About Sponsoring
Thrive brings together independent school leaders, administrators, and educators from across the country. By partnering with NAIS, your organization can build visibility, connect directly with education leaders, and share your expertise with an engaged audience. Sponsorship puts your brand in front of thousands of attendees and creates meaningful opportunities to strengthen relationships within the independent school community.
How to Become a Sponsor
- Select a sponsorship level that aligns with your budget. Options range from Diamond ($25,000) to Copper ($2,500).
- Pick a branding package. Most are limited to one sponsor, and popular items sell fast!
- Contact NAIS to reserve!
Have questions or looking for a customized approach? Contact us today!
Thrive 2027 Sponsorship Information
Sponsorship Benefits
| SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS | Diamond | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Copper |
| Logo featured on the Thrive website, signage, emails and meeting app. | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Thank-you from NAIS leader at general session | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Conference proud sponsor logo | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Advance selection of your 2028 conference exhibit booth location | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Logo in the general session slideshow | Individual Slide | Individual Slide | Individual Slide | Shared Slide | Shared Slide | Shared Slide |
| Complimentary conference registrations | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Acknowledgement on social media | Individual Mention | Individual Mention | Individual Mention | Shared Mention | Shared Mention | Shared Mention |
| *Pre- or post-conference direct mail attendee list (mailing must be approved by NAIS) | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Sponsorship sign for exhibit table | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| On-site sponsor ribbons | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 10'x10' exhibit booth | 2 FREE | 1 FREE | 1 FREE | 50% Discount | 25% Discount | |
| Additional drink tickets for customers at the Welcome Reception | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | |
| Complimentary 2027–2028 NAIS Community Catalyst program benefits | x | x | x | |||
| Logo featured on homepage of NAIS conference website | x | x | x | |||
| Feature in Sponsor Spotlight email to NAIS Members | x | x | x | |||
| Reserved front-row seats for the opening general session | x | x | ||||
| Banner ad on conference mobile app | x | x | ||||
| Visibility at in-person Heads' Summit | x |
*Direct mail attendee list excludes email and is contingent upon NAIS approval of marketing material.
Sponsorship Opportunities
| Level | Visibility Opportunity | Description | Available | Cost |
| Diamond | ||||
| Friday General Session Speaker | Your company name attached to the Friday general session speaker, Arthur Brooks. | 1 | $25,000 | |
| Hotel Key Cards | Your logo in attendees' hands all conference week. | SOLD | $25,000 | |
| Mobile App | Your logo as the splash screen every time an attendee opens the Thrive 2027 app. | SOLD | $25,000 | |
| Name Badge Lanyards | Your logo beside the NAIS logo on every attendee's lanyard. | SOLD | $25,000 | |
| Wi-Fi Login | Your company name as the conference wi-fi network, seen by every attendee who logs in. | 1 | $25,000 | |
| Platinum | ||||
| Thursday General Session Speaker | Your company name attached to the Opening General Session speaker, Mónica Guzmán. | 1 | $20,000 | |
| Gold | ||||
| Lunch: Thursday or Friday | Co-host lunch with NAIS in The Quad while attendees network with colleagues and exhibitors. | 2 (Thursday or Friday) | $15,000 | |
| President's Reception | Your name and logo at the welcome reception as you help NAIS kick off the conference. | 3 | $15,000 | |
| Headshot Lounge | Brand our complimentary headshot lounge, an attendee favorite. | 1 | $15,000 | |
| Silver | ||||
| Wellness Lounge | Treat conference attendees to a massage and some well-deserved downtime in The Quad’s Wellness Lounge. | 1 | $10,000 | |
| Coffee Service: Thursday PM | Your logo in everyone's hand on branded break items like cup sleeves or napkins. | 1 | $10,000 | |
Coffee Service: Thursday or Friday AM | Your logo in everyone's hand on branded break items like cup sleeves or napkins. | 2 | $12,500 | |
| Thrive Talks Closing Session | Your company name attached to the Thrive Talks closing session. | 1 | $10,000 | |
| Bronze | ||||
| Branded Lounge Space | Brand a lounge in The Quad where attendees gather and network. | 2 | $7,500 | |
| Skills Studio Classroom | Your logo and brand where attendees gather for additional programming. | 2 | $7,500 | |
| Master Class | Align your company with the Master Class with Mónica Guzmán held on Thursday. | 1 | $6,500 | |
| Featured Session | Attach your brand to the Featured Session. | 3 | $6,000 | |
| Teacher Seminar | Rob Evans and Michael Thompson will lead this seminar specifically for teachers. | 3 | $6,000 | |
| Friday Early AM Coffee Break | Align your company with our early Friday AM coffee break. | 1 | $5,000 | |
| Thrive Talks Closing Session | Attach your company name to the Thrive Talks closing session. | 1 | $5,000 | |
| Signature Experiences | Put your branding in front of a targeted audience. Choose to align with one of these themes. | 3 | $5,000 | |
| Copper | ||||
| General Sponsorship | Designed to increase awareness and build visibility for your organization across Thrive. |
SCAM ALERT! NAIS does not sell its conference attendee list. Confirmed sponsors receive pre- and post-conference attendee lists directly from NAIS as part of their benefits packages at no extra charge. If you receive calls or emails from any third-party vendor offering to sell you an attendee list, we strongly advise you not to give these solicitors any personal information or payment.
For more information about these opportunities, please contact us.