Higher Education Networking Collective (HENC), Inc.

Higher Education Networking Collective

Sponsor the 2026 HENC
Professional Development Day

Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Simmons University, Boston, MA | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Join us as a sponsor for our signature event bringing together higher education professionals across roles, regions, and institutions. The HENC Professional Development Day centers on supporting your best professional self in higher education — helping professionals show up more effectively, grow intentionally, and navigate an increasingly complex workplace.

This is a high-engagement, community-driven event where your brand will be seen, heard, and remembered by the people shaping higher education today.

Audience
Snapshot
Approximately 75 mid- to senior-level professionals working across all departments within higher education. Your brand will reach decision-makers and influencers from institutions across the New England and tri-state area.

Sponsorship Tiers

Affordable, High-Impact Opportunities

Lead Sponsor
$750
Max of 3
  • 2-minute live or recorded sponsor spotlight during a featured session
  • Option to co-host or moderate a networking roundtable
  • Logo + link on event registration page, email communications, and slides
  • Social media shout-out pre- and post-event
Engagement Sponsor
$400
  • 30-second video in highlight reel shown at opening
  • Logo on event slides and webpage
  • Group thank-you in follow-up email + one social post
  • Option to share a downloadable resource or free trial with attendees
Community Supporter
$200
  • Logo on event page and thank-you slides
  • Mention in group social media thank-you post
  • Post-event mention with opportunity to share a link or brief message

Interested in sponsoring HENC Professional Development Day?

We’d love to connect. Reach out to us at board@higheredcollective.org

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