Directed Sponsorships + Advertising

Sponsor Benefits

We rely on our sponsors to sustain and grow our year-round programming.

As a sponsor, you support the good work HBCUs have done and are doing. Your sponsorship directly connects you to 100+ HBCU presidents, researchers, administrators, faculty members, students and alumni from across the nation convening in the nation’s capital. Highlighted in announcements to the HBCU community through HBCUstory.org, which boasts 300,000+ views, your sponsorship will be shared and featured with our social media networks.

Legacy Award Sponsor 
Sponsor a Legacy Award and you’ll receive:
Recognition in symposium schedule (“Award provided by YOUR NAME HERE”)
50 percent discount on one symposium registration; badge indicating sponsor status for company representatives in attendance.

Legend Award Sponsor 
Sponsor a Legacy Award and you’ll receive:
Recognition in symposium schedule (“Award provided by YOUR NAME HERE”)
Listing on electronic and print HBCUstory promotional material (website, program, social media).
Listing on electronic and print HBCUR+C promotional material
Inclusion in media releases and other media contacts
One Year Advertisement on the new HBCUstory.org Website
50 percent discount on one symposium registration; badge indicating sponsor status for company representatives in attendance.

Breakfast Sponsor 
Sponsor a breakfast for symposium attendees and you’ll receive:
Recognition in on-site signage (“Breakfast provided by YOUR NAME HERE”)
Recognition in symposium schedule (“Breakfast provided by YOUR NAME HERE”)
Recognition on-air (“Lunch provided by YOUR NAME HERE”)
Logo featured on HBCUstory signage (conference venue, etc.)
Listing on electronic and print HBCUstory promotional material (website, program, social media).
Inclusion in media releases and other media contacts
One Year Advertisement on the new HBCUstory.org Website
50 percent discount on up to two Media Week registrations; badge indicating sponsor status for company representatives in attendance.

Networking Mixer 
Sponsor a networking mixer and provide heavy hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks for symposium attendees and you’ll receive:
Recognition in on-site signage (“Refreshments provided by YOUR NAME HERE”)
Recognition in symposium schedule (“Refreshments provided by YOUR NAME HERE”)
Logo featured on HBCUstory signage (conference venue, etc.)
Listing on electronic and print HBCUstory promotional material (website, program, social media).
Inclusion in media releases and other media contacts
One Year Advertisement on the new HBCUstory.org Website
50 percent discount on up to five symposium registrations; badge indicating sponsor status for company representatives in attendance.

Lunch Sponsor 
Sponsor a lunch for symposium attendees and you’ll receive:
Recognition in on-site signage (“Lunch provided by YOUR NAME HERE”)
Recognition in symposium schedule (“Lunch provided by YOUR NAME HERE”)
Recognition on-air (“Lunch provided by YOUR NAME HERE”)
Logo featured on HBCUstory signage (conference venue, etc.)
Listing on electronic and print HBCUstory promotional material (website, program, social media).
Inclusion in media releases and other media contacts
One Year Advertisement on the new HBCUstory.org Website
Full page, full color ad in event program
50 percent discount on up to five symposium registrations; badge indicating sponsor status for company representatives in attendance.

Buy an Ad
Get your message out! The printed official program allows you to connect directly to symposium attendees and electronic copies are available online for viewing and download year-round.
Quarter page, full color ad – $150
Half page, full color ad – $250
Full page, full color ad in event programs – $350

To secure your sponsorship, contact:
Crystal A. deGregory, Ph.D.
Email – crystal-at-hbcustory-dot-org