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.

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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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