Sponsorship Opportunities
Each year, NCG's three annual events bring together thousands NCG members and partners from the sector and all over Northern California. As a potential sponsor, you can choose which type of sponsorship is best for you and your organization.
Interested in Sponsorship?
Are you interested in supporting NCG's signature events? Each year, NCG's three annual events bring together thousands NCG members and partners from the sector and all over Northern California. As a potential sponsor, you can choose which type of sponsorship is best for you and your organization.
There are different sponsorship opportunities available to you:
- You can choose to sponsor the particular annual event(s) that most align with your goals.
- You can combine sponsorship for NCG's two signature events, the Annual Conference and the Corporate Philanthropy Institute, to receive additional sponsor benefits.
Combined Annual Gatherings Sponsorship
Annual Event Sponsor: (Annual Conference + Corporate Philanthropy Institute)
Annual Event Sponsor | Sponsorship Level: $30,000: As an Annual Signature Event Sponsor that sponsors both the Annual Conference and Corporate Philanthropy Institute, you receive the following sponsorship benefits throughout the year:
- Conference passes/registrations to attend each event: 6 conference passes for the Annual Conference and 6 conference passes for CPI
- Verbal recognition during opening and/or closing remarks of each event
- Shoutouts on social media
- Logo on website and placement on event collateral and announcements
- Recognition as Annual Sponsor on the NCG website
- Opportunity to sponsor an NCG educational program during the year
Annual Conference
When: Spring | Estimated Attendance: 550 people
NCG’s Annual Conference explores how the philanthropic sector can develop solutions to cultivate healthier, thriving communities here in Northern California and to discover what is possible when we collectively come together to work towards the greater good.
Sponsorship Levels: All sponsorship levels include a select number of in-person tickets, logo placement on the event website and conference collateral, and recognition on social and during the live event.
- Presenting $25,000
- Platinum: $15,000
- Gold: $10,000
- Silver: $7,500
- Bronze: $5,000
View the Full Annual Conference Sponsorship Benefits
Presenting Sponsor: $25,000
- Unlimited conference passes for staff
- Verbal acknowledgment during the conference
- Logo link on the website and top placement on conference announcements
- Recognition as presenting sponsor on the website and collateral
Platinum: $15,000
- 6 full conference passes for staff
- Logo on website and conference announcements
- Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor on the website and collateral
Gold: $10,000
- 4 full conference passes for staff
- Logo on website and conference announcements
- Recognition as a Gold Sponsor on the website and collateral
Silver: $7,500
- 2 full conference passes for staff
- Logo on website and conference announcements
- Recognition as a Silver Sponsor on the website and collateral
Bronze: $5,000
- 1 full conference pass for staff
- Logo on website and conference announcements
- Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor on the website and collateral
Corporate Philanthropy Institute
When: November 2023 | Estimated Attendance: 250 people
NCG’s signature corporate event, the Corporate Philanthropy Insitute (CPI) brings 300 corporate peers together each year. With a constantly changing and evolving world, we are challenged to contemplate our role in addressing the issues that affect our communities. Each year's theme addresses where the CSR field is heading, and what bold steps companies are taking while tackling philanthropic business integration efforts and best practices.
Sponsorship Levels: All sponsorship levels include a select number of in-person tickets, logo placement on the event website and conference collateral, and recognition on social and during the live event.
- Presenting $25,000
- Platinum: $15,000
- Gold: $10,000
- Silver: $7,500
- Bronze: $5,000
View the Full Corporate Philanthropy Institute Sponsorship Benefits
Presenting Sponsor: $25,000
- Unlimited conference passes
- Introduction of conference session
- Verbal acknowledgment during opening and closing remarks
- Shout outs on social media
- Logo on website and top placement on conference announcements
- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on the website and collateral
Platinum: $15,000
- 6 full conference passes
- Verbal acknowledgment during opening and closing remarks
- Logo on website and conference announcements
- Recognition as Platinum Sponsor on the website and collateral
Gold: $10,000
- 4 full conference passes
- Logo on website and conference announcements
- Recognition as Gold Sponsor on the website and collateral
Silver: $7,500
- 3 full conference passes
- Logo on website and conference announcements
- Recognition as Silver Sponsor on the website and collateral
Bronze: $5,000
- 2 full conference pass
- Logo on website and conference announcements
- Recognition as Bronze Sponsor on the website and collateral
Holiday Party
When: December 2023 | Estimated Attendance: 400 people
NCG’s Holiday Party is the much anticipated annual celebration of our vibrant philanthropic community. It’s an opportunity for networking and connection in a joyful, informal, and fun setting.
Sponsorship Levels: All sponsorship levels include a select number of in-person tickets, logo placement on the event website and conference collateral, and recognition on social and during the live event.
- Presenting $10,000
- Gold: $5,000
- Silver: $5,000
- Bronze: $2,500
Contact

Jaime Woods, Director of Strategy and Partnerships, Northern California Grantmakers
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