Sponsorship Opportunities
55th Annual NFA Convention
August 5 - 8, 2027
Minneapolis Convention Center
SPONSOR CONTACT: Erika Richardson, Development Manager
Why Sponsor?
Achieve greater exposure and access valuable benefits while showing your support for the NFA and its members. Your sponsorship helps ensure the NFA can continue to host annual conventions where flutists can meet and gain inspiration from new ideas, products, and services that support the worldwide flute community.Join the community of current sponsors and support the NFA!
Levels of Giving
Choose from multiple sponsorship opportunities, including silver, gold, and platinum packages, competition sponsorships, special event sponsorships, and more. Select the level that’s right for you, or tell us your ideas, and we can design a custom package together.General Convention Sponsorships
- Logo placement on sponsor page in printed program book, Guidebook convention app, NFA website, and Exhibit Hall Banner
- Invitation for two to annual Life Member & Donor Appreciation Reception
- 5% advertising discount
- Company’s name on promotional materials (on-site signage, print and electronic materials, including event programs)
- Logo on banner in exhibit hall
- Recognition online, in e-News, and other NFA digital communications
- Logo placement on sponsor page in Guidebook convention app and on the NFA website convention page
- Invitation for two to annual Life Member & Donor Appreciation Reception
- 10% discount for ads in the convention program book
- Complimentary NFA commercial membership ($135 value)
- Sponsorship of up to two (2) sessions with recognition in the NFA convention program and in the Guidebook App
All Silver Sponsor Benefits, plus...
- 25% discount for ads in the convention program book
- Sponsorship of up to four (4) sessions with recognition in the NFA convention program and in the Guidebook App.
- One NFA hosted e-blast to the NFA's mailing list of 6,000+ individuals
- One banner ad in The NFA Weekly newsletter prior to the convention
All Gold Sponsor Benefits, plus...
- Sponsorship of up to ten (10 total) sessions with recognition in the NFA convention program and in the Guidebook App.
- Two complimentary NFA hosted e-blasts (2 total) to the NFA's mailing list of 6,000+ individuals
- Invitation for two to annual Life Member & Donor Appreciation Reception
- Complimentary two week advertisement on NFA homepage prior to the convention
All Platinum Sponsor benefits, plus...
- Three complimentary NFA hosted e-blasts (3 total)
- One complimentary advertisement in summer issue of The Flutist Quarterly
- Public acknowledgement during opening and closing ceremonies, Lifetime Member and Donor Appreciation Event, and Gala Awards Cocktail Reception
- Prominent logo placement in convention printed and digital materials
- Prominent ad placement in the program book
- Curated social media marketing partnership
- Favorable exhibit hall booth placement within the existing grid structure
- Additional benefits tailored to sponsor requests
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities:
From competition sponsorships to special events, there are even more ways to connect with the NFA’s passionate community.
Competition Sponsorships
SOLO COMPETITIONS
- Young Artist: $15,000
- Baroque Flute Artist: $3,500
- High School Soloist: $2,500
- Junior Soloist: $1,000
Convention Performers: $1,000
MASTERCLASS COMPETITIONS
- Orchestral Audition & Masterclass: $2,500
- Piccolo Orchestral Audition & Masterclass: $2,500
- Jazz Flute Masterclass: $1,000
- Adult Amateur Virtual Masterclass: $1,000 (this masterclass occurs virtually after the convention)
- Masterclass Performers Competition: $1,000
FLUTE CHOIR COMPETITIONS
- Collegiate: $1,000
- High School: $1,000
- Jazz Flute Big Band Audition: $1,000
- Junior Flute Choir: $1,000
- Professional: $1,000
NON-PERFORMANCE COMPETITIONS
- Flute Choir Call for Scores: $1,000
- Graduate Research: $1,000
Newly Published Music: $1,000
Competition sponsorship benefits correlate with the sponsorship benefits above. Competition sponsors will have the opportunity to present prizes during the corresponding awards ceremony.
Special Event & Other Sponsorships
- Convention Registration Scholarships: $5,000 – Help students and members experiencing financial hardship attend the convention.
- Piano and Auxiliary Instruments: $20,000 - Ensure that every flutist has the professional-level collaborative instruments they need to make their convention performances successful.
- Concerto Concert Orchestra Sponsorship: $40,000 – Support the pinnacle event of every convention, creating an unforgettable performance experience for both musicians and attendees.