National Preservation Summit: Sponsorship Opportunities
The National Trust’s flagship event brings together the national leaders, decision makers, and philanthropists actively shaping the future of America’s historic places. For sponsors, it is a rare opportunity to stand at the center of that conversation—at a defining moment in a setting of national significance.
Sponsorship at the National Preservation Summit offers national visibility through the National Trust’s network. Custom packages start at $5,000, including recognition at the Summit and other benefits.
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities by reaching out to:
- Ann McElwain, Chief Development Officer, amcelwain@savingplaces.org
- Chehana Samarawickreme, Associate Director, Corporate Relations, csamarawickreme@savingplaces.org
- Tabitha Almquist, Chief Impact Officer, talmquist@savingplaces.org
SUPPORTER, $5,000
- Half table for 5
- Logo/name placement in all Summit marketing emails
- Logo/name placement on Summit webpage and onsite signage
ADVOCATE, $15,000
- Table for 10
- Verbal recognition in opening session
- Logo/name placement in all Summit marketing emails
- Logo/name placement on Summit webpage and onsite signage
DIVERSITY IN PRESERVATION SCHOLARS SPONSOR, $25,000
- Table for 10
- Exclusive after-hours access to Washington National Cathedral
- Verbal recognition in opening session
- Logo/name placement in all Summit marketing emails
- Logo/name placement on Summit webpage and onsite signage
- Logo/name placement in Preservation Magazine Summit promotional materials
- Virtual speaking opportunity and tailored promotion with Diversity in Preservation Scholars 2026 Cohort and Alumni, reaching 3,000+ leaders
PATRON, $25,000
- Table for 10
- Exclusive after-hours access to Washington National Cathedral
- Verbal recognition in opening session
- Logo/name placement in all Summit marketing emails
- Logo/name placement on Summit webpage and onsite signage
- Logo/name placement in Preservation Magazine Summit promotional materials
- 1 tailored sponsored content article and email promotion (for corporate sponsors)
BENEFACTOR, $50,000
- Table for 10 with premier placement
- Exclusive after-hours access to Washington National Cathedral
- Verbal recognition in opening session
- Logo/name placement in all Summit marketing emails
- Logo/name placement on Summit webpage and onsite signage
- Logo/name placement in Preservation Magazine Summit promotional materials
- Mention in Summit Press Release
- 2 tailored sponsored content articles and email promotion (for corporate sponsors)
SUMMIT PARTNER, $100,000
- Exclusive naming rights for portion of the Summit
- Invitation to VIP Dinner
- Invitation to join one National Trust Council quarterly trip
- Exclusive after-hours access to Washington National Cathedral
- Table for 10 with premier placement
- Verbal recognition in opening session
- Logo/name placement during lunch
- Summit opening logo/name placement
- Logo/name placement in all Summit marketing emails
- Logo/name placement on Summit webpage and onsite signage
- Logo/name placement in Preservation Magazine Summit promotional materials
- Full page ad and email promotion in Preservation Magazine (digital)
- Quote in Summit Press Release
- 2 tailored sponsored content articles and email promotion (for corporate sponsors)
PRESENTING PARTNER, $150,000
- Exclusive naming rights for portion of the Summit
- Presentation of Organizational Excellence Award
- Invitation to VIP Dinner
- Invitation to join two National Trust Council quarterly trips
- Exclusive after-hours access to Washington National Cathedral
- Table for 10 with premier placement
- Verbal recognition in opening session
- Logo/name placement during Lunch
- Promotional video during Summit (30 secs) (for corporations)
- Summit opening logo/name placement
- Logo/name placement in all Summit marketing emails
- Logo/name placement on Summit webpage and onsite signage
- Logo/name placement in Preservation magazine Summit promotional materials
- Full page ad and email promotion in Preservation magazine (digital)
- Quote in Summit Press Release
- 2 tailored sponsored content article and email promotion (for corporate sponsors)
For year-round national marketing and event partnership opportunities, please contact Chehana Samarawickreme, Associate Director, Corporate Relations, Csamarawickreme@savingplaces.org.
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