The Sponsorship Chair plays a vital part, building long-term relationships with funders for the conference and other activities. It is a substantial role with considerable responsibility, given sponsorship funding is key to sustaining the conference and Society. However, you will not be alone in working to acquire sponsors.

Before the conference

• Work with the steering group to decide on sponsorship package contents and prices.
• Work with members of the logistics team to publish sponsorship packages and call.
• Identify and reach out to possible sponsors.
• Communicate with interested sponsors.
• Work with the conference Treasurer to issue purchase orders and invoices, and take payments.
• Work with the Events Coordinator to handle the logistics of sponsor stalls.

During the conference

• Check-in with sponsors.
• Meet with sponsors to discuss future opportunities.

After the conference

• Forward a list of opted-in attendee emails to sponsors.
• Gather feedback from sponsors.