SPONSORSHIP
Annual Events
January - Holiday Event
February - Day of Education
April - Spark Awards
June - Summer Solstice Celebration September - Program
November - Program
Member Meet Ups
March, May, August, October, December
Example: A sponsor who donates $10,000 of in-kind goods and services to a monthly program will be recognized at, and receive all of the benefits, both event specific and cumulative, of the Tier 3 Level of Sponsorship.
We thank you for your consideration and hope you will become a sponsor of the ILEA Greater Chicago Chapter!
Thank you for your interest in being a sponsor of the ILEA Greater Chicago Chapter! We offer sponsorship opportunities to businesses who want to gain exposure and recognition with members of our association and the special events industry community.
ILEA Greater Chicago recognizes sponsorship both in terms of one-time donations, as well as cumulative sponsorships. Our sponsorship benefits are offered in exchange for cash and/or in-kind donations necessary for the success of our events and activities. Your sponsorship participation at any level serves as an important resource which allows us to provide valuable programs and services to our members.
Cumulative sponsorship means that the value of donations made over the course of multiple events during the ILEA programming year (July 1 – June 30) by a single sponsor or sponsoring company will be added together to determine the sponsor’s recognized level of cumulative sponsorship benefits. Cumulative benefits will be awarded in the following year from the date of sponsorship.
WHO WE ARE
The International Live Events Association (ILEA) is a global community of thousands of creative event professionals whose skills, expertise, and experience power some of the most influential live events around the world.
ILEA is a community centered around celebrating all aspects of live event production and management. This enables our members to deliver the very best work to their clients through collaboration, thought-leadership, and idea sharing.
Our Events & Programs are designed to:
Inspire to Spark creativity and drive innovation.
Add Value to our partners and members
Increase the profile & build awareness of ILEA Chicago and the events industry
Connect Members and build relationships
We are able to do this because our members are the best at what they do.
ILEA members include event planners/producers, caterers, meeting planners, decorators, audio-visual technicians, convention coordinators, entertainers, educators, journalists, photographers, hotel sales managers, and multiple service vendors.
Teamwork is at the heart of what we do, both as a membership organization and as a facilitator of business collaboration. It’s about our ability to bring people together to achieve great things.
SPONSORSHIP
BENEFITS
Annual Sponsorships | Registration | Website/Email | Social Media | Individual Event Benefits |
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Tier 4 | (2) Complimentary Registrations to Specific Event | Logo Recognition on All Event Email Communications with company link
Logo Recognition on All Event Website Pages with company link | Logo inclusion on Event Graphics for Social Media Posts on ILEA Chicago Platforms
(1) Individual Pre-Event Social Media Posts on ILEA Chicago Platforms
(1) Tiered Social Media Post inclusive of all sponsors within Tier
(1) Individual Post-Event Social Media Posts on ILEA Chicago Platforms | Verbal Recognition During the Program by ILEA Board Member
Logo Feature - predominantly displayed during program Digitally or Printed
Company Provided Swag/Flyer Displayed for Giveaway at Registration Table
Participant List - Name, Title and Company Only
Based on Event: This could be an intro to the keynote speaker, a short video over lunch, participation on a panel etc. |
Tier 3 | (1) Complimentary Registration to Specific Event | Logo Recognition on All Event Email Communications with company link
Logo Recognition on All Event Website Pages with Company Link | Logo inclusion on Event Graphics for Social Media Posts on ILEA Chicago Platforms
(1) Individual Pre-Event Social Media Posts on ILEA Chicago Platforms
(1) Tiered Social Media Post inclusive of all sponsors within Tier | Verbal Recognition During the Program by ILEA Board Membe
Logo Feature - predominantly displayed during program Digitally or Printed
Participant List - Name, Title and Company Only
Based on Event: This could be presenting another speaker during the program, a happy hour, etc. |
Tier 2 | 50% Off One Ticket to Specific Event | Logo Recognition on All Event Email Communications with company link
Logo Recognition on All Event Website Pages with company link | Logo inclusion on Event Graphics for Social Media Posts on ILEA Chicago Platforms
Tiered Social Media Post inclusive of all sponsors within Tier | Verbal Recognition During the Program by ILEA Board Member
Logo Feature displayed during the event Digitally or Printed
Participant List - Name, Title and Company Only
Based on Event: This could be a short video at some point during the event, 3-minute presentation, etc. |
Tier 1 | N/A | Name Recognition on All Event Email Communications
Name Recognition on All Event Website Pages | Logo inclusion on Major Event Graphics for Social Media Posts on ILEA Chicago Platforms | Logo Feature displayed during program Digitally or Printed
Participant List - Name, Title and Company Only |
Friend of ILEA | N/A | Name Recognition on Event Email Communications
Name Recognition on All Event Website Pages | N/A | Company Name on Event Digital Communications
Company Name on Digital Logo on site |
Please note:
ILEA Greater Chicago may not be able to fulfill all pre-event social media if the sponsorship agreement is not signed at least 30 days in advance.
Become a Sponsor
The Fine Print
Sponsor Testimonials
If you're interested in sponsoring an ILEA event, please reach out to ileachicagoprograms@gmail.com. Tiers are based on dollar value of sponsorship and may vary from event to event.
"Our sponsorship with ILEA has given us great exposure to key decision makers in the events industry. You cannot get a better ROI on your marketing dollars."
Andrew Brode
AV Chicago
"We have found tremendous value in being a sponsor with ILEA Chicago. It leads to high brand awareness which is targeted at event planners and key suppliers in the industry. It also helps us solidify important relationships with the key players in the Chicagoland hospitality industry."
Jeff Durocher
US Poker Casino Parties
"We love the ILEA Chicago community. The knowledge, brainstorming, and shared business relationships is well worth it for our sponsorship!"
Erika Kulovitz
akire productions
Disclaimer Statement
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ILEA Chicago members in good standing will have priority for sponsorship opportunities.
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Sponsorship will be considered in a first-come-first-served order.
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ILEA Chicago reserves the right to respectfully decline sponsorship offers.
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Sponsorship opportunities may have been secured since distribution of this document.
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The International Live Events Association (ILEA) is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. Donations are not tax deductible as a charitable expense; however, they can be deducted as an expense of doing business.
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ILEA Greater Chicago recognizes both cash and in-kind sponsorships equally. In-kind sponsorships will be recognized at retail value, whereas $1 in-kind donation is equal to $1 of cash sponsorship. Cash and in-kind sponsorships can be made in tandem and will collectively add up to the total value of the sponsorship. In the case where a sponsor chooses to make a cash donation, the cash donation will equate to the above schedule.
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To receive the full benefits of your sponsorship, the sponsor is responsible and required to submit all required logos and proper links by the deadline given as outlined in the Sponsorship Agreement Form. Provided the sponsor's logo is received in time for inclusion, as determined solely by the ILEA Greater Chicago Communications Committee, if not received on time, the logo will be included in future electronic invitations provided any remain.
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Sponsor is responsible to provide the ILEA Greater Chicago Chapter with a contract/invoice with retail value proof of donation in order to receive sponsorship program benefits. In addition, sponsor must be up to date and in good membership standing to receive the benefits.