Support the Summit | Center for Community Progress

2025
National Land Bank Network Summit

Detroit, MI | September 8–9, 2025

Sponsorship

Join us in Detroit for the 2025 National Land Bank Network Summit to secure your brand’s legacy as a leader in community revitalization. Take advantage of sponsorship opportunities to:

Advertise

Educate & Engage

Maximize Your Brand Onsite

Network & Socialize

Sponsorship Commitment Form

If you have questions or would like to create a custom sponsorship package, please contact us at [email protected]. Download the Brochure »

Sponsorship Tiers

Legacy Builder | $30,000

Showcase your commitment to transformational work through this high-profile visibility package.

Exclusive Benefits

State of Land Banking sponsorship ($15,000 value)*
Conference mobile app sponsor ($5,000 value)
A 3-minute video to be played at the plenary, highlighting your foundation's vision and impact

Additional Benefits

Conference focus group ($5,000 value)
6 complimentary registrations ($3,000 value)
Vendor table ($1,500 value)
Tote bag insert for promotional materials ($3,000 value)
Logo placement on event website and promotional materials

Michigan Community Catalyst | $15,000

A package made specifically for Michigan supporters that highlights your dedication to local collaboration and community-focused solutions.

Exclusive Benefits

Michigan state breakfast sponsorship ($5,000 value)

Additional Benefits

Banner ad for onsite daily newsletters ($5,000 value)
Conference focus group ($5,000 value)
4 complimentary registrations ($2,000 value)
Vendor table ($1,500 value)
Logo placement on event website and promotional materials

Media Visibility Package | $15,000

Maximize your brand’s exposure and position your organization prominently before, during, and after the event.

Benefits

Know Before You Go Email banner ad ($7,500)
Registration table sponsorship ($5,000 value)
Conference focus group ($5,000 value)
4 complimentary registrations ($2,000 value)
Vendor table ($1,500 value)
Logo placement on event website and promotional materials

State Champion Package | $10,000

Highlight your organization as a leading advocate for the sector through exclusive and direct engagement opportunities with your state leaders.

Benefits

State breakfast sponsorship ($5,000 value)*
3 complimentary registrations ($1,500 value)
Vendor table ($1,500 value)
Logo placement on event website and promotional materials

Neighborhood Champion | $7,500

Highlight your community-focused organization and engage with a national audience.

Benefits

Mobile workshop sponsorship ($5,000 value)*
Tote bag insert for promotional materials ($3,000 value)
2 complimentary registrations ($1,000 value)
Vendor table ($1,500 value)
Logo placement on event website, promotional materials, onsite materials

Grassroots Partner | $3,000

An affordable opportunity for small but mighty nonprofits to connect with summit attendees, showcase their impact, and boost visibility.

Benefits

2 complimentary registrations ($1,000 value)
Vendor table ($1,500 value)
Coffee break sponsorship ($2,000 value)
Logo placement on event website, promotional materials, onsite materials

A La Carte Sponsorship Options

Conference Mobile App (One Available) | $5,000

Maximize your brand's exposure and engage with a dynamic audience of over 400 unique users by becoming the featured sponsor of our event's mobile app. This sponsorship offers unparalleled visibility and direct access to attendees through various channels:

App Presence: Your company logo rotating on a banner on the homescreen and attendee pages

Prime Placement: Enjoy prime placement within a dedicated app-sponsored section. This section will prominently feature your company, along with a link to your website or social media, providing additional value and driving traffic to your online presence.

Know Before You Go Email Banner Ad (Two Available) | $500

Banner Ad for Onsite Daily Newsletter (Two Available) | $500

Coffee Break Sponsors (Four Available) | $2,000

Pre-Conference Focus Group (Two Available) | $3,000

Leverage this one of a kind opportunity to engage directly with industry professionals and gather valuable insights. As a sponsor, you can host a focus group to gauge interest, promote services, and gather feedback on a product, idea, or concept.

What’s Included:

Access to a list of registrants in the summer to ensure a targeted audience.
Assigned meeting space provided by Community Progress for your focus group session.
Capacity for up to 35 attendees, allowing for meaningful, in-depth discussions.

This sponsorship is ideal for launching a new product, refining existing offerings, or gathering critical data to shape future initiatives. Maximize your industry impact with direct, actionable feedback.

General Breakfast (One Available) | $2,500

State Breakfast* (Four Available) | $2,500

Sponsor one of the state breakfasts tailored to attendees from Michigan, Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New York. These gatherings are designed to foster connections, share state-specific insights, and build community among land banks and stakeholders. Address attendees and state leaders during the breakfast.

* Sponsorship of this programming does not include content design for the event/offering.

Tote Bag Insert (Three Available) | $500

Community Showcase Vendor Booth (For Profit) | $1,500

Community Showcase Vendor Booth (Nonprofit / Govt) | $1,000

Mobile Workshops* (Four Available) | $3,000

Sponsor the immersive, impactful mobile workshops that help make the NLBN Summit special. These small-group tours take attendees beyond the conference center and into the community and explore our host city’s neighborhoods to see revitalization projects firsthand and learn from the people who made them happen.

* Sponsorship of this programming does not include content design for the event/offering.

Networking Reception (One Available) | $5,000

State of Land Banking Plenary* (One Available) | $5,000

The Opening Plenary Sponsorship offers the highest-profile opportunity at the NLBN Summit 2025, taking place in the 400-seat ballroom. This exclusive sponsorship includes prominent podium and stage time, ensuring your brand is center stage as the event kicks off. While this sponsorship provides unparalleled visibility, it’s important to note that the sponsor will not have influence over the program content or speaker selection. This is the best chance to showcase your support for the summit and engage directly with attendees in a significant and impactful way.

* Sponsorship of this programming does not include content design for the event/offering.

NLBN Awards & Closing Plenary (One Available) | $5,000

Close the conference out in your style. The NLBN Awards & Closing Plenary Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to be front and center during the culmination of the NLBN Summit 2025. As the exclusive sponsor, your brand will receive prominent visibility during the awards ceremony and closing session, which celebrates the achievements of the land bank community. This high-profile sponsorship includes on-stage recognition, ensuring your company’s logo is seen as we honor the most impactful projects and individuals. Please note, the sponsor will not have influence over the award selections or program content, but will be prominently featured during this key moment of the event. This is a powerful way to align your brand with the recognition of excellence in the field.

* Sponsorship of this programming does not include content design for the event/offering.

Ready to start a conversation?

Contact the National Partnerships Team to select the sponsorship package that’s right for you, or to build a custom sponsorship package that meets your brand's needs and budget. Email us at [email protected].

Questions about the Summit?
Please email our events team at [email protected]

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