Conference Sponsorship
Workshop Sponsorship
Member Event Sponsorship
VAM Voice Newsmagazine Advertising
VAM Forum E-newsletter Sponsorship
VAM Annual Conference Program Advertising
Online Museum Products and Services Directory
Member Directory Sponsorship
Direct Contact: Conference Exhibit Booth
Direct Contact: Mailing Labels
Conference Sponsorship
VAM’s annual conference draws hundreds of museum professionals from Virginia and surrounding states. Each year the crowd grows larger, increasing exposure for businesses choosing from various sponsorship opportunities. We will work with you to customize the perfect marketing visibility opportunity.
Speaker: Sponsor our Keynote Speaker and have the opportunity to address the General Session of all attendees. $1,000
Receptions & Coffee Breaks: Favorite networking events that are always well-attended you will be introduced and have a special opportunity to interact with attendees. $350—1,000
Tote bags: Walking billboards for your company’s name and logo! $500—1,000
Affinity Track: Sponsor a series of conference sessions in one field and be recognized in each session. $750
Conference Workshop: Sponsor a half-day workshop and be introduced and recognized. $250
Workshop Sponsorship
The yearly workshop series consists of 6 all-day sessions covering topics from exhibit design and collections care to grant writing and educating visitors (and everything in between!). In 2002 VAM added the Summer Conservation Workshop Series increasing your sponsorship will be recognized in materials promoting the series sent to over 1,200 museum professionals and in individual workshop flyers to more targeted groups throughout the year. Sponsoring a workshop is a great way to reach a specific group. Cost is $500.
Member Event Sponsorship
Periodically VAM holds informal events designed to bring members together and keep them connected to their colleagues. Sponsors of member events enjoy the spotlight at the event - this is a great way to work face to face with potential clients. Member event sponsorships are tailored to the specific needs of your business. Cost is $250.
VAM Voice Newsmagazine Advertising
VAM’s quarterly newsmagazine reaches 1200 museum professionals in Virginia, DC, and surrounding states, as well as the other state, regional and national museum associations. Filled with interesting articles, member profiles, technical assistance, and museum news from Virginia and around the nation, the news magazine has consistently been ranked VAM’s most valuable benefit by members. You pay less per ad with placement in multiple issues!
Members Take Off $50 per issue
$200 ¼ page
$100 column ad
$150 business card
VAM Forum E-newsletter Sponsorship
Sponsor a VAM e-newsletter! These are delivered on the first of each month. Your company's logo will be prominently displayed, along with a description of your services, contact information, and a link directly to your website. Our e-newsletter is distributed to approximately 1000 museum professionals.
$50 for one month
$250 for six months (one month free!)
$500 for a year (two months free!)
VAM Annual Conference Program Advertising
Each year over 400 museum professionals and decision-makers convene for one of the largest state museum association conferences. Choose from black and white interior or full-color cover ads. Conference exhibitors receive a $50 credit toward program ads!
$300 cover
$250 full page
$200 ½ page
$150 ¼ page
Online Museum Products and Services Directory
With an average of 5,000 hits per month, the VAM website is just a click away from your potential customers. The Locator allows searches for museum vendors by alphabet or by type of product or service. Three levels, each with increased features and heightened visibility, allow you to tailor your listing to your needs. VAM Business Members receive a $50 credit toward the level of their choice. Level 1 is a full company contact listing and a brief description of what your business provides. Level 2 heightens your visibility by increasing the font size and description of what makes your company distinctive, your website is also linked directly. Level 3 provides maximum exposure with an even larger bolded font, your company logo and website link. Level 3 listings appear on the directory’s main page putting your logo, website and information before potential customers.
$150 Level 3
$100 Level 2
$50 Level 1
Member Directory Sponsorship
Last year’s annual member directory is dog-eared and well worn as members await the next one. This year it was produced on compact disk and the member response has been overwhelmingly positive. This popular publication is a full listing of VAM’s members with contact information. Always kept within easy reach, our members consider this a top benefit. Sponsorship displays your business to the whole of VAM’s membership each time they use the publication. If you choose to sponsor a printed Directory you will have a full page, inside-front or back cover ad or if you choose a compact disk you will receive prominent placement of your logo and a hot link to your website upon opening the disk. This is a perfect opportunity for you to have your company’s information front and center. Cost is $1000.
Direct Contact: Conference Exhibit Booth
Reserve a booth at VAM’s annual conference and guarantee contact with your target audience. Each year the exhibit hall grows as more and more businesses recognize that exhibiting at the VAM conference is not only an economical choice but also the best way to reach that audience in Virginia.
Direct Contact: Mailing Labels (Available to Members Only)
What’s the best way to get into the offices of those in your target audience without an appointment? A set of VAM membership mailing labels gains access for your business to specific individuals. Choose from the whole set or customized sub-sets; you can mail to directors, educators, museum shop managers or other groups. Cost is $50 for a full set and $35 for a sub-set.