Become a Sponsor

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USGBC Maryland has numerous sponsorship opportunities available for businesses and individuals (tax-deductible). As defined below, you can become a Keystone, Mission, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Certified or Chapter Supporter Sponsor for one year or you could sponsor one of our education programs, breakfast briefings, workshops, seminars, networking events or offer your services in-kind.


You can download our complete sponsorship packet below or use our online payment form. Please contact our Executive Director, Mary Pulcinella at 443-416-5848 with any questions or if you would like to discuss a unique package.

USGBC MD Sponsorship Packet 2013

When you become a Chapter Sponsor you make a public commitment to support transformative programming, outreach, collaboration and advocacy that help to affect and shape green building and sustainability in Maryland. Our sponsors are vital in helping MD chapter achieve its vision and mission. Contributions provide operating, general and program support, start-up funds for all of the chapter’s programs, events, tours, outreach, advocacy initiatives, and collaboration efforts.

In 2012 you will be directly supporting healthier schools through education and engagement with local school officials and systems, advocacy and policy efforts, renewable energy, green building codes, education, outreach and awareness campaigns, programs to attract new audiences to the green building movement and members to the chapter, networking opportunities and more.

In supporting the chapter through an event or annual sponsorship you choose to:

  • Align with the internationally trusted and recognized brand of USGBC
  • Differentiate your company or organization as a leader in the green building industry and sustainability
  • Expand your network and gain valuable marketing exposure to hundreds of green building professionals and peers
  • Receive complimentary tickets to educational programs (GBCI credential maintenance) and events for you or your employees
  • Stay current on recent trends and technologies related to green building
  • Receive tax deductions related to your contribution (as allowed by law)
  • Expand your companies network
  • Invitation to annual sponsor-only event

Sponsorship Levels


Keystone Level (Annual Investment: $25,000)

Marketing Exposure

  • Use of chapter logo and phrase “Mission Sponsor of USGBC Maryland” on your marketing materials
  • Logo prominently featured on homepage of USGBC MD website
  • Logo linked to company website from sponsor page of USGBC MD website
  • 500-word article linked every month from monthly e-newsletter with one picture
  • Podium presence at any/all chapter program or event
  • Visual acknowledgement with company logo at chapter programs and events
  • Verbal recognition at major programs and events
  • Logo linked on chapter weekly e-notes and monthly e-newsletter (distribution to 4500 individuals) to USGBC MD website
  • Opportunity to display or distribute business/marketing materials at chapter programs or events
  • Company name and sponsor level acknowledgement in the Chapter Annual Report
  • Logo and company name in electronic Membership Directory

Membership and Education

  • 5 complimentary Chapter memberships – group rates available for any additional memberships
  • 10 complimentary attendances to Chapter programs or events or 50% discount on 4 hours of customized education for up to 20 people; a 25% discount will be applied for each additional attendee
  • Invitation to annual Sponsor-only event

Wintergreen Awards for Excellence in Green Building

  • Visual company recognition
  • Verbal recognition at podium

Mission Level (Annual Investment: $15,000)

Marketing Exposure

  • Use of chapter logo and phrase “Partner Sponsor of USGBC Maryland” on your company marketing materials
  • Logo featured on homepage of USGBC MD website
  • Logo linked to company website from sponsor page of USGBC MD website
  • 400-word article linked every month from monthly e-newsletter
  • Visual acknowledgement with company logo at chapter programs and events
  • Verbal recognition at major programs and events
  • Logo linked on weekly e-notes and monthly e-newsletter (distribution to 4500 individuals) to USGBC MD website
  • Opportunity to display or distribute business/marketing materials at chapter programs or events
  • Company name and sponsor level acknowledgement in the Chapter Annual Report
  • Logo and company name in electronic Membership Directory

Membership and Education

  • 3 complimentary Chapter memberships
  • 6 complimentary attendances to Chapter programs or events or 50% discount on 2 hours customized education for up to 20 people
  • Invitation to annual Sponsor-only event

Wintergreen Awards for Excellence in Green Building

  • Visual company recognition
  • Verbal recognition at podium


Platinum Level (Annual Investment: $10,000)

Marketing Exposure

  • Use of chapter logo and phrase “Platinum Sponsor of USGBC Maryland” on your company marketing materials
  • Logo linked to company website from sponsor page of USGBC MD website
  • 300-word article linked every other month from monthly e-newsletter (same as other levels)
  • Visual acknowledgement with company logo at chapter programs and events
  • Verbal recognition at major programs and events
  • Logo linked on weekly e-notes and monthly e-newsletter (distribution to 4500 individuals) to USGBC MD website (same as all other levels)
  • Opportunity to display or distribute business/marketing materials at chapter programs or events
  • Your name and sponsor level acknowledgement in the Chapter Annual Report
  • Logo and company name in electronic Membership Directory

Membership

  • 3 complimentary Chapter memberships – group rates available for additional memberships
  • 6 complimentary attendances to Chapter programs or events
  • Invitation to annual Sponsor-only event


Gold Level (Annual Investment: $7,500)

Marketing Exposure

  • Use of chapter logo and phrase “Gold Sponsor of USGBC Maryland” on your company marketing materials
  • Logo linked to company website from sponsor page of USGBC MD website
  • Visual acknowledgement with company logo at chapter programs and events
  • Verbal recognition at major programs and events
  • Logo linked from monthly e-newsletter (distribution to 4500 individuals) to USGBC MD website (same as all other levels)
  • Opportunity to display or distribute business/marketing materials at chapter programs or events
  • Your name and sponsor level acknowledgement in the Chapter Annual Report
  • Logo and company name in electronic Membership Directory

Membership

  • 2 complimentary Chapter memberships
  • 4 complimentary attendance to Chapter programs or events
  • Invitation to annual Sponsor-only event


Silver Level (Annual Investment: $5,000)

Marketing Exposure

  • Use of chapter logo and phrase “Silver Sponsor of USGBC Maryland” on your company marketing materials
  • Company logo linked to website from sponsor page of USGBC MD website
  • Visual acknowledgement with company logo at chapter events and programs
  • Verbal recognition at major programs and events
  • Opportunity to display or distribute business/marketing materials at chapter programs or events
  • Company name and sponsor level acknowledgement in the Chapter Annual Report
  • Company name in electronic Membership Directory

Membership

  • 1 complimentary Chapter membership
  • 2 complimentary attendance to Chapter programs or events
  • Invitation to annual Sponsor-only event


Certified Level (Annual Investment: $2,500)

Marketing Exposure

  • Use of chapter logo and phrase “Certified Sponsor of USGBC Maryland” on your company marketing materials
  • Company name linked to website from sponsor page of USGBC MD website
  • Visual acknowledgement with company name at chapter programs and events
  • Verbal recognition at major programs and events
  • Opportunity to display or distribute business/marketing materials at chapter programs or events
  • Your name and sponsor level acknowledgement in the Chapter Annual Report
  • Company name in electronic Membership Directory

Membership

  • 1 complimentary Chapter membership
  • Invitation to annual Sponsor-only event


Chapter Supporter (Annual Investment: $1,000)

Marketing Exposure

  • Use of chapter logo and phrase “Supporter of USGBC Maryland” on your company marketing materials
  • Company name listed on sponsor page of USGBC MD website
  • Opportunity to display or distribute business/marketing materials at chapter programs or events
  • Your name and sponsor level acknowledgement in the Chapter Annual Report
  • Company name in electronic Membership Directory

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