PARTNERSHIP AND SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMS

2023 - 2024

ILEA is the principal association representing the creative events professional, globally. We are creative event professionals who value creativity, inspiration, teamwork, education and relationships. ILEA advances the live events industry by creating an inclusive global community dedicated to personal and business development, and inspiration to elevate all professionals engaged in live events.

ILEA Boston is proud to have a partnership program that fosters innovative collaborations between members and the chapter. Our partners are our lifeline to creating inspiring events that will educate our members on being the best in the industry. We value the teamwork it takes to bring people together to achieve great things. The information that follows will educate you on how donating to our events can be beneficial for your business.

If you are interested in showcasing your products or services through our chapter, please e-mail Matthew Regan, Vice President of Education and Programs at 
programs@ileaboston.com

Your continued support of ILEA Boston is appreciated. We thank you for your generosity throughout the year!



Why You WANT to Partner with ILEA Boston


Our industry generates over $200 billion for the global economy and supports over four million jobs. ILEA Boston is the premier organization for creative event professionals in Boston and the surrounding areas - we need partners to thrive and develop. We are proud to boast a robust and diverse group of members with professions spanning many facets of the events industry.

Your business will be front and center at our chapter events, on our website and across our social media channels. Our website and social media channels are highly trafficked by industry professionals and businesses and/or individuals looking for qualified event specialists.

ILEA members across the world are regarded as the very best at what they do, and have created an influential community of event professionals everywhere. Sponsoring ILEA Boston will help you grow locally and beyond.

To learn more or to submit a proposal, please e-mail Matthew Regan, Vice President of Education and Programs at 
programs@ileaboston.com


Single Event Partnership Package
Available to Member and Non-member Businesses

Available for Chapter Meetings, Network & Nosh Events, and Members-only Events

  • In-kind partnership for 1 event in a chapter year (July through June).

    • Premiere placement and recognition on all ILEA Boston marketing for your partnered event(s) including social media and email campaigns.
    • One dedicated social media spotlight campaign to ILEA Boston members and followers about your business featuring images of your work or events.
    • Company logo placement with business website linked on the ILEA Boston Chapter website.
    • Access to event photos following the event where applicable.
    • Recognition by ILEA Boston Leadership at your partnered event(s) and the annual Heart and Soul Gala.
    • Eligibility for annual Heart and Soul Awards.
    • Companies who contract to provide in-kind services or financial support to the chapter will be offered complimentary tickets as follows:
      • Partners who are current ILEA members will receive 2 tickets per $1000 of services/support. 
      • Partners who are not current ILEA members will receive 1 ticket per $1000 of services/support.
      • Partner complimentary tickets may be used to register anyone for any ILEA Boston meeting or event, excluding the Holiday Party and Heart and Soul Gala, and other special events without any single event ticket limits.
      • Partner complimentary tickets will be valid starting from the day following the event date where in-kind services are provided and ending six months following that date.
      • Partners will redeem their complimentary tickets using unique discount codes when registering for events.
    • Services may be contracted anytime throughout the ILEA Year (July through June).
    • Partners will be asked to provide a voided, itemized invoice for services offered prior to an agreement being created.
    • All agreements are subject to Board of Directors approval.

    To learn more or to submit a partner proposal please email Matthew Regan, Vice President of Education and Programs at programs@ileaboston.com.

       

Annual Partnership Package
Available to Member and Non-member Businesses

Available for Chapter Meetings, Network & Nosh Events, and Members-only Events

In-kind partnership for 3 or more events in a chapter year (July through June).  The package includes all single event partnership benefits, plus:

  • 24x36 poster at all events noting you are an Annual Partner.

  • Special recognition at all events (including Heart and Soul Gala) as our Annual Partner.

  • Dedicated social media reel featuring your company’s work.

  • 25% discount on Holiday Party and Heart and Soul Gala tickets (maximum 5 discounted tickets per each event).

  • Annual Partnership excludes partnering for the Holiday Party and Heart and Soul Gala.

  • All agreements are subject to Board of Directors approval.

To learn more or to submit a proposal, please e-mail Matthew Regan, Vice President of Education and Programs at programs@ileaboston.com

   

Special Event Partnership Package
Available to Member and Non-member Businesses

Available for Special Events

In-kind partnership for 1 event in a chapter year (July through June).

  • A premier opportunity to showcase your company’s products and services to ILEA Boston’s community of event planners, producers, creative services, and suppliers.
    • Complimentary Ticket(s): two per $1000.00 of in-kind donation value to attend ILEA Boston events as follows:
      • Tickets are valid only for the Special Event of which you are partnered.
      • Tickets may be used by anyone of your choosing (company team members, guests or other) but all attendees must be registered.
  • Recognition on ILEA Boston marketing for the event:
    • Listing on the ILEA Boston Website with a link to your company page.
    • Dedicated social media post after the event concludes including images of your work.
    • Access to all photos of the event for your company’s use.
      • All event vendors and ILEA Boston must be tagged in any photos used and photography partner must be given proper credits.
    • Logo displayed at the event.
    • Logo displayed in all event-related emails.
  • Mention of company during the event by ILEA Boston Leadership.

 

To learn more or to submit a partner proposal please email Matthew Regan, Vice President of Education and Programs at programs@ileaboston.com.