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.
This May, celebrate the historic sites, neighborhoods, and landmarks that tell the full American story—places that remind us of how far we've come and how far we still have to go.
Celebrate!