Upswell 2023
November 15-17, 2023
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
400 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201
Upswell is a community of changemakers who are transforming our nation
into a healthy and racially just society.
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
We are pleased to offer a range of opportunities for Upswell Dallas-Fort Worth. Investors will be acknowledged in five major sponsorship categories with suggested benefits and visibility opportunities available at each level. The Upswell team looks forward to working with you to craft a partnership package that meets your needs for connection and visibility, matches your program and issue interests, and is within your budget.
For more information and to discuss opportunities please contact Kathy Bradley, Director, Corporate Partnerships at kathyb@independentsector.org or 202-467-6171.
All Upswell Sponsors Receive:
Year-Round
- Logo and link on the Upswell website for the duration of 2023
- Logo in pre- and postevent Upswell email blasts
- Logo on sponsor recognition slide at all Upswell 2023 events
- Recognition in 2023 Independent Sector annual report
Summit
- Summit post event audience impact report
Sponsor acknowledgment on social media with a tag to your organization
Opportunity to place an item in the attendee tote bag
Name and logo placement on all materials related to the Summit including press releases, blog posts and network-wide communication
Pop-Ups
- Unlimited free staff registrations to the Pop-Up’s
2021 Reach
People of Color
states represented
new to IS
Millennial or Gen X
senior level & above
from nonprofits
Sponsor Categories
Year-Round Benefits
- Special acknowledgement from IS leadership during all 2023 Upswell events
- 15 one-year Independent Sector memberships for grantees/network
- Funder Circle (for local sponsors only)
Dallas-Fort Worth Summit Benefits
- Verbally recognized by the CEO of Independent Sector during the Opening Main Stage presentation
- Opportunity to introduce a Main Stage speaker via 1-2 minute remarks OR share a 2-3 minute video during a Main Stage presentation
- Premium name and logo placement on the Summit tote bag provided to all event attendees at check-in
- Recognized via digital signage at all Main Stage sessions
- Opportunity to co-design a workshop
- 10×20 exhibit booth space located in our Public Square
- 4 Upswell Summit registrations (Option to purchase additional registrations at a discounted rate)
Year-Round Benefits
- Special acknowledgement from IS leadership during all 2023 Upswell events
- 10 one-year Independent Sector memberships for grantees/network
- Funder Circle (for local sponsors only)
Dallas-Fort Worth Summit Benefits
- Verbally recognized by the CEO of Independent Sector during the Opening Main Stage presentation
- Opportunity to provide a brief video that will run during a Main Stage presentation
- Recognized via digital signage at all Main Stage sessions
- Opportunity to co-design a workshop
- 10×20 exhibit booth space located in our Public Square
- 3 Upswell Summit registrations (Option to purchase additional registrations at a discounted rate)
Dallas-Fort Worth Summit Benefits
- Opportunity to co-design a workshop
- Prominent recognition as a host for a community building event such as a community tour or community dinner
- 10×20 exhibit booth space located in our Public Square
- 2 Upswell Summit registrations (Option to purchase additional registrations at a discounted rate)
Dallas-Fort Worth Summit Benefits
- Opportunity to design a twenty-minute Spark Talk presentation
- Prominent recognition as a sponsor of a networking event such as a Networking Hub or Refreshment Station. (non-exclusive)
- 10×10 exhibit booth space located in the Public Square
- 2 Upswell Summit registrations (Option to purchase additional registrations at a discounted rate)
Dallas-Fort Worth Summit Benefits
- Opportunity to design a ten-minute session for the Spotlight Stage located in the Public Square
- 10×10 exhibit booth space located in the Public Square
- 2 Upswell Summit registrations (Option to purchase additional registrations at a discounted rate)
Exhibit Opportunities
| Exhibitor Level | Booth Size | Spotlight Stage | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold+ | 10x20 | 10 Minute Presentation | $5,000 | $6,250 |
| Gold | 10x20 | --- | $4,250 | $5,500 |
| Silver+ | 10x10 | 10 Minute Presentation | $3,250 | $4,500 |
| Silver | 10x10 | --- | $2,500 | $3,750 |
What’s Included With Your Booth Rental:
- 8’-high draped back wall, 3’-high draped sidewalls*
- One (1) complimentary full-conference registration (per 10’ x 10’)**
- Exclusive, non-conflicting exhibit hall hours to network with attendees
- Networking opportunities that include receptions and refreshment breaks
- Company listing and 50-word company description in Upswell Mobile App
* Exhibit space rental does NOT include any furnishings or utilities and must be ordered a la carte. Pricing and order forms will be included in the Exhibitor Services Kit.
** Additional full conference registrations over the allotted amount can be purchased at a discounted rate. Please contact IS staff for more information.
Why Exhibit at Upswell 2023?
Upswell is the premier opportunity for people from across the nonprofit and philanthropic community to come together and examine pressing issues facing our organizations and the communities we serve. Join nonprofit and foundation leaders as they challenge our current thinking and explore creative solutions that will make the nonprofit community even more effective. Our exhibitors and partners are key to building a brighter future for our sector. We believe that programing should continue beyond the main stage or the conference room. Our intentional human-centered design encourages attendees to gather at the Public Square throughout the Summit, where learnings from workshops and spark talks are unpacked and new connections are made. By situating our exhibitors within the Public Square, we can ensure they are at the intersect of where change happens. Don’t miss the opportunity to harness this momentum and provide our attendees with the tools they need to move their missions forward.
Connect
with some of the most influential CEOs and grassroots community organizers in the nonprofit sector
Meet
prospects and generate new leads
Promote
your company’s image and
maximize its market exposure
Discuss
your customers’ needs face-to-face and demonstrate solutions
Research
your competitors and develop ways to distinguish your products and services from theirs
Test or Launch
new products and receive feedback in real time
Expand
your customer database to strengthen your overall sales and marketing programs
Re-engage
existing customers
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Commitment Form
We're Excited to Connect
With Upswell 2023 year-round, we’re eager to quickly design a partnership that connects your mission to our huge network of changemakers across the country. Please reach out by emailing Kathy Bradley at kathyb@independentsector.org.
About Independent Sector
Upswell is powered by Independent Sector, the only national membership organization that brings together a diverse community of changemakers at nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs working to strengthen civil society and ensure all people in the United States thrive. As the vital meeting ground, we advance our mission by fostering a sense of belonging, catalyzing action, and providing policy leadership across the full breadth of the charitable sector.
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