives a logo and link on the MCF website
Workshop track sponsors (up to 5) also receive recognition in the program book and on the MCF website

*Full Conference includes Day 2 and Day 3

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   Benefactor ($4,000) receive:

• Complimentary attendance for two individuals to full* conference
• Acknowledgement on event publications and logo displayed on screen during group events

*Full Conference includes Day 2 and Day 3

   Donors ($2,000) receive:

• Complimentary attendance for one individual to full* conference
• Acknowledgement on event publications and logo displayed on screen during group events

*Full Conference includes Day 2 and Day 3

The $2,000 and $4,000 level sponsorships are tax deductible less the value of complimentary attendance.

   Media Sponsors

Media sponsorships are available at all levels. Please contact Maggie Zawasky at mmzawasky@stthomas.edu or (651) 962-4241.