Sponsorship

Invest in Achieving the Dream’s Annual Conference!

Become a sponsor at DREAM 2026! Sponsorships at DREAM offer a unique opportunity for your company to capture attendees’ attention and gain brand recognition with decision makers from more than 300 community colleges and with industry leaders from around the country. Download the sponsor prospectus here. 

Benefits of virtual sponsorships include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Hyperlinks back to your company’s website for vital messaging
• Customizable lead generation features
• Virtual booths to meet and greet participants on breaks
• Videos in your virtual booth with targeted messaging

This year’s a la carte sponsorship format will offer a combination of welcome remarks to attendees, visibility to attendees, brand recognition, and complimentary registration(s).

For more information about sponsorship options, please contact Dayna Gilliard at dgilliard@achievingthedream.org or (240) 450-3805.             
The deadline for all sponsorships is February 15, 2026.
















Overview of Sponsorship Packages and Opportunities

Premier
$40,000 (one sponsorship available at this level)

Visionary
$35,000 (four sponsorships available at this level)

Benefactor
$25,000 (four sponsorships available at this level)

Patron
$15,000 (eight sponsorships available at this level)

Supporter 
$10,000 (eight sponsorships available at this level)

Exhibitor 
$5,000 (ten sponsorships available at this level)

Customized Sponsorship Opportunities 

• DREAM Cultural Events Sponsor $6,500 (entertainment activities in recognition of Black History Month and celebration of place) 
• Attendee Relaxation Stations — Custom Daily Activations (price available upon request)

A La Carte Opportunities

• Sponsorship of Leah Meyer Austin Award (Exclusive Opportunity) — $50,000 
• Sponsorship of Headshot Lounge (Exclusive Opportunity) — $30,000 
• Sponsorship of ATD's Amplifying Student Voices Day (Exclusive Opportunity) — $30,000
• Sponsorship of DREAM Registration — $25,000
• Sponsorship of DREAM (Scholars Patron) — $25,000
• Sponsorship of a DREAM Recognition Luncheon — $25,000 
• Sponsorship of Daily Wellness Activities — $5,000
• Sponsorship of Post_DREAM Newsletter — $5,000
• Sponsorship of a Community Forum or Roundtable Discussion — $5,000 (topic approved by ATD and must be in collaboration with an ATD College)
• Sponsorship of a Community Service Event — $5,000
• Sponsorship of a Happy Hour — (pricing TBD)
• Sponsorship of a Refreshment Break — $3,500
• Sponsorship of a Designated Cool Water Station — $2,500
• Exclusive Sponsorship of Pre-DREAM Newsletter, "What to Expect/Know Before You Go" — $2,500