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NCHEP 15 Sponsorship

Support the field by sponsoring the National Conference on Higher Education in Prison in April 2026.

Past NCHEP sponsors have not only supported the conference financially; they have also attended the event and collaborated with the Alliance as thought partners and planners.

Their contributions have been invaluable in:

  • Educating fellow funders
  • Strengthening field networks and enhancing relationships 
  • Supporting the development of new programs
  • Creating spaces for meaningful exchange and learning via funding opportunities
  • Presenting materials at the conference
  • Participating in the Funder Collaborative

None of this would be possible without the generosity of our dedicated sponsors, both returning and new. We want to work with you and ensure your participation is meaningful.

Access & Inclusion 

Conference participants include practitioners, educators and students, activists, policy experts, program administrators, and employees of state agencies. 

In past years, the Alliance has provided full or partial financial support to a significant portion of conference attendees, and a majority of financial aid recipients were formerly incarcerated. This year, we hope to offer at least 50 financial aid awards. 

We welcome the opportunity to create a sponsorship structure that reflects your values and goals. We’re flexible and can work creatively with you to shape a partnership that aligns with your priorities. A full budget overview is available upon request; please contact our Operations and Development Director (allisonlopez@higheredinprison) to explore a partnership.

Sponsorship Levels

Level Investment Headline Benefit Core Visibility Added Value
Guardian $200,000 Introducing Keynote Session – Ability to introduce the keynote speaker on stage (1 minute)
  • Full-screen logo looping on the Main Stage pre-session
  • Swag co-branded with the Alliance
  • Meet and greet with Keynote & Alliance Executive Director
  • Custom 60-second highlight video (produced by sponsor)
  • 10 full access registrations to NCHEP
Change-Maker $150,000 Special Activity Sponsor (e.g. networking hour, film screening, open mic, etc.)
  • Full-screen logo looping on the Main Stage pre-session
  • 45-second highlight video (produced by sponsor)
  • 8 full access registrations
  • Swag co-branded with the Alliance
Mentor $100,000 Lunch Sponsor
  • Opportunity to introduce one breakout session (1-minute)
  • Logo on breakout room screens pre-session
  • Featured interview in post-NCHEP Alliance newsletter
  • 30-second social media promo video
  • 6 full access registrations to NCHEP
Bridge-Builder $50,000 Closing Events Sponsor
  • Logo looping on Main Stage pre-session
  • Static social media promo graphic
  • 4 full access registrations to NCHEP
Wayfinder $20,000 Morning Break Sponsor
  • Cocktail napkins with sponsor logo at break stations
  • 4 full access registrations to NCHEP
  • Experience Sponsor (e.g., Cleveland boat tour, site visits of interest, etc.)
Gateway $10,000 Coffee Bar Sponsor
  • Cocktail napkins with sponsor logo at break stations
  • 2 full access registrations to NCHEP
Pathfinder (first-time sponsors only) $5,000 Relaxation / Charging Station Sponsor
  • Sign with the sponsor logo in the Relaxation room
  • 1 full access registration to NCHEP

*All sponsorships include logo on website, printed/digital signage (in designated areas), and a social media “thank you” post.

Post‑event Stewardship (for sponsors $10k and above)

  • Host a virtual Fireside Chat or Town Hall with the Alliance  Executive Director & your executive team (45-minute Zoom)
  • Receive a branded NCHEP Impact Report summarizing outcomes, attendee metrics, and media reach to share

All levels of donation are appreciated.

If you would like to support NCHEP outside of a formal sponsorship, please visit www.higheredinprison.org/donate.

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