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BE A CONFERENCE SPONSOR

ABOUT THE UPPER MIDWEST ASSOCIATION FOR CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY (UMACS)
The Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability was established in 2005 to support higher education staff, faculty and students in the region to advance sustainability on their campuses and in the community. We believe that by building collaborative relationships and sharing ideas and resources, we can advance our work for a more sustainable and just society. 
THE CONFERENCE
Our annual conference attracts campus sustainability professionals, faculty, staff, students and community partners from colleges and universities across the Upper Midwest. The event provides cutting edge research and data from regional colleges and universities on sustainability policy and practice and attendees participate in region-wide networking and collaboration centered around campus and community sustainability. ​The 2026 Conference will be hosted by the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University on September 25 and 26, 2026. 
WHY SPONSOR?
  • Our conference is relatively small so you will be able to have individual conversations with an engaged and committed audience of campus sustainability leaders. UMACS members like the fact that we prioritize relationship-building opportunities in all of our programming. 
  • Approximately 40% of participants at the conference are students, partnering with us helps them learn about your work early in their career. (We are always happy to advertise internships and entry level positions in our newsletter). 
  • Partner with us and we can help showcase our shared dedication to sustainability at the conference and  through our digital communications. 

EXPECTED CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

  • Conference attendees will represent approximately 50 campuses from at least nine states. (Our 2025 Conference at Luther College had 247 attendees from 45 campuses, and the 2024 Conference had 306 attendees from 51 campuses).
  • We expect at least 300 participants. 
  • UMACS Digital Communications reach people at 141 campuses and organizations in the region, and had a 52-83% open rate in 2025. You can learn more about the range of UMACS Members here. 
Conference  Sponsorship Levels:
Please contact us to discuss sponsorship and how we might best partner to advance campus sustainability. UMACS reserves the right to decline sponsorship from organizations.
  • Pre-Conference Activity: Would you like to offer a Pre-Conference Activity on Friday September 26 in the morning? Pre-Conference Activities usually have 25-50 attendees. We ask sponsors to cover the cost of offering the pre-conference activity  (including transportation if needed, food and supplies) and $500 to defray staff time in planning it. Benefits include sponsor name on all digital and event communications and recognition at our opening event.
  • Non-Profit ($1000) and Business ($2000) Supporting Sponsorship: Benefits include sponsor name on all digital and event communications, one free conference registration and a table in our Exhibit Hall. 
  • Campus Sponsorship ($1400): Colleges and Universities receive a 26-27 UMACS Membership, one free conference registration and a table in our Exhibit Hall. 
  • Advocate Sponsorship ($3000): Benefits include sponsor logo and 100-word organizational description on all digital and event communications, two free conference registrations,  a table in our Exhibit Hall, and recognition at our opening event. 
  • Presenting Sponsorship ($4500):  Benefits include sponsor logo and 125-word organizational description on all digital and event communications, two free conference registrations,  a table in our Exhibit Hall, and a five minute presentation at the opening event, Saturday lunch or closing event. 

Conference Donations: We welcome tax-deductible donations and will thank you for your donation in  all digital communications and announce your support at opening and closing events. 
  • Coffee and Snacks at Registration: $500 (Signs will thank you for your generous support.)
  • Coffee and Snacks on Saturday morning: $500  (Signs will thank you for your generous support.)
  • Closing Reception: $500
  • Student Scholarships to Attend the Conference: $150/scholarship

Non-Conference Sponsorships: Please consider supporting UMACS's programs that are offered throughout the year.  These programs have been attended by people from over 130 campuses in the past three years, and our Digital Communications reach people at 141 campuses and organizations in the region, and had a 52-83% open rate in 2025. 
  • Workshop/Webinar Sponsorship ($1000 for non-profit or $2000 for business): Partner with us to offer a high-quality educational program. 
  • Summer Retreat Sponsorship ($3000): Sponsor one of our summer retreat  (usually attended by 20-30 Sustainability Professionals) and offer one educational program during the retreat, 
  • Program Sponsorship ($5000): Sponsor one of our 26-27 Programs that meet monthly (Adventures in Energy, Coffee Chats or the Sustainability Fellowship Program). Benefits include publicity throughout the year for the relevant program ("This program sponsored by YOUR ORGANIZATION") and one workshop or webinar introducing UMACS Members to your work. 

We are open to conversations about other ways we might partner to advance sustainability on higher education campuses. Please do not hesitate to contact us.