Gateway. to Grant Success. 17th Annual Conference. Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus. Professionals Association. Grant Professionals Association

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1 G pa Grant Professionals Association Gateway to Grant Success Grant Professionals Association 17th Annual Conference 2015 Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus

2 We are excited to invite you to join the Grant Professionals Association at our 2015 Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri on November 11-14, The GPA Annual Conference is widely recognized as a premier gathering of professionals in the grants field. The GPA conference draws individuals of all skill levels and from all areas of practice from arts to education to healthcare and public safety/security. We expect more than 600 grants professionals will be in attendance at the 2015 conference. GPA is the recognized authority in the grants profession with more than 5,000 members and contacts. This prospectus will provide valuable information on how you can actively participate in the GPA Annual Conference and connect with professionals in the grants field. There are various opportunities to participate as a sponsor, exhibitor, and advertiser to share your message with attendees. We are continuing to develop more opportunities for you to engage with conference attendees and maximize your visibility in the grants profession. We look forward to working with you to design a strategy to promote your products and services to a diverse range of grant professionals, both in person at the GPA Annual Conference, through GPA communication channels and throughout the year. Contact us today so we can begin working with you on your plans for the 2015 GPA Annual Conference. Sincerely, Welcome from GPA Grant Professionals Association The Grant Professionals Association (GPA) is a nonprofit, membership organization that serves the grants profession. Founded in 1997, GPA is the recognized authority in the grants profession and is the largest association for grant professionals. GPA provides education programs, advances best practices, establishes ethical guidelines, and creates networking opportunities for grant professionals. The signature program for GPA is the annual conference, which attracts more than 600 grant professionals each year. Our members represent the entire spectrum of the nonprofit field, including arts and culture, human services, education, health care, government, libraries, faith-based organizations, and international organizations. These professionals include: Grant Writers Grant Managers Grant Proposal Developers Directors of Development Grant Administrators Grant Makers and Funders Executive Directors and Board Members Proposal and Program Evaluators Program Development Directors Independent Consultants Grantsmanship Trainers Mike Chamberlain, CEO Grant Professionals Association Who attends the GPA Conference Attendees Primary Job Responsibility Type of Organization Grant coordinator Higher Education 4% 2% 9% 11% 45% 29% Grant proposal w riter Grant manager Fundraiser Nonprofit administrator Consultant, Director or Other 9% 20% 12% 10% 18% 14% 17% Government (local, state or federal) Healthcare K-12 Education (public or private) Nonprofit Agency Consultant Other The GPA 17th Annual Conference & Expo presents a unique opportunity for accessing a national audience of more than 600 grant professionals/purchasing decision-makers. Build your client base, increase your company s bottom line plus expand your marketing visibility to influential GPA members through the GPA website, printed materials, e-newsletters and referrals by GPA state and chapter representatives/members. 2

3 Conference schedule at a glance Wednesday, November 11 Thursday, November 12 Friday, November 13 Saturday, November 14 Registration Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Registration Open 7:30 am - 5:15 pm Registration Open 7:30 am - 5:15 pm Registration Open 8:00 am - 11:30 am Exhibitor Set-up 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibits Open 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Exhibits Open 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Continental Breakfast 8:00 am - 9:00 am Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 7:30 am - 9:00 am Opening Session 9:00 am - 10:30 am Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 7:30 am - 9:00 am 9:00 am - 10:15 am Workshop Sessions 9:00 am - 10:15 am Workshop Sessions 10:30 am - 11:45 am 10:30 am - 10:45 am 10:15 am - 10:30 am 10:45 am - 12:00 pm 10:30 am - 11:45 am Luncheon Meeting 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm 11:45 am - 12:00 pm 1:45 pm - 2:00 pm Luncheon Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm 1:45 pm - 2:00 pm Dessert with Exhibitors 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Dessert with Exhibitors 3:15pm - 3:45 pm Evening Event (optional) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Exhibitor Dismantle 5:00 pm Important Dates & Deadlines Friday, July 31: Deadline to cancel exhibit registration and receive partial refund. Deadline to submit advertisement artwork for Conference Program. Monday, October 5: Booth Numbers ed to exhibitors. Monday, October 19: Pre-show attendee list ed to Title, Platinum and Gold sponsors. Thursday, November 19: Post-conference attendee list ed to Title, Platinum and Gold sponsors & exhibitors. 3

4 Sponsorship levels and benefits Benefits Title Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Copper Cost $20,000 $10,000 $5,000 $3,000 $1,500 $1,000 Ad in conference program Full page (Inside cover) Full page Full page Half page Quarter page Business Card Logo on sponsor poster in registration area Article in GPA weekly e newsletter Full page 1/2 page 1/4 page Listing Listing Listing Logo/Link on GPA website until 12/31/15 Exhibit space furnished (value $1,700) Annual GPA Membership/Renewal 4 included 3 included 2 included Full conference registration 4 included 3 included 2 included Time to address conference attendees 5 minutes 3 minutes 2 minutes List of GPA Pre/Post conference attendees (one time use) NEW: Opportunity to host an evening event* Logo on cover of conference program Acknowledgement in all conference e blasts as a sponsor 90 minute conference workshop to discuss how your product would benefit the grants industry Logo on all printed GPA material promoting the conference Logo on all workshop posters List of GPA Membership (one time use) Questions? Contact Kelli Romero at GPA: (913) or Kelli@GrantProfessionals.org *New in 2015: GPA is offering Title, Platinum and Gold sponsors the opportunity to host a networking reception at the GPA conference. GPA will provide the space and sponsors will be responsible for any food and beverage. For more details contact Kelli Romero. As a sponsor: You will reach organizations and individuals within the grants industry from around the world. Your company s name will be publicized to thousands of individuals who can become familiar with what you offer. Your logo will be seen by over 2,400 visitors per month to the GPA website. Sponsorship Benefits 1. Increase company visibility throughout the conference setting. 2. Win new product commitments. 3. Nurture new business. 4. Introduce attendees and prospects to your latest innovations. 5. Expand and deepen current customer relationships. 6. Attend all conference workshops with your Title, Platinum or Gold sponsorships. 4

5 Specialty sponsorships Educational Sponsor - $10,000 (Title Sponsorship for Series) Two conference registrations Logo with workshop series in conference program Full page ad in conference program book Acknowledged as Educational Sponsor at conference Name on each workshop sign with workshop series Onsite signage during all general sessions (2 ft. x 6 ft.) Logo on sponsor poster in registration area Time to address conference attendees - 3 minutes Logo/link on GPA website until December 31, 2015 Article in issue of the GPA Grant News e-newsletter Breakfast Sponsor - $2,000 (one per meal) or Luncheon Sponsor - $4,000 (one per meal) Half page ad in conference program book Acknowledged as Breakfast/Lunch Sponsor Predominate onsite signage during sponsored meal Logo on sponsor poster in registration area Logo/link on GPA website until December 31, 2015 Article in issue of the GPA Grant News e-newsletter Individual Workshop Sponsor - $500 Business Card ad in conference program book Acknowledged as Workshop Sponsor Name on workshop signage during sponsored session Logo on sponsor poster in registration area Logo/link on GPA website until December 31, 2015 Article in issue of the GPA Grant News e-newsletter Conference highlights Exhibit Hall 600+ Attendees Evening Outings Featured Speakers Plenty of Networking Opportunities 5 Meals Included 70 3 Pre-Conference 5

6 Exhibit All Inclusive Exhibitor Package - $1,700 Exhibit Space Includes: 6 table with draping, two chairs, table tent with exhibitor name Two conference registrations, valued at $1,250 Company name and information listed in conference program Logo/link on GPA website until December 31, 2015 Listing in one issue of the GPA Grant News e-newsletter List of GPA conference attendees (post list only) with s Exhibitor Schedule at a Glance Wednesday, 11/11 11:00AM - 4:00PM: Booth Set-Up 11:00AM - 7:00PM: Registration 5:00PM - 7:00PM: Exhibits Open and Welcome Reception Thursday, 11/12 7:30AM - 5:00PM: Exhibits Open Friday, 11/13 7:30AM - 5:00PM: Exhibits Open 5:00PM: Exhibit Dismantle Exhibitors are required to staff their booths during the designated/recommended open hours. Attendees may visit the exhibit area throughout the conference; staffi ng of an exhibit is optional when workshops are in session. Advertise Conference Program Advertising Advertisements will be inserted in the final conference program. Full page program advertisers will also be acknowledged on the GPA website at and in the post-conference issue of the GPA e-newsletter. Approximately 800 of the conference programs will be published and circulated. Full Page Ad 7.5 x 10 $ Half Page Ad 7.5 x 5 $ Quarter Page Ad 3.75 x 5 $ Business Card 3.75 x 2.5 $65.00 Ad Format The preferred ad format should be pdf or jpg Color or Black/White 300 dpi Submit your ad by July 31, Option: Ad can be ed to Kelli Romero at kelli@grantprofessionals.org. Please entitle the Program Ad. 6 Camera ready artwork due: July 31, 2015

7 Conference hotel information The Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, located in St. Louis, Missouri, will serve as the headquarters for the 2015 GPA Annual Conference. GPA has secured a special room rate of $159 plus applicable taxes for standard guestrooms for conference attendees and exhibitors. All rooms feature complimentary internet. There are a limited number of rooms, which will be held at this special rate until October 18, To reserve your room, contact the Hyatt Regency directly at and reference the Grant Professionals Association or visit to reserve your room online. Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch 315 Chestnut Street St. Louis, MO St. Louis Journey to the top of the Gateway Arch, interact with butterflies, try your hand at some science experiments or immerse yourself in a little arts and culture it s all in a day s fun in St. Louis, Missouri. Some key places to visit in St. Louis are: the Gateway Arch, Missouri History Museum in Forest Park, Missouri Botanical Garden, Anheuser- Busch Stadium (home of the St. Louis Cardinals) and more! Make it a family vacation (or act like a kid again) and visit the City Museum, Six Flags St. Louis, the Magic House, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Science Center, etc. From sports and shopping to tours and attractions, check out what St. Louis has to offer. 7

8 2015 Annual Conference November 11-14, 2015 St. Louis, Missouri Organization Address City State Zip Name Title Phone Website Fax EXHIBITORS All Inclusive $1,700 per booth x # of booths = TOTAL $ Includes draped 6 table, two chairs, table tent sign, two full conference registrations, company logo and link on GPA website. Acknowledgement in printed conference materials, name listed in conference book. Listing in the GPA Grant News e-newsletter, list of GPA conference attendees (post list only). Additional Exhibit Booth Staff Registration - $325 (Meals included) Additional Exhibit Booth Staff Registration - $25 (No meals included - booth staff only) ADVERTISING Full Page ($500) Half Page ($250) Quarter Page ($125) Business Card ($65) SPONSORSHIPS Title Sponsor ($20,000) Silver Sponsor ($3,000) Copper Sponsor ($1,000) Platinum Sponsor ($10,000) Internet Cafe Sponsor ($3,000) Workshop Sponsor ($500) Educational Sponsor ($10,000) Breakfast Sponsor ($2,500) Gold Sponsor ($5,000) Bronze Sponsor ($1,500) Lunch Sponsor ($4,000) TOTAL $ Please attach or send a product/service of 150 words or less to be used in conference program. TERMS OF PAYMENT/CANCELLATION - A non-refundable $200 deposit per exhibit space reserved is due within two weeks of invoice date. Final payment for exhibit space is due no later than 7/31/15. Reservations received after 7/31/15 will require payment in full within two weeks of reservation. Payment in full is required prior to exhibit installation. Written cancellations received by GPA show management after 7/31/15 will be charged the full exhibit space rental fee. Cancellations are not effective until they are received IN WRITING at the GPA Headquarters, 1333 Meadowlark Lane, Suite 105, Kansas City, KS