Corporate Sponsorship
Become a Corporate Sponsor
Partner with CIEE to expand access to global education and connect with the next generation of leaders. Sponsorship opportunities offer visibility, engagement, and recognition at the Young Civic Leadership Summit (YCLS) and other CIEE programs.
Corporate Sponsorship Tiers
PLATINUM ($20,000+)
Lead the way with premium visibility, VIP access, and custom engagement opportunities.
- Honorary judge for Shark Tank proposals
- VIP access to CIEE events
- YCLS conference registration for up to 4 attendees (opening night, Tuesday AM, Wednesday community service)
- Content co-creation or guest blog opportunities
- Custom impact report
- Complimentary hotel stay and meals for one company representative
- Opportunity to introduce a featured speaker
- Sponsor quote included in press release
- Hosted activity (e.g., snack or coffee break)
- Priority access to future sponsorship opportunities
- Reserved seating with VIPs at YCLS
- Acknowledgment from stage at YCLS
- Invitation for 1–2 representatives to VIP roundtable luncheon
- Custom corporate video spotlight
- Contact us to explore Platinum sponsorship opportunities:
GOLD ($10,000–$19,999)
Gain high-profile recognition and direct access to students, alumni, and CIEE leadership.
- Recognition in YCLS promotional video
- Reserved or VIP seating at event
- Access to PAX stories and quotes for company use
- Press release mention
- Invitation for 1–2 representatives to VIP roundtable luncheon
- Meet-and-greet with CIEE leadership and VIPs
- Networking/photo opportunities with participants
- YCLS conference registration for up to 4 attendees (opening night, Tuesday AM, Wednesday community service)
- Contact us to explore Gold sponsorship opportunities:
SILVER ($5,000–$9,999)
Showcase your brand across event materials, digital channels, and student touchpoints.
- Logo placement at YCLS (banner, presentation, etc.)
- Logo featured in program emails
- Newsletter feature
- Social media spotlight
- Name/logo in event program or agenda
- Logo on participant T-shirts (submission due by 3/15/26
- Logo placement on CIEE website
- Contact us to explore Silver sponsorship opportunities:
BRONZE ($1,000–$4,999)
Support global education while connecting with participants through visible recognition.
- Certificate of sponsorship
- Opportunity to provide branded items for swag bags
- Recognition in acceptance letters and related communications
- Student thank-you video
- Contact us to explore Bronze sponsorship opportunities:
FRIEND OF CIEE ($500–$999)
Demonstrate your commitment to international exchange with entry-level sponsor benefits.
- Recognition in YCLS conference materials
- Digital “Proud CIEE Sponsor” badge
- Access to professional event photos for sponsor use
- Recognition in CIEE annual report
- Contact us to explore Friend of CIEE sponsorship opportunities:
Contact Information
For all sponsorship inquiries, please contact:
Jennifer Higgins Pitre
Vice President of Philanthropy
jpitre@ciee.org
(603) 702-0400