Sponsorship Opportunities
Upcoming Conference
INN Days 2027
Date and location TBD
INN Days is where the field of nonprofit news gathers. Top newsroom leadership, journalism funders, and allies to the field all meet to learn from each other, ideate on solutions to our common problems, and look ahead at the future of nonprofit journalism.
Sponsors help INN make this all possible. Whether your goal is to introduce your company to the field, contribute your expertise in a lightning talk, offer direct training or support, or just provide a little moment of joy for conference attendees — we’ve got sponsorship options for you!
INN Days By The Numbers
401
INN Days and Nonprofit News Awards attendees in 2026
80%
of INN Days 2026 attendees were in decision-making roles
82%
of attendees plan to apply a lesson learned
Sponsorship Levels
We would love to have you as a sponsor. See something you’d like to change or want to add? Our sponsor packages are customizable!
Cheerleader
$2,500
- Digital recognition in event marketing materials (web, email, social)
- Recognition in printed conference program
- On-site signage listing all sponsors
- Pamphlets/stickers for display
Supporter
$5,000
- All the benefits of the Cheerleader tier
- Attendee engagement through a hallway sponsor table
Partner
$10,000
- All the benefits of the Cheerleader tier
- Attendee engagement
- through a sponsor lounge in the food hall (see next page for options to combine with joy sponsor if desired)
- 1/4 page Ad placement in program
Ally
$25,000
- All the benefits of the Cheerleader tier
- Attendee engagement through a brown bag lunch session
- 1/2 page Ad placement in program
- Newsletter ad block
Champion
$50,000
- All the benefits of the Cheerleader tier
- Sponsored session included in the programming Full page Ad placement in program
- Newsletter ad block
- Dedicated sponsor signage
Add-On Opportunities
Wifi Sponsor
$4,000
Interested in getting your name in front of everybody at INN Days? Sponsor the Wifi access and make your name memorable.
Lightning Talk!
$1,500 ($2,000 stand alone)
Interested in giving attendees a quick demo or introducing your organization to a new field? Give a lightning talk!
Private meetings
Custom quote
Interested in hosting a private meeting with your clients/stakeholders before INN Days? INN can help you with the logistics.
Nonprofit News Awards (INNYs)
Event Sponsor
$8,000
For sponsors who want to celebrate the achievements of the entirety the nonprofit news field while getting maximum visibility with attendees.
Awards Category Sponsor
$3,000
For sponsors who want to celebrate specific achievements of the best in the nonprofit news field.
Reception Sponsor
$2,500
For sponsors who want to celebrate the hard work of nonprofit journalists and leaders in the social hour before the award event begins.
Year-Round Sponsorship
Members come to INN year round for resources, training, and access to shared services and trusted vendors, creating opportunities for meaningful partnerships to further the field.