Willamette Valley Development Officers (WVDO) hosts its fourth Regional Conference, May 17 and 18, 2012, at the Governor Hotel in Portland, Oregon. The conference will feature prominent keynote speakers, presentation of the Crystal Awards and experienced local and regional presenters.

Upwards of 400 entry level through senior level development professionals, executive directors, and leadership volunteers from the metro area, state, and region are expected to attend this conference.

Sponsorships for the conference range from $10,000 Presenting Sponsor to $1,000 Sustaining Sponsor with a number of levels in between.

If you would like to be a Conference Sponsor or need more information, please contact Cynthia Thompson, WVDO Conference Sponsorship Chair, at 503-222-5720 ext 6 or ct [at] macdcenter [dot] org.  Sponsor Information PDF

• Signage at the Regional Conference
• Exhibitor Space or equivalent opportunity to showcase your business
• WVDO’s annual report (received via email by more than 950 nonprofit and corporate members)
• Event page of WVDO website, with a link to your website
• Printed or online material about the 2012 Regional Conference including postcards, program, slide show, welcome boards, sponsorship boards, online registration form, and table signage
• Conference and Crystal Award email updates sent to WVDO membership
• Marketing items and literature in attendees’ conference gift bags (materials provided by sponsors)
• Marketing materials on sponsor recognition table
• Tickets to the Conference (number depending on sponsor level)

Patron Sponsors and Above Receive:

• Opportunity to Introduce Keynote Speakers and/or
• Present a Crystal Award at the Thursday morning Crystal Awards presentation

Demographics of Past Attendees:

Advertising Reach:

Sponsorship At-A-Glance

Recognition Benefits	$10,000 Presenting Sponsor	$5,000 Supporting Sponsor	$3,500 Patron Sponsor	$2,500 Collaborating Sponsor	$1,000 Sustaining Sponsor
Banner or Standing Sign displayed at the Regional Conference and Crystal Awards Presentation (appropriate sized banner or sign provided by company)
Logo or name on Group Signage at the Regional Conference and Crystal Awards Presentation
Company logo on WVDO website	(for one year)	(for 6 months)	(for 4 months)	(for 2 months)	(for 1 month)
Sponsor placement in Business Journal ad thanking WVDO supporters
WVDO’s annual report (received by more than 950 nonprofit and corporate members)
Name and logo on event page of WVDO website, with a link to your company website	(for one year)	(for 6 months)	(for 4 months)	(for 2 months)	(for 1 month)
Press releases and PSAs announcing WVDO’s 2012 Regional Conference and Crystal Awards
Name and/or logo (depending on level) on printed and online material about the 2012 Regional Conference including postcards, program, slide show, welcome boards, sponsorship boards, online registration forms, nomination form and table signage
Verbal acknowledgment from the podium at the opening and closing events of the conference
Opportunity to introduce selected speakers and programs
Prominent recognition in print and electronic ads for Regional Conference
Name and logo on the 2012 Conference Powerpoint presentation
Recognition on Conference and Crystal Award email updates
Logo on conference bag for all attendees
Promotional items and literature in attendees’ conference gift bags and at sponsor recognition table (materials provided by sponsor)

Marketing And Hospitality Benefits	$10,000 Presenting Sponsor	$5,000 Supporting Sponsor	$3,500 Patron Sponsor	$2,500 Collaborating Sponsor	$1,000 Sustaining Sponsor
Premier table signage and seating at the Thursday Opening Keynote Breakfast	(10 seats)	(10 seats)	(10 seats)	(5 seats)	(5 seats)
Introduce Keynote Speaker or the Crystal Awards Presentation
Present one of the four Crystal Awards
Welcome remarks (or similar opportunity) at the Thursday evening reception
Exhibitor space (6 foot long table)
Advertisement in the Conference Program Booklet (450 copies printed)	(whole page)	(half page)	(quarter page)
Conference Registrations for corporate use or donated to nonprofit of your choice	(four)	(two)	(one)	(one)
Attendance List prior to and after the conference
Other Benefits available based on sponsor interest