2019 sponsorship opportunities...q new attendee meet & greet - $500 q photo contest - $500 q...

OPPORTUNITIESSPONSORSHIP

2019

Advancing, Innovating, Engaging & Connecting.

www.associationsnorth.com | 651-647-63882

Associations North sponsorships are designed to give your organization continuous coverage throughout the year. Each sponsorship level provides enhanced benefits and an opportunity to put your organization’s name in front of decision makers in the association community. Fully customize your year long sponsorship package or choose ala-carte items. Designed with your unique needs and goals in mind, Associations North sponsorship is the advantage you need.

INCREASED VISIBILITY

• Gain exposure and take advantage of premium visibility to associations in the Midwest

EASIER BUDGETING

• Set your annual budget and customize your sponsorship level for the entire year

• Hassle free payment options

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Customize your marketing needs and make your dollars go further

• Receive priority for sponsoring events, selection and placement

• Enjoy exclusive opportunities only available to participating sponsors

• Position your organization as a strategic partner for the future

• Double your sponsorship dollars with Associations North benefits

THE ASSOCIATIONS NORTH ADVANTAGE

LET’S GET STARTED!

ADVANCER SPONSORSHIP ............................................................................................. PAGE 3

INNOVATOR SPONSORSHIP ............................................................................................. PAGE 4

ENGAGER SPONSORSHIP ................................................................................................. PAGE 5

CONNECTOR SPONSORSHIP ............................................................................................ PAGE 6

ALA-CARTE SPONSORSHIP................................................................................................ PAGE 7-9

TERMS & CONDITIONS......................................................................................................... PAGE 10

2019 SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT................................................................................... PAGE 11


• Logo recognition as Advancer Sponsor at Associations North four signature events

• Title Sponsor at Golf Classic or Holiday Celebration

• Event registration concierge service

• Exclusive sponsor tradeshow participant leads

• Advancer Sponsor ribbon for all staff attending events

• Exhibitor Opportunity at Solutions Conference (preferred placement, up to $575)

+ 2 exhibitors + 2 association guests

• Two complimentary registrations to Holiday Celebration + two golfers

$5,000

$5,000

$1,000

$1,000

Visibility

$875

$455

• Pay $8,500 and receive advancer sponsor benefits plus $2,000 in *ala-carte items

• Spend $10,000 in *ala-carte items to receive advancer sponsor benefits

*See pages 7-9 for a full list of ala-carte items

ADVANCER SPONSORSHIP VALUED AT $22,030+

ADVANCER

EVENT BENEFITS VALUE

ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION$2,000

$2,000

$2,000

$1,500

$1,200

• Logo recognition on Associations North homepage with link

• Logo on year-long banner placed at all Associations North education and events

• Year-long logo recognition in Focus North Newsletter as Advancer Sponsor

• Half page featured sponsor in Focus North Newsletter

• Monthly Twitter call-outs / thank you’s

THANK YOU 2018 ADVANCER SPONSOR:


THANK YOU 2018 INNOVATOR SPONSORS:

• Logo recognition as Innovator Sponsor at Associations North four signature events

• Event registration concierge service

• Exclusive sponsor tradeshow participant leads

• Innovator Sponsor ribbon for all staff attending events


+ 1 association guest

• Two complimentary registrations to Holiday Celebration + one golfer

• Customized Associations North Member List (2x)

$4,000

$1,000

$1,000

Visibility

$750

$276

$198

• Pay $5,500 and receive innovator sponsor benefits plus $1,500 in *ala-carte items

• Spend $8,000 in *ala-carte items to receive innovator sponsor benefits


INNOVATOR SPONSORSHIP VALUED AT $15,924+

INNOVATOR


ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION

$2,000

$2,000

$2,000

$1,500

$1,200

• Logo recognition on Associations North homepage with link


• Year-long logo recognition in Focus North Newsletter as Innovator Sponsor

• Half page featured sponsor in Focus North Newsletter

• Bi-Annual Twitter call-outs / thank you’s


THANK YOU 2018 ENGAGER SPONSORS:

• Logo recognition as Engager Sponsor at Associations North four signature events

• Engager Sponsor ribbon for all staff attending events


+ 1 association guest

• Customized Associations North Member List (2x)

$4,000

Visibility

$750

$198

• Pay $4,000 and receive engager sponsor benefits

• Spend $6,000 in *ala-carte items to receive engager sponsor benefits


ENGAGER SPONSORSHIP VALUED AT $10,397+

ENGAGER



$1,000

$2,000

$2,000

$200

• Name recognition on Associations North homepage with link


• Year-long logo recognition in Focus North Newsletter as Engager Sponsor

• Annual call-out / thank you Tweet


Fargo-Moorhead CVBVisit DuluthVisit Saint Paul

THANK YOU 2018 CONNECTOR SPONSORS:

• Name recognition as Connector Sponsor at Associations North four signature events

• Connector Sponsor ribbon for all staff attending events

• Bag Insert at Annual Meeting & Expo

• Customized Associations North Member List

$1,500

Visibility

$150

$98

• Pay $2,500 and receive connector sponsor benefits

• Spend $4,000 in *ala-carte items to receive connector sponsor benefits


CONNECTOR SPONSORSHIP VALUED AT $4,047+

CONNECTOR



$1,000

$1,000

$200

• Name on year-long banner placed at all Associations North education and events

• Year-long name recognition in Focus North Newsletter as Connector Sponsor

• Name recoginition on Association’s North partner/sponsorship page


ALA-CARTE OPPORTUNITIES

q Kick-off Speaker - $4,000

q Learning Journal - $3,500

q Luncheon - $3,000*

q In-Depth Workshops - $3,000*

q Networking Breakfast - $2,500*

q Bloody Mary Bar - $2,500

q Energy Break - $2,000

q Pop-up Dessert - $2,000

q Mind Dash Conversations - $2,000

q Early Riser Parking - $2,000

q Pop-Up Prizes (Grand, RFP & Pop-Up) - $1,500

q Hydration Station - $1,500

SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE WITH 63rd ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOMay 2019 | Location: TBD | Estimated Attendance: 400+

q Newbie Lounge - $1,000

q Name Badges - $1,000

q Branded Volunteer Shirts - $1,000

q Ask the Experts (Consultants Only) - $250

Please Note: There may be changes to the ala-carte options at any time. * = Includes sponsor recognition from stage, podium time will be limited

INSIGHTS SUMMITApril, 2019 | Location TBD | Estimated Attendance: 80-100

q Program Sponsor (includes education, name badges & grand prize) - $2,000

q Luncheon - $1,000 q Breakfast - $750

CEO STRATEGY SERIES (3-PART SERIES)January, March & May 2019 | Location: Bloomington, MN | Estimated Attendance: 50

q Program Sponsor - $3,000 q Breakfast Sponsor - $1,000q Luncheon Sponsor - $2,000 q Sponsor a CEO - $749

CREATING AN EXCEPTIONAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMFebruary 20, 2019 | Location: TBD | Estimated Attendance: 50-70

q Program Sponsor - $750

EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIESComing Soon!

q Surprise Experience Enhancer

q Morning - $2,000 q Lunch - $2,000 q Afternoon - $2,000 q Experience Booth (4) - $2,000 q Exhibitor Booth - Starting at $575

ASSOCIATIONS NORTH DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (ANDI) PROGRAMJanuary, March, May (Solutions Conference), October (Leadership Conference), 2019

q Program Sponsor - $2,500 q Day Sponsor - $500


LEADERSHIP CONFERENCEOctober 2019 | Location: TBD | Estimated Attendance: 150

q Customized Drinkware - $2,500*q Monday Luncheon - $2,500*q Sunday Night Dinner - $2,000*q Monday Night Dinner - $2,000*q Monday Breakfast - $2,000*q Monday Night Reception - $1,500*q Monday Night Entertainment - $1,500*q Program Guide / Journal - $1,500q Sunday Night Reception - $1,250* q Tuesday Keynote - $1,000*q Tuesday Breakfast - $1,000*

q Sunday Night Entertainment - $1,000*q Name Badges and Schedules - $1,000 q Tuesday Interactive Session - $750*q Monday AM Break - $650 q Monday PM Break - $650q Tuesday AM Break - $500q Grand Prize Sponsor - $500q New Attendee Meet & Greet - $500q Photo Contest - $500q Wellness Activity - $500


GOLF CLASSICDate: TBD | Location: TBD | Estimated Attendance: 175

q Luncheon - $2,000*q Beverage Tickets - $2,000*q Breakfast - $1,500q Golf Balls - $1,000q Super Ticket Raffle - $750 q Hole-in-One (and provide insurance) - $500

q Golf Hole - $500 (includes one hole staffer + golf cart) q Snack Sponsor - $500 q Mega Putt Sponsor - $450q Golf Carts - $450q Putting Green - $450

MEMBER MEET & GREETSFebruary & August 2019 | Associations North | Estimated Attendance: 20-25

q Meet & Greet Sponsor - $500

HEADSHOTS DAYAugust 2019 | Location: TBD

q Headshots Day Sponsor - $750




MEETING PLANNERS SYMPOSIUMNovember 6, 2019 | Location: TBD | Estimated Attendance: 115+

q Luncheon - $2,500*q Morning Keynote - $1,750*q Afternoon Keynote - $1,500*q Breakfast - $1,500*

q Grand Prize - $750 q Morning Break - $750q Afternoon Break - $650q Name Badges - $500

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION & SILENT AUCTIONDecember 6, 2019 | Location: TBD | Estimated Attendance: 225+

q Luncheon - $2,000*q Beverage Tickets - $2,000*q Silent Auction Bidding Devices - $1,500

q Entertainment - $1,500 q Name Badges - $500q Heads or Tails Game - $500

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

q Diversity & Inclusion Advancer - $10,000 q Diversity & Inclusion Partner - $5,000q Diversity & Inclusion Sponsor - $2,500q Meetup Groups Sponsor - $1,000


q Program Guide - $500

q iPad Registration - $500

q Sponsor a Planner - $159

q Year Long Nursing Room Sponsor - $1,000q Lanyards - $1,000 (provide, co-brand qty 1,500)q Pen Sponsor - $1,000 (provide, co-brand qty 1,500) q Board of Directors Meeting Sponsor (4) - $500q National Webinar Sponsor (4) - $500


Sponsorship Agreement: Sponsorship program opportunities are based on availability and cannot be processed without a signed sponsorship form and first payment (one fourth of the total) paid in full. Form and payment must be received no later than January 31, 2019 in order to guarantee benefits outlined. All recognition of sponsorship is solely the responsibility of Associations North – no additional signage or display by the sponsoring company is permitted unless approved by Associations North in advance. Associations North recognition of sponsors in no way constitutes Associations North endorsement of the sponsor’s products, services or facilities. Each sponsorship is limited to one organization.

Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2019 and shall continue for a period of one year thereafter (“Term”).

Termination Due to Change of Circumstances; Associations North shall have the right to terminate its obli-gations under this Agreement, upon notice to the Sponsor, in the event the Sponsor is, or any of its officers or directors are, the subject of, or involved in bankruptcy, court action or some other type of scandal, event or occurrence which results in adverse publicity within the industry or general public which, in the reasonable and good faith opinion of Associations North, could disparage or impair the reputation and integrity of Associations North if the Sponsorship was not terminated.

No Refund. If Associations North terminates its obligations under this Agreement pursuant to the preceding paragraph of this Agreement, the Sponsor remains obligated to make payments in full to Associations North under this Agreement, and Associations North is under no obligation to return any payments already made by the Sponsor to Associations North pursuant to this Agreement.

Payment InformationFirst payment, or one fourth of the total amount, is due with application. The remaining amount due can be paid according to the schedule below. Payments are due by date listed. Invoices are to be paid within 30 days. Checks should be made payable to Associations North. Associations North accepts Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover. No refunds will be issued after receipt of signed contract. Sponsor is responsible for full payment.

Options (Advancer, Innovator, Engager and Connector) • Annually - Payment due: 1-31-2019

• Bi-Annually - Payments due: 1-31-2019 and 6-15-2019

Options (Ala-Carte Sponsors)

• Annually - Payment due: 1-31-2019 • Bi-Annually - Payments due: 1-31-2019 and 6-15-2019 • By Event - Payment due by event, Associations North to invoice

Please note: First right of refusal is honored for all 2018 sponsors for secured items if contract is received on or before September 30, 2018. On October 1, 2018 all sponsorship opportunities are made on a first-come, first-served basis based on the date of receipt of contract and payment.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS


2019 SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Organization __________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________________ Email _______________________________________________________

Signature ___________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________

We hereby agree to become a 2019 Associations North sponsor. We agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined and will not promote, market or otherwise solicit any programs or services that compete with Associations North member programs and services.

ALA-CARTE ITEMS

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SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

I’d Like to Pay:

q Annually (1/31/19)q Bi-Annually (1/31/19 & 6/15/19)q By Event (Ala-Carte Options Only)

Advancer Sponsor q $8,500 q $10,000+ Innovator Sponsor q $5,500 q $8,000+Engager Sponsor q $4,000 q $6,000+Connector Sponsor q $2,500 q $4,000+

NOTE: Additional staff will be charged accordingly for the Annual Meeting & Expo and Golf Classic.

These fees are in addition to your sponsorship package and will be invoiced per event.

PAYMENT PLAN

At My Payment Dates:

q Invoice Me q Charge my Visa / MasterCard / AMEX / Discover (please circle one)

Card # ______________________________________________________________

Expiration Date _______ / _______ Security Code (3-4 digits) ______________

Name on Card _______________________________________________________

Billing Address ______________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Amount Paying Today: $ ______________ Total Sponsorship Amount: $ ____________

RETURN FORM & PAYMENT TO: Associations North, 1970 Oakcrest Avenue, Suite 100, Roseville, MN 55113 | [email protected]

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