Hosted by
National Black Poet Laureates
About this event
The 1st National Black Poet Laureates Gathering
Presenting Sponsor
$10,000
The Presenting Sponsor becomes the premier corporate/organizational partner of the inaugural Gathering.
Benefits include:
- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 NBPLS Gathering
- “Presented by [Sponsor Name]” recognition on designated event materials
- Premier logo placement on the event website
- Premier logo placement on event signage
- Logo included on official digital and printed event materials
- Recognition in selected pre-event promotional communications
- Dedicated sponsor recognition on NBPLS social media
- Recognition during opening remarks
- Opportunity for a brief welcome/message from sponsor leadership, subject to program approval
- 8 complimentary Gathering registrations
- Reserved seating for sponsor representatives at designated events
- Opportunity to provide approved promotional materials for attendee welcome bags
- Full-page advertisement in the event program, if produced
- Sponsor recognition during the closing program
- Inclusion in post-event sponsor recognition
- Post-event impact/thank-you report
Leadership Sponsor
$5,000
Designed for organizations that want significant visibility while supporting the Society's mission.
Benefits include:
- Prominent logo placement on the event website
- Logo on event signage
- Logo on official event materials
- Recognition in selected digital promotions
- Dedicated social media recognition
- Recognition during the Gathering
- 6 complimentary registrations
- Half-page advertisement in the event program, if produced
- Opportunity to provide approved promotional materials
- Recognition in post-event communications
- Post-event impact/thank-you report
Community Champion
$2,500
For businesses and organizations committed to supporting Black poetry, culture, and community.
Benefits include:
- Logo on the event website
- Logo on sponsor signage
- Logo/name in the event program
- Social media sponsor recognition
- Recognition during the Gathering
- 4 complimentary registrations
- Quarter-page advertisement in the event program, if produced
- Opportunity to provide approved promotional materials
- Inclusion in post-event sponsor recognition
Mission Partner
$1,000
A meaningful entry point for businesses, nonprofits, schools, libraries, arts organizations, and community partners.
Benefits include:
- Logo/name on the event website
- Name/logo in event materials
- Sponsor recognition on social media
- Sponsor recognition during the Gathering
- 2 complimentary registrations
- Opportunity to provide approved promotional materials
- Inclusion in post-event thank-you recognition
Friend of the Gathering
$500
For individuals, small businesses, community organizations, and others who want to help make the inaugural Gathering possible.
Benefits include:
- Name listed on the event website
- Name listed in the event program
- Social media thank-you recognition
- Recognition as a supporter of the inaugural Gathering
- 1 complimentary registration
Custom Sponsorship
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