{"id":18,"date":"2026-08-30T20:25:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T20:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.afceanc.org\/index.php\/sponsors\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T17:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T17:00:28","slug":"sponsors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/test.afceanc.org\/index.php\/sponsors\/","title":{"rendered":"Sponsors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group page-hero is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group page-hero-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list breadcrumb\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/test.afceanc.org\/\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li>Sponsorship<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Sponsorship<\/p>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sponsorship that funds scholarships, not overhead.<\/h1>\n\n\n<p class=\"lede wp-block-paragraph\">The chapter has no paid staff. After event costs, sponsorship dollars go directly\n        into STEM grants, student scholarships, and ROTC support across North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons btn-row is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-accent\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button btn btn--accent btn--lg\" href=\"#inquire\">Request the sponsor packet<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-ghost\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button btn btn--ghost-light btn--lg\" href=\"#tiers\">See tiers<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"sponsors\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"section-head\"><h2>Gold sponsors<\/h2><\/div><p class=\"text-muted\">Nothing to show here yet \u2014 this section fills in as the chapter adds to it.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"note\"><p>Nothing to show here yet. This section will appear once there is content for it, and stays empty on the live site until then.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"note\"><p>Nothing to show here yet. This section will appear once there is content for it, and stays empty on the live site until then.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group section section--subtle is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section-head section-head--center is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Why sponsor<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What sponsorship actually buys<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grid grid--3 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sector-icon mb-5 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M17 20v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9.5\" cy=\"7\" r=\"3.5\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 20v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.9\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The right room<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chapter events draw the government and military professionals who actually shape requirements \u2014 not just the business development crowd.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sector-icon mb-5 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 4L2 9l10 5 10-5-10-5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6 11.5V17c0 1.7 2.7 3 6 3s6-1.3 6-3v-5.5\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visible community investment<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your logo sits next to a program that put over $95,000 into North Carolina classrooms last year. That is a defensible community story.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sector-icon mb-5 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M3 9h18M8 2v4M16 2v4\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Year-round presence<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Annual sponsors are recognized at every luncheon, on the chapter site, and in the newsletter \u2014 not just at a single event.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sector-icon mb-5 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 7h18v13H3z\"><\/path><path d=\"M8 7V4h8v3M3 12h18\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recruiting access<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Career fair placement and direct access to transitioning service members and cleared professionals leaving the installation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sector-icon mb-5 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small business friendly<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tiers start low enough that a five-person firm can participate meaningfully alongside prime integrators.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sector-icon mb-5 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3l2.9 5.9 6.5.9-4.7 4.6 1.1 6.5L12 17.8 6.2 20.9l1.1-6.5L2.6 9.8l6.5-.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clean ethics posture<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sponsorship buys recognition, never a speaking slot on a government panel. That boundary is what keeps government leaders attending.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"tiers\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section-head section-head--center is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Annual sponsorship<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sponsorship tiers<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"lede wp-block-paragraph\">Annual sponsorships run the calendar year and cover recognition across every chapter\n        event and channel. Amounts below are placeholders pending board approval.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grid grid--3 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tier is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bronze<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"price wp-block-paragraph\">TBD<span> \/ year<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"tier-desc wp-block-paragraph\">For small businesses and firms new to the chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list check-list\">\n<li>Logo on the chapter website<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Newsletter recognition<\/li>\n\n\n<li>2 luncheon seats per year<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Corporate member directory listing<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"btn btn--outline btn--block\" href=\"#inquire\">Inquire<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tier tier--featured is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<span class=\"tier-flag\">Most popular<\/span>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Silver<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"price wp-block-paragraph\">TBD<span> \/ year<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"tier-desc wp-block-paragraph\">The working tier for most mid-tier member organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list check-list\">\n<li>Everything in Bronze<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Logo on event signage at every luncheon<\/li>\n\n\n<li>6 luncheon seats per year<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Reserved table at one event<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Career fair table at the Innovation Summit<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"btn btn--primary btn--block\" href=\"#inquire\">Inquire<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tier is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gold<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"price wp-block-paragraph\">TBD<span> \/ year<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"tier-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Top-tier recognition across the full chapter program.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list check-list\">\n<li>Everything in Silver<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Premier logo placement site-wide<\/li>\n\n\n<li>12 luncheon seats per year<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Reserved table at every luncheon<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Premium exhibit space at IT Days and the Summit<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Named recognition on a scholarship or grant<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"btn btn--outline btn--block\" href=\"#inquire\">Inquire<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group section section--subtle is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"event-sponsorship\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group split is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Per event<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event and exhibitor opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"lede wp-block-paragraph\">Not ready for an annual commitment? Individual events carry their own sponsorship\n          and exhibitor packages.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Event sponsorships are a good first step for organizations testing whether the\n          chapter audience is the right fit \u2014 and they credit toward an annual tier if\n          you upgrade within the same calendar year.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons btn-row is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button btn btn--primary\" href=\"#inquire\">Request event packages<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button btn btn--outline\" href=\"https:\/\/test.afceanc.org\/index.php\/events\/\">See the calendar<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group table-wrap is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<table class=\"data\">\n          <caption class=\"visually-hidden\">Event sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities<\/caption>\n          <thead>\n            <tr>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Opportunity<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Event<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Investment<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Luncheon table sponsor<\/th><td>Monthly luncheon<\/td><td>TBD<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Speaker sponsor<\/th><td>Monthly luncheon<\/td><td>TBD<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Exhibitor table<\/th><td>IT Days<\/td><td>TBD<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Exhibit booth<\/th><td>Innovation Summit<\/td><td>TBD<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Career fair table<\/th><td>Innovation Summit<\/td><td>TBD<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Reception sponsor<\/th><td>Innovation Summit<\/td><td>TBD<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Scholarship underwriter<\/th><td>Holiday social<\/td><td>TBD<\/td><\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"inquire\"><div class=\"container container--narrow\"><div class=\"section-head\"><h2>Talk to the sponsorship committee<\/h2><\/div><form class=\"form-grid\" method=\"post\" action=\"https:\/\/test.afceanc.org\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php\" id=\"sponsorship-form\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"action\" value=\"afcea_form\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"afcea_form\" value=\"sponsorship\"><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"afcea_nonce\" name=\"afcea_nonce\" value=\"3c57e20db6\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"afcea_started\" value=\"1788643283\"><div class=\"visually-hidden\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><label for=\"sponsorship-website\">Leave this field empty<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"sponsorship-website\" name=\"afcea_website\" tabindex=\"-1\" autocomplete=\"off\"><\/div><div class=\"field\"><label for=\"sponsorship-name\">Your name <span class=\"req\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"sponsorship-name\" name=\"name\" required autocomplete=\"name\"><\/div><div class=\"field\"><label for=\"sponsorship-organization\">Organization <span class=\"req\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"sponsorship-organization\" name=\"organization\" required autocomplete=\"organization\"><\/div><div class=\"field\"><label for=\"sponsorship-email\">Email <span class=\"req\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"sponsorship-email\" name=\"email\" required autocomplete=\"email\"><\/div><div class=\"field\"><label for=\"sponsorship-phone\">Phone<\/label><input type=\"tel\" id=\"sponsorship-phone\" name=\"phone\" autocomplete=\"tel\"><\/div><div class=\"field full\"><label for=\"sponsorship-interest\">Interested in<\/label><select id=\"sponsorship-interest\" name=\"interest\"><option value=\"\">Select an option<\/option><option value=\"Annual sponsorship\">Annual sponsorship<\/option><option value=\"Event sponsorship\">Event sponsorship<\/option><option value=\"Exhibiting\">Exhibiting<\/option><option value=\"Corporate membership\">Corporate membership<\/option><option value=\"Not sure yet \u2014 please advise\">Not sure yet \u2014 please advise<\/option><\/select><\/div><div class=\"field full\"><label for=\"sponsorship-notes\">Anything we should know?<\/label><textarea id=\"sponsorship-notes\" name=\"notes\"><\/textarea><\/div><div class=\"full\"><button class=\"btn btn--primary btn--lg\" type=\"submit\">Send enquiry<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sponsorship Sponsorship that funds scholarships, not overhead. The chapter has no paid staff. 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