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.
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.
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.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
TIER
Registrations
Website/Email
Social Media
Individual Event Benefits
Tier 4
(2) Complimentary Registrations to Specific Event
Logo on Event Emails w/ company link
Logo on Event Website Page w/company link
Logo on Social Media Event Graphics
(1) Individual Pre-Event Social Post
(1) inclusive Tiered Social Post
(1) Individual Post-Event Social Post
Company Provided Swag/Flyer at Registration
Verbal Recognition During the Program
Digital and/or Printed Logo during Program
Post-Event List (Name, Title and Company Only)
Additional Benefits per Event (i.e Keynote Intro, Video shown, Panel Participation etc)
Tier 3
(1) Complimentary Registration to Specific Event
Logo on Event Emails w/ company link
Logo on Event Website Page w/company link
Logo on Social Media Event Graphics
(1) Individual Pre-Event Social Post
(1) inclusive Tiered Social Post
Verbal Recognition During the Program
Digital and/or Printed Logo during Program
Post-Event List (Name, Title and Company Only)
Additional Benefits per Event (i.e Keynote Intro, Video shown, Panel Participation etc)
Tier 2
50% Off One Ticket to Specific Event
Logo on Event Emails w/ company link
Logo on Event Website Page w/company link
Logo on Social Media Event Graphics
(1) Inclusive tiered Social Post
Verbal Recognition During the Program
Digital and/or Printed Logo during Program
Post-Event List (Name, Title and Company Only)
Additional Benefits per Event (i.e Keynote Intro, Video shown, Panel Participation etc)
Tier 1
N/A
Company Name on Event Emails
Company Name on Event Website
Logo on Social Media Event Graphics
Digital and/or Printed Logo during Program
Post-Event List (Name, Title and Company Only)
Friend of ILEA
N/A
Company Name on Event Emails
Company Name on Event Website
N/A
Company Name on Event Digital Communications
Company Name on Digital Logo on site
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.