The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment
SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS
2019
US SIF ANNUAL CONFERENCE The US SIF Member Day and Annual Conference offer a unique opportunity to network with leaders of the sustainable, responsible and impact investing community and to learn about new approaches, trends and policy developments in the field. The conference attracts representatives of investment management and advisory firms, asset owners, research firms, financial planners and advisors, broker-dealers, and community development institutions, along with policymakers and corporate leaders. Since 2011, our event has drawn people from the investment, business, civil society, government and non-profit spheres. Our content is cutting edge, covering a broad array of topics and issues that are deeply relevant to the financial professionals who attend the conference. Please find all of our conference speakers, sponsors, attendees and agendas here.
ABOUT US SIF US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment is the leading voice advancing sustainable, responsible and impact investing across all asset classes. US SIF is a founding member of the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance. Learn more at ussif.org.
OUR MISSION
OUR VISION
Rapidly shift investment practices towards sustainability, focusing on long-term investment and the generation of positive social and environmental impacts.
Environmental, social and governance impacts are meaningfully assessed in all investment decisions resulting in a more sustainable and equitable society.
ADVANCING THE FIELD WHILE SERVING OUR MEMBERS US SIF offers opportunities for members to enhance their professional expertise by being part of an active community of practitioners, participating in programs including webinars, Member Day events at our conference and engaging in US SIF committees. We produce cutting edge research and offer multiple opportunities for education including both a live and on-line course on the Fundamentals of Sustainable and Impact Investment, fact sheets and “how to” guidebooks on sustainable investment. Through outreach to both federal legislators and regulators, we advance public policy initiatives which include better corporate reporting on environmental, social and governance indicators, shareholder rights, addressing climate change and financial reform. We provide opportunities for members to be active in policy through our annual Hill Day and Policy Leaders training program. Through focused media and public engagement, we increase public awareness of and demand for sustainable and impact investing. Members benefit from increased public exposure to the field through press events, media referrals and media activities. We also highlight our members’ work, research and sponsorship of US SIF initiatives. We convene and provide networking opportunities for the breadth of sustainable investment practitioners through our national conference and at events nationwide.
US SIF ANNUAL CONFERENCE PREVIOUS SPEAKERS
Bryan Stevenson Founder & Executive Director Equal Justice Initiative
Julia Stasch President MacArthur Foundation
John Taft CEO RBC Wealth Management
Darren Walker President Ford Foundation
Kate Wolford President McKnight Foundation
Robert Jackson Jr. Commissioner Securities and Exchange Commission
Eileen Fisher Chief Creative Officer EILEEN FISHER
Joe Keefe President & CEO Pax World Funds
Jennifer Pryce President & CEO Calvert Impact Capital
Kurt Summers Treasurer City of Chicago
Anna Pot Manager, Responsible Investment APG Asset Management
Vice President Al Gore Co-Founder Generation Investment Management
Please find all of our conference speakers, sponsors, attendees and agendas here.
US SIF ANNUAL CONFERENCE PREVIOUS SPONSORS & ATTENDEES
Please find all of our conference speakers, sponsors, attendees and agendas here.
US SIF 2019 CONFERENCE
The US SIF 9th Annual Conference will be held June 10-June 12, 2019 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis. This year we will again offer an exciting sponsor and exhibitor experience in a new city. We have a wonderful Minneapolis/St. Paul Host Committee in place and are looking forward to an innovative national conference. Our 2019 sponsorship opportunities will deliver optimal exposure while offering space for attendees to congregate, network and engage with our event sponsors and exhibitors. We have created new and unique opportunities for 2019 that include Host City, Registration, Conference Lounge, Sustainability and Member Day Community Tour sponsorships. The Lead, Member Day, Conference Reception, Prime Sponsorship levels as well as the Mobile App, Wireless Network and Supporting Sponsorship levels return for 2019 as do our Peter DeSimone Scholar and Contributing Sponsorship levels.
2019 Member Day Reception Venue | Guthrie Theatre | Level 9
US SIF 2019 CONFERENCE As a sponsor of the 2019 US SIF Annual Conference the benefits your organization will receive include: • • • • • • • • • •
Heightened visibility at a strategic event attracting attendees from firms and organizations across the industry; Twitter promotion of the conference using a proprietary hashtag. In 2018 #ussif18 received over 5 million impressions; In 2018, social media promotion by US SIF and event attendees produced 358 posts and had a reach of over 1.3 million unique users driving traffic to the conference website and event sponsor information; Marketing opportunities through listings on all conference promotions, signage at the event and in attendee materials; Access to conference attendee contact information before and after the event; Participation in a special reception for sponsors, speakers and agenda committee members; Complimentary registration(s); Reduced price registrations beyond those included with sponsorship; In-person networking with sustainable, responsible and impact investing leaders and; Profile in the mobile conference app, putting links to your website and social media accounts at attendee’s fingertips.
Your support ensures that the US SIF Annual Conference continues to be the premier sustainable and impact investing event. It allows US SIF to provide you and your colleagues with an agenda that includes motivating and compelling speakers, cutting-edge and relevant sessions and ample time to interact with fellow decision-makers and leaders. We expect the conference to continue to grow with more than 500 attendees. I hope we can count on your support of the US SIF conference in order to advance responsible investing among the financial and investment community, members of the media and policymakers. If you have any questions about sponsorship or other aspects of the Annual Conference, please contact us at tel. (202) 872-5361 or conference@ussif.org.
2019 Event Venue | Radisson Blu Hotel | Downtown Minneapolis
2019 SPONSORSHIP AT-A-GLANCE To see the complete benefit listing for each sponsorship opportunity, please refer to the detailed description of the full benefits in the following pages.
Hospitality Suite
X
Dedicated Signage
X
X
X
X
X
Logo on Conference Signage
X
X
X
X
X
X
Exhibit Space - Entire Conference
X
X
X
X
X
Logo/Firm Info on Speaker Gift
X
Logo and URL in Print and Digital Marketing Materials
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Ad in Conference Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Complimentary Conference Registrations
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Additional Registration Discount
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Dedicated Social Media Posts
X
X
X
Invite to Appreciation Reception
X
X
X
X
X
X
Profile on Mobile App
X
X
X
X
X
Attendee Contact List Pre & Post Conference
X
X
X
X
Remarks at Plenary, Member Day or Reception
X
X
X
X X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
2019 SPONSORSHIP OFFERINGS
$15,500 (non-members $17,500)
LEAD SPONSOR (1 available) • • • • • •
Hospitality suite throughout the conference * Dedicated signage throughout event space and acknowledgment on conference signage Premier exhibit space for full event, including Member Day Logo and sponsor information included with speaker appreciation gifts Logo in top location on all marketing materials, including logo with link to sponsor website from the event website and in conference emails Full-page ad on back cover of conference program
• • • • • • •
Five conference registrations Extra conference registrations at 15% discount Three dedicated tweets from US | SIF account highlighting Lead sponsorship Invitation to appreciation reception during conference Company profile in conference mobile app with access to sponsor profile for customization Attendee contact information before & after event Three minutes of remarks at opening session
* Sponsor must confirm use of this space at least four weeks before conference. Audio-visual and catering are not included,
though US SIF staff are able to assist with connections to the hotel for these requests.
NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR 2019 $14,500 (non-members $16,500)
HOST CITY SPONSOR (Sold Out) • • • • • • •
Hospitality suite throughout the conference * Dedicated signage throughout event space Acknowledgment on conference signage Premier exhibit space for full event, including Member Day Logo in top location on all marketing materials, including logo with link to sponsor website from the event website and in conference emails Full-page ad in conference program Four conference registrations
• • • • • •
Extra conference registrations at 15% discount Three dedicated tweets from US | SIF highlighting Host City sponsorship Invitation to appreciation reception during conference Company profile in conference mobile app with access to sponsor profile for customization Attendee contact information before & after event Three minutes of remarks at opening session
* Sponsor must confirm use of this space at least four weeks before conference. Audio-visual and catering are not included,
though US SIF staff are able to assist with connections to the hotel for these requests.
$13,500 (non-members $15,500)
MEMBER DAY SPONSOR (1 available) • • • • •
NEW - Branded lounge at Member Day Reception Dedicated signage throughout Member Day event space and acknowledgment on conference signage Prominent exhibit space for full event, including Member Day Logo in key location on all marketing materials, including logo with link to sponsor website from the event website and in conference emails Full-page ad in prime location in conference program
• • • • • •
Three conference registrations Extra conference registrations at 15% discount Invitation to appreciation reception during conference Company profile in conference mobile app with access to sponsor profile for customization Attendee contact information before & after event Two minutes of remarks during Member Day
NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR 2019 $13,500 (non-members $15,500)
REGISTRATION SPONSOR (1 available) • • • • •
Custom branding throughout the event registration space Custom image on event check-in screens (iPad) Logo in key location on all marketing materials, including logo with link to sponsor website from the event website and in conference emails Full-page ad in conference program Acknowledgment on conference signage
• • • • •
Three conference registrations Extra conference registrations at 15% discount Invitation to appreciation reception during conference Company profile in conference mobile app with access to sponsor profile for customization Attendee contact information before & after event
Registration Desk and Lobby | Radisson Blu Hotel | Downtown Minneapolis
$12,500 (non-members $14,500)
CONFERENCE RECEPTION SPONSOR (1 available) • • • •
Dedicated branding at Conference Reception and acknowledgment on conference signage Logo on all marketing materials, including logo with link to sponsor website from the event website and in conference emails Full-page ad in conference program Exhibit space for full event, including Member Day
• • • • •
$11,500 (non-members $13,000)
PRIME SPONSOR (3 available) • • • • •
Acknowledgment on conference signage Exhibit space for full event, including Member Day Logo on all marketing materials, including logo with link to sponsor website from the event website and in conference emails Full-page ad in conference program Three conference registrations
Three conference registrations Extra conference registrations at 15% discount Invitation to appreciation reception during conference Company profile in conference mobile app with access to sponsor profile for customization Attendee contact information before & after event
• • • • •
Extra conference registrations at 15% discount Invitation to appreciation reception during conference Company profile in conference mobile app with access to sponsor profile for customization Attendee contact information before & after event Two minutes of remarks at a Plenary session
NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR 2019 $10,500 (non-members $12,000)
CONFERENCE LOUNGE (Sold Out) • • • • •
Branded attendee lounge in Conference Space with soft seating and device charging stations Coffee bar Acknowledgment on conference signage Logo in all marketing materials, including logo with link to sponsor website from the event website and in conference emails Half-page ad in conference program
• • • • •
$9,500 (non-members $11,000)
MOBILE APP SPONSOR (Sold Out) • • • • •
Branded splash page on mobile app Acknowledgment on conference signage Logo in all marketing materials, including logo with link to sponsor website from the event website and in conference emails Half-page ad in conference program Two conference registrations
• • • •
• • •
Naming rights for conference wireless network and log-in credentials Choice of landing page when connected to conference wireless network Acknowledgment on conference signage Logo in all marketing materials, including logo with link to sponsor website from the event website and in conference emails
Extra conference registrations at 10% discount Invitation to appreciation reception during conference Company profile in conference mobile app with access to sponsor profile for customization Attendee contact information before & after event
$9,500 (non-members $11,000)
WIRELESS NETWORK SPONSOR (Sold Out) •
Two conference registrations Extra conference registrations at 10% discount Invitation to appreciation reception during conference Company profile in conference mobile app with access to sponsor profile for customization Attendee contact information before & after event
• • • • • •
Half-page ad in conference program Two conference registrations Extra conference registrations at 10% discount Invitation to appreciation reception during conference Company profile in conference mobile app with access to sponsor profile for customization Attendee contact information before & after event
NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR 2019 SUSTAINABILITY SPONSOR (Sold Out)
$8,000 (non-members $9,000)
Enhance the sustainable practices already embedded into our Conference and venue with this sponsorship by supporting our carbon offset initiative. We will offset the carbon footprint of this meeting by calculating our overall impact and working with an organization that will plant trees to offset our footprint. This opportunity also includes signage on water coolers throughout the conference space wrapped with your organizations logo and messaging. • • • •
Branded water coolers through out the event space Planting of trees to offset carbon footprint from Conference Acknowledgment on conference signage Logo in all marketing materials, including logo with link to sponsor website from the event website and in conference emails
• • • • • •
$8,000 (non-members $9,000)
SUPPORTING SPONSOR (5 available) • • • • •
Exhibit space for full event, including Member Day Acknowledgment on conference signage Logo in all marketing materials, including logo with link to sponsor website from the event website and in conference emails Half-page ad in conference program Two conference registrations
Half-page ad in conference program Two conference registrations Extra conference registrations at 10% discount Invitation to appreciation reception during conference Company profile in conference mobile app Attendee contact information before & after event
• • • •
Extra conference registrations at 10% discount Invitation to appreciation reception during conference Company profile in conference mobile app with access to sponsor profile for customization Attendee contact information before & after event
NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR 2019 $7,000 (only available for US SIF Members)
MEMBER DAY COMMUNITY TOUR (Sold Out) • • • •
US SIF organized community tour for Member Day attendees highlighting locations and organizations throughout the Twin Cities Logo featured on tour print and digital collateral Acknowledgment on conference signage Logo in all marketing materials, including logo with link to sponsor website from the event website and in conference emails
• • • • • •
Half-page ad in conference program Two conference registrations Extra conference registrations at 10% discount Invitation to appreciation reception during conference Company profile in conference mobile app with access to sponsor profile for customization Attendee contact information before & after event
PETER D. SIMONE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (Sold Out)
$6,250 (non-members $7,000)
Provides conference registration and travel support for up to 6 undergraduate students or graduate students committed to or interested in a career in sustainable investment. This is a joint effort with the US SIF Diversity and Inclusion Initiative and will focus on increasing the overall diversity in the sustainable investment field. • • • •
Exclusive meeting with scholarship recipients during the conference Acknowledgment in press release about the scholars Acknowledgment on conference signage Logo in all marketing materials, including logo with link to sponsor website from the event website and in conference emails
• • • • • •
Quarter-page ad in conference program Two conference registrations Extra conference registrations at 10% discount Invitation to appreciation reception during conference Company profile in conference mobile app Attendee contact information before & after event
$4,500 (non-members $5,000)
CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR (6 available) • • • •
Acknowledgment on conference signage Logo in all marketing materials, including logo with link to sponsor website from the event website and in conference emails Quarter-page ad in conference program One conference registration
• • • •
Extra conference registrations at 10% discount Invitation to appreciation reception during conference Company profile in conference mobile app Attendee contact information before and after event
2019 SPONSORSHIP ADD-ON OPPORTUNITIES MOBILE APP BANNER (6 available)
$800 (non-members $1,000)
Feature your organization and brand with a rotating banner ad at the top of the Mobile App. Link to a URL, landing page or your enhanced profile on the Mobile App. Includes access to your profile to allow for enhancements and edits before, during and after the conference.
MOBILE APP ICON (4 available)
$800 (non-members $1,000)
Feature your organization with a custom icon on the event Mobile App. Link to a custom URL, landing page, document or your profile within the Mobile App. Includes access to your profile to allow for enhancements and edits before, during and after the conference. Includes access to your Mobile App profile for customization.
1660 L Street NW | Suite 306 Washington DC | 20036 info@ussif.org