Sponsor and Exhibitor Registration

Provide a lasting message about the value your organization places on the philanthropic community by choosing one of these opportunities. Each of the following packages provides a long list of benefits—complimentary registrations, advertisements in the final program, signage, and other related assets.

To take advantage of this opportunity to connect with the leaders in family philanthropy, please contact Lya Britt, director of Marketing Services, Council on Foundations at 703-879-0697 or lya.britt@cof.org.

Technology Tools: $50,000

Keep attendees informed, connected, and charged up by sponsoring vital technology services throughout the conference. These high-value tools include wireless Internet access in all common spaces of Resource Central for the duration of the conference; power stations featuring your company's logo to allow attendees to recharge laptops, cell phones, and other devices at convenient locations throughout the conference venue; and customized flash drives to enable attendees to store valuable conference materials and notes. This pocket-size tool with your logo makes a lasting and useful conference takeaway.

Signature Networking Event: $25,000

You hear it all the time – it's all about relationships. The signature networking event at the Annual Conference attracts more than 800 attendees eager to meet and build connections with their peers. As the sponsor of the main conference networking event, you will associate your organization with the casual, yet compelling conversations that only happen in a relaxed setting. Facilitate an opportunity for a wide umbrella of professionals to connect, share best practices and shape the future of philanthropy.

Sustainability Sponsorship: $20,000

Reduce the carbon footprint of the 2011 Annual Conference by spearheading our sustainability efforts. Eliminating disposable water bottles, sourcing sustainable foods, reducing paper, channeling waste more effectively, eliminating or sourcing recycled-material tote bags – these are all efforts to reduce our collective environmental impact.

Program Track - Next Gen: $20,000

Associate your organization with the energy and enthusiasm of the next generation's emerging leaders. Sponsor the series of sessions targeted for the next generation of emerging leaders, which includes Fiscal and Financial Management for Emerging Leaders, Speed Mentoring for Career Professionals, Adaptive Leadership for Emerging Leaders. You can also increase your exposure in the NextGen Lounge and host an optional off-site reception for the 40-and-under crowd (for an additional $5,000).

Program Track - Global: $20,000

Global Philanthropy is about reach. It is the act of doing good across borders and serves the public by facilitating responsible and effective grantmaking for international purposes. Supporters of global philanthropy are deemed as an essential part of a strengthened civil society around the world. In the role of the global sponsor, you will support this end and broaden your access to a special group of conference attendees. In addition to the Global Dinner and Reception, your company will present concurrent sessions including: Philanthropy Without Borders on the Global Giving Stage; 2020 Vision: the future of international development, and philanthropy's role within it, and Philanthropy in China: The Real Thing?

Program Track – Media and Information: $20,000

In this age of philanthropy 2.0 where social media is transforming the way foundations tell their story, there is a greater emphasis on developing that unique story that will move people to action. As the media and information sponsor, you will bring Foundations what they need most - new communications practices and tools to help their story make an impression in a highly competitive marketplace. You will bring them a plenary session: In Decline or Just Shifting: The News Media and Philanthropy, and concurrent sessions including: Digital Age Giving: How Technology Affects Everything--and what You can Do About It, Maximizing Social Media for Impact and Fund a Film, Change the World.

Program Track – Leadership: $20,000

Supporting today's leaders is an integral component for any foundation and as a sponsor for the leadership program track you will come before key decision-makers. Get in front of CEOs and trustees- the attendees with their finger on the pulse of what their foundation needs. There is room at the top for you to demonstrate what your company and services can do to increase a foundation's productivity and their bottom line. You will bring them dynamic offerings including the pre-conference CEO/Trustee Workshop – Leadership in a (Permanent) Crisis, and additional sessions such as Leadership and Professional Competencies for the Savvy CEO of the 21st Century, Why Aren't Boards More Diverse, CEO Speed Dating, and Recruiting and Retaining Senior Leadership Talent.

To discuss options and opportunities, please contact:
Lya Britt
Director of Marketing Services
Council on Foundations
703-879-0697
lya.britt@cof.org

Plenary Sponsor: $15,000 ($12,500, if combined with Diamond exhibitor package)

Leading sponsors enjoy substantial visibility at these major conference events. Sponsoring a plenary session will allow your organization to align with thought leaders in philanthropy.

• Brief statement recognizing sponsor by plenary moderator
• Special reserved VIP table in the front of the ballroom during your sponsored plenary session
• Two full-conference registrations, plus 10 percent discount for additional conference registrations
• One-time use of conference registrant list, available two weeks prior to conference
• Highly prominent logo placement on the exhibitor/sponsor section of the Council's family conference website

On-Site Event Sponsor: $5,000 ($3,500, if combined with any exhibitor package)

The conference provides a number of refreshment breaks and social occasions. Event sponsors enjoy high exposure during these dedicated networking times throughout the conference agenda.

• An opportunity to welcome attendees at networking events
• Prominent table display featuring your promotional materials
• Signage at the entrance to the event and at food and beverage stations
• Two full-conference registrations, plus 10 percent discount for additional conference registrations
• Opportunity to purchase conference registrant list for $1,500 (for one-­?time use two weeks prior to conference)
• Prominent logo placement on the exhibitor/sponsor section of the Council's family conference website

Session Sponsor: $2,500 ($1,500, if combined with any exhibitor package)

Nearly 30 concurrent sessions will cover the relevant and timely topics in family philanthropy. Sponsor a concurrent session for a targeted opportunity to connect your brand to a specific area of focus.

• Brief statement recognizing sponsor by session moderator
• Tabletop display of your promotional materials near the entrance to the session room
• Signage at the entrance to the session room
• One full-conference registration, plus 10 percent discount for additional conference registrations
• Featured logo placement on the exhibitor/sponsor section of the Council's family conference website

Off-Site Learning Experiences Sponsor: $3,500

Here's the ideal package for an organization looking to showcase philanthropy at work. Sponsors will provide participants with a first-hand look at philanthropy efforts that have had a positive impact in the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area.

• One full-conference registration
• Opportunity to distribute your promotional materials to participants
• Prominent logo placement on the exhibitor/sponsor section of the Council's family conference website
• Full-page color advertisement in the conference program
• Mention on Council's social media channels: Twitter, Facebook, and the Re: Philanthropy blog

Here's your chance to discuss your company, its mission, and your ideas with foundation leaders from around the country. All exhibitor packages provide your organization with high visibility in the Resource Central area—the hub for refreshment breaks, activities, and networking at the conference. In addition:

• Your logo on the exhibitor/sponsor section of the Council's family conference website, with a link to your site
• 25-word description spotlighting your organization's products, goods, or services in the final conference program
• Special rate of $545 for extra full-conference registrations
• Option to upgrade booth-only registrations to full-conference access for $350
• Option to add extra booth-only registrations for just $300

Diamond Exhibitor Package: $7,000 – 5 conference attendees

• Double-sized exhibit booth space (10' x 20')
• Three full-conference registrations and two exhibit-booth-only badges
• Full-page color ad in the conference program
• First selection (with other diamond exhibitors) of exhibit booth location
• One-time use of conference registrant list, available two weeks prior to conference
• Your logo on the exhibit hall entrance and in the slide show during plenary sessions
• Priority logo placement on the exhibitor/sponsor section of the website

Premier Exhibitor Package: $5,000 – 4 conference attendees

• Double-sized exhibit booth space (10' x 20')
• Two full-conference registrations and one exhibit-booth-only badge
• Full-page color ad in the conference program
• Priority in selecting exhibit booth location, immediately after diamond exhibitors

Supporting Exhibitor Package: $3,000 – 2 conference attendees

• Single exhibit booth space (10' x 10')
• One full-conference registration and one exhibit-booth-only badge
• Half-page color ad in the conference program

Tote bags: $7,500

Show your support with a tote bag featuring your logo cobranded with the Council on Foundations logo for all conference attendees.

Attendee badge lanyards: $2,500

Be front and center every time conference attendees sneak a peek at colleagues' badges. Your name and logo will appear on badge lanyards all attendees wear throughout the conference.

Wall Street Journal or New York Times: $2,500

Associate your company with the quality and tradition of these newspapers by placing a sticker with your name and logo on the front of free papers available throughout the conference area.

Bag Insert: $1,500

Full-page advertisement: $1,000

Half-page advertisement: $500

Conference participant list: $1,500

To discuss options and opportunities, please contact: