The National Head Start Association (NHSA) works diligently to ensure all vulnerable children and families have what they need to succeed. Through our national conferences, webinars, and a range of proven communication channels, Head Start professionals access the knowledge and resources they need to deliver comprehensive services. These platforms offer opportunities to connect with and engage decision-makers.
If your products and services support the healthy development of young children or help Head Start and Early Head Start programs operate more efficiently and effectively, we invite you to explore these advertising, exhibiting, and sponsorship opportunities.
Six Annual Conferences
2024
2025
Sponsorship Opportunities
Maximize your return on investment and showcase your commitment to the Head Start community by building customer affinity through our sponsorship opportunities. Select from our list or we can tailor offerings to meet your marketing goals, needs, and budget.
Conferences and Events
Pick from the list below to earn your sponsor level. Select multiple opportunities at multiple conferences to qualify for a bundle discount! Pricing varies based on conference and item/event picked. Choose your selections and email kpruitt@nhsa.org for pricing.
Diamond Level
National: $25,000
Parent: $20,000
Leadership Events: $10,000
Innovation Summit: $7,500
- Top-level company logo on event signage and conference promotional materials
- Recognition on conference website with hotlink
- Pop-up talk in Parent Conference or National Conference exhibit hall
- Four complimentary conference registrations*
- Exclusive access to the registration list
- Mobile app-enhanced listing which includes your logo and company mission statement
- Two complimentary conference app push notifications
- Reserved seating in all plenary events
- Opportunity to work with The Academy at NHSA
| Item/Event | Sponsorship Level | National Conference | Parent Conference | Leadership Institutes | LEADS | ECIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Registration | Diamond Level | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
| Coffee Breaks | Diamond Level | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | |
| Conference App | Diamond Level | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | |
| Conference Lanyards | Diamond Level | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | |
| Conference Wifi | Diamond Level | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | |
| Hotel Room Keys | Diamond Level | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ||
| Full Day Event Sponsor | Diamond Level | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ||
| Create Your Own! | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
Platinum Level
National: $15,000
Parent: $10,000
Leadership Events: $7,500
Innovation Summit: $5,000
- Company logo on event signage and conference promotional materials
- Recognition on conference website with hotlink
- Mid-level company logo
- Two complimentary conference registrations*
- Mobile app-enhanced listing which includes your logo and company mission statement
- Reserved seating in all plenary events
| Item/Event | Sponsorship Level | National Conference | Parent Conference | Leadership Institutes | LEADS | ECIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prize Raffle | Platinum Level minimum | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | |
| Opening Session Speaker | Platinum Level Minimum | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ||
| Closing Session Speaker | Platinum Level Minimum | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ||
| Phone Charging Stations | Platinum Level Minimum | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ||
| Create Your Own! | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
Gold Level
National: $10,000
Parent: $7,500
Leadership Events: $4,000
Innovation Summit: $2,500
- Company logo on event signage and conference promotional materials
- One complimentary conference registration*
- Mobile app-enhanced listing which includes your logo and company mission statement
- Reserved seating in all plenary events
| Item/Event | Sponsorship Level | National Conference | Parent Conference | Leadership Institutes | LEADS | ECIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Networking Reception | Gold Level Minimum | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
| Wellness Activity | Gold Level Minimum | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | |
| Photo Booth | Gold Level Minimum | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | |
| Private Breakfast | Gold Level Minimum | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ||
| Private Luncheon | Gold Level Minimum | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ||
| Focus Group | Gold Level Minimum | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ||
| Exhibit Hall Reception | Gold Level Minimum | ☑️ | ☑️ | |||
| Educational Session | No Sponsorship Level Required | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ||
| Create Your Own! | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
Effective Practice Opportunities*
The Academy at NHSA is Head Start’s home for professional learning. The Academy provides a wide variety of learning opportunities for all staff. Head Start and Early Head Start teachers and assistant teachers, bus drivers, kitchen workers, support staff, and leadership can all find something at The Academy to help them grow professionally.
Courses are offered in asynchronous, hybrid, and synchronous environments. All courses are accessible and affordable and link to the Head Start Program Performance Standards and the Early Learning Outcomes Framework (where relevant).
*Partners must be a platinum level sponsor at the Parent or the National Conference, or have an annual minimum sponsorship spend of $15,000 per year to be eligible for sponsorship opportunities with The Academy.
Pathway Sponsorship/ Credential
$25,000
- Sponsored webinar
- Two complementary course registrations
- Company logo embedded in course and Academy promotional materials
- Recognition on Academy webpage with hotlink
- Resource embedded in one lesson
Basic Course Sponsorship
$15,000
- Assigned an Academy course manager to create content together
- Launch within six months of signed agreement
- Company logo embedded in course and Academy promotional materials
- Recognition on Academy webpage with hotlink
Essential and Basic Course Resource
$15,000
- Company logo embedded in course and Academy promotional materials
- Resource embedded in one lesson
Effective Practice Webinar Sponsorship
$15,000
- Pre- and post-event marketing
- Work closely with effective practice team to align sponsorship goals with webinar content
- Options for single webinar or webinar series of related sessions
- Measurable impact with post-event analytic reports
Advertising
Get national visibility for your brand at each conference, all year round, or both! Enjoy marketing opportunities that give you access to a national audience of the most active, engaged Head Start professionals, decision-makers, and future leaders that fit your budget and your marketing needs!
| Event-Based Advertising | National Conference | Parent Conference | Leadership Institutes | LEADS | ECIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Conference E-Blast (To Attendees)* | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
| Post-Conference E-Blast (To Attendees)* | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
| Scheduled Mobile App Push Notification | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
| Digital Ad in Event App or Website | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
| Physical Conference Welcome Banner | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ||
| Physical Floor Cling | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ |
*Pricing varies based on send list.
Additional Advertising Opportunities
- Social Media Posts
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- Partners at Play Newsletter
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- Monthly email publication
- Up to four ad placements available for purchase annually
- NHSA-approved content and image provided by partner
NHSA's Corporate Leadership Council
Designed to foster a deeper level of collaboration and engagement between NHSA and the corporate community that supports Head Start. Council members receive special insight about the evolving Head Start market and are invited to offer strategic guidance.
These benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Membership with NHSA which provides a subscription to all NHSA communications to the Head Start community
- Webinars facilitated by NHSA to get an in-depth look at the current state of Head Start
- Annual private one-on-one meetings with NHSA’s executive team
- Advance notifications of marketing opportunities
- First-round pick of exhibit spaces at national conferences
- Features in NHSA’s Partners at Play newsletter
- Year-round recognition at all NHSA events
- Opportunity for bi-monthly partnership calls between NHSA staff liaison and partners
- Personalized post-conference after-action meetings with the manager of partners and exhibitors to discuss continuous quality improvement opportunities
- Opportunity to work with The Academy at NHSA