Annual Sponsor Program
SoACE is proud to offer annual sponsorship opportunities designed to fit a variety of organizational goals and budgets. Through year-round visibility, educational programming, events, and community engagement, sponsors have the opportunity to build meaningful connections with career services and employer relations professionals across the South.
Annual sponsorship packages provide valuable benefits including memberships, conference registrations, branding opportunities, social media exposure, and access to exclusive enhancement opportunities. Whether your organization is looking to increase brand awareness, engage directly with members, or demonstrate support for the profession, SoACE offers a sponsorship level to help you achieve your goals.
Sponsorship Levels
- Diamond – $15,000
- Platinum – $10,000
- Gold – $7,500
- Silver – $5,000
- Bronze – $2,500
- Friends of SoACE – $1,000
- SoACE Connect – $500
Ready to Become a Sponsor?
Register for the Annual Sponsorship Program
Sponsorship Benefits
| Benefit | Diamond
($15,000) | Platinum ($10,000) | Gold
($7,500) | Silver ($5,000) | Bronze ($2,500) | Friends ($1,000) | Connect ($500) |
|---|
| Membership |
5-9 Group |
5-9 Group |
3 Individual |
2 Individual |
1 Individual |
— |
— |
| Complimentary Annual Conference Registration |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
— |
— |
— |
| Complimentary ER Summit Registration |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
— |
— |
— |
| Logo on Website, Community & Event Apps |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Host or Sponsor a Webinar |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
| Featured Job Postings |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
— |
| Social Media Feature |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| On-site Branding Level |
Premium |
Advanced |
Expanded |
Elevated |
Standard |
— |
— |
| Exhibitor Booth at Annual Conference |
Preferential Comp |
Comp |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
| VIP Reception Tickets |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
— |
— |
— |
Signature Enhancement Selection Process
Signature Enhancements are available to annual sponsors based on sponsorship level. Opportunities will be released in phases according to the following access schedule:
- Priority Access (Diamond & Platinum Sponsors): June 10 – July 31, 2026
- Early Access (Gold Sponsors): August 1 – September 30, 2026
- Standard Access (Silver, Bronze, Friends of SoACE, and SoACE Connect Sponsors): October 1 – November 15, 2026
The table below identifies which sponsor levels are eligible for each access window.
| Signature Enhancement | Cost | Available | Access |
|---|
| Co-branded Annual Conference Nametag Lanyards |
$5,000 |
1 |
Diamond & Platinum: Priority • Gold: Early • Silver/Bronze: Standard |
| Co-branded Annual Conference Welcome Bags |
$5,000 |
1 |
Diamond & Platinum: Priority • Gold: Early • Silver/Bronze: Standard |
| Annual Conference Wi-Fi Naming |
$4,000 |
1 |
Diamond & Platinum: Priority • Gold: Early • Silver/Bronze: Standard |
| Networking Break Refreshments |
$2,500 |
4 |
Diamond & Platinum: Priority • Gold: Early • Silver/Bronze/Friends/Connect: Standard |
| Branding at President's Reception or Evening Networking Event |
$2,000 |
2 |
Diamond & Platinum: Priority • Gold: Early • Silver/Bronze/Friends/Connect: Standard |
| Photobooth Sponsorship |
$1,500 |
2 |
Diamond & Platinum: Priority • Gold: Early • Silver/Bronze/Friends/Connect: Standard |
| Entertainment Sponsorship |
$1,500 |
2 |
Diamond & Platinum: Priority • Gold: Early • Silver/Bronze/Friends/Connect: Standard |
| Co-branded Employer Relations Summit Nametag Lanyards |
$2,500 |
1 |
Diamond & Platinum: Priority • Gold: Early • Silver/Bronze/Friends/Connect: Standard |
| Employer Relations Summit Wi-Fi Naming |
$2,000 |
1 |
Diamond & Platinum: Priority • Gold: Early • Silver/Bronze: Standard |
| Employer Relations Summit Main Stage Introductory Remarks |
$1,500 |
2 |
Diamond & Platinum: Priority • Gold: Early • Silver/Bronze: Standard |
| Tech Bootcamp Named Sponsor |
$5,000 |
1 |
Diamond & Platinum: Priority • Gold: Early • Silver/Bronze/Friends/Connect: Standard |
*Signature events are defined as the Annual Conference and the Employer Relations Summit
*Sponsorship benefits are non-transferable
Questions? Contact us at [email protected].
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