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Summer Institute 2021 - Online


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UMCMA Summer Institute 2021
Renew + Relaunch”

When: July 20-22nd, 2021

Where: Online (via HopIn)

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UMCMA Summer Institute 2021 is an all virtual event featuring speakers, worship, workshops and networking with campus ministry leaders from around the country.

Featured Speakers/Presenters:

The Many is “a creative collective that believes there is power in singing together.” They will lead SI 2021 in worship, music and more.

Christian Coon is co-founder of Urban Village Church, Chicago & author of Failing Boldly.

Josh Packard is executive director of Springtide Research Institute, is an accomplished researcher with an expertise in the sociology of religion and new forms of religious expression.

Theresa S. Thames is Associate Dean of Religious Life and the Chapel at Princeton University and founder of Soul Joy Yoga Llc, an in-person and online gathering that centers womxn and folx of color, inviting them to bring their full divine selves to the mat and tap into radical joy.

Amy Miller (Last Comic Standing, Season 9) and Steve Hernandez, hosts of the Who’s Your God podcast will tape an episode live with SI participation and offer a workshop from their perspectives as comedians asking great questions about faith in the world today.

Register by Thursday, July 15

to receive conference materials!

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SI2021 + UMCMA Membership


Sponsorships

Ministries and organizations are invited to sponsor UMCMA Summer Institute at any of the following levels. Thank you so much for your support of this event, campus ministries and the students whom we serve!

Summer Institute Sponsorship
from $100.00

Thank you for considering sponsoring the UMCMA Summer Institute. Please use this form to secure your sponsorship level. Details of levels are below, OR Download Sponsor Descriptions PDF .

GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR PACKAGE

COST: $2,000

Gold level sponsors will receive the following:

  • One reusable branded item in attendee bags.

  • Exhibitor Table throughout the conference.

  • Organization logo/link prominently featured on the official event webpage

  • The name of your organization is included in a targeted e-mail to all participants before or after the event.

  • Organization promotion through UMCMA social media channels

  • 3-minute speaking opportunity to promote your organization at the end of one main session.

  • Up to two complimentary registrations

  • Named as official partner in all media and press releases.

  • We also are going to put your name on a month of resources from the conference during the following year. Do you have a preference in the month you would like to sponsor?


SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR PACKAGE 

COST: $1,500

Silver level sponsors will receive the following:

  • One reusable branded item in attendee bags.

  • Exhibitor Table available throughout the conference.

  • Organization logo/link on the official event webpage.

  • Organization promotion through UMCMA social media channels

  • An intro and a 2-minute video spot for your organization at the end of one main session.

  • Up to two complimentary registrations

  • Named as sponsor on all schedules, media, and press releases.

BRONZE SPONSOR

COST: $750

  • Promoted as sponsor of snack break. 

  • Branding and signage during one snack break as available (Sponsor provides signage)

  • One reusable branded item in attendee bags.

  • Exhibitor Table available throughout the conference.

  • Organization logo/link on the official event webpage.

  • 90-second opportunity to promote your organization before snack break.

  • One complimentary registration

ATTENDEE BAG SPONSOR

COST: $350 + Reusable Bags [SOLD OUT!]

  • Each attendee will receive a bag filled with name badge, pens, promo items, and giveaways. 

  • You get the exclusive right to provide bags to each attendee. The organization logo is subject to approval by the UMCMA Coordinating Committee Sponsor must supply the attendee bags. 

  • Organization will be included on the UMCMA website resource page.

  • Exhibitor Table available throughout the conference.

  • Bags must be shipped at sponsor’s expense to the conference site in Durham, NC. 

  • Total number of bags needed is estimated to be 150.


EXHIBIT SPACE

COST: $250

  • An Exhibitor is defined as one who is providing information about their organization, company, agency, etc. 

  • Your booth will include a table, two chairs, and electricity.

  • Organization will be included on the UMCMA website resource page.


ATTENDEE BAG INSERTS

COST: $100

  • Advertise your organization through supplying your own branded, reusable item (pen, keychain, etc.) to be placed in each bag. 

  • Organization will be included on the UMCMA website resource page.

  • Pieces must be shipped at sponsor’s expense to the conference site in Durham, NC.  

  • Total number of pieces needed is estimated to be 150.

  • In our efforts to be more eco-friendly, we are requesting these items not be printed, paper materials.  

PRESENCE ON SHARED SUPPORTER TABLE 

COST: $100

  • Advertise your organization on a shared table with other supporters.  

  • In recognition that your best option for advertising may be printed material, we are offering this option … limit of 50 pieces.

  • Organization will be included on the UMCMA website resource page.

  • Items must be shipped at sponsor’s expense to conference site in Durham, NC.

  • In our effort to be more eco-friendly, any unused items will be mailed back to your organization for you to reuse. 

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Later Event: July 12
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