Become a Sponsor of The Forum
Engaging People. Advancing Ideas. Igniting Change.
Every day we are engaging people in valuable connections, advancing ideas for deeper understanding, and expanding knowledge and igniting change through critical insights. We provide our sponsors multiple platforms to increase their brand presence with an extensive audience of professionals. View our 2019 sponsorship rates below.
Become a Sponsor of The Forum
Engaging People.
Advancing Ideas.
Igniting Change.
Every day we are engaging people in valuable connections, advancing ideas for deeper understanding, and expanding knowledge and igniting change through critical insights. We provide our sponsors multiple platforms to increase their brand presence with an extensive audience of professionals.View our 2019 sponsorship rates below.
2018 Lead Sponsor
Sponsorship Levels
The future of The Forum is to become a year-round hub that increases engagement before, during, and after the annual conference – with active sponsors as financial and advisory contributors to support our work.
View the available sponsorship opportunities below. Questions? Contact Amy Perez Ortiz at aperezortiz@stthomas.edu
Lead Sponsor
The Forum’s Lead Sponsor is the highest sponsorship level.
The Lead Sponsorship is custom-tailored for one company each year. Benefits include the company’s logo included on all key conference information, materials, and signage, in addition to public recognition, significant complimentary and additional discounted registrations, and tailored events.
Champion Sponsors
Champion Level: $50,000
At the Champion Level, companies may sponsor one of these General Sessions:
- Day Two Morning General Session
- Day Two Lunch General Session
- Day Three Morning General Session
- Day Three Closing General Session
- The Forum Marketplace of Ideas
In addition, Champion Level benefits include the following:
- Content collaboration
- Logo on select signage
- Distribution of company’s promotional product
- Executive Director podium introduction and gratitude
- Sponsor recognition
- Seven (7) conference comps
- Four (4) invitations to the reception
- Double exhibit booth
- Full page ad in the Program Book
- Additional discounted registrations
Visionary Sponsors
Visionary Level: $35,000
At the Visionary Level, companies may sponsor one of these opportunities:
- Diversity & Inclusion Coaching
- Diversity Executive Forum (DEF)
- The Forum Webinar Series
In addition, Visionary Level benefits include the following:
- Logo on select signage
- Executive Director podium introduction and gratitude
- Sponsor recognition
- Six (6) conference comps
- Three (3) invitations to the sponsor’s reception
- Double exhibit booth
- Full page ad in the Program Book
- Additional discounted registrations
Signature Sponsors
Signature Level: $25,000
At the Signature Level, companies may sponsor one of these opportunities:
- Diversity Awards
- Spotlight Series
- Presenter travel & accommodations
- Hospitality, concierge, & orientation
- Technology
- Program Book
- Name badges
- Note pad & pen
- Welcome Reception
In addition, Signature Level benefits include the following:
- Logo on select signage
- Executive Director podium introduction and gratitude
- Sponsor recognition
- Five (5) conference compsTwo (2) invitations to the sponsor’s reception
- Double exhibit boothFull page ad in the Program Book
- Additional discounted registrations
Principal Sponsors
Principal Level: $20,000
At the Principal Level, companies may sponsor one of these opportunities:
- Tote bag
- Water bottle
- Portable charger
- Registration
- Conference app & polling
- Wi-Fi
- Conference website
- Hotel keys (2)
In addition, Principal Level benefits include the following:
- Logo on select signage
- Four (4) conference comps
- Single exhibit booth
- Half page ad in the Program Book
- Additional discounted registrations
Executive Sponsors
Executive Level: $15,000
At the Executive Level, companies may sponsor one of these opportunities:
- Breakfast buffet (2 opportunities)
- Scholarships
- Day One seminars
- Beverages
- Day Two and Three breaks (Dessert) Learning Labs
- Stretch Sessions
In addition, Executive Level benefits include the following:
- Logo on select signage
- Three (3) conference comps
- Single exhibit booth
- Half page ad in the Program Book
- Additional discounted registrations
Premier Sponsors
Premier Level: $10,000
At the Premier Level, companies may sponsor one of these opportunities:
- Session Tracks (nine opportunities)
- Twin Cities Tours
- Art & Wellness
In addition, Premier Level benefits include the following:
- Logo on select signage
- Two (2) conference comps
- Quarter page ad in the Program Book
- Additional discounted registrations
Benefactor Sponsors
Benefactor Level: $5,000
Benefactor Level benefits include the following:
- Company name listed on select signage sponsor recognition
- One (1) conference comp
- Additional discounted registrations
Supporting Trade
Additional opportunities are available for supporting trades and brand recognition.
The following opportunities may be customized upon request:
- Media/PR swaps (minimum trade value $5,000)
- Purchase of program book ads
- Purchase of distribution in program bag
2019 Sponsor Packet
Who supports The Forum? You do! Join us to celebrate our 31st annual conference and expand your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Our collective impact model engages people and organizations both globally and locally, and is operationalized through connectivity, conversation, continuous learning and community.
The future of The Forum is to become a year-round hub that increases engagement before, during and after the annual conference – with active sponsors as financial and advisory contributors to support our work.
Who supports The Forum? You do! Join us to celebrate our 31st annual conference and expand your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Our collective impact model engages people and organizations both globally and locally, and is operationalized through connectivity, conversation, continuous learning and community.
The future of The Forum is to become a year-round hub that increases engagement before, during and after the annual conference – with active sponsors as financial and advisory contributors to support our work.
Contact Amy Perez Ortiz
for more information on how to become a sponsor
Thank you to our 2018 Sponsors!
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