Spring Conference Sponsorship

What is OPRN?
OPRN is the Ohio Prospect Research Network, a training and networking organization serving prospect researchers and other fundraising professionals in non-profit organizations throughout Ohio.

When does OPRN hold its conferences?
A state-wide, one-day conference is usually held in the Spring in Columbus, Ohio. Smaller, regional gatherings are usually held in the Fall.

Who Can Participate as a Sponsor or Donor?
Any organization providing services or products to the prospect research/fund-raising field.

What is the attendance at an OPRN conference?
The Spring Conference typically draws between 50-100 people. The Fall Regional Gatherings are typically 10-30 people per site. Our current membership levels are at an all-time high, so attendance at conferences and meetings is expected to increase.

Sponsor Info
Donor Info
Sponsorship Application
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Conference Sponsors

Benefits of Sponsorship:

• Personal interaction with prospect researchers and fund-raising executives from across the state (and often extending beyond Ohio) in a single location
  
• Greater selling potential as your company will be the only one with on-site representation (unless sponsorship is divided); many of our members are responsible for making the budget decisions regarding research resources for their organizations
  

What is Included in the Sponsorship Fee?

• Acknowledgement of sponsorship during opening remarks of conference
  
• 6 ft. display table (up to three tables, if needed) for your banner & materials; 2 chairs (not included for the smaller regional gatherings)
  
• 2 complimentary conference registrations, including continental breakfast and lunch at conference site (for the regional gatherings, only one meal may be provided)
  
• Your company logo on any OPRN material distributed prior to the conference, including save-the-date mailings and registration brochures
  
• Your company description listed in the on-site conference packet with acknowledgement of sponsorship (no packet for regional gatherings)
  
• Opportunity to present a 30-minute conference session on a topic related to the service you offer (if time allows, a presentation opportunity is possible for a regional gathering)
  
• Free hot link on the OPRN conference home page
  
• Complimentary one-time use of the conference attendance list (excluding phone numbers)
  
• Recognition in post-conference materials, such as the OPRN Spring Newsletter
  

Full-Day Spring Conference Sponsorship Fee: $1,000

Half-Day Conference Sponsorships will be considered at a fee of $500 with the benefits of one display table, one complimentary conference registration, and 15-minute presentation opportunity; sales opportunity will be shared with another sponsor, otherwise benefits are the same as above

Fall Regional Gathering Sponsorships are available at a fee of $250. This fee applies to 2003 fall gatherings only and will cover the cost of one of the three gatherings; fee amount is subject to change annually. Benefits are the same as above, except regional gatherings have no display tables or packets, and only one meal is provided with the two complimentary registrations. Presentation opportunities may exist if time allows

2003 - 2006 Spring Conference Sponsor: Blackbaud Analytics

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Conference Donors

Benefits of Conference Donors or Item Sponsors:

• A unique marketing opportunity that will reach a large portion of your clientele at one time
  
• No minimum donation required
  

• Pens, mouse pads, or other office items
  
• Mugs
  
• Candy
  
• Etc.
  Or …
  
• Raffle prizes, such as on-line subscriptions, books or CDRoms, consulting services, discounts on database screenings, etc. *
• Conference Scholarship: $200 (the opportunity to assist members who can’t afford the full cost of attending the conference; your contribution will be made to OPRN, a 501(c)6 organization, for distribution; there are two scholarship sponsorship opportunities available)
• Past President Award: $120 (the opportunity to help honor and thank our immediate past president for the time, commitment, and leadership he/she has provided to the OPRN board and members; there is one Past President Award sponsorship opportunity available)
  
• Distinguished Service Award: $120 (the opportunity to help acknowledge the work of an individual who has provided exemplary service to the chapter and/or the field of prospect research; there is one Distinguished Service Award opportunity available) ***
  

Additional Benefits for Raffle Prize, Conference Scholarship, & Award Donors Only:

• Acknowledgement during opening remarks of conference
  
• Your marketing materials made available to conference attendees **
  
• Complimentary one-time use of the conference attendance list (excluding phone numbers)
  
• Possible renewed business or subscription opportunity from raffle winner
  

2003 Spring Conference Donors: Prospect Research Online, WealthEngine, BIG Online
Send questions or comments to the Conference Chair.

* Services, products or subscriptions good for 6-months to one year (or more) are encouraged to allow raffle winner sufficient opportunity to benefit.

** Only full-day or half-day conference sponsors will be permitted to send company representatives on a complimentary pass; all others wishing to attend will need to pay the full conference rate and no exhibit booth or table will be available.

*** OPRN is responsible for purchasing the awards.

Other terms and conditions: OPRN has the right to refuse sponsorships or donations if the products or services offered by the company or organization do not relate to the field of prospect research or fund-raising. Full payment is required with the signed sponsor/donor contract in order to be granted a sponsorship or donor opportunity. Such opportunities are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsors and donors cannot schedule any meetings, receptions, or other functions that conflict with scheduled OPRN activities. Sponsors and donors agree to abide by the same terms and conditions outlined in the APRA Conference Terms and Conditions of Agreement with regard to fire, safety and health; liabilities; inability to perform; and cancellation (page 8).

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