Sponsorship Opportunities
For over a decade, CPA's Summit on the States has been the largest annual gathering of progressive state legislators in the country. The weekend conference attracts over 300 participants for workshops, plenary presentations, an annual awards luncheon, and important networking opportunities. Legislators learn from experts and from each other regarding the issues and challenges that they will be facing in the legislative sessions that will begin in the ensuing year.
2007 Underwriters
2007 Underwriting Opportunities
Based on the level of your sponsorship, you will receive the following benefits:
Levels of participation: $50,000, $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000
- Named sponsorship of a Summit reception, Luncheon or plenary or for all participants. Among the sponsorship opportunities we offer are:
- Progressive Partners Reception on Saturday evening, December 8 – this reception, a very popular event attended by all Summit participants, showcases the Progressive Partners and hosts the 2007 Flemming Leadership Institute Graduation Exercise.
- Opening Plenary on Friday, December 7
- Annual Awards Luncheon on Saturday, December 8
- Closing Plenary Luncheon on Sunday, December 9
- Named underwriter of a workshop at the Summit on the States conference
- Name and logo on Summit on the States tote bag and gift to be presented at the Annual Awards Luncheon to all Summit attendees
These packages offer conference-wide signage and recognition of your sponsorship of the Summit on the States, including:
- Logo or commercial advertisement on Summit on the States registration desk kiosk sign
- Advertisement (full color back page, full page, half or quarter page) in Summit program and Summit on the States brochure for 400 state legislators, advocates and guests and Annual Awards Luncheon program
- Name and logo featured on CPA's website
- Participation in Progressive Partners (exhibitors) participation with ongoing exposure to all Summit participants (The exhibit area is the site of the Summit General Breakfasts and Progressive Partners Reception)
- A signed table at the Annual Awards Luncheon
2007 Partnership Program
CPA has developed a Summit Partnership Program to encourage the active participation of progressive allies in the Summit in a structured and meaningful way. While past Summits have always had valuable input from allied progressive organizations in terms of workshop presenters, speakers and participants, CPA intends to expand the opportunities and benefits for organizations that share our vision and work in the state capitals to advance a progressive agenda across America.
Goals
- Increase Summit participation from both legislators and advocates
- Enhance the quality of the programming at the Summit
- Share the opportunities and the rewards of the Summit with our progressive allies
- Introduce state legislators to resources, both national and in their states, to help them succeed
Partnership Benefits and Opportunities
- Identification as "Summit Partner" in all pre-Summit marketing materials (tri-fold brochure, etc.) and at the Summit[1]
- Signage for workshop at the room entrance
- Listing as a Summit Partner in the Summit and Awards Luncheon Program Book[2]
- ½ page ad in the Summit and Awards Luncheon Program Book
- Listing on CPA's Summit web page as a Summit Partner
- Kiosk listing and ad that will be viewed by participants
- Workshop development in Partner’s area of expertise, including:
- Speaker Selection[3]
- Theme, content and script
- Speakers' travel expenses and one night's lodging are paid by CPA[4]
- Resource table in workshop room
- List of all participants with contact information for post-Summit follow-up
- Four (4) Full Summit Registrations
- Four (4) Awards Luncheon reserved seats
- Acknowledgement from the podium at the Awards Luncheon
- Exhibit space in the Progressive Partners reception area[5]
Partnership Responsibilities and Costs
- The Summit Partnership Contribution is $10,000[6]
- Partners are responsible for securing speakers and confirming these to CPA by the deadline.
- Partners agree to produce a workshop in their subject area that conforms to the standards of Summit quality
- Partners will staff their exhibit space and be responsible for delivering and removing materials.
- Partners will assist CPA in publicizing the Summit and encouraging participation through the Partner’s normal channels.
If you are interested in any of the above programs, contact Chris Rutledge at 202-956-5151 or crutledge@cfpa.org
[1] These materials are sent to a list of legislators and advocates of between 3,000 and 5,000 individuals and organizations.
[2] In addition to being given to the 300+ participants, this Program Book is also distributed to CPA funders and other allies.
[3] Panels should not be more than 4 and should include at least one legislator and one representative of the Partner organization
[4] Travel reimbursement subject to CPA policies for Summit scholarships
[5] This area hosts the breakfasts and the Saturday night cocktail reception
[6] This cost is far less than the cost of individual elements and benefits that CPA offers to non-partners.