Partnership Benefits - 2024-2025
All Partnership Levels:
- When partnered for an event that includes an exhibitor showcase, Partners receive a 75% discount on one exhibitor table registration for that event, priority table placement, and meals-included for up to 2 representatives. (For the 2024-2025 school year the base price for an exhibitor table before Partner discount is $1,200.)
- Listing as a Sustaining Partner on CAIS website
- Rotating advertisement (logo w/link to company website) on CAIS website; higher level partners will be queued in the rotation for greater exposure
- CAIS newsletter promotion throughout the year (shared with Heads of School and Business Officers) leading up to and after partnered events
- Ability to post webinar or event listings on CAIS professional development website
- Highlighted listing in new digital Business Directory on the CAIS website accessed by all member schools ($300 a la carte price for non-partners)
- Partner listing on in-person and/or digital conference signage and promotional materials and Conference App (when applicable)
- Submission of an advertisement in the Conference App (when applicable) for no additional charge
- Depending on the format and topical needs of an event, Partners may be invited to present breakout sessions
- May be invited to drop in to present at CAIS virtual roundtables
- Priority notification of additional Partner opportunities or event-specific sponsorships that may arise (additional fees may apply)
Association Partner
Company supporting four or more events with listing as a Association Partner; additional benefits may apply to specific events
- Exhibitor table registration fee(s) waived
- Company will be listed in permanent footer on newsletter and on CAIS website homepage
- Opportunity to introduce a keynote speaker at one event
- May submit up to 8 educational pieces (or links) to be included in the CAIS Newsletter
- May submit up to 6 advertisements for publication in the CAIS Newsletter
- Because of the close nature of this partnership, we would help find a customized opportunity for an Association Partner to host
- Limited to three Partners
Principal Partner
Company supporting three annual events with listing as a Principal Partner; additional benefits may apply to specific events
- Can submit up to 6 educational pieces to be included in the CAIS Newsletter
- Can submit up to 4 advertisements for publication in the CAIS Newsletter
- 75% discount available for exhibitor table(s) for partnered event (if applicable)
Key Partner
Company supporting two annual events with listing as a Key Partner; additional benefits may apply to specific events
- Can submit up to 4 educational pieces to be included in the CAIS Newsletter
- Can submit up to 2 advertisements for publication in the CAIS Newsletter
- 75% discount available for exhibitor table(s) for partnered event (if applicable)
Select Partner
Company supporting one annual event with listing as a Select Partner; additional benefits may apply to specific events
- 75% discount available for exhibitor table for partnered event (if applicable)
2024-2025 Events
Governance Conference (limited to four Partners) Dates: Sep.19-20, 2024 Location: Virtual Audience: Independent School Trustees and Leadership
Conference on Business, Operations & Technology Dates: Nov 7-8, 2024 (includes attendance and exhibitor showcase) Location: Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT Audience: Independent School Business Officers, Technology Professionals, Operations Professionals, HR Professionals, and School Leadership
Leadership Conference Dates: April 28-29, 2025 (includes attendance and exhibitor showcase) Location: Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, Westbrook, CT Audience: Heads of School and School Leaders
Advancement Series (includes attendance; limited to three Partners) Audience: Independent School Advancement professionals (Enrollment, Marketing, and Development)
Leading from Within (limited to four Partners) NEW PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY Audience: Current and Aspiring School Leaders
Learning Community Series (limited to four Partners) NEW PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY Audience: Teachers, School Leaders
Commission of Heads Assistants’ Annual Conference NEW PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY Audience: Assistants to Heads of School and other key departments
Student Diversity Leadership Conference NEW PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY Audience: Students in grades 7-PG and educators of students in all grades
CAIS also seeks to build connections outside of these events, and a Sustaining Partnership provides an opportunity to open that conversation and consider what else is possible.
Stand-alone exhibitor registration, Business Directory listing, and additional or stand-alone sponsorships of specific conference items (Wi-Fi, Welcome Lunches, etc...) are also available for purchase.
- To request Partnership pricing or be added to our exhibitor invitation list, please use this form or contact Christina Dixcy at 860-572-2950 or [email protected].
- To purchase or submit (free for Partners) a listing in our Business Directory, please use this form. Business Directory will be published mid-July.
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