As a sponsor to the 2023 Michigan Annual Conference, you have a unique opportunity to reach more than 2000 leaders of the church, representing nearly 650 United Methodist churches across Michigan, serving over 130,000 people, with your brand and message. We are pleased to offer a variety of sponsorship packages.
LEAD CONFERENCE SPONSOR
Availability - 1 Status - Available
Value: $39,000
Your Cost: $25,000
As the lead sponsor of the 2023 Michigan Annual Conference, your organization will be uniquely identified as the primary partner of the Michigan Conference, sharing brand identity on all materials. Your sponsorship includes:
Events
- Private luncheon for 300 sponsor-invited guests with the ability to present a full program.
- Ordination Reception for 600 newly recognized, commissioned, and ordained members, their friends, family, and guests. Catered event includes a private sponsor table with Bishop Bard.
- OR...Welcome Back Bishop Bard Dessert Reception for 1800 guests.
Promotional Opportunities
- 5-minute video in the plenary session on Friday or Saturday (client provided)
- Sponsor table outside of Governors Hall (primary plenary hall).
- Website acknowledgment with a link.
- Social Media acknowledgments.
- Episcopal recognition during plenary sessions.
Promotional Materials
- Program front cover with logo and lead sponsor identifier as the Conference partner for 2023.
- Full page inside program greeting and photo.
- Plenary Hall video screen signage during breaks.
- Logo link on the home page of 2023.MichiganUMC.org website with a greeting message and hotlink.
- Up to four large sponsor signs at the resort.
Ala carte promotions
Your Cost - $10,000
5-Minute Break Logo Sponsors
Your Cost - $1,000
Includes your logo on screen over soft music. Volume discounts available.
Sponsor table outside Governors Hall (primary plenary hall)
Your Cost - $500
Charging Station Advertisement
Stationery 22 x 28 poster on 20-port cellphone charging station outside of Governors Hall with your custom advertisement.
Other Event Opportunities
ORDINATION RECEPTION
Value: $16,500
Your Cost: $10,000
Ordination Reception for 600 newly recognized, commissioned, and ordained members, their friends, family, and guests. Catered event includes a private sponsor table with Bishop Bard and Julie Bard. Package includes full page inside black and white ad in the Annual Conference Program, sponsor table in the gathering space outside of Governor's Hall and sponsorship signage.
*The Conference Leader Sponsor has the right of first refusal for this event.
WELCOME BISHOP BACK RECEPTION
Value: $16,500
Your Cost: $10,000
Dessert reception to welcome back Bishop David Bard and Julie Bard back to Michigan. Event includes 1800 guests; members to annual conference, observers and friends. Package includes full page inside black and white ad in the Annual Conference Program, sponsor table in the gathering space outside of Governor's Hall and sponsorship signage.
*The Conference Leader Sponsor has the right of first refusal for this event.
5K FOR CHILD HUNGER RELIEF
Value: $10,000
Your Cost: $7,500
Sponsorship of the 7th Annual Michigan Conference 5K for Child Hunger Relief. The last two years this event raised over $82,000 for child hunger relief and garnered state-wide media attention. The walk, run, ride or wag event draws up to 500 live and virtual runners. T-shirts include sponsor logo, plus signage and recognition during the plenary session.
CLERGY RECEPTION
Value: $6,500
Your Cost: $5,000
Dessert reception for 500 clergy, spouses and guests. Includes a private sponsor table. Package includes half page inside black and white ad in the Annual Conference Program, and sponsorship signage.
PROMOTE YOURSELF!
Include an ad in our Annual Conference Program. Over 2500 copies are taken home to local churches and shared and available online.
Full page black and white advertisement in program book $1,000
Half page black and white advertisement in program book $500
Quarter page black and white advertisement in program book $250
Sponsorship details
Contract deadline - March 15, 2023
Advertising copy or digital designs must be submitted, along with a sponsor logo and preferred link location by April 1, 2023.
Videos for segments must be produced and received no later than May 1, 2023.
Need more information about sponsorship options, or ready to sign up today?
Please contact the sponsorship coordinator, Mark Doyal – [email protected]
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