Pacific Northwest DirectSeed Association (PNDSA)

Partnership Opportunities

PNDSA Partners:

• provides long-term, annual contribution to PNDSAto help support on-going activities.
• advance the goals and objectives of the organization
• support the work and mission/vision of PNDSA

PNDSA Partner Benefits

• Direct Link Newsletter (provided electronically)- Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
• Email Notice of Direct Seed Events and Information
• Encouraged to attend PNDSA Board Meetings and Events
• Additional Recognition Opportunities to reflect amount contributed.
• PNDSA will provide recognition on general materials distributed by the organization including recognition as a Partner on signage at Direct Seed Conference and other events.
  
  Note: “Sponsors” of the Annual Direct Seed Conference and other specific events will be recognized separately as sponsors of those events. Partners will have first choice of sponsorship opportunities for the Annual Direct Seed Conference. Level of Partnership will determine offer of first refusal. (i.e. Platinum 1st; Gold 2nd; Silver 3rd; etc.) After Partners have declared their interest the call for sponsorship will then be distributed.
  
  Partnership recognition does not include sponsorship recognition at specific events. This recognition is achieved through additional contributions.
  
  For more information on Direct Seed Conference Sponsorship contact PNDSA.

Partnership Levels

• Bronze Partner - $2500 yearly contribution

  General Partner Benefits plus choice of 2 Recognition Opportunities

• Silver Partner  $5000 yearly contribution

General Partner Benefits plus choice of 4 Recognition Opportunities

• Gold Partner   $7500 yearly contribution

General Partner Benefits plus choice of 6 Recognition Opportunities

• Platinum Partner $10,000 yearly contribution

General Partner Benefits plus choice of 8 Recognition Opportunities

• Project Partner  $15,000 and up

Project/Initiative outlined and accomplished together with Parartner


Recognition within the realm of the Project/Initiative

Partner Recognition Opportunities

The following items, but not limited to these suggestions, are various ways PNDSA can recognize the contribution of partners. These are determined by each Partner in order to meet the promotional needs of the Partner. The number of Recognition Opportunities that can be taken advantage of is listed with the financial contribution

• Corporate Logo - Included on Brochures, Web Site, Signage andPower Point Presentations that promote PNDSA activities 
• Web Site Link Link from www.directseed.org to Corporate Web Site
• Web Site Rotating Banner Ad on one page (NOT on Home Page) - size and location to be determined by web page design

$2500 Contribution - 3 months

$5000 Contribution - 6 months

$7500 Contribution - 9 months

$10,000 Contribution - ALL YEAR

Color Ad in Direct Seed Link

Advertising space in Direct Seed Link Newsletter. Newsletter is published 5 times per year and delivered electronically to PNDSA members. Ad size is approximately 3.75" x 3.5". Issue to be determined by Partner and space available. Silver, Gold and Platinum Partners will be provided ad space (3.75" x 3.5") in the Annual Conference Issue.

$2500 Contribution -ONE ad per year

$5000 Contribution - TWO ads per year

$7500 Contribution - THREE ads per year

$10,000 Contribution - ALL ISSUES

Product/Research Information

Article or information sheet distributed electronically to PNDSA Members ONE time per year
Information/research/grower oriented rather that product advertising

Article in Direct Seed Link

Research/product/company information that would be of interest to PNDSA members ONE time per year

Partner Attendance at Direct Seed Conference -

Registration Fee waived

$2500 Contribution -TWO Partner Representatives

$5000 Contribution - THREE Partner Representatives

$7500 Contribution - FOUR Partner Representatives

$10,000 Contribution - FIVE Partner Representatives

Partner Information Distributed

in Registration Package at Annual Direct Seed Conference

Product/service information sheet inserted into Conference Registration Package (must meet deadline requirements)

Research Information Distributed

Current research information distributed to PNDSA Supporter and Lifetime Members Link to current research on web site (after distribution to PNDSA Supporter and Lifetime Members)

Partner Banner or Individual Sign

displayed at PNDSA events, tours and Annual Direct Seed Conference and others Sponsorship Opportunities.

PNDSA is involved in presenting many activities throughout the year. The following are some sponsorship opportunities to consider. Contact PNDSA for more information about these opportunities. These are ONE time contributions - see Partnership/Sponsorship Comparison for more information.

Direct Seed Discussion Groups

Breakfast Meetings held monthly over the winter months. PNDSA is participating in groups in Davenport, WA; The Dalles, OR; Pendleton, OR; and PNDSA is on the organizing team for the Clearwater Direct Seeders in Lewiston, ID.

PNDSA Gift Items/Giveaways

Small giveaway items that promote PNDSA and Sponsor contributor.

Further Education Opportunities

Some suggested opportunities: sponsor to supply speaker for PNDSA Board Meetings; contributions for expenses to sponsor grower/growers to No-Till/Direct Seed Conferences; contribution to scholarship fund for students interested in furthering their education in direct seeding.