26th Annual San Diego Cause Conference
“From Purpose to Action: Maximizing Value Through Cause Partnerships”

October 23, 2024, 8am-5pm
Sharp HQ, Prebys Innovation & Education Center, San Diego
 
Event Overview

We are thrilled to celebrate 26 years of helping organizations address the most pressing challenges in our region and world. From rising costs of living, homelessness, and public safety to drinking water quality, adult mental health, and food insecurity, we are experiencing unprecedented levels of instability. But it doesn’t have to remain this way if we work together and provide access to cutting edge ideas, tools, technology, and connections to solve our most pressing issues.

This year’s conference will galvanize our business, nonprofit, education, and government sectors to cultivate stronger alliances and shared purpose towards making significant positive social change that also increases our collective social impact ROI. Businesses around the world are doing well by doing good and we are here to show you how.

Conference Attendee Demographics

- National/Intl. Business CEOs, C-Suite Executives, Social Impact Officers, ESG and CSR Pros
- San Diego/SoCal Business CEOs, C-Suite, Social Impact Officers, ESG and CSR Pros
- Non-profit organizations: Charities, Foundations, Community Associations, and Higher Education
- Federal, State, regional and local govt. leaders and staff focused on social services and funding
- College Students majoring in Business, Sustainability, Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Communications, ESG and Social Impact

Social Impact Collegiate Scholarship Program

Help us fuel the next generation of socially conscious business and nonprofit leaders by offering up to $15,000 in college scholarships to students engaged in social impact activities in the San Diego region. We will have an open window for scholarship applications, will have an independent judging panel, and will award the scholarships on stage during the Cause Conference.

Social Impact Awards Program

Join us in highlighting San Diego’s best Social Impact Champions in the for-profit business, nonprofit charitable organization, education, and government sectors. This year we are asking the public to nominate individuals and organizations that deserve this special recognition. We will select the top finalists, highlight them through our media channels and announce the winners on stage during the Cause Conference.
        

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Sponsorship Options & Tailored Packages

Below are a range of sponsorship opportunities to choose from but they can be modified to meet both your organization and our business objectives. Please feel free to reach out with any tailored sponsorship options you would like to explore. Contact Staci Reidinger at staci@causesandiego.org to learn more.

CONFERENCE PRESENTING SPONSOR ($50,000) 1 Available

- Keynote speaker during Conference General Session and Lead a custom Breakout Session
- Present Social Impact Awards during Conference
-Recognition as highest level conference sponsor within marketing promotions leading up to the event (Press Releases, E-blast, LI, Cause SD website) and on digital displays, signage and announcements during the conference
- Brand mention within print, digital and TV media coverage; Potential for pre-event, event day and post event media engagements
- Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blasts (2), Digital Ads (4) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
- 10 Conference Registration Entries
- 1 Push Notification message to all attendees on the Event App - Whova
- 1 LinkedIn Video Interview Post during Conference
- Inclusion in Conference app as a highest-level sponsor
- Recognition as the Cause Conference venue underwriter during Conference announcements and on signage
- Logo brand mention on the event registration site and in 4 dedicated Social Media posts on LI
- Premium Exhibitor Hall Space at the event & on the Conference app (for your business or gifted to another org)
- Share logo branded materials with attendees; can be included in our event swag bags

SOCIALIZING & NETWORKING PRE-EVENT SPONSOR ($40,000) 1 Available

Exclusive – This is the only sponsorship available where all VIP speakers, breakout session presenters and senior leaders from across the region are invited to participate. It includes marketing, décor, refreshments, and entertainment. This event is held the night before the conference and includes thought leaders, executives, and power houses. Event will be from 6:30-9PM; Location selected by sponsor and Conference Team

- Brand mention on signage at the event and during announcements
- 10-minute remarks to all attendees
- Branded giveaways to attendees (provided by sponsor to Conference team before event)
- Exclusive activation at event
- Recognition within marketing promotions leading up to the event (Press Releases, E-blast, LI, Cause SD website) and on digital displays, signage and announcements during the conference
- Brand mention within print, digital and TV media coverage; Potential for pre-event, event day and post event media engagements
- Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blasts (2), Digital Ads (4) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
- 8 Conference Registration Entries
- 3 LinkedIn promotional posts leading up to Social event
- Premium Exhibitor Hall Space at the event & on the Conference app (for your business or gifted to another org)
- Share logo branded materials with attendees; can be included in our event swag bags
   

CAUSE CHAMPION SPONSOR ($25,000) 1 Available

- Introduce Keynote speaker at Event & Mention during event day announcements
- Present Cause SD Scholarship Award Winners during event
- Logo Brand mention in all Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, E-blasts, Press Releases, Cause San Diego website (for 1 year), and 2 dedicated Social Media posts
- Brand mention within print, digital and TV media coverage; Potential for pre-event, event day and post event media engagements
- 1 Push Notification message to all attendees on the Event App - Whova
- 1 LinkedIn Video Post During Conference
- Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blasts (2), Digital Ads (4) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
- 5 Conference Registration Entries
- Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
- Exhibitor Hall Space at the event and on the Conference app (for your business or gifted to another organization)
- Share Logo Branded materials in participant event bags

CONFERENCE SUSTAINABILITY SPONSORS ($15,000) 1 Available

- Recognition as Conference Sustainability sponsor in key event marketing materials to include Event registration site, E-blasts, Cause San Diego website (for 1 year), and 1 Social Media post
- Introduce a Keynote Speaker during General Session in front of all attendees
- Opportunity to provide branded reusable water bottles to all Conference attendees for use during event (Branded item provided by sponsor; or other negotiated special offering)
- 1 Linkedin Post during Conference
- Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blasts (2), Digital Ads (2) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
- 3 Conference Registration Entries and up to three 50% off Registration entries
- Branded pre-recorded message shared during pre-Conference digital marketing promotions
- Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
- Exhibitor Hall Space (for your business or gifted to another organization)
- Potential for brand mention during Media Coverage through Print and TV
 
SOCIAL IMPACT AWARDS SPONSORS ($10,000) 4 Available

- Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, E-blasts, Cause San Diego website (for 1 year), 1 Social Media post
- Recognition as Social Impact Awards Sponsor during pre-event promotions and key announcements at event
- Announce and help present Social Impact Awards during the Conference
- Brand mention during Event Day announcements and in print/digital media coverage
- 1 LinkedIn Post during Conference
- Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blast (1), Digital Ads (2) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
- 2 Conference Registration Entries and up to three 50% off Registration entries
- Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
- Logo Branded materials in participant event bags

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS SPONSOR ($8,000) 3 Available

- Special recognition as Scholarship Awards Sponsor during the pre-event promotions and Scholarship Awards session; assist in presenting Scholarships to winners during Conference
- 3-minute address to the attendees before Scholarship Awards are handed out
- Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, Cause San Diego website (for 1 year)
- Branded pre-recorded message announcing the scholarship winners, shared on Cause SD LI, E-blast and website post event
- 1 LinkedIn Post during Conference
- Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blast (1), Digital Ads (1) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
- 2 Conference Registration Entries and up to four 50% off Registration entries
- Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
- Logo Branded materials in participant event bags

CONFERENCE BREAKOUT SESSION SPONSORS ($5,000) 12 Available

- Recognized as Breakout Session Sponsor on Conference signage and digital marketing materials leading up to and during the event
- Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, Cause San Diego website (for 1 year)
- Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blast (1), Digital Ads (1) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
- Exhibitor Hall Space at event and on the Conference app (for your business or gifted to another organization)*
- 2 Conference Registration Entries and up to two 50% off Registration entries
- Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
- Logo Branded materials in participant event bag

NETWORKING LOUNGE SPONSOR ($5,000) 1 Available

The Cause Conference is all about community and collaboration but sometimes attendees need a quiet place to connect. This lounge will allow attendees to get away without having to leave the conference.

- Recognized as Networking Lounge Sponsor in the Lounge, on Conference signage and on digital marketing materials leading up to and during the event
- Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, Cause San Diego website (for 1 year)
- Opportunity to brand the room to highlight your organization
- Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blast (1), Digital Ads (1) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
- 2 Conference Registration Entries and up to two 50% off Registration entries
- Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
- Logo Branded materials in participant event bag
 
RELAXATION LOUNGE SPONSOR ($5,000) 1 Available

The Cause Conference is all about community and collaboration but sometimes attendees need a quiet place to connect. This lounge will allow attendees to get away without having to leave the conference.

- Recognized as Relaxation Lounge Sponsor in the Lounge, on Conference signage and on digital marketing materials leading up to and during the event

- Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, Cause San Diego website (for 1 year)
- Pre-event LinkedIn post video promoting the Lounge
- Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blast (1), Digital Ads (1) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
- 2 Conference Registration Entries and up to two 50% off Registration entries
- Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
- Logo Branded materials in participant event bag

CONFERENCE BAG SPONSORS ($5,000) 1 Available

- Brand mention on Conference signage and digital marketing materials leading up to and during the event
- Company logo imprinted on each attendee’s durable, reusable bag (Conference team will purchase)
- Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, Cause San Diego website (for 1 year)
- Brand mention in San Diego Business Journal E-blast (1), Digital Ads (1) & 1 Full Page Print Ad
- Exhibitor Hall Space at event and on the Conference app (for your business or gifted to another organization)*
- 1 Conference Registration Entry and up to two 50% off Registration entries
- Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
- Logo Branded materials in participant event bag

ATTENDEE GIFT SPONSOR ($4,000) 1 Available

- Company logo recognized on Conference signage and within pre-event digital promotions
- Company logo imprinted on each attendee’s gift (sponsor works with Conference team to select gift)
- Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, Cause San Diego website (for 6 months)
- 1 Conference Registration Entry and a 50% off Registration entry
- Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
- Logo Branded materials in participant event bag

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPONSORS ($4,000) 3 Available

- Recognized on Conference signage as the Breakfast or Lunch Sponsor and within pre-event digital promotions
- Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, Cause San Diego website (for 6 months)
- 2 Conference Registration Entries and a 50% off Registration entry
- Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
- Logo Branded materials in participant event bag

AUDIO VISUAL SPONSORS ($3,000) 3 Available

- Recognized on Conference signage as the Audio Visual Sponsor and within pre-event digital promotions
- Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include Event registration site, Cause San Diego website (for 6 months)
- 1 Conference Registration Entry
- Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
- Logo Branded materials in participant event bag

IMPACT FOR GOOD SPONSORS ($2,000) 10 Available

- Logo Brand mention in key Event marketing materials to include the Cause San Diego website (for 1 year), Signage, and TV Displays during event
- Exhibitor Hall Space (for your business or gifted to another organization) *
- 1 Conference Registration Entry
- Inclusion in Conference app as a sponsor
- Logo Branded materials in participant event bags
*There is limited exhibitor hall space, and they will be included in sponsorship agreements if still available.