Kick-off the year with two days of inspiration, peer connections, and rich professional development. MCF's 2026 Annual Conference will be held on February 11 – 12 at McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis. Together, let's create something worth remembering.
There are various sponsor opportunities available that can enhance your organization’s visibility, demonstrate sector leadership, and make a positive impression to philanthropic leaders. We hope you’ll choose to join us and invest in this impactful, engaging, and energizing convening for Minnesota’s philanthropic community.
Elite Sponsorship Packages
| Benefits by sponsorship level | Diamond | Platinum | Gold | Silver |
| Contribution | $20,000 | $12,000 | $6,000 | $3,500 |
| Priority inclusion on all promotions | yes | |||
| Speak from podium during plenary | yes | yes | ||
| Named sponsor of a keynote or plenary session | yes | yes | ||
| Named sponsor of a workshop | yes | yes | ||
| Visibility in conference marketing | logo with link | logo with link | logo with link | name with link |
| Visibility on website and during plenary session | logo with link | logo with link | logo with link | name with link |
| Acknowledgement during plenary | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Option to set up a display table | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Complimentary registrations** | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Take the Next Step
- Ready to be a sponsor? Fill out this form to get the process moving. Or contact Paul Masiarchin vice president for member services, [email protected].
Not seeing what you're looking for? Reach out to inquire about custom sponsor benefits to meet your needs. Sponsors may connect with Paul Masiarchin, with questions and ideas, [email protected].
** Members and non-members will be invited to join us for keynote sessions. However, only grantmakers, as defined in MCF's membership criteria, will be invited to attend breakout workshops and peer conversations. Beyond the complimentary registrations, sponsors may add additional registrants for the regular member rate of $500 per person.
MCF maintains a non-solicitation policy for all conference sponsors. This includes a prohibition on conducting unsolicited outreach to conference attendees, distributing promotional materials outside of the exhibit table, or implying any endorsement by MCF of your brand/business/products.