The 18th Annual California Charter Schools Conference
CCSA: California Charter Schools Association

Maximize your visibility at the 2011 California Charter Schools Conference—become a conference sponsor! Sponsorship distinguishes you from your competition, ensures your company's exposure to decision-making conference attendees, and can significantly increase your booth traffic and overall show success. In addition, the generous support of our conference sponsors enables us to bring attendees the most valuable and high-quality conference experience possible.

We offer sponsorship options to fit a variety of budgets. Please review the opportunities listed below, or, download the Sponsorship & Marketing Brochure, and contact our sponsorship office at (541) 346-3537 or for further information.


Diamond Sponsorship top

The Diamond Sponsorship is an elite, high-exposure sponsorship offered by the California Charter Schools Conference. Availability is limited to one sponsoring company. View a full list of entitlements for the Diamond Sponsorship.

Platinum Sponsorship top

Do you want significant exposure for your company without the same level of financial commitment as the Diamond Sponsorship? If so, the Platinum Sponsorship might be for you. Availability is limited to one sponsoring company. View a full list of entitlements for the Platinum Sponsorship.

Emerald Sponsorship top

The Emerald Sponsorship offers excellent value, providing a complimentary exhibit booth in addition to a large amount of marketing exposure including logo recognition on multiple conference banners. View a full list of entitlements for the Emerald Sponsorship.

Gold Sponsorship top

Gold Sponsorships offer excellent value, providing a complimentary exhibit booth in addition to a large amount of marketing exposure including logo recognition on conference banners placed in prominent locations. Up to two Gold Sponsorships are available. View a full list of entitlements for the Gold Sponsorship.

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Silver Sponsorships offer many of the same benefits as Gold Sponsorships, and include an exhibit booth in a high-traffic location at a 50% discount. Up to five Silver Sponsorships are available. View a full list of entitlements for the Silver Sponsorship.


Event Sponsorships top

General Session/Keynote Sponsorship

Want an opportunity to market your company's name to all attendees at one time, in one room? Become a General Session/Keynote Sponsor and ensure your company's exposure at the only event attended by all conference participants! One sponsorship is available per General Session. More than one General Session may be sponsored by the same company, in which case entitlements will be increased. View a full list of entitlements for the General Session/Keynote Sponsorship.

Welcome Reception Sponsorship

Be the company attendees will associate with their first social event at the conference—sponsor the Welcome Reception on Monday evening and get your name out there the night before the exhibit hall opens. Your logo will be featured on the Welcome Reception signage, and you'll have the opportunity to distribute approved giveaways during the event. A total of three $5000 sponsorships are available, but more than one may be purchased in exchange for increased entitlements. View a full list of entitlements for the Welcome Reception Sponsorship.

Exhibit Hall Happy Hour Sponsorship

Both attendees and exhibitors will have a good time at this mid-conference event! Sponsor the Tuesday evening Exhibit Hall Happy Hour and enjoy a high-profile presence at a fun and very well-attended event. A total of three sponsorships are available, but all may be purchased in exchange for increased entitlements. View a full list of entitlements for the Exhibit Hall Happy Hour Sponsorship.

Wednesday Night Party Sponsorship

This event is always a big hit! Not only will you enjoy fantastic visibility, but you'll have fun as well! Your logo will be featured on the Wednesday Night Party signage, and you'll have the opportunity to distribute approved giveaways during the event. A total of two sponsorships are available, but both may be purchased in exchange for increased entitlements. View a full list of entitlements for the Wednesday Night Party Sponsorship.


Food & Beverage Sponsorships top

Attendee Coffee Break Sponsorship

Everyone needs their coffee in the morning...now you can help them get it by sponsoring the Exhibit Hall Coffee Break! The Coffee Break is one hour long and immediately follows the morning general session each day, assuring it will be well-trafficked. Attendee Coffee Break sponsors will be featured on signage at the coffee stations during the Coffee Break, and will also have the opportunity to distribute branded napkins or cups at the event (cost of production not included in sponsorship cost). Up to three Attendee Coffee Break Sponsorships are available per day. View a full list of entitlements for the Coffee Break Sponsorship.

Attendee Lunch Sponsorship

Host the attendee lunch located in the exhibit hall on one or both days of the exhibit and ensure large-scale visibility—almost all conference attendees eat their lunch in the exhibit hall. Your logo will be featured on the lunch signage, and you'll have the opportunity to distribute approved giveaways. View a full list of entitlements for the Attendee Lunch Sponsorship.

Coffee Cart Sponsorship

New this year, all attendees will receive coupons for discounts on coffee and specialty drinks as part of their registration materials. These coupons can only be redeemed at the coffee carts in the exhibit hall, and all coffee coupons feature sponsoring company names so everyone knows who to thank. We'll also prominently display your company name and logo on signage at the coffee carts. Up to three sponsorships are available on each day of the exhibit. Don't miss out on this opportunity! View a full list of entitlements for the Coffee Cart Sponsorship.


Additional Sponsorships top

Raffle Coupon Book Sponsorship

The coupon book is provided to all attendees upon arrival to the conference. Provide a prize (at least $250 in value) to be won by the lucky attendee whose name is drawn at the end of the exhibit. Participation in this sponsorship is only $250, making it a fantastic and inexpensive way to gather leads on a large scale while helping generate increased booth traffic! The deadline to submit the Raffle Coupon Book Sponsorship application is February 7, 2011. Click here to download an application today! View a full list of entitlements for the Raffle Coupon Book Sponsorship.

Cyber Café Sponsorship

Nearly every attendee stops by the Cyber Café at some point or another, making this sponsorship a great means of promoting your company on a large scale. Your company name and logo will be featured on all Cyber Café signage, and you'll have the opportunity to distribute approved literature in the computer area. View a full list of entitlements for the Cyber Café Sponsorship.

Program Guide Sponsorship

Get your company's name and logo into the hands of every attendee—sponsor the Program Guide included in each attendee bag! The Program Guide is referenced by conference participants throughout the week of the conference as well as long after the closing session. The sponsorship includes a center spread ad in the Program Guide, as well as a discount on your exhibit booth. View a full list of entitlements for the Program Guide Sponsorship.

Hart Vision Video Sponsorship

Sponsor the videos all attendees will view during the General Sessions, and we'll add a 5-second screen shot featuring your company's name, logo and booth number at the end of each of the five videos! Up to three Hart Vision Video Sponsorships are available. View a full list of entitlements for the Hart Vision Video Sponsorship.

Teacher Expo Sponsorship

The California Charter Schools Conference is pleased to announce this all-new event. Our Teacher Expo will be exhibit hall time focused on teachers. Jam-packed with teacher-oriented, poster sessions, the Teacher Expo will also draw in teacher attendees with special amenities like massage chairs and makeover stations. Up to three Teacher Expo Sponsorships are available. View a full list of entitlements for the Teacher Expo Sponsorship.

Charter School Leader/Business Manager Expo Sponsorship

The California Charter Schools Conference is pleased to announce this all-new event. Our Charter Leader/Business Manager Expo will be exhibit hall time focused on charter school operations. Jam-packed with business-oriented, poster sessions, the Charter Leader/Business Manager Expo will also draw in charter leader/business manager attendees with special amenities like massage chairs and makeover stations. Up to three sponsorships are available for this event. View a full list of entitlements for the Charter School Leader/Business Manager Expo Sponsorship.

Extended Networking Sponsorship

Interested in extending your networking into the early evening by hosting an after-hours event at the conference? Let the Association’s conference team ensure your event is a success with our Sponsor Hospitality Package. This add-on sponsorship option provides you with conference team support to successfully plan and promote your event. Our team of experts will help you choose the best location and hospitality offerings while promoting your event on a special program page. The day of your event attendees will receive personalized e-mail blasts to ensure maximum attendance and a successful networking and marketing event for your business! Up to seven spots are available, and we expect them to sell quickly! View a full list of entitlements for the Extended Networking Sponsorship.