Sponsoring CNU 35 is a powerful and impactful way to show leadership and invest in the future of the Twin Cities. Sponsorship demonstrates your commitment to building thriving, connected communities while positioning your business at the center of important conversations about growth, design, and opportunity—locally, nationally, and internationally.
As a sponsor, you can align your brand with forward-thinking solutions in health, education, development, and transportation while engaging directly with thought leaders, community members, and business peers. Sponsorship also offers visibility through online and print recognition, social media promotion, Congress registrations, and more.
Custom sponsorship packages are available at all levels. We welcome you to select a level and pay using the button below, or reach out to congress@cnu.org for more information, to pledge your sponsorship, or to be invoiced.
Sponsorship benefits and levels:
Champion Sponsor | $50,000+
All General Benefits plus:
- 10 Complimentary Registrations - These are free, full registrations to CNU 35, allowing the sponsor to send staff, volunteers, or partners to the Congress.
- 10 Scholarships - Every sponsorship allows CNU to increase the pool of scholarships we provide. Sponsors can encourage specific groups or partners to apply for these scholarships, or work with CNU staff to identify recipients.
- 10 Tickets to the Sponsor Reception - CNU's Sponsor Reception is an invite-only event on Friday night, June 18th. Additional tickets to the event can be purchased.
- Plus 2 Headliner Events*
Catalyst Sponsor | $25,000+
All General Benefits plus:
- 7 Complimentary Registrations - These are free, full registrations to CNU 35, allowing the sponsor to send staff, volunteers, or partners to the Congress.
- 7 Scholarships - Every sponsorship allows CNU to increase the pool of scholarships we provide. Sponsors can encourage specific groups or partners to apply for these scholarships, or work with CNU staff to identify recipients.
- 7 Tickets to the Sponsor Reception - CNU's Sponsor Reception is an invite-only event on Friday night, June 18th. Additional tickets to the event can be purchased.
- Plus 1 Headliner Event or 2 Premier Events*
Sustainable Sponsor | $15,000+
All General Benefits plus:
- 5 Complimentary Registrations - These are free, full registrations to CNU 35, allowing the sponsor to send staff, volunteers, or partners to the Congress.
- 5 Scholarships - Every sponsorship allows CNU to increase the pool of scholarships we provide. Sponsors can encourage specific groups or partners to apply for these scholarships, or work with CNU staff to identify recipients.
- 5 Tickets to the Sponsor Reception - CNU's Sponsor Reception is an invite-only event on Friday night, June 18th. Additional tickets to the event can be purchased.
- Plus 1 Premier Event*
Community Sponsor | $10,000+
All General Benefits plus:
- 3 Complimentary Registrations - These are free, full registrations to CNU 35, allowing the sponsor to send staff, volunteers, or partners to the Congress.
- 3 Scholarships - Every sponsorship allows CNU to increase the pool of scholarships we provide. Sponsors can encourage specific groups or partners to apply for these scholarships, or work with CNU staff to identify recipients.
- 3 Tickets to the Sponsor Reception - CNU's Sponsor Reception is an invite-only event on Friday night, June 18th. Additional tickets to the event can be purchased.
- Plus 2 Standard Events*
Neighborhood Sponsor | $5,000+
All General Benefits plus:
- 2 Complimentary Registrations - These are free, full registrations to CNU 35, allowing the sponsor to send staff, volunteers, or partners to the Congress.
- 2 Scholarships - Every sponsorship allows CNU to increase the pool of scholarships we provide. Sponsors can encourage specific groups or partners to apply for these scholarships, or work with CNU staff to identify recipients.
- 2 Tickets to the Sponsor Reception - CNU's Sponsor Reception is an invite-only event on Friday night, June 18th. Additional tickets to the event can be purchased.
- General Sponsor Benefits
Supporting Partners | $2,000 - $4,999
All General Benefits plus:
- 1 Complimentary Registration - These is a free, full registrations to CNU 35, allowing the sponsor to send staff, volunteers, or partners to the Congress.
- 1 Ticket to the Sponsor Reception - CNU's Sponsor Reception is an invite-only event on Friday night, June 18th. Additional tickets to the event can be purchased.
General Sponsor Benefits:
- Logos or name by level in promotional emails, website, and mobile event app
- Sponsor directory / recognition on mobile event app
- Email list of all attendees (attendees who have opted in)
- Virtual sponsorship booth on the mobile event app ($5000 and above)
- Invitation to the sponsor reception
Interested in a custom sponsorship package? Please reach out to congress@cnu.org.
Events:
*Headlining, Premier, and Standard Events are first come-first served naming opportunities for higher tier sponsors. Exact nature of events will be finalized as we get closer to the Fall of 2026.
Headlining Events
- Opening Party
- Keynote or Main Stage
- Charter Awards Ceremony
- Closing Party
Premier Events
- Special Content Lunch or Networking Happy Hour
- Workshop
- CNU-A Networking Happy Hour
- Volunteer Welcome
- First Time Attendee Breakfast
Standard Events
- Regional or Local Tour
- Special Interest Networking Happy Hour or Coffee Hour
- Session Lunch or Coffee Break
Branding Opportunities:
Premier or Headliner Event may be substituted for branding opportunities such as:
- Lanyards
- Conference Mobile App
- Attendee Badges
- Volunteer T-shirts