SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2015 SACNAS Conference Sponsorship: Elite Packages Events PLATINUM $100,000 GOLD $75,000 SILVER $50,000 BRONZE $25,000 5 minute podium time at general session in front of all attendees Invitation to all SACNAS VIP events in host city Invitation to all SACNAS VIP events host city Invitation to all SACNAS VIP events in host city Invitation to all SACNAS VIP events in host city Reserved table at a general session Reserved table at a general session Reserved table at a general session Reserved table at a general session Premium Pricing Platinum pricing for A La Carte conference sponsorship options Gold pricing for A La Carte Silver pricing for A La conference sponsorship Carte conference options sponsorship options Marketing Logo on conference bags & Logo on conference T-Shirts T-Shirts Exhibits Registration Membership Bronze pricing for A La Carte conference sponsorship options Large-ad in conference program Large-ad in conference program Small-ad in conference program Small-ad in conference program Name & logo on SACNAS sponsors webpage Name & logo on SACNAS sponsors webpage Name & logo on SACNAS sponsors webpage Name & logo on SACNAS sponsors webpage Logo on sponsor page in Abstract Book Digital Publishing Platform Logo on sponsor page in Abstract Book Digital Publishing Platform Logo on sponsor page in Abstract Book Digital Publishing Platform Logo on sponsor page in Abstract Book Digital Publishing Platform Recognition on key conference signage Recognition on key conference signage Recognition on key conference signage Recognition on key conference signage Special recognition at an evening event Special recognition at an evening event Special recognition at an evening event Special recognition at an evening event Acknowledgement at all general sessions Acknowledgement at all general sessions Acknowledgement at all general sessions Acknowledgement at all general sessions 2 Premium booths 2 Premium booths 1 Premium booth 1 Premium booth 8 Professional or Student Registrations 6 Professional or Student Registrations 4 Professional or Student Registrations 2 Professional or Student Registrations 6 Judges Registrations 4 Judges Registrations 3 Judges Registrations 1 judges registrations 4 Exhibitor Registrations 2 Exhibitor Registrations 1 Exhibitor Registration 1 exhibitor registrations 1 Life Memberships 1 Life Membership 5 Professional Memberships 3 Professional Memberships 2 Professional Memberships 1 Professional Membership
2015 SACNAS Conference Sponsorship: A la carte A LA CARTE - TIER 1 2015 SACNAS Conference General Session Meals (5 available) General sessions consist of 3,800+ attendees gathered to network, share meals, enjoy cultural performances and programming. These are the largest events at the conference. Name & logo on table center pieces during one plenary meal session. Name & logo on plenary program slide loop: Meal sponsored by Sponsor recognition in conference program. A la carte: $20,000 Platinum: $10,000 Gold: $11,000 Silver: $12,000 Bronze: $13,000 Brunch with.. (Postdoc & Professional Networking - 3 available) This new, signature event offers an opportunity for all professionals and postdocs attending the conference to network with representatives of a select number of highly influential organizations. Your organization s name in the conference agenda: Brunch with x, y, z... Your own reserved areas within a large meeting space with the ability to place your signage and conduct your programming. Target audience of almost 1,300 postdocs and professionals. A la carte: $20,000 Platinum: $10,000 Gold: $12,500 Silver: $15,000 Bronze: $17,500 Conversations with Scientists Hallmark SACNAS event representing the spectrum of science disciplines. SACNAS professionals gather with all student attendees to engage in informal round-table discussions. The personal connections made at this event set the stage for ongoing mentorship and support throughout the conference and beyond. Sponsored by signage at all Conversations with Scientists rooms. Your logo prominently displayed next to this premier event in the conference program. Your logo featured on conference signage, general session slides, and SACNAS.org sponsor page. A la carte: $20,000 Platinum: $10,000 Gold: $12,500 Silver: $15,000 Bronze: $17,500
Sponsorship Opportunities Diversity Panel A general-session event featuring high profile participants from government, academia, and industry. Sponsored by announced during panel. Your logo prominently displayed next to this premier event in the conference program. Your logo featured on conference room signage, general session slides, and SACNAS.org sponsor page. A la carte: $20,000 Platinum: $10,000 Gold: $12,500 Silver: $15,000 Bronze: $17,500 Have Your Organization Host A Reception (3 available) Invite attendees from a pool of 3,800+ diverse science students, postdocs, and professionals. In a personal setting that you design, meet the SACNAS audience and deliver a lasting impression for your institution. Full podium time. Invite and interact with attendees in a personal setting. Total control, you design the reception to suit your institution s mission, brand, and goals. A la carte: $20,000 plus food and beverage Platinum: $5,000 plus food and beverage Gold: $7,500 plus food and beverage Silver: $10,000 plus food and beverage Bronze: $12,500 plus food and beverage Host a Field Trip (5 available) Bring a diverse group of qualified students/recruits to your academic or professional institution to display your lab facilities, current research, and career opportunities to the best and brightest of the next generation of STEM professionals. *Requires that your facility be within driving distance of the conference. Prospective students/recruits come to your facility. You design the visit and what you want your audience to see. A la carte: $50,000 plus cost of transportation to your facility Platinum: $10,000 plus cost of transportation to your facility Gold: $20,000 plus cost of transportation to your facility Silver: $30,000 plus cost of transportation to your facility Bronze: $40,000 plus cost of transportation to your facility
Insights to Success: Real-Life Adventures of SACNAS Scientists SACNAS hallmark event aimed at undergraduate and graduate students. This session inspires attendees with personal stories of role models from a wide range of educational paths. Acknowledgement from the stage: Sponsored by Your logo prominently displayed next to this premier event in the conference program. Your logo displayed prominently on a large central sign. Promotion of your organization to an undergraduate and graduate audience of more than 800 students. A la carte: $20,000 Platinum: $10,000 Gold: $11,000 Silver: $12,000 Bronze: $13,000 Registration Booth (2 available) Central hub of the conference where attendees register, congregate, and pass through each day. Prime signage location! Registration hub guarantees visibility to entire audience of 3,800+ attendees. Your logo prominently featured in registration kiosk. A la carte: $20,000 Platinum: $10,000 Gold: $11,000 Silver: $12,000 Bronze: $13,000 VIP Reception Engage with dedicated and influential SACNISTAs and partners, including board members, local organizing committee members, elite sponsors, representatives of the NIH and NSF, Distinguished Award recipients, Friends of the Society, Lifetime Members, and a variety of scientific societies and organizations. Three minutes of podium time. Raise the profile of your organization among peer organizations. Your logo on signage, general session slides, and SACNAS.org sponsor page. A la carte: $20,000 Platinum: $5,000 Gold: $7,500 Silver: $10,000 Bronze: $12,500
Sponsorship Opportunities A LA CARTE - TIER 2 2015 SACNAS Conference T-shirts (10 available) SACNAS T-shirts are made available for donations to over 3,800 attendees and are distributed throughout the year at SACNAS program events. Your logo on the back of our annual conference T-shirt (among additional sponsors, 10 max). Your logo will be highly visible and worn by students across the country for years to come. Your logo on sponsorship signage at conference T-shirt sale location (visible to 3,800 attendees) and kiosk. Ten free T-shirts for your organization to distribute as desired. A la carte: $15,000 Platinum: Included Gold: Included Silver: $7,000 Bronze: $8,000 Chapter of the Year Awards Presented during a general session, awards are given to community college, undergraduate, and graduate student chapters that have done impeccable work with their chapters, institutions, and communities. Visual recognition during presentation: Sponsored by Your organization s logo on chapter-of-the-year email communication sent to over 2,000 students by SACNAS. Verbal recognition on stage during awards presentation. Recognition in press release shared on social media and SACNAS.org. A la carte: $15,000 Platinum: $6,000 Gold: $7,000 Silver: $8,000 Bronze: $9,000 Conference Agenda Display Your organization s logo will be on the main conference agenda display located in the central registration area. This is the go-to tool for conference attendees. Prime signage real estate in high-visibility location. Has repeated, daily access to all 3,800+ conference attendees. Your logo on additional conference signage, general session slides, and SACNAS.org sponsor page. A la carte: $10,000 Platinum: $5,000 Gold: $6,000 Silver: $7,000 Bronze: $8,000
Conference Badge Lanyards The lanyard is used by all conference attendees to hold their conference badge. Your logo and/or name on lanyard. Worn by all conference attendees to hold conference badge. Conference badge required for entrance to all general sessions. A la carte: $10,000 Platinum: $5,000 Gold: $6,000 Silver: $7,000 Bronze: $8,000 Cyber Café Located near the registration area, the Cyber Café is where attendees come to work, network, mingle, and relax. Prime signage real estate! Your institution s signage and messaging will be visible to all 3,800+ conference attendees on kiosks and computer desktops. A la carte: $10,000 Platinum: $5,000 Gold: $6,000 Silver: $7,000 Bronze:$8,000 Native American Community Reception Support a vital cultural reception where Native students strengthen peer and professional networks, exchange stories, and discuss science, academics, and advancement of tribal communities. Three minutes podium time. Your logo prominently displayed at reception. Engage with Native students, postdocs, and professionals in a personal, cultural setting. A la carte: $10,000 Platinum: $5,000 Gold: $6,000 Silver: $7,000 Bronze: $8,000
Sponsorship Opportunities New Student Orientation & Reception This fun and interactive session encourages first-time SACNAS National Conference attendees to get the most out of the conference. Three minutes to address students at the reception. Visual recognition of your organization on PowerPoint slide: Sponsored by Target audience of about 500 travel-scholarship students. Your logo on this event s registration page. A la carte: $10,000 Platinum: $5,000 Gold: $6,000 Silver: $7,000 Bronze: $8,000 Reception: Engaging Families in STEM Local student presenters invite their families and community to attend their research poster presentation session at our conference. This is followed by a reception. Local families will meet SACNAS scientists and learn more about STEM and how to get involved/support their children in STEM. Your logo and messaging on stage, in event agenda, and email invitation. Your logo on signage, general session slides, and SACNAS.org sponsor page. On-stage time (5 min) during reception. Opportunity to host resource table representing your organization. Have an impact on the community. A la carte: $10,000 Platinum: $5,000 Gold: $6,000 Silver: $7,000 Bronze: $8,000 Student Chapter Reception This high-energy reception provides an exciting venue for student chapter members to come together and celebrate their chapter commitment and achievements at the National Conference. 3 minutes on-stage time. Access to over 400 undergraduate and graduate students onsite from across the nation. Highlight opportunities and programs. Logo and messaging on podium sign. Your organization s logo on chapter-reception email communication sent to over 2,000 students by SACNAS. Logo on chapter-reception invitation(flyer). A la carte: $10,000 Platinum: $5,000 Gold: $6,000 Silver: $7,000 Bronze: $8,000
A la carte - Tier 3 American Indian Community Marketplace (3 available) Support local American Indian artists and culture while promoting your STEM institution in a popular, high-traffic conference location. Display your signage in a popular, high-traffic area. Promote your messaging among rich, cultural surroundings. Your presence where visitors mingle and learn about indigenous cultures. Your logo on signage, general-session slides, and SACNAS.org sponsor page. A la carte: $3,000 Platinum: $1,000 Gold: $1,500 Silver: $2,000 Bronze: $2,500 Charging Station (3 available) Attendees recharge mobile devices as well as work, mingle, and network. Your logo will be included in a high visibility and vital location. Your logo placed on charging station(s) located throughout the conference. A la carte: $5,000 Platinum: Free if selected Gold: Free if selected Silver: $2,000 Bronze: $3,000 Graduate Student Oral Presentation Awards (20 available) Exemplary graduate student presenters are honored at the conference for their research presentations and receive a gift card, a certificate, a laser pointer, and a letter of recognition from the student presentations committee. Recognition of your sponsorship with your institutional name displayed during awards ceremony and on awards page on SACNAS.org. Name displayed on the website sponsor page, abstract website, and abstract-book PDF download. A la carte: $1,500 Platinum: $700 Gold: $800 Silver: $900 Bronze: $1,000
Sponsorship Opportunities Native American Gathering Room (3 available, 1 per day of conference) Conference attendees join with members of the SACNAS Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities from across the country in the community gathering room to network. Direct access to prospective students/job applicants in a relaxed, networking setting. Your logo displayed in the gathering room for all American Indian students and professionals to see. A la carte: $5,000 (per day) Platinum: Free if selected (one day limit) Gold: Free if selected (one day limit if space is available) Silver: $2,000 Bronze: $2,500 Pachanga (3 available) The Pachanga (SACNAS Dance) is a final opportunity for conference attendees to loosen up, enjoy dancing and music, and make a few additional vital connections with peers, mentors, prospective employers, and academic institutions. Your logo on signage, general session slides, and SACNAS.org sponsor page. A la carte: $2,500 Platinum: Free if selected Gold: Free if selected Silver: Free if selected Bronze: Free if selected Pow Wow (5 available) A conference highlight, the SACNAS Pow Wow celebrates cultural diversity within our American Indian communities and enables American Indian members to share tradition and culture with conference participants. Non-native participants learn about American Indian culture and build a stronger community. Sponsored by with your organization s name on the conference agenda. Raise awareness of your institution s respect for and commitment to cultural diversity. Support the event many attendees refer to as the highlight of our conference. Experience rare and authentic Native American cultural traditions. Sponsors are invited to participate in the grand entry procession. A La carte: $7,500 Platinum: $1,000 Gold: $2,000 Silver: $3,000 Bronze: $4,000
Student Peer Mentoring Booth (3 available) Student peer mentoring is a student-to-student interaction program designed to assist novice presenters in developing effective presentation skills. Sponsor logo at booth, visible to over 1,000 students. A la carte: $5,000 Platinum: Free if selected Gold: Free if selected Silver: Free if selected Bronze: Free if selected Student Research Abstract Website (3 available) Website showcasing research of over 1,000 student presenters. Valuable resource for all conference attendees. Highly prized and widely distributed by students. Your logo prominently displayed on the abstract website. A la carte: $5,000 Platinum: Free if selected Gold: $1,000 Silver: $2,000 Bronze: $3,000 Travel Scholarship Awards (unlimited) These scholarships cover travel and lodging expenses for each awardee. Participating in the conference helps students and postdocs build networking connections and learn about the various STEM opportunities available to them. Visual recognition of your organization in award acceptance letter. Sponsorship honorable mentions during new student orientation and reception. A la carte: $3,500 per award Platinum: $1,500 per award Gold: $2,000 per award Silver: $2,500 per award Bronze: $3,000 per award Undergraduate Student Poster Awards (20 available) Exemplary undergraduate student poster presenters are honored for their research presentations and receive a gift card, a certificate, and a letter of recognition from the student presentations committee. Recognition of your sponsorship with your institutional name displayed during awards ceremony and on awards page on SACNAS.org. Name displayed on the website sponsor page and abstract website. A la carte: $1,000 Platinum: $500 Gold: $600 Silver: $700 Bronze: $800
Sponsorship Opportunities Conference Wi-Fi 2015 SACNAS Conference is visited by 3,800+ attendees. This is a great opportunity to make your brand visible throughout the convention center, exhibit hall, and hotel. Your logo throughout the convention center, hotel, and exhibit hall for the duration of the conference. Recognition on 2015 SACNAS Conference social media signage. Call for pricing 2015 SACNAS Program Sponsorships SACNAS American Indian Affairs Program Multiple Sponsorships Available The American Indian Affairs program at SACNAS is the best way for your organization to reach into the indigenous communities across America to promote advancement in STEM. Activities include the highly successful SSNP Program (Science Scholars the Native American Path) and collaboration with virtually every major American Indian and STEM focused institution in the U.S. Your logo displayed on the American Indian Affairs landing page on SACNAS.org. Raises your organization s profile in the American Indian community. Opportunity to promote your organization s American Indian Affairs programming/activities. Opportunities on the SACNAS.org homepage for two weeks during 2015. $25,000 SACNAS Career Center Multiple Sponsorships Available The Career Center is a digital resource for under-represented minority jobseekers in the STEM fields to use in searching for opportunities such as undergraduate programs, research opportunities, scholarships, internships, fellowships, conferences, advanced degrees, careers, and all other positions of leadership in STEM. Over 2,000 individuals engage with the SACNAS Career Center each week, and this number continues to grow. Logo displayed on Career Center webpage (sacnas.org/career-center) Your institution name and sponsorship included in outreach to job seekers. $25,000
Sponsorship Opportunities SACNAS News Digital Magazine This is a one-year sponsorship. Showcasing the science and diversity of SACNAS members, this bi-annual digital magazine features in-depth coverage of current issues within the scientific community, celebrates the achievements and contributions of SACNAS members, and provides resources for academic and professional development. SACNAS News reaches over 20,000 readers annually. Year-round logo placement on SACNAS News digital masthead. Sponsor recognition on three email promotions for each issue of SACNAS News for a total of six emails annually. These emails go to a mailing list of nearly 20,000. Issue publication announcement on social media to include sponsor recognition: two announcements, total reach of 9,000 community members. $20,000 SACNAS Student Chapter Program (3 available) This is a one-year sponsorship. Connect with SACNAS students at over 115 chapters nationwide. Chapters consist of our most inspired and dedicated groups of community college, undergraduate, and graduate students from a wide-range of disciplines and demographics. This sponsorship is a new opportunity to reach directly into the inboxes of SACNAS students and communicate about your organization. Sponsor logo and branding on monthly chapter newsletter. Reach a specific group of motivated SACNAS students with an email blast containing information on your organization and activities. Increase brand recognition and promotion at the university level across the country. $50,000 SACNAS Website Redesign (for 2016 launch) The SACNAS.org website is the primary communication vehicle for our members and partners. While our website has exceptional user traffic, it is overdue for a redesign. This sponsorship opportunity is a great way to associate your brand with the STEM diversity movement. Your logo beside Website redesign sponsored by for six months after launch. Your logo included in website redesign social media campaign (8 posts) on all primary social media platforms. Your logo included in two monthly e-newsletters featuring website redesign launch announcement. Sponsor recognition in one website article announcing website redesign at launch. $30,000