Sponsorship Information
For more information on sponsoring Corporate Directors Forum’s Director of the Year awards, please contact Christina de Vaca at 858/455.7930, or by email at sponsorships@directorsforum.com.
Download a PDF of the Sponsor Benefits and Sponsor Commitment Form.
Sponsorship Benefits
Host (1) – $20,000:
SOLD! (Marsh & McLennan Companies)
- Equal Billing on Web & Promotional Email: Prominent placement of sponsor’s name and logo on all Director of the Year promotional emails and on the CDF website
- Co-Host at the Gala: Sponsor representative will co-host the virtual event
- Honoree Presenter: One award presenter to be pre-recorded with the honoree and co-presenter to be aired the day of the event
- Promotional Video: Include a 30-second promotional video to be included in presentation
- Blanket Sponsor: The host sponsor logo will be on a blanket in the Gala Gift Package going to all attendees
- Gala Participants: Invite 12 guests to receive their personal Gala Gift Package and join the virtual gala
- Sponsor Logo: The sponsor logo will be highlighted throughout the gala presentation
- Sponsor Podcast: A sponsor representative is able to participate in a 15-minute podcast with Kelli McCauley (with raw footage provided to the sponsor).
VIP Reception Host Sponsor (1) – $10,000:
SOLD! (BDO)
- Recognition on CDF Website: Prominent placement of sponsor’s name and logo on the CDF website
- Pre-Gala VIP Reception: Host the 30-minute pre-gala VIP virtual reception (participants by invitation only)
- Honoree Presenter: One award presenter to be pre-recorded with the honoree and co-presenter to be aired the day of the event
- Promotional Video: Include a 15-second promotional video to be included in presentation
- Logo on Chocolate: Sponsor logo will be on branded chocolate in the Gala Gift Package going to all attendees
- Gala Participants: Invite 6 guests to receive their personal Gala Gift Package and join the virtual gala
- Sponsor Logo: The sponsor will be highlighted as the VIP sponsor in the sponsor loop throughout the presentation
- Sponsor Podcast: A sponsor representative is able to participate in a 15-minute podcast with Kelli McCauley (with raw footage provided to the sponsor).
Entertainment Sponsor (1) – $10,000:
SOLD! (Haskell & White)
- Recognition on CDF Website: Prominent placement of sponsor’s name and logo on the CDF website
- Entertainment Introduction: Special verbal recognition before sponsor participates virtually with Entertainer
- Honoree Presenter: One award presenter to be pre-recorded with the honoree and co-presenter to be aired the day of the event
- Promotional Video: Include a 15-second promotional video to be included in presentation
- Logo on Mini-Champagne: The entertainment sponsor logo will be on a mini champagne bottle in the Gala Gift Package going to all attendees
- Gala Participants: Invite 6 guests to receive their personal Gala Gift Package and join the virtual gala
- Sponsor Logo: The sponsor logo will be highlighted during the entertainment presentation and included in the sponsor loop throughout the presentation
- Sponsor Podcast: A sponsor representative is able to participate in a 15-minute podcast with Kelli McCauley (with raw footage provided to the sponsor)
Presenting Sponsors (2 of 14 remaining) – $6,000:
- Highlighted on CDF Website: Sponsor’s name and logo will be on the CDF Director of the Year website
- Honoree Presenter: One award presenter to be pre-recorded with the honoree and co-presenter to be aired the day of the event
- Gala Gift Package Participation: Sponsor may include 1 small promotional item (provided by sponsor) in the Guest Gala Gift Package that will be shipped prior to the gala (must weigh under 8 ounces)
- Gala Participants: Invite 6 guests to receive their personal Gala Gift Package and join the virtual gala
- Sponsor Logo: The sponsor logo will be included in the sponsor loop throughout the presentation
Visibility Sponsor (Price Varies, Inquire with CDF):
- Highlighted on CDF Website: Sponsor’s name and logo will be on the CDF Director of the Year website
- Gala Participants: Invite guests to receive their personal Gala Gift Package and join the virtual gala
(Number of participants is negotiable) - Sponsor Logo: The sponsor logo will be included in the sponsor loop throughout the presentation
- Gala Gift Package Participation: CDF will include one item with the sponsor logo in the Gala Gift Package
Supporting (Table) Sponsor – $1,000:
- Listed on CDF Website: Sponsor’s name and URL will be on the CDF Director of the Year website
- Gala Gift Package Participation: Sponsor may include 1 small promotional item (provided by sponsor) in the Guest Gala Gift Package that will be shipped prior to the gala (must weigh under 8 ounces)
- Gala Participants: Invite 6 guests to receive their personal Gala Gift Package and join the virtual gala
- Sponsor Logo: The sponsor logo will be included in the sponsor loop throughout the presentation
MEDIA SPONSOR (1):
Contact Christina de Vaca at:
p: 858/455.7930
e: sponsorships@directorsforum.com.