2022 NCFR Conference Sponsorships
Reach your audience and advancement goals!
- Connect with prospective graduate students, support faculty recruitment, and increase name recognition in Family Science.
- Deliver your message to the diverse NCFR conference audience — students, researchers, practioners, educators, vendors, and more.
- Select from several options offering you unique opportunities to speak directly to large audiences or one-to-one with individuals.
This is the year to capitalize on the conference energy our Family Science professionals value! Interested? Connect with Ginnie O'Neill | 763-231-2892 | [email protected]
2022 NCFR Conference Sponsorship Summary
Sessions & Workshops
- Conference Host
- Poster Sessions Sponsor, $3,000 (1) — OPEN
- Plenary Sessions, $2,500 (4)
- Wednesday Plenary, presenter Kao Kalia Yang — OPEN
- Thursday Plenary, presenter Yasser Payne — OPEN
- Friday Plenary, presenter Deadric Williams — OPEN
- Saturday Plenary, presenter Derek Peterson — OPEN
- Special Session, $2,000 (# TBD) — OPEN
- Details TBA
- TCRM Sponsor — $2,000 (1) — OPEN
- Exposure at 8 Theory Construction and Research Methodology Sessions, plus a reception
- Students and New Professionals Sponsor, $1,500 (1) — OPEN
- Exposure at 3 sessions for students and new professionals
- Preconference & Postconference Workshop Sponsors, $1,000 (3) — OPEN
- Broader Impact Bootcamp: Translating Your Research for Social Change
- KAIROS Blanket Exercise: Exploring Relationships among Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Peoples
- Linking Local Practitioners & Global Researchers in Minneapolis
Receptions
- President's Reception — FILLED — Wiley
- Newcomers Welcome Sponsor, $2,000 (1)
- CFLE Reception Major Sponsor, $1,000 (1)
- CFLE Reception Gold Sponsor, $250 (open)
- CFLE Reception Silver Sponsor, $100 (open)
- University Reception Event Participation, $250
Services & Amenities
- Accessibility Sponsor (captioning, "speak louder" signs), $2,500 (1) — OPEN
- Streaming Sponsor, $3,000 (1) — OPEN
- App Sponsor (conference mobile app), $2,000 (1) — OPEN
- Wellness Sponsor (yoga, meditation room, water stations), $2,000 (1) — OPEN
- WiFi Sponsor, $1,500 (1) — OPEN
- Reconnect and Recharge Room Sponsor, $1,500 (1) — OPEN
- Coffee Break Session Sponsor, price and number open
Sponsorship Details
Plenary Session Sponsor, $2,500 (4) — OPEN
Plenary sessions are the most-featured sessions of the conference. See plenary presenter information.
Wednesday, Nov. 16 — presenter Kao Kalia Yang — OPEN
Thursday, Nov. 17 — presenter Yasser Payne — OPEN
Friday, Nov. 18 — presenter Deadric Williams — OPEN
Saturday, Nov. 19 — presenter Derek Peterson — OPEN
- Recognition by NCFR: name/logo/link in NCFR and conference emails, on NCFR website/conference platform with session and sponsor listings, in NCFR Report and conference program, in social media leading up to conference
- Your Advertising Pieces (distributed by NCFR): half-page ad in conference program
- Podium Acknowledgements: sponsor representative receives podium greeting time at plenary session
Special Session — OPEN
- Recognition by NCFR: name/logo/link in NCFR and conference emails, on NCFR website/conference platform with session and sponsor listings, in NCFR Report and conference program, in social media leading up to conference
- Your Advertising Pieces (distributed by NCFR): half-page ad in conference program
- Podium Acknowledgements: sponsor representative receives podium greeting time at plenary session
Poster Sessions Sponsor, $3,000 (1) — OPEN
Posters will be available online to view throughout the week beginning on Monday, Nov. 1. Times for poster discussions will be set at a later date.
As our poster sessions sponsor, you'll put your organization squarely in front of the several hundred poster presenters and student and professional attendees browsing and discussing poster content throughout the conference!
- Recognition by NCFR: name/logo/link in NCFR and conference emails, on NCFR website/conference platform with session and sponsor listings, in NCFR Report and conference program, in social media leading up to conference
TCRM Sponsor, $2,000 (1) — OPEN
Support the Theory Construction and Research Methodology (TCRM) Workshop by sponsoring their 8 sessions. This year, all TCRM sessions are open to all NCFR conference attendees, and is included free with conference registration. Sessions include workshops, paper sessions, dialogue sessions, and a special session in the main ballroom.
- Recognition by NCFR: name/logo/link in NCFR and conference emails, on NCFR website/conference platform with session and sponsor listings, in NCFR Report and conference program, in social media leading up to conference
- Podium Acknowledgements: sponsor representative receives podium greeting time at TCRM special session
Newcomers Welcome Sponsor, $2,000 (1) — OPEN
First-time conference attendees gather at this Wednesday reception to learn more about the conference and NCFR opportunities, and meet fellow newcomers. The 2022 Newcomers Welcome is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 16 - time TBD
- Recognition by NCFR: name/logo/link in NCFR and conference emails, on NCFR website/conference platform with session and sponsor listings, in NCFR Report and conference program, in social media leading up to conference
- Podium Acknowledgements: sponsor representative receives podium greeting time at Newcomers Welcome
Students and New Professionals (SNP) Sponsor, $2,000 (1) — OPEN
Support programming for Students and New Professionals at the conference! 3 sessions are planned this year specifically with the interests of students or new professionals in mind.
- Recognition by NCFR: name in NCFR and conference emails, on NCFR website/conference platform with all SNP-planned sessions and sponsor listings, in NCFR Report and conference program, in social media leading up to conference
- Podium Acknowledgements: sponsor representative receives podium greeting time at SNP session of choice
CFLE Reception Major Sponsor, $1,000 (1) — OPEN
Certified Family Life Educators (CFLEs) gather to network and recognize the achievements of CFLE colleagues and the CFLE program. The 2022 CFLE Reception is scheduled for Time TBD
- Recognition by NCFR: name in NCFR and conference emails, on NCFR website/conference platform with session and sponsor listings, in NCFR Report and conference program, in social media leading up to conference
- Your Advertising Pieces (distributed by NCFR): half-page ad in CFLE Network; half-page ad in CFLE Reception program
- Podium Acknowledgements: sponsor representative receives podium greeting time at CFLE Reception
CFLE Reception Sponsors, $250 (Gold) and $100 (Silver) — OPEN
Certified Family Life Educators (CFLEs) gather to network and recognize the achievements of CFLE colleagues and the CFLE program. The 2022 CFLE Reception is scheduled for Time TBD
Find the two CFLE Reception Supporter levels — Gold, $250 and Silver, $100 — on the sponsorship signup form. Fill out and send the form back to NCFR at [email protected] along with a logo or photo (.eps or .ai file, or other large/high-resolution image file) you would like used to represent your organization or you as an individual.
CFLE Reception Supporter recognition:
- Recognition by NCFR: name on NCFR website/conference platform with session listing and in CFLE Network newsletter; name and logo in CFLE Reception program
Preconference & Postconference Workshop Sponsors, $1,000 (3)
In addition to the TCRM Workshop, there are three other workshop sponsor opportunities to reach your audience outside of the main conference days.
Broader Impact Bootcamp: Translating Your Research for Social Change
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1-5 p.m. CT
KAIROS Blanket Exercise: Exploring Relationships among Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Peoples
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. CT
Linking Local Practitioners & Global Researchers in Minneapolis
Saturday, Nov. 19, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. CT
- Recognition by NCFR: name in NCFR and conference emails, on NCFR website/app with session and sponsor listings, in NCFR Report and conference program, in social media leading up to conference
- On-Site Signage: large, prominent signage at workshop; shared slide in ballroom PowerPoint
- Podium Acknowledgements: sponsor representative receives podium greeting time at workshop
Streaming Sponsor, $3,000 (1)
Support online streaming of conference sessions, part of NCFR's efforts to ensure increasingly wider conference participation, reach of conference content, and flexibility for participants. NCFR anticipates streaming 17 to 19 conference sessions online — with live watching or on-demand viewing of recordings available — in 2022.
- Recognition by NCFR: name/logo/link in NCFR and conference emails where streaming is promoted or mentioned, on NCFR website/app with streaming sessions and sponsor listings, in NCFR Report and conference program, in social media leading up to conference
- On-Site Signage: signage in streaming ballroom on site; slide in ballroom PowerPoint; name/logo on slides leading in to each streaming session
- Podium Acknowledgements: sponsor representative receives acknowledgement at beginning of each streaming session by leader of the session
Accessibility Sponsor (Captioning), $2,000 (1) — OPEN
NCFR strives to make the conference experience and content more accessible to all attendees. NCFR will offer live on-screen captioning for its three plenary sessions at the 2022 conference, provided by a captionist with expertise in captioning academic content. All attendees will also be provided with handheld fans/signs to use in any session to indicate to a presenter to speak louder.
- Recognition by NCFR: name/logo/link in NCFR and conference emails, on NCFR website, in NCFR Report and conference program, in social media leading up to conference
- On-Site Signage: signage in ballroom during plenary sessions; slide in ballroom PowerPoint; your name on a handheld fan/sign given to every attendee
- Podium Acknowledgements: conference program chair thanks sponsor at beginning of four plenary sessions
App Sponsor, $2,000 (1)
More attendees use the conference app each year to navigate the conference and their conference schedule than any other program format. Support advances in technology to improve the conference experience and reduce paper usage by sponsoring the conference app!
- Recognition by NCFR: name/logo/link in conference app / primary occupant of app advertising space; name/logo/link in NCFR and conference emails anywhere the app is mentioned, on NCFR website, in NCFR Report and conference program, in social media leading up to conference
- On-Site Signage: centrally located signage on site acknowledging app sponsorship
Wellness Sponsor, $2,000 (1)
Support attendees' well-being during their on-site conference experience by sponsoring morning yoga sessions Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; the availability of a meditation/spirituality room; and the availability of water stations throughout meeting rooms.
- Recognition by NCFR: name/logo/link in NCFR and conference emails, on NCFR website, in NCFR Report and conference program
- On-Site Signage: large, prominent signage at yoga sessions and meditation/spirituality room; small signage next to each water station; shared slide in ballroom PowerPoint
- Podium Acknowledgements: conference program chair thanks sponsor during announcements of yoga sessions
WiFi Sponsor, $1,500 (1)
Support free WiFi in meeting spaces for attendees to ensure they have access to all the information they need during the conference!
- Recognition by NCFR: your choice of branded password applied to conference WiFi network (also listed on conference program cover); name in NCFR and conference emails wherever WiFi is mentioned, on NCFR website/app, in NCFR Report and conference program, in social media leading up to conference
- On-Site Signage: centrally located signage on site acknowledging WiFi sponsorship
Relax and Recharge Room Sponsor, $1,500 (1)
The Relax and Recharge Room will offer a quiet space to casually take a break from conference activities on your own or with a colleagues; charge your electronic devices with NCFR-provided chargers; or use an NCFR computer/printing station for a quick task. (The online streaming of conference sessions will no longer be broadcast in this room, allowing for a quieter and more relaxed experience.)
- Recognition by NCFR: name in NCFR and conference emails, on NCFR website, in NCFR Report and conference program, in social media leading up to conference
- Your Advertising Pieces (distributed by NCFR): sponsor may provide leave-behind piece for their department/program (e.g., flier, brochure) in the Relax and Recharge Room
- On-Site Signage: physical signage inside and outside of room for the duration of the conference; shared slide in ballroom PowerPoint; your logo on computer desktop backgrounds
- OPTION: Add on food or beverage to be provided in the R&R Room, at additional cost (which NCFR will promote to attendees)
Refreshment Station Sponsor — price and number open
Provide a beverage or snack break available to any/all conference attendees! Choose a dollar amount that works for you and we'll work with you to arrange the date, time, and refreshment offering.
- Recognition by NCFR: name in conference program and conference emails
- On-Site Signage: large, prominent signage at refreshment station
Questions? Ginnie O'Neill | 763-231-2892 | [email protected]
To be included in the conference promotions, your agreement and full payment must be received by Thursday, September 15, 2022.
