1. Event Sponsor: $10,000
(Primary sponsor with significant event exposure and engagement)
Benefits:
Logo Placement: Logo on all event signage, banners, and printed materials.
Program Recognition: Full-page logo and profile in the event program.
Website Visibility: Prominent logo on the event website.
Social Media: Multiple dedicated social media mentions before, during, and after the event.
VIP Access: 2 tickets to the donor recognition reception and 10 passes to the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Exhibit Space: 8’ table at the STEM Career Expo.
Speaking Opportunity: Option to have a company representative speak at the event or participate in an opening session.
Additional Exposure: Recognition during the event in speeches and press materials.
2. Social Event Sponsor (e.g., Student Swap Meet or Dance): $7,500
(Targeted sponsorship of social events, great for engaging with students directly)
Benefits:
Logo Placement: Logo on all event signage, banners, and printed materials for the social event.
Program Recognition: Half-page logo and profile in the event program.
Website Visibility: Name listing on the event website.
VIP Access: 2 tickets to the donor recognition reception and 8 passes to the Opening Ceremony.
Exhibit Space: 8’ table at the STEM Career Expo.
Additional Recognition: Acknowledgment during the social event itself.
3. Career Expo Sponsor: $5,000
(Focused exposure at the STEM Career Expo with additional benefits)
Benefits:
Logo Placement: Logo on all signage and marketing related to the STEM Career Expo.
Program Recognition: Name listing in the event program.
Website Visibility: Name listed on the event website.
VIP Access: 2 tickets to the donor recognition reception and 5 passes to the Opening Ceremony.
Exhibit Space: Premium 8’ table at the STEM Career Expo, front-and-center location.
Social Media Recognition: Mention on event social media channels.
4. Adopt-an-Event Sponsor: $2,500
(Support a specific event or activity with your branding featured throughout)
Benefits:
Logo Placement: Logo on event signage related to the adopted event (e.g., workshops, competitions, etc.).
Program Recognition: Name listing in the event program.
Website Visibility: Name listing on the event website.
Press Coverage: Recognition in press releases and event communications.
VIP Access: 2 tickets to the donor recognition reception and 4 passes to the Opening Ceremony.
Exhibit Space: 8’ table at the STEM Career Expo.
5. Gold Supporter: $1,500
(Supporter-level sponsor with event program and website visibility)
Benefits:
Program Recognition: Name listed in the event program.
Website Visibility: Name listed on the event website.
Event Access: 2 tickets to the donor recognition reception and 2 passes to the Opening Ceremony.
Exhibit Space: 8’ table at the STEM Career Expo.
6. Supporter: $500
(Entry-level sponsorship with recognition at the event)
Benefits:
Program Recognition: Name listed in the event program.
Website Visibility: Name listed on the event website.
Event Access: 2 passes to the Opening Ceremony.
Exhibit Space: 8’ table at the STEM Career Expo.
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities:
STEM Career Expo Table: $1,000 – Sponsors can reserve a table to engage directly with attendees and distribute materials during the STEM Career Expo.
Coffee Break Sponsor: $1,500 – Branding and signage at coffee/refreshment stations with acknowledgment.
Swag Bag Sponsor: $1,000 – Logo on event swag bags handed out to all attendees.
Session Sponsor: $2,500 – Sponsor a specific session or activity (e.g., keynote, workshops) with your branding displayed during the session.
Summary:
Event Sponsor ($10,000) remains the highest level with maximum exposure and engagement.
Social Event Sponsor ($7,500) targets the student social events, offering a more focused opportunity.
Career Expo Sponsor ($5,000) offers great visibility for companies interested in engaging with attendees directly at the expo.
Lower-tier options like Adopt-an-Event ($2,500) and Gold Supporter ($1,500) provide valuable exposure for brands with smaller budgets but still significant visibility.
Supporter ($500) remains the entry-level sponsorship, offering recognition and a table at the Expo.
Contact: unlso25@unl.edu
Download: PDF version of sponsorship levels