The Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children (MAAEYC) is pleased to extend an invitation to sponsor our upcoming fall conference. Below is the proposed Sponsorship Pillars & Tiers Framework for our October 24th conference, "The Joy in the Journey: Recharging Our Passion for Play and Nurturing Self-Care."
The Four Pillars
The conference is designed to show that technology does not replace the "Heart" of
early childhood education—it protects it.
1. Joy & Vitality: This block serves as the technical-pedagogical powerhouse of the conference, focused entirely on dismantling the false narrative that play cannot be academic. These sessions equip educators to restore authentic, experiential discovery to daily classroom life, proving that deep child development occurs when environments are intentionally designed for active exploration.
2. Nurturing Care & Self-Care: Grounded deeply in the neuroscience of stress, this track acknowledges that an educator must be regulated and whole in order to co-regulate a child. Moving far past surface-level self-care compliance, these sessions look inward at the nervous system, adult sensory wellness, and the human elements of teaching to prevent burnout and sustainably recharge professional passion.
3. Fuel for the Journey: Designed exclusively for directors, owners, administrators, and pedagogical coordinators, this track shifts operational leadership from a culture of compliance to a culture of connection. Its core purpose is providing leaders with the concrete, relational tools necessary to build motivated, resilient workforces and lead healthy, thriving communities.
4. Passion for Play: This track stands as a testament to equity, representation, and cultural identity. It serves a crucial dual purpose for the conference: providing a dedicated, premium learning space delivered entirely natively in Spanish for bilingual and Hispanic educators, while fostering inclusive practices that honor diverse backgrounds.
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There are several opportunities for your organization to enhance its visibility.
The Presenting "Joy & Vitality" Partner (Exclusive):
Investment Level: $10,000
Core Benefits:
- Naming Rights to the Expo: “The MAAEYC Exhibit Hall, hosted in The [Insert Company Name] Room.”
- Keynote Introduction Spotlight: A 3-minute podium spotlight to introduce Teacher Tom during the morning assembly in the main auditorium.
- Brand Saturation: Exclusive banner ad with a direct clickable website link featured on our website. Full page ad in our digital brochure.
- On-Site Footprint: Complimentary double-wide exhibition table (12 feet total) placed directly at the entrance of Vendor Room.
- Physical Branding: Logo prominently displayed on all attendee badge lanyards and custom signage at the main registration tables.
- Event Tickets: 5 free event tickets
The "Nurturing Care & Self-Care" Sponsor (Limit: 2)
Investment Level: $5,000
Core Benefits:
- Naming Rights to Wellness Activities: Co-branding rights to our active tracks (e.g., “The [Sponsor Name] Sound Bath & Wellness Track”).
- Community Mural Co-Sponsorship: Corporate logo displayed on the instructional easel at the Community Mural Free-Play Table, directly linking their brand to sustainable workforce joy.
- Virtual Recognition: Full-color digital logo in our brochure and clickable link featured on our website.
- On-Site Footprint: One complimentary Premium Vendor Space with two tables and high-traffic placement (such as end-cap tables, corners, or spots closest to the main entrance doors).
- Event Tickets: 2 free event tickets
The "Fuel for the Journey" Sponsor (Limit: 5)
Investment Level: $1,500
Core Benefits:
- Dining Hall Dominance: Exclusive branding rights in the cafeteria area where the lunch buffet and our Career Pathways Panel take place. Custom tabletop signage on all dining tables (“Lunch fueled by [Sponsors Name]”).
- Recognition: Logo displayed in our digital brochure and prominently during the designated lunch hour.
- On-Site Footprint: One standard 6-foot table with two chairs inside The People’s Bank Room.
- On-Site: Branding on a specific workshop track (Pillar), 1 table in vendor hall, and 2 staff tickets.
- Digital: 15 days of logo/link advertising on MAAEYC website and email blasts.
- Print/Social: 1/2 page ad in brochure and a group social media post.
$300 Sponsor a Teacher*:
- Directly funds a conference ticket, lunch, and MAAEYC Membership for a local educator.
*If you would like to sponsor a specific teacher for the event please include their name and contact information on the bottom of the form. If you don't specify one at the time of purchase, MAAEYC will select one on your behalf.
* if you would like an exhibitor table, please follow this link: Conference page on our Website and click on the exhibitor "submit form"