G pa Grant Professionals Association GPA Annual Conference November 8-11, 2017 Paradise Point Resort in San Diego, CA Where thegrant PeopleMeet! 18th Annual Conference 2017 SPONSOR Sponsor / & EXHIBITOR Exhibitor PROSPECTUS Prospectus
Join Us! GPA Annual Conference The Grant Professionals Association invites you to join us for our 19th Annual Conference & Exhibition, November 8-10, 2017, at Paradise Point Resort in San Diego, California. The GPA Annual Conference is THE Premier SM Event for Grant Professionals. Now is the time to maximize your impact with more than 650 grant professionals at an event that is growing every year. Top Reasons to be a Sponsor or Exhibitor Be Seen and increase brand visibility to the grants profession through Signage, Mobile App, Lanyards, Registration Counter Signage, and Email/Website/Social Media Promotion collectively reach over 25,000 contacts in over ten unique advertising placements. Meet Grant Professionals from every segment of the industry from the arts to zoological parks. Build relationships with existing and prospective clients. Profit by garnering personal, positive, real and actionable leads that will result in sales and customers. Our Attendees Our members and attendees represent the entire spectrum of the grant industry. Some of the organizations that our grant professionals work for include: nonprofit, arts and culture, human services, education (K-12 and Higher Education), healthcare, government, libraries, faith-based organizations, tribal nations and international organizations. Our Members/Attendees Primary Job Responsibility Type of Organization 2% 5% 17% 4% 14% 22% Fundraiser Grant Coordinator Grant Manager Grant Proposal Writer Grant Trainer/Educator Nonprofit Administrator 28% 13% 4% 7% 1% 14% 13% Arts/Culture Organization Community College Faith-Based Four-Year College/University/Research Inst. Government (Local, State, Federal) Hospital/Healtcare Center Indian Tribes K-12 Education (Public and Private) 36% Other Nonprofit 10% 9% For-Profit/Consultant 1% The GPA 19th Annual Conference & Exhibition presents a unique opportunity for accessing an international audience of 600+ grant professionals/purchasing decision-makers. Build your client base, increase your company s bottom line plus expand your marketing visibility to influential members/attendees. 2
A Must-Attend Event "Our partnership as a sponsor and an exhibitor with the GPA not only met our high expectations, but exceeded them. Working with the best professionals in the grant industry through the GPA staff and membership has delivered outstanding results and continues to help us meet our triple bottom-line goals for sustaining people, planet and prosperity in the grant industry." - Geoff Hamilton, President & Founder, ZoomGrants GPA s membership is our target customer audience (and we really like the people that we interact with). - Management Concepts Foundant Technologies has selected the GPA National conference as a must attend conference for us. The conference is a great way to reach grant professionals who are looking for ways to learn new techniques and technologies. The variety of sponsorship and exhibitor packages they offer are tuned to our needs and include benefits that allow us to achieve a solid ROI on our investment. And not only does it make great business sense to exhibit at GPA each year the team at GPA National is such a joy to work with! - Tammy Tilzey, GrantHub About GPA The Grant Professionals Association (GPA) is an international membership association for everyone in the grants industry. Founded in 1997, GPA is the recognized authority in the grants profession and is the largest association for grant professionals. GPA and its affiliates work to advance the profession, certify professionals, and fund professionalism. GPA offers continuing professional development through local chapter meetings, webinars, the GPA Journal, professional certificiation (GPC), and an annual conference as well as advances best practices, establishes ethical guidelines and creates networking opportunities for grant professionals. 3
Sponsorship levels and benefits Sponsorship Packages Sponsorship packages are designed to create proactive, personal interactions with GPA Annual Conference attendees in significant pre-conference, on-site, and post-conference promotional opportunities. By sponsoring the conference, you will have the opportunity to enhance your branding and product positioning with some of the most influential buyers and influencers in the industry today. Choose the package that best meets your needs and budget. $10,000 Two Available ($12,350+ value) Full page ad in conference program book ($500 value) Logo on cover of conference program book Logo on sponsor poster at registration Logo on all workshop signage Logo/URL on GPA Sponsor/Exhibitor website until 12/31/17 Exhibit booth ($1,750 value) with access to the private Exhibitor Lounge Annual GPA Organizational Membership/Renewal (up to four individuals) ($650 value) Four Full Conference Registrations ($2,500 value) Five minutes time to address conference attendees during Opening Session List of all pre and post conference attendees (one-time use) ($1,400 value) Sponsor acknowledgement in all conference e-newsletters ($800 value) List of GPA Membership (one-time use) ($2,500 value) Top priority selection of exhibit space GPA Sponsor/Partner e-mail delivered by GPA to attendees with your content ($2,000 value) Opportunity to host a product demonstration in our new Demo Den* ($500 value) Conference Mobile App: Secondary position banner advertisement (rotating ad); Two push notifications promoting your company; Gamification promotion within the conference app $7,500 ($9,075+ value) Logo on sponsor poster at registration Logo on all workshop signage Logo/URL on GPA Sponsor/Exhibitor website until 12/31/17 Exhibit booth ($1,750 value) with access to the private Exhibitor Lounge Annual GPA Organizational Membership/Renewal (up to three individuals) ($500 value) Three Full Conference Registrations ($1,875 value) Three minute video presentation to conference attendees during General Session List of all pre and post conference attendees (one-time use) ($1,400 value) Sponsor acknowledgement in all conference e-newsletters ($800 value) Priority selection of exhibit space GPA Sponsor/Partner e-mail delivered by GPA to attendees with your content ($2,000 value) Opportunity to host a product demonstration in our new Demo Den* ($500 value) Conference Mobile App: One banner advertisement (rotating ad); One push notifications promoting your company; Gamification promotion within the conference app $5,000 ($5,500+ value) Logo on sponsor poster at registration Logo/URL on GPA Sponsor/Exhibitor website until 12/31/17 Exhibit booth ($1,750 value) with access to the private Exhibitor Lounge Annual GPA Organizational Membership/Renewal (up to two individuals) ($350 value) Two Full Conference Registrations ($1,250 value) Two minute video presentation to conference attendees during General Session List of all pre and post conference attendees (one-time use) ($1,400 value) Priority selection of exhibit space Opportunity to host a product demonstration in our new Demo Den* ($500 value) Conference Mobile App: One banner advertisement (rotating ad); Gamification promotion within the conference app 4 *Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsors have the opportunity to host a product demonstration in our new Demo Den at the GPA Annual Conference. GPA will provide the space and audio visual equipment (projector, screen, and microphone) in our expo hall and all sponsors will be responsible for the presentation materials.
Promotional Opportunities Mobile Conference Application Sponsorship $5,000 (One Available) Premier Sponsor for mobile application (app) Two banner advertisements (one primary position - rotating) in the app Four app push notifications (one per day) promoting your company Logo on app's branded splash screen Gamification promotion within the app Consolidated post-event reporting Sponsor recognition on app signage during conference Two minute video presentation to conference attendees Logo/URL on GPA Sponsor/Exhibitor website as app sponsor One Annual GPA Membership/Renewal Sponsor Acknowledgement in all app promotions Pre and Post list of conference attendees Two Full Conference Registrations Registration Counter $2,500 (One Available) Every GPA attendee will begin their experience at the GPA Registration Counter, and most return throughout the conference for questions, messages, meetings, etc. So what better place for your logo than on at this NEW nexus of activity? Leverage your exposure by having your company logo prominently placed at the most highly-traveled conference area. Lanyard/Badge Holder $1,500 (One Available) Distribution of one-color logo-branded lanyards/ badge holders to all attendees. 5
Sponsorship levels and benefits Exhibit All Inclusive Exhibitor Package - $1,750 Exhibit Space Includes: Table with draping, two chairs, table tent with exhibitor name Two Full Conference Registrations, valued at $1,250 Product/service listing in mobile conference app Logo/URL on GPA Conference website until 12/31/2017 List of GPA conference attendees (post list only) with e-mails Exhibit hall reception, lunches, and refreshments (during exhibit hours) Access to the private Exhibitor Lounge Traffic-Generating Features: Welcome Reception Coffee and Snack Breaks Exhibitor Bingo Demo Den GPF Silent Auction Prizes, giveaways and more The Ultimate Venue For: Grant Search Engines Grant Management Software Grant Training Companies Grant and Nonprofit Publications Office Supply and Insurance Companies Exhibitors are required to staff their booths during the designated hours. Attendees may visit the exhibit area throughout the conference; staffi ng of an exhibit is optional when workshops are in session. Demo Den Opportunities $500 New for 2017! GPA is offering exhibitors an additional opportunity to promote their products and services in the Demo Den located in the Expo Hall. GPA will provide basic audio/visual equipment (projector, screen and microphone) within the Demo Den. Reserve the Demo Den to launch your new product, showcase existing products and reinforce your product awareness to conference attendees. The Demo Den is available at pre-defined times on Thursday and Friday during the conference and is available in 45 minute slots. The Demo Den is limited to one spot reservation per company. Participating exhibitors are responsible for promoting their scheduled presentation. 6 Please contact the GPA Headquarters Staff for further details.
Expo Hall Map 8 9 23 24 EXPO HALL MAP GPA Annual Conference San Diego, CA - Paradise Point Resort November 8-10, 2017 Key: Tall cocktail table 7 10 22 25 Exhibit table 6 ft with 2 chairs 6 5 4 3 2 11 21 12 20 13 19 14 18 15 17 1 16 Expo Hall Entrance 26 27 28 29 30 Demo Den Exhibitors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Booth selections will begin on August 1, 2017. Booth selections are based on sponsor levels and their registration date and then it continues to exhibitors and their registration date (i.e. The first sponsor/exhibitor paid registration receives primary booth selection choice, and so on.)
Sponsorship levels and benefits GPA Annual Conference Conference Exhibit Schedule Wednesday, November 8 Registration Open 8:30 am - 7:00 pm Exhibitor Set-up 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Welcome Reception in Expo Hall 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Welcome Reception is a fantastic opportunity for attendees, sponsors and exhibitors to network in a relaxed social environment on the opening night of the conference. I Thursday, November 9 Registration Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibits Open 7:30 am - 3:45 pm Breakfast with Exhibitors 7:30 am - 9:00 am Dessert with Exhibitors 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Friday, November 10 Registration Open 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Exhibits Open 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Breakfast with Exhibitors 7:30 am - 9:00 am Coffee with Exhibitors 10:15 am - 10:45 am Dessert with Exhibitors & Prize Drawings 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Exhibitor Dismantle 4:00 pm Beach Bash (optional) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Important Dates & Deadlines July 31: Last day to cancel exhibit registration and receive partial refund. August 31: Last day to submit advertisement artwork for Conference Program. October 6: Booth Numbers e-mailed to exhibitors. October 20: Pre-show attendee list e-mailed to Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors. November 24: Post-conference attendee list e-mailed to Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors & exhibitors. 7
G pa Grant Professionals Association 2017 Annual Conference November 8-11, 2017 San Diego, California Organization Address City State Zip Name Title Phone Email Website Fax SPONSORSHIPS Platinum Sponsor ($10,000) p.4 Mobile App Sponsor ($5,000) p. 5 Gold Sponsor ($7,500) p. 4 Registration Counter Sponsor ($2,500) p. 5 Silver Sponsor ($5,000) p. 4 Lanyard/Badge Holder Sponsor ($1,500) p. 5 EXHIBITORS All Inclusive Exhibitor @ $1,750 per booth x # of booths = TOTAL $ Demo Den Presentation @ $500 Additional Exhibit Booth Staff Registration - $350 (Meals included) Additional Exhibit Booth Staff Registration - $25 (No meals included - booth staff only) Please attach or email a description of product/service to be exhibit - 150 words or less (to be used in conference program) to kelli@grantprofessionals.org. TOTAL $ PAYMENT INFORMATION Amount To Be Charged At Time Of Application: $ (U.S. Funds Only) Method of Payment (Check One) Check Payable to GPA VISA MasterCard Discover AMEX Credit Card # Exp Date: / CVV Billing Address: Print Cardholder Name TERMS OF PAYMENT/CANCELLATION - A non-refundable $200 deposit per exhibit space reserved is due within two weeks of invoice date. Final payment for exhibit space is due no later than 7/31/17. Reservations received after 7/31/17 will require payment in full within two weeks of reservation. Payment in full is required prior to exhibit installation. Written cancellations received by GPA show management after 7/31/17 will be charged the full exhibit space rental fee. Cancellations are not effective until they are received IN WRITING at the GPA Headquarters.