2024 Partnership Opportunities
Welcome to AIA Cleveland! We uplift our members and profession to engage and inspire our community through the power of architecture. We are excited to share our 2024 Partnership Opportunities brochure with you. Inside you’ll find a rich menu of opportunities to engage with our chapter and its members. Let us help you to strategically connect to keep your brand front and center with the local AEC Community. You will generate awareness, deliver your message to a targeted audience, and strategically engage with key decision makers to grow your business. Programming opportunities include continuing education, project tours, lectures, panel opportunities and networking. As an Annual Chapter Partner, you will receive added recognition in our weekly newsletter and on our website.
Annual Chapter Sponsorship Visionary Sponsor ....................................................... $5,000
Patron Sponsor ............................................................. $2,500
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Continuous logo placement on AIA website & newsletters with live links 2 Intro speaking opportunities for non-annual events 2 Sponsor shoutouts about your company in our Monday newsletters 2 Sponsor virtual Lunch n’ Learns 2 Tickets to the AIA Cleveland Design Awards Gala (virtual or in-person) 2 Tickets to Women in Architecture Celebration Event (virtual or in-person) 2 Tickets to the Sponsor Appreciation Party 1 Allied Professional Membership
Continuous logo placement on AIA website & newsletters with live links 1 Intro speaking opportunity for non-annual events 1 Sponsor shoutout about your company in our Monday newsletters 2 Sponsor virtual Lunch n’ Learns 1 Ticket to the AIA Cleveland Design Awards Gala (virtual or in-person) 2 Tickets to Women in Architecture Celebration Event (virtual or in-person) 2 Tickets to the Sponsor Appreciation Party 1 Allied Professional Membership
Ambassador Sponsor ................................................... $3,500
Supporter Sponsor ....................................................... $1,500
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Continuous logo placement on AIA website & newsletters with live links 1 Intro speaking opportunity for non-annual events 2 Sponsor shoutouts about your company in our Monday newsletters 2 Sponsor virtual Lunch n’ Learns 1 Ticket to the AIA Cleveland Design Awards Gala (virtual or in-person) 2 Tickets to Women in Architecture Celebration Event (virtual or in-person) 2 Tickets to the Sponsor Appreciation Party 1 Allied Professional Membership
Continuous logo placement on AIA website & newsletters with live links 1 Sponsor shoutout about your company in our Monday newsletters 1 Sponsor virtual Lunch n’ Learn 1 Ticket to Women in Architecture Celebration Event (virtual or in-person) 1 Ticket to the Sponsor Appreciation Party 1 Allied Professional Membership
AIA Cleveland reserves the right to change, postpone or cancel events to preserve the health and safety of our members.
Annual Event
Annual Event
Design Cruise Line
Sand Festival
Each Summer over 400 members of the architecture and design community enjoy an evening of networking and fun on board a private cruise through Lake Erie on the Goodtime III cruise ship. The timing of this summer event is yet to be determined. AIA Cleveland will return any sponsorships if the event is unable to be held.
Each Summer, members of the design community gather at Edgewater Beach to compete in a sandcastle building and volleyball competition. Event sponsors will reach an audience of 550+ members of the architecture and design community along with thousands of engaged Edgewater beach-goers. This event typically occurs on a Saturday at the beginning of August each year. AIA Cleveland will return any sponsorships if the festival is unable to be held.
Captain Sponsor 1 available ....................................................................... $2,000 • • • • •
Company name and logo to headline event graphics Company name and logo with live link on Design Cruise webpage and recognition in one newsletter Priority boarding on the Goodtime III 10 Boat cruise tickets and 20 drink tickets 2 Tickets to the Sponsor Appreciation Party
Presenting Sponsor 1 available .................................................................. $5,000 • • •
After Party Sponsor 1 available .................................................................. $1,500 • • • • •
Company name and logo to headline all after-party graphics Company name and logo with live link on Design Cruise webpage and recognition in one newsletter 4 After party tickets 2 Design Cruise Line tickets with 4 drink tickets 1 Ticket to the Sponsor Appreciation Party
Signature Sponsor 1 available .................................................................... $3,000
Commander Sponsor ................................................................................... 600 $
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Company name and logo on all event graphics Company name and logo with live link on Design Cruise webpage and recognition in one newsletter Priority boarding on the Goodtime III 4 Boat cruise tickets and 8 drink tickets 1 Ticket to Sponsor Appreciation Party
Lieutenant Sponsor ...................................................................................... $300 • • • • •
Company logo on all event graphics Company name and logo with live link on Design Cruise webpage and recognition in one newsletter Priority boarding on the Goodtime III 2 Boat cruise tickets and 4 drink tickets 1 Ticket to Sponsor Appreciation Party
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2 Complimentary Team Registrations Company Name integrated into event logo Company Name/Logo to headline all event graphics, with live link on Sand Festival webpage & recognition in one newsletter Inclusion in media releases and announcements Participation in Celebrity Sand Castle Jury 1 Intro speaking opportunity for non-annual events 1 Sponsor Shoutout email about your company in our Monday newsletter 2 Tickets to Sponsor Appreciation Party
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1 Complimentary Team Registration Company Name/Logo featured on all event graphics, with live link on Sand Festival webpage & recognition in one newsletter Participation in Celebrity Sand Castle Jury 1 Intro speaking opportunity for non-annual events 2 Tickets to Sponsor Appreciation Party
Lake Erie Event Partner 4 available .......................................................... $2,000 • • •
1 Complimentary Team Registration Company Name/Logo featured on all event graphics, with live link on Sand Festival webpage & recognition in one newsletter 2 tickets to Sponsor Appreciation Party
Golden Shovel Sponsor ............................................................................. $1,000 • • •
1 Complimentary Team Registration Company Name/Logo featured on all event graphics, with live link on Sand Festival webpage & recognition in one newsletter 1 Ticket to Sponsor Appreciation Party
AIA Cleveland reserves the right to change, postpone or cancel events to preserve the health and safety of our members.
Annual Event
Annual Event
AIA | IIDA Golf Outing
Women in Architecture+ Annual Celebration
Enjoy a fun filled day golfing with architects, interior designers, vendors and consultants at the annual golf outing. This event typically takes place on a Friday in early August of each year and regularly sells out.
The WIA+ Annual Celebration increases the visibility of women leaders and recognizes those who have and are contributing to the profession locally, nationally, and internationally. This event is held during Women’s History Month in March, and approximately 150 people attend.
Hole Sponsor with Foursome ...................................................................... $700 • 1 Hole sponsor sign with company logo at tee box • 1 Round of golf for a team of 4 golfers
Zaha Hadid Sponsor 5 available ................................................................. $1,800
• 1 Hole sponsor sign with company logo located at a specified location on the course • Sponsor provides an amenity of their choice at their specified location of the course • 1 Dinner for Oasis Hole Sponsor attendee
• Company name and logo to headline all event graphics • Voice and Logo recognition during event • Company name and logo recognition with live link on WIA webpage and in one newsletter • 1 Sponsor shoutout about your company in our Monday newsletter • 8 Tickets to signature WIA event • 2 Tickets to Sponsor Appreciation Party
Hole Sponsor ................................................................................................... $200
Julia Morgan Sponsor ............................................................................... $1,300
Oasis Hole Sponsor 5 available .......................................................................... $600
• Hole sponsor sign with company logo at tee box Golf Foursome ................................................................................................. $575 • 1 Round of golf and dinner for a team of 4 golfers Individual Golfer ............................................................................................. $150 • 1 Round of golf and dinner for an individual Dinner Only ........................................................................................................ $55 • Dinner for an individual at the end of the event
ADDITIONAL PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to our signature Annual Event sponsorship opportunities, AIA Cleveland has a number of additonal programs Sponsors can engage with throughout the year. If you would like to learn more about the programs below, please refer to the 2024 Additional Partnership Opportunities brochure, which includes (though not limited to) some of the programs highlighted below.
• Company name and logo on event graphics • Voice and Logo recognition during event • Company name and logo recognition with live link on WIA webpage and in one newsletter • 6 Tickets to signature WIA event • 1 Ticket to the Sponsor Appreciation Party Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector Sponsor ............................................. $500 • Company name and logo on event graphics • Voice and logo recognition during event • Company name and logo with live link on WIA website page and in one newsletter • 2 Tickets to signature WIA event • 1 Ticket to Sponsor Appreciation Party Eileen Gray Sponsor ..................................................................................... $300 • Company name and logo on event graphics • Voice and logo recognition during event • Company name and logo recognition with live link on WIA webpage and in one newsletter • 1 Ticket to signature WIA event • 1 Ticket to Sponsor Appreciation Party
Hard Hat Tours & Networking Events ............................. $200 Wellness Events ................................................................... $150 Mentorship Programs.......................................................... $250 Design & Business Lectures .............................................. $250 Youth Sketch Workshops..................................................... $150 Trivia Nights...........................................................................$500
AIA Cleveland reserves the right to change, postpone or cancel events to preserve the health and safety of our members.
Annual Event
Design Awards The Annual AIA Cleveland Design Awards is the premiere design awards program in Northeast Ohio. Over 400 members of the Cleveland architecture and design community gather each year to recognize design excellence. This event typically takes place on a Friday in early November. Design Awards regularly delivers the highest number of hits on AIA Cleveland’s website. Sponsorships below are for virtual/in-person event. Sponsorship catagories may change if this is a virtual event. Bar | Naming Rights Sponsor 1 available ................................................ $5,000 • • • • • • • • • • •
Company name and logo to headline event graphic Company logo in awards program book and ceremony graphics Company name and logo with live link on Design Awards website page . and recognition in one newsletter Exclusive speaker intro at event Voice and Logo recognition during ceremony AIA Cleveland social media marketing acknowledgment 8 Complimentary event tickets + (4) Student tickets donated to student attendees in your name 1 Reserved Table for (8) attendees at Design Awards Ceremony 16 additional complimentary drink tickets 4 Invites to the AIA Cleveland End of Year Sponsor Party 1 Sponsor Shoutout in a Monday Newsletter
Red Carpet 1 available .................................................................................. $3,600 • • • • • • • • • •
Exclusive company name and logo to headline red carpet backdrop Company logo in awards program book and ceremony graphics Voice and Logo recognition during ceremony Company name and logo with live link on Design Awards website page . and recognition in one newsletter AIA Cleveland social media marketing acknowledgement 8 Complimentary event tickets + (2) Student tickets donated to student attendees in your name 1 Reserved Table for (8) attendees at Design Awards Ceremony 8 additional complimentary drink tickets 2 Invites to the AIA Cleveland End of Year Sponsor Party 1 Sponsor Shoutout in a Monday Newsletter
Platinum | Firm/Company Table Sponsor 20 available ........................ $2,600 • Company name and logo on tabletop placard • Company logo in awards program book and ceremony graphics • Company name and logo with live link on Design Awards website page . and recognition in one newsletter • AIA Cleveland social media marketing acknowledgement • 8 Complimentary event tickets + (2) Student tickets donated to student attendees in your name • 1 Reserved Table for (8) attendees at Design Awards Ceremony • 8 additional complimentary drink tickets • 2 Invites to the AIA Cleveland End of Year Sponsor Party Gold Sponsor .............................................................................................. $1,400 • • • • •
Company logo in awards program book and ceremony graphics Company name and logo with live link on Design Awards website page . and recognition in one newsletter AIA Cleveland social media marketing acknowledgement 2 complimentary event tickets + (1) Student ticket donated to a student . attendee in your name 2 Invites to the AIA Cleveland End of Year Sponsor Party
Silver Drink Sponsor 6 available ................................................................... $900 • • • • • • •
Exclusive classic cocktail named in your honor Sponsor drink menus on all bars Company logo in awards program book and ceremony graphics Company name and logo with live link on Design Awards website page . and recognition in one newsletter AIA Cleveland social media marketing acknowledgement 1 Complimentary event ticket 1 Invite to the AIA Cleveland End of Year Sponsor Party
Bronze | Contributor Sponsor .................................................................... $600 • • • • •
Company logo in awards program book and ceremony graphics Company name and logo with live link on Design Awards website page . and recognition in one newsletter AIA Cleveland social media marketing acknowledgement 1 Complimentary event ticket 1 Invite to the AIA Cleveland End of Year Sponsor Party
How to Particpate Allied Professional Membership: $300
Advertising Opportunities
Allied Professional Members are individuals or companies who would like to promote their products and services to architects and other design professionals. You will have the opportunity to connect and network with likeminded people who share an interest in design and the built environment. We serve over 500 members and are the second largest Ohio chapter. Become an Allied Professional Member by visiting www.aiacleveland.com/sponsor or contact AIA Cleveland by calling 216-626-5755.
Newsletter ad with links: $270 per month RFP | RFQ Newsletter Posting: $216 per month Job Postings: $54 per month on website, including weekly newsletter links
Scan to vist our partnership website. www.aiacleveland.com/sponsor
AIA Cleveland reserves the right to change, postpone or cancel events to preserve the health and safety of our members.
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Young Architects and Associate Members (YAAM)
YAAM advocates for the needs of emerging professionals and hosts a number of events aimed at professional development, mentorship, and camaraderie between emerging and established professionals. Please find below a diverse and unique list of programs focused on supporting Young Architects and Associate Members. Mentorship Speed Dating............................................................ (2 available) $250
YAAM & KSU Meet & Greet......................................................... (2 available) $150
The Mentorship Speed Dating event is exactly how it sounds - emerging and established professionals meeting each other in rapid succession, hoping to find a “spark” of connection. This event offers a low-pressure (if slightly awkward!) atmosphere for pairings in a structured environment.
The YAAM & KSU Meet & Greet is a chance for the Young Architects and Associate Members to connect with KSU students. These events offer students the chance to connect with professionals and talk about their career development.
Dragon Boats.................................................................................. (1 available) $200
YAAM Happy Hours ...................................................................... (2 available) $200
A YAAM Committee tradition, the Dragon Boat outing allows attendees a chance to work together to paddle along the Cuyahoga River and see the city from a different perspective. Partnering with the Cleveland Dragon Boat Association, this event always leaves everyone smiling.
The YAAM Happy Hours are networking opportunities for Young Architects and Associate Members to connect with one another and other members of the Design community. Sponsor Benefits: (for above program)
Demystifying the ARE .................................................................. (1 available) 250 $
This event pulls back the curtain on the mysterious Architect Registration Examination and allows attendees to get advice from their recently licensed counterparts. Set up as a panel discussion, this event is attended by new architects, emerging professionals, and students.
• Company name and logo on event marketing graphics • Voice recognition during event • 1 Ticket to Sponsor Appreciation Party
AIA Trivia Night(mARE!).............................................................. (2 available) $500 This spooky counterpart to the traditional AIA Trivia Night, features questions about haunted architecture, urban legends, and the often dreaded ARE. Firms from all over the city come to compete for bragging rights and prizes. In addition to the Sponsor Benefits listed below, Trivia Night(mARE!) Sponsors receive (01) Registration. Sponsor Benefits: (for above programs) • Company name and logo on event marketing graphics • Voice recognition during event • Company name and logo recognition in one newsletter • 1 Ticket/Registration for event • 1 Ticket to Sponsor Appreciation Party
AIA Cleveland reserves the right to change, postpone or cancel events to preserve the health and safety of our members.
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - WIA+, Outreach & Programming Committees
AIA Cleveland’s WIA+, Outreach and Programming Committees develop programming opportunities that advance the design industry and build connections to and between our members. Please find below a diverse and unique list of opportunities to engage with AIA Cleveland!
Wellness in Architecture............................................................... (2 available) $350
Networking Events ......................................................................... (per event) $200
Wellness programs focus on providing wellness programming through various group activities (i.e. Yoga & Wine) with a professional instructor.
Provide a great opportunity for members to network with likeminded professionals and “sister” organizations within our Cleveland design community. These events strive to strengthen relationships and create meaningful connections within the design community. 2-3 per year.
Business of Architecture Series ................................................. (3 available) $300 These sessions focus on enhancing business acumen with experts, panel discussions, and participation in round-table discussions. Practice tools centered on topic-specific facets of the design practice. 2-3 per year. Hard Hat Tours ................................................................................. (per event) $200 Behind the scene opportunities to observe construction sites, and share unique project design and construction insights. Led by AIA members of the project team, including architects, contractors and often the owners. 4-6 per year.
Youth Sketch Workshops ............................................................... (per event) $150 Our sketch workshops empower young minds to explore the fascinating world of architecture through hands-on sketching, model making and innovative thinking. Through engaging activities and mentorship, we foster a sense of curiosity, encouraging participants to shape their visions into reality, one sketch at a time. We strive to create a supportive community where students can connect, collaborate and inspire each other on their artistic journey. 4-6 per year.
Coffee with Fellows ......................................................................... (per event) $150 Coffee with Fellows is a bi-monthly series centered around a conversation between one Fellow and one emerging professional, interviewing each other. The podcast-like format allows for the inviting conversation to be live, recorded, and archived as a library of multigenerational design professionals. Thrive Sponsor ............................................................................... (per event) $300 Focuses on leadership skills development for personal and career advancement through interactive workshops. Design Lectures ............................................................................... (per event)$250 These lectures provide an opportunity to recognize design excellence of local AIA Cleveland members. Discussions explore design ideas that expand professional relevant and address topics currently impacting the profession. Sponsor Benefits: (for programs on this page) • Company name and logo on event marketing graphics • Voice recognition during event • Company recognition with live link in one newsletter • 1 Ticket/Registration for the event (if tickets required) • 1 Ticket to Sponsor Appreciation Party
AIA Cleveland reserves the right to change, postpone or cancel events to preserve the health and safety of our members.