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OPPORTUNITIESSPONSORSHIP

2018

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 company’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 (Formerly Platinum)....................................................... PAGE 3

INNOVATOR SPONSORSHIP (Formerly Gold) .............................................................. PAGE 4

ENGAGER SPONSORSHIP (Formerly SIlver) ................................................................. PAGE 5

CONNECTOR SPONSORSHIP (Formerly Bronze)......................................................... PAGE 6

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

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

2018 SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT.................................................................................. PAGE 11


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

• Title Sponsor at Golf & Cornholapalooza

• Event registration concierge service

• Advancer Sponsor ribbon for all staff attending events

• Exhibitor Opportunity at Annual Meeting & Expo (premium location) + 2 exhibitors

+ 2 association guests

• Two complimentary registrations to Holiday Celebration + two golfers +

two cornhole players

• Customized Associations North Member List (2x)

• Bag Insert at Annual Meeting & Expo

$5,000

$5,000

$1,000

Visibility

$875

$422

$198

$150

• Pay $8,500 and receive platinum 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 $21,818+

ADVANCER (formerly platinum)

EVENT BENEFITS VALUE

ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION$2,000

$2,000

$2,000

$1,500

$1,200

$500

• 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 Platinum Sponsor

• Half page featured sponsor in Focus North Newsletter

• Monthly Twitter call-outs / thank you’s

• Associations North conference room refreshments


THANK YOU 2017 GOLD SPONSORS:

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

• Event registration concierge service

• Innovator Sponsor ribbon for all staff attending events

• Exhibitor Opportunity at Annual Meeting & Expo (premium location) + 1 association guest

• Two complimentary registrations to Holiday Celebration + one golfer



$4,000

$1,000

Visibility

$750

$276

$198

$150

• Pay $5,500 and receive gold 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 $15,173+

INNOVATOR (formerly gold)


ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION

$2,000

$2,000

$2,000

$1,500

$1,200

$500

• Logo recognition on Associations North homepage with link


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

• Half page featured sponsor in Focus North Newsletter

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

• Associations North conference room refreshments


THANK YOU 2017 SILVER SPONSORS:

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

• Engager Sponsor ribbon for all staff attending events

• Exhibitor Opportunity at Annual Meeting & Expo (premium location) + 1 association guest



$4,000

Visibility

$750

$198

$150

• Pay $4,000 and receive silver sponsor benefits

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


ENGAGER SPONSORSHIP VALUED AT $10,397+

ENGAGER (formerly silver)



$1,000

$2,000

$2,000

$200

• Name recognition on Associations North homepage with link


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

• Annual call-out / thank you Tweet


Continuing Education & Conference Center - U of MGlobal Experience SpecialistsFargo-Moorhead CVBVisit DuluthVisit Saint Paul

THANK YOU 2017 BRONZE SPONSORS:

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

• Connector Sponsor ribbon for all staff attending events


• Customized Associations North Member List

$1,500

Visibility

$150

$98

• Pay $2,500 and receive bronze sponsor benefits

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


CONNECTOR SPONSORSHIP VALUED AT $4,047+

CONNECTOR (formerly bronze)



$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 Bronze Sponsor

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


ALA-CARTE OPPORTUNITIES

q Mix & Mingle Reception - $3,000* q Luncheon - $3,000*q In-Depth Solutions Workshop - $3,000*q Breakfast - $2,500*q Customized Tables - $2,000q Entertainment - $2,000q Annual Meeting Game Show - $2,000q Early Riser Mimosas - $2,000q Coffee Bar - $2,000q Custom Water Bottles - $2,000q Morning Smoothie Station - $1,500q Afternoon Soda Station - $1,500q Charging Station - $1,000

61st ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOJune 13, 2018 | Mystic Lake Center | Estimated Attendance: 425+

q Massage Chairs - $1,000q CEO Lounge - $1,000q Dessert Sweet Station - $1,000q Mastermind Conversations (4) $1,000 q CEO q Meetings q Membership q Marketingq VIP Contest - $1,000 q Name Badges - $1,000q Grand Prize - $750

q Photographer - $750

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

TECH SUMMITApril 12, 2018 | Location TBD | Estimated Attendance: 80-100

q Breakfast - $1,000q Tech Tracks (3) - $500q AMS Demo (3) - $500q Wireless Internet - $500

q Charging Station - $500q Tech Theater - $500q iPad Registration - $500q Grand Prize - $250

ASSOCIATION 101January 24, 2018 | DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington - Minneapolis South | Estimated Attendance: 30

q Program Sponsor - $500*

SECRETS OF MEMBER ENGAGEMENTFebruary 21, 2018 | DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - University Area | Estimated Attendance: 50

q Program Sponsor - $750*

q Name Badges - $250q Notepads - $250

ASSOCIATION CEO STRATEGY CIRCLES (3-PART SERIES)May 3, August 2 & November 15, 2018 | Location TBD | Estimated Attendance: 30-40

q Program Sponsor - $3,000*q Luncheon - $2,000*

q Breakfast - $1,000q Sponsor a CEO - $749

q Bags - $500 q Notepads - $500q Experience Enhancer Starting at $500

EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

Coming Soon!

q AMS Speed Shop - $1,000 q Ask the Expert - $1,000 q Exhibitor Space - $625


LEADERSHIP CONFERENCEOctober 7-9, 2018 | Grand View Lodge | Estimated Attendance: 150

q Travel Coffee Mugs - $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 - $1,500q Monday Night Entertainment - $1,500q Sunday Night Reception - $1,250 SOLDq Closing Keynote - $1,000*q Conference Folders - $1,000q Tuesday Breakfast - $1,000q Community Service Project - $1,000q Sunday Night Entertainment - $1,000

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


GOLF & CORNHOLAPALOOZAJune 14, 2018 | The Meadows at Mystic Lake | Estimated Attendance: 150

q Luncheon - $2,000*q Beverage Tickets - $2,000*q Breakfast - $1,500q Awards - $1,000q Golf Balls - $1,000q Giveaway - $1,000q Live Music - $1,000q Custom Water Bottles - $1,000

q Live Music - $1,000 q Super Ticket Raffle - $750 q Golf Hole & Cornhole Lane Sponsor - $650 (includes one hole staffer, cornhole player + golf cart) q Snack Sponsor - $500 q Mega Putt Sponsor - $450q Golf Carts - $450q Bag - $450

NEW MEMBER MEET & GREETJuly 20, 2018 | Associations North | Estimated Attendance: 25-40

q Program Sponsor - $500

ASSOCIATION WEEKAugust 6-10, 2018 | Various Locations

q Week Long Sponsor (5) - $500


Monday - Wellness DayTuesday - Open HouseWednesday - Volunteer DayThursday - Member Visits & Recipe ExchangeFriday - Headshots Day



MEETING PLANNERS SYMPOSIUMNovember 7, 2018 | Location TBD | Estimated Attendance: 115+

q Luncheon - $2,500*q Morning Keynote - $1,750*q Afternoon Keynote - $1,500*q Breakfast - $1,500q Lounge Furniture - $1,000

q Grand Prize - $750 q Morning Break - $750q Afternoon Break - $650q Session Track (3) - $500q Photographer - $500

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION & SILENT AUCTIONDecember 7, 2018 | LocationTBD | Estimated Attendance: 225+

q Luncheon - $2,000*q Beverage Tickets - $2,000*q Silent Auction Bidding Devices - $1,500q Wall of Wine - $1,250q Entertainment - $1,250

q Punch Board - $1,000 q Themed Giveaway - $500q Name Badges - $500q Heads or Tails Game - $500q Photographer - $500

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

q Diversity & Inclusion Partner - $5,000q Diversity & Inclusion Sponsor - $2,500q Lanyards - $2,000 (provide, co-brand qty 1,500)


q Name Badges - $500q Program Guide - $500

q iPad Registration - $500

q Sponsor a Planner - $159

q Meetup Groups Sponsor - $1,000 q Board of Directors Meeting (4) - $500q Webinar (2) - $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, 2018 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, 2018 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 (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Promotional Sponsors) • Annually - Payment due: 1-31-2018

• Bi-Annually - Payments due: 1-31-2018 and 6-15-2018

Options (Ala-Carte Sponsors)

• Annually - Payment due: 1-31-2018 • Bi-Annually - Payments due: 1-31-2018 and 6-15-2018 • By Event - Payment due by event, Associations North to invoice

Please note: First right of refusal is honored for all 2017 sponsors for secured items if contract is received on or before January 17, 2018. On January 18, 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


2018 SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Organization __________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________________ Email _______________________________________________________

Signature ___________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________

We hereby agree to become a 2018 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 (1/31/18)q Bi-Annually (1/31/18 & 6/15/18)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 & Cornholapalooza.

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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