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

$1,000

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

Optional: opportunity to mail promotional materials or swag ahead of the event

Engagement Sponsor

$600

30-second video in highlight reel shown at opening

Logo on sponsor promotional slides and webpage

Group thank-you in follow-up email + one social post

Option to share a downloadable resource or free trial with attendees

Optional: opportunity to mail promotional materials or swag ahead of the event

Community Supporter

$400

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

Optional: opportunity to mail promotional materials or swag ahead of the event

Looking for More?

Explore Year-Long Sponsorship Opportunities

Looking for ongoing year-round visibility with HENC beyond this single event? We offer Platinum, Gold, and Silver year-long sponsorship opportunities designed to keep your brand in front of higher education professionals all year long.

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Interested in sponsoring HENC Professional Development Day?

We’d love to connect. Ready to express interest? Fill out our inquiry form. Have questions first? Send us an email.

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