Partnership Opportunties

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PNDSA Partners:
n	provides long-term, annual contribution to PNDSAto help support on-going activities.
n	advance the goals and objectives of the organization.
n	support the work and mission/vision of PNDSA.
PNDSA Partner Benefits:
n	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. For more information on 2008 Direct Seed Conference Sponsorship - CLICK HERE
n	Direct Link Newsletter (provided electronically)- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Annual Conference Issue
n	Email Notice of Direct Seed Events and Information
n	Encouraged to attend PNDSA Board Meetings and Events
n	Membership Savings at Annual Direct Seed Conference provided to representatives of the company and for preferred customers.
n	Invitation to attend PNDSA Board Meetings and Events.
n	Additional Recognition Opportunities to reflect amount contributed. For more information about Recognition Opportunties - CLICK HERE
	Partnership recognition does not include sponsorship recognition at specific events. This recognition is achieved through additional contributions.
Partnership Levels
Bronze Partner		n	$2500 yearly contribution
			General Partner Benefits plus choice of 2 Recognition Opportunities
Silver Partner		n	$5000 yearly contribution
			General Partner Benefits plus choice of 4 Recognition Opportunities
Gold Partner		n	$7500 yearly contribution
			General Partner Benefits plus choice of 6 Recognition Opportunities
Platinum Partner		n	$10,000 yearly contribution
			General Partner Benefits plus choice of 8 Recognition Opportunities
Project Partner		n	$15,000 and up
			Project/Initiative outlined and accomplished together with Partner
			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	n	Included on Brochures, Web Site, Signage and Power Point Presentations that promote PNDSA activities
Web Site Link	n	Link from www.directseed.org to Corporate Web Site
Web Site Ad	n	Side Bar 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	n	Advertising space in Direct Seed Link Newsletter. Newsletter is published 4 times per year and delivered electronically to PNDSA members. An Annual Conference Issue is printed for the Annual Direct Seed Conference. 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	n	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	n	Research/product/company information that would be of interest to PNDSA members ONE time per year
Exhibit Space at Direct Seed Conference	n	Exhibit Fee waived 10' x 10' Exhibit space, 6' draped table, 2 chairs Confirmed participation as required by Sponsorship EARLY registration deadline.
Partner Attendance at Direct Seed Conference	n	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	n	in Registration Package at Annual Direct Seed Conference Product/service information sheet inserted into Conference Registration Package (must meet deadline requirements)
Research Information Distributed	n	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	n	displayed at PNDSA events, tours and Annual Direct Seed Conference
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	n	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.
Direct Seed 101 - Feb 7, 2008	n	at Spokane Ag Expo This grower breakfast meeting is a combined effort between PNDSA and Spokane County Conservation District. Dr. John Baker, CEO of Baker No-Till will be the guest speaker along with a panel of direct seed growers sharing their expertise with growers who are looking to adopt a direct seed cropping system.
PNDSA Gift Items/Giveaways	n	Small giveaway items that promote PNDSA and Sponsor contributor.
PNDSA Direct Seeder Award	n	Sponsor to supply financial contribution for Annual PNDSA Direct Seeder Award. This would be to provide the winner with a gift and a plaque. Recognized as sponsor for this award.
Further Education Opportunities	n	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.

PARTNERSHIP / SPONSORSHIP COMPARISON
PNDSA Partners:			PNDSA Sponsors:
n	provide long-term, annual contribution to PNDSA to help support on-going activities.		n	Provide a ONE time contribution to PNDSA to help support a specific activity or event.
n	advance the goals and objectives of PNDSA.
n	support the work, mission and vision of PNDSA.
PNDSA Partner Benefits:			PNDSA Sponsor Benefits:
n	PNDSA will provide recognition on general materials distributed by the organization including recognition as a Partner on signage at Direct Seed Conference.		n	PNDSA will provide recognition on materials relevant to the event being sponsored. An example of sponsorship recognition is provided below.
n	Direct Seed Link Newsletter (provided electronically) – Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Annual Conference Issue		n	Various levels of recognition will be outlined for the amount contributed and the event being sponsored.
n	Email Notice of Direct Seed Events and Information
n	Encouraged to attend PNDSA Board Meetings and Events
n	Membership Savings at Annual Direct Seed Conference provided to representatives of the company and for preferred customers.
n	Additional recognition opportunities to reflect amount contributed.		Sponsorship Recognition Example Annual Direct Seed Conference Sponsor All Sponsorship Levels include the following:
	Partnership recognition does not include sponsorship recognition at specific events. This recognition is achieved through additional contributions.		10’ x 10’ Booth Space: Includes 6’ draped table, power (if required and booked early), two chairs TWO complimentary registrations Additional registrations at PNDSA member rate. On-site group signage Podium mention Program acknowledgement ‘Big Screen’ PowerPoint recognition (level of sponsorship and sponsored item recognized) Recognition on conference website for early registration only Website Link from directseed.org/conference to corporate website for Sponsorships $750.00+ Opportunity to include literature in registration packages PNDSA member rate and lower for preferred sponsor customers and co-workers. Envelop stuffer and poster artwork for sponsors to let their customers know they are sponsors of the Direct Seed Conference Logo on index page of CD proceedings