National College Access Network
2010 Annual Conference
Celebrating 15 Years!
October 11-13, 2010
Washington, DC
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Be a strategic partner in the national college access and success movement and gain visibility too! NCAN is seeking a number of sponsors for its annual conference to be held October 11-13, 2010 in Washington, DC. The conference will attract college access and success leaders representing program practitioners, researchers, higher education officials, lenders, policymakers, and communities seeking information about starting a college access/success initiative. Your sponsorship will help us achieve the conference goals and also concretely recognize your organization for the support it provides.
Every NCAN-member organization is devoted to helping students and families access, finance and succeed in higher education. NCAN’s annual conference provides professional development for our members and attracts financial aid and college admissions practitioners who work with hundreds of thousands of students every year. Your organization’s support will make you an integral part of this must-attend event.
Lead Sponsor ($25,000)
The lead sponsor is our primary supporter and will receive high recognition in pre-conference materials and throughout the conference events.
• Recognition as Lead Sponsor in all NCAN conference publications, including presentation screens in event rooms, event signs, and exclusive recognition on the front cover of the conference program
• Conference web site link to your organization’s site
• Complimentary exhibitor table
• Three complimentary conference registrations
• Opportunity to share brief welcome remarks at event
• Opportunity to distribute promotional materials in conference bag
Congressional Policy Breakfast ($15,000)
NCAN members will attend a policy breakfast on Capitol Hill followed by Congressional visits.
Your company name and logo projected onto presentation screens in event room and featured on event signs and media publicity
• Opportunity to share brief welcome remarks at event
• Conference web site link to your organization’s site
• Inclusion on sponsor list in conference program book
• Two complimentary conference registrations
• Opportunity to distribute gifts and literature packets for participants
Awards Luncheon ($10,000)
Honor the recipients of our Awards of Excellence in access and success.
• Your company name and logo projected onto presentation screens in event room and featured on event signs and media publicity
• Opportunity to share brief welcome remarks at event
• Conference web site link to your organization’s site
• Inclusion on sponsor list in conference program book
• One complimentary conference registration
• Opportunity to provide gifts and literature packets for participants
* See additional information in the Awards of Excellence sponsorship section.
Luncheon ($10,000 each) (1 Opportunity)
Sets your organization’s presence in the heart of the conference.
• Your company name and logo projected onto presentation screens in event room and featured on event signs and media publicity
• Opportunity to share brief welcome remarks at event
• Conference web site link to your organization’s site
• Inclusion on sponsor list in conference program book
• One complimentary conference registration
• Opportunity to distribute gifts and literature packets for participants
Best Practices Gallery Reception ($10,000)
NCAN members will staff display tables featuring program and best practices information. This is the ideal venue to share best practices and network
with colleagues.
• Your company name and logo projected onto presentation screens in event room and featured on event signs and media publicity
• Opportunity to share brief welcome remarks at event
• Conference web site link to your organization’s site
• Inclusion on sponsor list in conference program book
• Complimentary exhibitor table
• One complimentary conference registration
• Opportunity to provide gifts and literature packets to participants
VIP Reception ($7,500)
Invitation-only event for speakers and dignitaries.
• Company logo featured on event signage
• Inclusion on sponsor list in conference program book
• Conference web site link to your organization’s site
• Opportunity to provide gifts and literature packets for participants
Conference Patron ($5,000) (multiple opportunities)
Build awareness of your organization’s role in the college access movement.
• Inclusion on sponsor list in conference program book
• Conference web site link to your organization’s site
• Opportunity to provide gifts and literature packets for participants
Awards of Excellence ($5,000 each)** (3 Opportunities)
Recognize a College Access Practitioner, College Access Program or College Access Board Member or Trustee with an Award of Excellence.
• Underwrite a professional development stipend or organizational scholarship for the award recipient
• Conference web site link to your organization’s site
• Inclusion on sponsor list in conference program book
** Competitive awards decided by NCAN Board of Trustees.
Conference Web Site ($5,000)
Your name and logo on the conference web site.
• Your company name and logo featured prominently on the NCAN Conference web site, which is the registration vehicle and information hub for all conference participants
• Conference web site link to your organization’s site
• Inclusion on sponsor list in conference program book
Beverage Break ($5,000 each) (Multiple Opportunities)
High-value presence reaching all attendees.
• Company logo featured on all break signs
• Conference web site link to your organization’s site
• Inclusion on sponsor list in conference program book
Conference Tote Bags ($5,000)
Your name and logo on conference tote bags.
• Your company name and logo featured prominently on the NCAN conference tote bags
• Conference web site link to your organization’s site
• Inclusion on sponsor list in conference program book
Advertising in Conference Program Book (Multiple Opportunities)
All copy is in black & white, 8 1/2” x 11” finished pages. After your reply is received, you will be contacted with additional details.
• Inside Cover ($5,000)
• Back Cover ($5,000)
• Full Page Ads ($1,000)
Speaker Travel Fund ($2,500) (Multiple Opportunities)
Help NCAN to defray travel costs for the conference’s featured speakers.
• Inclusion on sponsor list in conference program book
• Conference web site link to your organization’s site
• Opportunity to provide gifts and literature packets for participants
Workshop Underwriter ($1,500 per workshop) (Multiple Opportunities)
Organizational presence in specialized settings.
• Company name on workshop sponsor sign
• Inclusion on sponsor list in conference program book
Exhibit Table ($1,500 per table) (Multiple Opportunities)
A true “value” offering for conference participation.
• One 6’ draped table provided for table-top exhibits
• Exhibitor time in registration area
• One complimentary conference registration
• Attendee list to assist you in reaching customers (available at conference)
Donated Merchandise (Multiple Opportunities)
Your organization’s name in hundreds of suitcases.
Calculators, notebooks, pens and other give-aways for attendees with your name and logo.
Reserve Your Sponsorship Today! Priority Deadline is July 1st.
For more information, contact Dr. Tia McNair at 202-347-4848 ext. 202 or mcnairt@collegeaccess.org, or Kim Cook at 202-347-4848 ext. 205, cook@collegeaccess.org.