CSAE is the state’s only organization for all industry and trade associations across Colorado. With more than 450 members representing more than 250 organizations, CSAE serves as the hub of activity, influence, connections and business for businesses and associations together.   

Why Sponsor CSAE’s Annual Conference? – You Will Reach Buyers with Real Budgets 
Our association and AMC members represent local, state, national and international associations and manage meaningful operating budgets: 

• 44% have budgets between $500K–$3M, and 14% between $100K–$499.9K
• 18% operate at $3M–$6.9M
• 24% manage budgets of $7M–$20M+

These are leaders who need partners in technology, marketing, business services, hotels, and beyond, and who can move quickly when the right fit shows up. You’ll connect with decision-makers around one of their biggest spend categories. Conference and meeting spend is a major line item for many members:

• 27% spend $101K–$499.9K annually on conferences/meetings (including F&B)
• 32% spend up to $500K
• 23% spend $500K–$2.99M
• 18% spend $3M–$9.9M

For hospitality, venues, AV, technology, registration platforms, business services firms, destination partners, software companies, consulting firms, content/learning providers, marketing firms and more, this is your ideal audience.

What Sponsors Gain Beyond a Logo

1. Direct access to association leaders at scale, in one place
   CSAE’s Annual Conference is the largest gathering of association decision-makers in Colorado, bringing together executives and rising leaders who influence purchasing across their organizations.
2. Relationship-building that starts before the event
   CSAE’s year-round programming and networking means your sponsorship is not a one-day transaction. Because of all that we do during the year, you then benefit from that at the Annual Conference, as well as visibility about the Conference during the year.
3. Visibility where it counts: before, during, and after the event
   Your brand isn’t just “seen.” It is experienced through meaningful touchpoints that reinforce credibility and keep you top-of-mind when budget decisions happen.
4. Thought leadership that positions you as a trusted resource
   Association leaders respond to partners who understand governance, member value, operations, staff development, revenue, and risk. Sponsorship creates opportunities to share insight, not just advertising, which is what drives long-term partnerships.
5. Measurable ROI (not just impressions)
   We can help you build a sponsorship that supports outcomes like:

• Qualified conversations and meetings
• Demos scheduled
• Content downloads / session attendance
• Year-round lead nurturement through CSAE touchpoints
• Visibility with niche roles you want to reach (CEOs/EDs, CFOs, membership, marketing, meetings, etc.)

If associations are your customers, CSAE is your doorway into Colorado’s association community.

Sponsoring the Annual Conference signals commitment, builds credibility, and gives you the access and relationships that convert into partnerships. CSAE’s Annual Conference is Colorado’s largest gathering of association professionals every year. With an expected 200+ attendees, the 2027 Annual Conference brings together association professionals from across Colorado where you can build relationships over three days with attendees.

Want to build your connections and create business relationships with association decisionmakers? Become a sponsor.

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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Title Sponsor $5,500 for Members / $6,000 for Non-Members  (Exclusively for One Company) 

INCLUDES:

• Company logo embedded in Annual Conference logo from time of commitment through to June 30, 2027. For example, CSAE 2027 Annual Conference, Title Sponsor will be at the top of all CSAE marketing for the conference including website page, banners on other pages, newsletters, communications, and at the conference itself on digital and printed materials.
• Your organization’s logo as the Title Sponsor on all CSAE promotional and distributed materials over all three days.
• Materials include the CSAE website, e-newsletter conference app, personalized emails and communications about the Annual Conference.
• Five full 3-day complimentary registrations to all events and meals. (Value of more than $3,200.)
• Invitation to be on stage to join in Opening Remarks on June 9, acknowledged in remarks, and in Introductions for the Keynote Speakers on June 10 and 11, giving your organization three continuous days of stage presence.
• Invitation to provide one webinar between time of commitment through May 15, 2027 to introduce your firm as a thought leader. CSAE will provide all marketing support to generate interest and participation; requirement is to work with CSAE to refine content for interest from community.
• Will be recognized in remarks on stage as Title Sponsor.
• Priority exhibit space for all three days at the Annual Conference.
• Invitation to provide promotional materials to all attendees at the conference.
• Access to the attendee list before any other sponsors on or before May 20, 2027, and updated lists on a weekly basis up through the Conference.
• Company name listed as Title Sponsor on print and digital signage at conference.
• First right of refusal for subsequent years.
• Includes a Supplier Membership for one year beginning with the payment date for those who are non-members.

Presenting Sponsor $3,500 for Members / $4,000 for Non-Members (Exclusively for One Organization)

INCLUDES:

• Company logo as a Presenting Sponsor on all CSAE promotional and distributed materials over all three days. (This sponsorship is just underneath the Title Sponsor logo and above all other co-sponsors.)
• Materials include the CSAE website, e-newsletters, multiple member promotions, personalized emails and communications about the Annual Conference.
• Three full 3-day complimentary registrations to all events and meals. (Value of more than $2,000.)
• Access to the ongoing attendee list as early as May 25, 2027.
• Invitation to be on stage to make one or as many as three speaker introductions for break-out sessions.
• Will be recognized in remarks on stage.
• Priority exhibit space for all three days at the Annual Conference.
• Invitation to provide promotional materials to all attendees at the conference.
• Company name listed as Presenting Sponsor on print and digital signage at conference.
• If your firm is not yet a member, this sponsorship includes one year of membership for the key person with your firm.
• First right of refusal for subsequent years.

Co-Sponsor $1,500 for Members / $2,000 for Non-Members 

INCLUDES:

• Company logo as a Co-Sponsor on all CSAE Annual Conference promotional and distributed materials beginning the date of your commitment.
• Materials include the CSAE website, member newsletter to 550 members, e-newsletter to 1500 subscribers, personalized emails, and other communications about the Annual Conference.
• Includes one 3-day all-access complimentary conference registration to all events and meals. (Value of $900+.) This provides you access to attendees throughout the conference, and, involvement with the sessions that attract attendees’ attention.
• Three days of great exhibit space at Annual Conference (value of $1,000).
• The Exhibitor Space is in the middle of the Conference area, so you can talk with people as they travel between sessions, during breaks, to access the ballroom for keynotes and more, giving you direct access to attendees throughout the conference.
• Invitation to provide an introduction for one break-out session speakers in front of attendees.
• Will be recognized in remarks on stage throughout Conference.
• Access to the ongoing attendee list as early as June 1, 2027.
• Invitation to provide promotional materials/items to all attendees at the conference.
• Company name and logo listed as Co-Sponsor on print and digital signage at conference.
• If your firm is not yet a member, this sponsorship includes one year of membership for the key person with your firm.

CAE Exclusive Sponsor – Add to Any Co- or Presenting or Title Sponsorship $1,000 (Exclusively for One Organization)

INCLUDES:

• Logo on printed program where the CAE celebration is listed and on the digital agenda with CAE celebration
• Be on stage to present the new Certified Association Executives and celebrate all CAEs across Colorado!
• Digital logo recognized during this portion of the Thursday luncheon 

Annual Awards Sponsor – Add to Any Co- or Presenting Sponsorship $1,000 (Exclusively for One Business)

INCLUDES:

• Logo on printed program where the Annual Awards are listed and on the digital agenda with the Annual Awards
• Be invited on stage for a one-minute mention by you about “why your organization is honored to sponsor the annual awards”
• Digital logo recognized during this portion of the Thursday luncheon

June 11 Hospitality Suite Sponsor - $1,500 and Responsible for Food/Beverage Contracted with Hotel (Exclusively for One Business) Secured by Visit Fort Collins

INCLUDES:

• Acknowledged as the Hospitality Sponsor on all digital and printed materials.
• Placed on Conference agenda with company logo.
• Responsible for contracting with hotel for all food and beverage directly.
• Access to the ongoing attendee list as early as May 25.
• First right of refusal for subsequent years.

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