26th Annual San Diego Cause Conference Sponsorship and Exhibitor Booth Offerings

Why Attend & Support this Event?

  • Cultivate Knowledge: Embrace your identity as a life-long learner. Engage in the conference’s educational programming to kickstart or continue your learning and deepen your expertise.
  • Enhance Relationships: Build and strengthen connections in our full-day gathering and use all that you’ve gained from this conference to continue to build relationships with your colleagues, donors, stakeholders, and community.
  • Enhance Impact: Leveraging the new skills, connections, and inspiration you curate from the conference, enhance your organization’s impact.

 

Conference Attendee Demographics (Approximate)

– Estimate 400 Attendees

– 60% San Diego/SoCal Business CEOs, C-Suite Executives, Social Impact Officers, ESG and CSR Pros

– 10% National/International Business CEOs, C-Suite Executives, Social Impact Officers, ESG and CSR Pros

– 20% Non-profit organizations:  Charities, Foundations, Community Associations, Higher Education, Social Impact Groups

– 10% College Students majoring in Business, Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing, ESG and Social Impact

 

Contact info@causesandiego.org to learn more and secure your sponsorship.  Thank you.

 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

All Sponsors – Brand Logos will run on a continuous loop on TV screens throughout the venue during breaks and during lunch at event.

CONFERENCE PRESENTING SPONSOR ($50,000) 1 Available

  • Keynote speaker during Conference General Session and Lead a custom Breakout Session
  • Present Social Impact Awards during Conference
  • Recognition as highest level conference sponsor within marketing promotions leading up to the event (Press Releases, E-blast, LI, Cause SD website) and on digital displays, signage and announcements during the conference
  • Brand mention within print, digital and TV media coverage; Potential for pre-event, event day and post event media engagements
  • Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blasts (2), Digital Ads (4) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
  • 10 Conference Registration Entries
  • 1 Push Notification message to all attendees on the Event App – Whova
  • 1 LinkedIn Video Interview Post during Conference
  • Inclusion in Conference app as a highest-level sponsor
  • Recognition as the Cause Conference venue underwriter during Conference announcements and on signage
  • Logo brand mention on the event registration site and in 4 dedicated Social Media posts on LI
  • Premium Exhibitor Hall Space at the event & on the Conference app (for your business or gifted to another org)
  • Share logo branded materials with attendees; can be included in our event swag bags

SOCIALIZING & NETWORKING PRE-EVENT SPONSOR ($40,000) 1 Available

Exclusive – This is the only sponsorship available where all VIP speakers, breakout session presenters and senior leaders from across the region are invited to participate.  It includes marketing, décor, refreshments, and entertainment.  This event is held the night before the conference and includes thought leaders, executives, and power houses.  Event will be from 6:30-9PM; Location selected by sponsor and Conference Team

  • Includes brand mention on signage at the event and during announcements
  • 10-minute remarks to all attendees
  • Branded giveaways to attendees (provided by sponsor to Conference team before event)
  • Exclusive activation at event
  • Recognition within marketing promotions leading up to the event (Press Releases, E-blast, LI, Cause SD website) and on digital displays, signage and announcements during the conference
  • Brand mention within print, digital and TV media coverage; Potential for pre-event, event day and post event media engagements
  • Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blasts (2), Digital Ads (4) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
  • 8 Conference Registration Entries
  • 3 LinkedIn promotional posts leading up to Social event
  • Premium Exhibitor Hall Space at the event & on the Conference app (for your business or gifted to another org)
  • Share logo branded materials with attendees; can be included in our event swag bags

CAUSE CHAMPION SPONSOR ($25,000) 1 Available

  • Introduce Keynote speaker at Event & Mention during event day announcements
  • Present Cause SD Scholarship Award Winners during event
  • Logo Brand mention in all Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, E-blasts, Press Releases, Cause San Diego website (for 1 year), and 2 dedicated Social Media posts
  • Brand mention within print, digital and TV media coverage; Potential for pre-event, event day and post event media engagements
  • 1 Push Notification message to all attendees on the Event App – Whova
  • 1 LinkedIn Video Post During Conference
  • Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blasts (2), Digital Ads (4) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
  • 5 Conference Registration Entries
  • Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
  • Exhibitor Hall Space at the event and on the Conference app (for your business or gifted to another organization)
  • Share Logo Branded materials in participant event bags

CONFERENCE SUSTAINABILITY SPONSORS ($15,000) 1 Available

  • Recognition as Conference Sustainability sponsor in key event marketing materials to include Event registration site, E-blasts, Cause San Diego website (for 1 year), and 1 Social Media post
  • Introduce a Keynote Speaker during General Session in front of all attendees
  • Opportunity to provide branded reusable water bottles to all Conference attendees for use during event (Branded item provided by sponsor; or other negotiated special offering)
  • 1 Linkedin Post during Conference
  • Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blasts (2), Digital Ads (2) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
  • 3 Conference Registration Entries and up to three 50% off Registration entries
  • Branded pre-recorded message shared during pre-Conference digital marketing promotions
  • Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
  • Exhibitor Hall Space (for your business or gifted to another organization)
  • Potential for brand mention during Media Coverage through Print and TV

SOCIAL IMPACT AWARDS SPONSORS ($10,000) 4 Available

  • Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, E-blasts, Cause San Diego website (for 1 year), 1 Social Media post
  • Recognition as Social Impact Awards Sponsor during pre-event promotions and key announcements at event
  • Announce and help present Social Impact Awards during the Conference
  • Brand mention during Event Day announcements and in print/digital media coverage
  • 1 LinkedIn Post during Conference
  • Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blast (1), Digital Ads (2) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
  • 2 Conference Registration Entries and up to three 50% off Registration entries
  • Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
  • Logo Branded materials in participant event bags

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS SPONSOR ($8,000) 3 Available

  • Special recognition as Scholarship Awards Sponsor during the pre-event promotions and Scholarship Awards session; assist in presenting Scholarships to winners during Conference
  • 3-minute address to the attendees before Scholarship Awards are handed out
  • Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, Cause San Diego website (for 1 year)
  • Branded pre-recorded message announcing the scholarship winners, shared on Cause SD LI, E-blast and website post event
  • 1 LinkedIn Post during Conference
  • Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blast (1), Digital Ads (1) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
  • 2 Conference Registration Entries and up to four 50% off Registration entries
  • Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
  • Logo Branded materials in participant event bags

 

CONFERENCE BREAKOUT SESSION SPONSORS ($5,000) 12 Available

  • Recognized as Breakout Session Sponsor on Conference signage and digital marketing materials leading up to and during the event
  • Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, Cause San Diego website (for 1 year)
  • Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blast (1), Digital Ads (1) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
  • Exhibitor Hall Space at event and on the Conference app (for your business or gifted to another organization)*
  • 2 Conference Registration Entries and up to two 50% off Registration entries
  • Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
  • Logo Branded materials in participant event bag

NETWORKING LOUNGE SPONSOR ($5,000) 1 Available

The Cause Conference is all about community and collaboration but sometimes attendees need a quiet place to connect. This lounge will allow attendees to get away without having to leave the conference.

  • Recognized as Networking Lounge Sponsor in the Lounge, on Conference signage and on digital marketing materials leading up to and during the event
  • Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, Cause San Diego website (for 1 year)
  • Opportunity to brand the room to highlight your organization
  • Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blast (1), Digital Ads (1) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
  • 2 Conference Registration Entries and up to two 50% off Registration entries
  • Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
  • Logo Branded materials in participant event bag

RELAXATION LOUNGE SPONSOR ($5,000) 1 Available

The Cause Conference is all about community and collaboration but sometimes attendees need a quiet place to connect. This lounge will allow attendees to get away without having to leave the conference.

  • Recognized as Relaxation Lounge Sponsor in the Lounge, on Conference signage and on digital marketing materials leading up to and during the event
  • Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, Cause San Diego website (for 1 year)
  • Pre-event LinkedIn post video promoting the Lounge
  • Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blast (1), Digital Ads (1) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
  • 2 Conference Registration Entries and up to two 50% off Registration entries
  • Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
  • Logo Branded materials in participant event bag

 

CONFERENCE BAG SPONSORS ($5,000) 1 Available

  • Brand mention on Conference signage and digital marketing materials leading up to and during the event
  • Company logo imprinted on each attendee’s durable, reusable bag (Conference team will purchase)
  • Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, Cause San Diego website (for 1 year)
  • Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blast (1), Digital Ads (1) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
  • Exhibitor Hall Space at event and on the Conference app (for your business or gifted to another organization)*
  • 1 Conference Registration Entry and up to two 50% off Registration entries
  • Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
  • Logo Branded materials in participant event bag

 

ATTENDEE GIFT SPONSOR ($4,000) 1 Available

  • Company logo recognized on Conference signage and within pre-event digital promotions
  • Company logo imprinted on each attendee’s gift (sponsor works with Conference team to select gift)
  • Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, Cause San Diego website (for 6 months)
  • 1 Conference Registration Entry and a 50% off Registration entry
  • Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
  • Logo Branded materials in participant event bag

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPONSORS ($4,000) 3 Available

  • Recognized on Conference signage as the Breakfast or Lunch Sponsor and within pre-event digital promotions
  • Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, Cause San Diego website (for 6 months)
  • 2 Conference Registration Entries and a 50% off Registration entry
  • Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
  • Logo Branded materials in participant event bag

AUDIO VISUAL SPONSORS ($3,000) 3 Available

  • Recognized on Conference signage as the Audio Visual Sponsor and within pre-event digital promotions
  • Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, Cause San Diego website (for 6 months)
  • 1 Conference Registration Entry
  • Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
  • Logo Branded materials in participant event bag

 

IMPACT FOR GOOD SPONSORS ($2,000) 10 Available

  • Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include the Cause San Diego website (for 1 year), Signage, and TV Displays during event
  • Exhibitor Hall Space (for your business or gifted to another organization) *
  • 1 Conference Registration Entry
  • Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
  • Logo Branded materials in participant event bags

*There is limited exhibitor hall space, and they will be included in sponsorship agreements if still available.

EXHIBITOR BOOTH OPTIONS

Buy your Exhibitor Booth on Whova HERE – https://whova.com/portal/registration/asdcc_202409/exhibitor
 

PREMIUM EXHIBITOR SPACE, IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL ($1,200) – 10 Available

What we provide:
        – One 6’ x 30” table, linens, two chairs    

        – Premium Indoor Location – Lobby outside the General Session Theatre

        – 2 Exhibitor Space Full-Day Passes (over $800 value)
        – Brand mention on Event Day Signage & in Media Coverage

        – Company Advertisement in 1 E-Blast pre-event (Exhibitor provide graphic)

        – Company Advertisement in 1 LinkedIn Post pre-event (Exhibitor provide graphic)
        – Hyperlinked logo listing on the Cause SD website
        – Branded item included in attendee gift bag
        – Virtual Exhibitor Booth Space on Whova
               – Exhibitor profile in Whova’s exhibitor portal; Collect leads, offer coupons/giveaways; Engage attendees with in-app messages, bulletin board, group chat, business card exchanging, etc.

What you provide:

         – Décor, print collateral, product needed for booth (sampling/display)
         – Shipping and handling fees are at your expense
         – Brand logo (need high resolution png or jpg file)

EXHIBITOR SPACE, IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL ($950) – 10 Available 

What we provide
        – One 6’ x 30” table, linens, two chairs

        – Outdoor Impact Village Location (Shaded & Venue Front Entrance)

       – 2 Exhibitor Space Full-Day Passes (over $800 value)

        – Brand mention on Event Day Signage & in Media Coverage
        – Hyperlinked logo listing on the Cause SD website
        – Branded item included in attendee gift bag
        – Virtual Exhibitor Booth Space on Whova
               –  Exhibitor profile in Whova’s exhibitor portal; Collect leads, offer coupons/giveaways; Engage attendees with in-app messages, bulletin board, group chat, business card exchanging, etc.

What you provide:

         – Décor, print collateral, product needed for booth (sampling/display)
         – Shipping and handling fees are at your expense
         – Brand logo (need high resolution png or jpg

VIRTUAL ONLY EXHIBITOR SPACE ($500) 25 Available

What we provide:
        – Brand mention on Event Day Signage        
        – Virtual Exhibitor Booth Space on Whova
               –  Exhibitor profile in Whova’s exhibitor portal; Collect leads, offer coupons/giveaways; Engage attendees with in-app messages, bulletin board, group chat, business card exchanging, etc.

What you provide:
         – Brand logo for website listing and printed signs (need high resolution png or jpg file)

 

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Reach out to us at info@causesandiego.org or staci@causesandiego.org to learn more, get involved with our programs and support our efforts.