Sponsorship
Sponsorship
Our 2022 Sponsorship Opportunities are now available!
Every day we are engaging people in valuable connections, advancing ideas for deeper understanding, expanded knowledge, and igniting change through critical insights. We provide our sponsors multiple platforms to increase their brand presence with an extensive audience of professionals.
Click here to download a printable version of our 2022 Sponsorship Package.
Ready to to talk to someone? Contact our sponsor relations consultant Michael Graves using the form below.
Become a Sponsor of The Forum
Engaging People. Advancing Ideas. Igniting Change.
Who supports The Forum? You do! Join us to celebrate our 2021 program year 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 Forum is a year-round hub that increases engagement before, during, and after the annual conference – with active sponsors as financial and advisory contributors who support our work.
Who supports The Forum? You do! Join us to celebrate our 2021 program year 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 Forum is a year-round hub that increases engagement before, during, and after the annual conference – with active sponsors as financial and advisory contributors who support our work.
Total Benefit Sponsorship
With our total benefit sponsorship package, sponsorship with The Forum gives you and your organization more than just a logo on a sponsor wall.
From visibility and impressions to attendance and comps, our dynamic sponsorship model builds a climbing benefit value in every sponsorship opportunity. Meaning, the larger your support, the larger the total benefit package.
Executive
Concierge Booth- $4,000 in conference passes; $3,000 in advertising and recognition; $300 in “Forum 365” passes.
- TOTAL SPONSOR BENEFITS VALUE: $7,300
- Learn more about this sponsorship opportunity by viewing the sponsor levels located below.
Champion
General Session Sponsor- $15,000 in advertising and recognition, $12,000 in conference passes, $2,000 in party invitations, $1,000 DEF Conversion, $1,000 in “Forum 365” passes, $500 value in conference sponsor booth.
- TOTAL SPONSOR BENEFITS VALUE: $31,500
- Learn more about this sponsorship opportunity by viewing the sponsor levels located below.
Visionary
Marketplace of Ideas- $10,000 in conference passes; $8,000 in advertising and recognition; $1,600 in party invitations; $1,000 in DEF conversions; $800 in “Forum 365” passes; $500 in conference sponsor booth.
- TOTAL SPONSOR BENEFITS VALUE: $21,900
- Learn more about this sponsorship opportunity by viewing the sponsor levels located below.
2022 Sponsorship Opportunities
View our sponsor opportunities below or click here to download a text version.
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 on all key conference information, materials, and signage, public recognition and stage presentation, significant complimentary and unlimited discounted registrations, and tailored events.
Propose your sponsorship idea today! Convening people for professional diversity, equity and inclusion learning is the heart of The Forum. Join us with funding to impact equitable workplaces.
Contact The Forum of Workplace at workplaceforum@augsburg.edu or (612) 373-5994 for a consultative conversation around how your organization can become a sponsor today!
Champion Level: $50,000
At the Champion Level, companies may sponsor one of these opportunities:
- Day 1 General Session
- Day 2 General Session
- Day 3 General Session
- Conference Platform (New!)
- Diversity Executive Forum (DEF)
- Webinars
- Podcasts
Specific underwriting benefits available. Contact us for details.
In addition, Champion Level benefits include the following:
- Twelve (12) Annual Conference Passes
- Sponsor Booth
- 2 passes can be converted to DEF Comp
- 10 Party/Reception invitations
- Top-tier, prominent advertising throughout conference
- 10 “Forum 365” Registrations
- Logo on website and promotional communications
- Recognition and gratitude from executive director during general sessions
- Unlimited discounted registrations
- Other benefits unique to each underwriting opportunity – inquire for more details!
Visionary Level: $35,000
At the Visionary Level, companies may sponsor one of these opportunities:
- DEI Coaching
- Hospitality Box
- Annual Conference Accessibility
- Marketplace of Ideas
Specific underwriting benefits available. Contact us for details.
In addition, Visionary Level benefits include the following:
- 10 Annual Conference Passes
- Sponsor Booth
- 2 passes can be converted to DEF Comp
- 8 Party/Reception invitations
- Tier 1 advertising
- 8 “Forum 365” Registrations
- Logo on website and promotional communications
- Recognition and gratitude from executive director during general sessions
- Unlimited discounted registrations
- Other benefits unique to each underwriting opportunity – inquire for more details!
Signature Level: $25,000
At the Signature Level, companies may sponsor one of these opportunities:
- Trend Talks
- Annual Diversity Awards Presentation
- 2022 Solving For X Community Challenge
- Orientation Videos
- Forum 365 Accessibility
- Global Session Designations (year round, including 3-hour session at conference)
- Registration
Specific underwriting benefits available. Contact us for details.
In addition, Signature Level benefits include the following:
- 7 Annual Conference Passes
- Sponsor Booth
- 1 pass can be converted to DEF Comp
- 5 Party/Reception invitations
- Tier 1 advertising
- 5 “Forum 365” Registrations
- Logo on website
- Unlimited discounted registrations
- Other benefits unique to each underwriting opportunity – inquire for more details!
Executive Level: $15,000
At the Executive Level, companies may sponsor one of these opportunities:
- Art and Wellness Center (includes artist showcase)
- Welcome Reception
- 45-minute on-demand Spotlight Series
- Pre-conference Challenge (Flat Stanly)
- Scholarships (Professional)
- Gamification
- Swag Item in Hospitality Box (+ cost of procurement)
- Hospitality Gift
- Welcome Reception
- Concierge Booth
- Scholarships (Professional)
- Healthcare Executive Forum (HEF) (New! – Details TBD)
- Student Scholarships
- Community Scholarships
Specific underwriting benefits available. Contact us for details.
In addition, Executive Level benefits include the following:
- 4 Annual Conference Passes
- Tier 2 advertising
- 3 “Forum 365” Registrations
- Logo on website
- Unlimited discounted registrations
- Other benefits unique to each underwriting opportunity – inquire for more details!
Premier Level: $10,000
At the Premier Level, companies may sponsor one of these opportunities:
Session Track (1 of 10 available)
- Nonprofit Session Track
- Healthcare Session Track
- Government Session Track
- Critical Employment Practices Session Track
- Tech Designation
- Book Readings
- Roundtable Discussions
- Movie Night
- Forum Resource Center
- Pre-conference Challenge (Build your Profile)
- Pre-conference Challenge (Digital Fatigue Busting Best Practices)
- Pre-conference Challenge (Team Activities)
- Pre-conference Challenge (Tik-Tok Challenge)
- Government Session Track
- Higher Education Session Track
- Art Series
- Wellness Series
- DEI Strategy Session Track
- Diversity Leadership Session Track
- Innovation and Transformation Session Track
- Social Responsibility Session Track
In addition, Premier Level benefits include the following:
- 2 Annual Conference Passes
- Tier 2 advertising
- 1 “Forum 365” Registrations
- Logo on website and with associated agenda item
Benefactor Level: $5,000
Benefactor Level benefits include the following:
- Friend of The Forum: Company name listed on sponsor page
In addition, Benefactor Level benefits include the following:
- 1 Annual Conference Pass
- 1, 50% discounted “Forum 365” Registration
Supporting Level: $1,000
Eligible to small businesses and non-profits with under a $5 million operating budget.
Supporting Level benefits include the following:
- Organizational name in print
Other Opportunities
We welcome discussion of new ideas which support The Forum community, our sponsor companies, and participating organization!
In addition, the following opportunities are also available:
- Media/PR sponsor ($10,000 minimum value)
- Purchase a Marketplace of Ideas exhibit booth
- Trade opportunities and more!
Email us at workplaceforum@augsburg.edu for more information.
Thank You to our 2022 sponsors!
Is your company or organization interested in supporting true diversity, equity, and inclusion? Click the button below to become a sponsor today and begin crafting your dynamic sponsorship model with us!
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