Pilgrims of Hope
National Catholic Disability
Ministry Conference
August 7-9, 2025
Hilton Salt Lake City Center, Utah
August 6, 2025 Pre-conference: Mental Health First Aid Training
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
By sponsoring the Pilgrims of Hope: National Catholic Disability
Ministry Conference, you will:
- Support a vital initiative to make Catholic parishes more
accessible and welcoming, - Gain visibility with an engaged audience of ministry leaders,
catechists, educators, clergy, families, and persons with
disabilities from across the country, and - Partner in NCPD’s mission to ‘Make Parishes Everyone’s
Home.’
JOURNEY TOGETHER – $2,500
- Recognized as a Journey Together sponsor in the
conference program and on signage. - Name included on the conference webpage.
- Quarter-page ad in the conference program.
- One complimentary conference registration or
scholarship.
LIVING WATERS – $5,000
- Recognized as a Living Waters sponsor in select
promotional materials and conference signage. - Logo included on the conference webpage.
- Quarter-page ad in the conference program.
- Complimentary exhibitor booth.
- Two complimentary conference registrations or
scholarships. - Mention on NCPD’s social media platforms.
PILGRIM OF LIGHT – $10,000
- Recognized as a Pilgrim of Light sponsor in promotional
materials, including the website and conference signage. - Logo displayed on the conference webpage with a live
link. - One complimentary hotel room for the duration of the
conference. - Half-page ad in the conference program.
- Recognition during general sessions.
- Opportunity to include one branded item in attendee
welcome bags. - Complimentary exhibitor booth.
- Three complimentary conference registrations or
scholarships. - Mention in the conference email newsletter and on
NCPD’s social media platforms.
BEACON OF HOPE – $15,000
- Recognized as a Beacon of Hope sponsor in all
promotional materials, including the website, email
campaigns, and conference signage. - Logo featured prominently on the conference webpage
with a live link. - Two complimentary hotel rooms for the duration of the
conference. - Full-page ad in the conference program (priority
placement). - Recognition at the opening and closing plenary sessions.
- Opportunity to include branded materials in attendee
welcome bags. - Complimentary exhibitor booth in a premium location.
- Four complimentary conference registrations or
scholarships. - Featured spotlight in the conference email newsletter and
on NCPD’s social media platforms.
| Sponsorship Levels | Visibility | Logo on Website | Ad in Program | Hotel Rooms | Comped Registrations | Exhibitor Booth | Branded Materials | Social Media/ Newsletter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEACON OF HOPE – $15,000 | Mentioned in all promotional materials; from stage at opening and closing sessions | Prominent placement with live link | Full-page (prime placement) | 2 | 4 | Premium location, complimentary | Included in attendee welcome bags | Featured spotlight in newsletter and on social media |
| PILGRIM OF LIGHT – $10,000 | Mentioned in promotional materials; verbal mention during general sessions | Displayed with live link | Half-page | 1 | 3 | Complimentary | One branded item in attendee welcome bags | Mentioned in newsletter and on social media |
| LIVING WATERS – $5,000 | Mentioned in select promotional materials | Included | Quarter-page | 0 | 2 | Complimentary | None | Mentioned on social media |
| JOURNEY TOGETHER – $2,500 | Listed in program and signage | Name listed | Quarter-page | 0 | 1 | None | None | None |
Frequently Asked Questions:
Sponsorship Benefits & Package
1. When do you need to know if we are sponsoring?
The sooner, the better! By advising us as soon as possible, you’ll help keep ticket
pricing as low as possible, ensuring capacity attendance and a successful event. No
deadline has been set at this time, but please see below for deadlines related to
sponsorship benefits.
2. What is a “scholarship” sponsorship and how does it work?
Each sponsorship level includes one or more complimentary conference registrations,
to be used by the sponsor or their designated representative(s). A sponsor unable to
attend may elect to repurpose their registration(s) as a scholarship(s) for persons
who might otherwise be unable to attend. Informing us as soon as possible about how
you plan to use your complimentary registration(s) helps us accurately determine the
number of scholarships available. The deadline for submitting this information is
Monday, June 2.
3. What are the program ad dimensions?
Ad sizes vary based on the sponsorship level:
Full-page ads (portrait only): [Dimensions, e.g., 5.25" x 8.25"]
Half-page ads (landscape only): [Dimensions, e.g., 5.25" x 4"]
Quarter-page ads (portrait only): [Dimensions, e.g., 2.75" x 4.25"]
4. How do I submit an ad and what is the required format?
Email ads to ncpd@ncpd.org by Friday, May 16 in a high-resolution PDF, JPEG, PNG,
or Word format. Please submit images that are 300 dpi. Send program ad graphic to
ncpd@ncpd.org.
5. When do we provide materials for attendee welcome bags?
All branded items for inclusion in attendee welcome bags must be received by
Wednesday, June 18. Please coordinate with us for shipping instructions.
6. Can sponsors exhibit at the conference?
Some sponsorship levels include an exhibitor booth. Please note that technology and
Wi-Fi access at the venue is limited. If specific technology requirements are needed,
please email ESI@esimgt.com.
7. Who can I contact with questions about sponsorship?
For any additional questions or assistance, please email Julia Whitney at
jwhitney@ncpd.org. Download PDF
Sponsorship Commitment
National Catholic Disability
Ministry Conference
Sponsorship Levels
Beacon of Hope: $15,000
Living Waters: $5,000
Pay by Check
Mail check made payable to NCPD to:
415 Michigan Avenue, N.E., Suite 95
Washington, D.C. 20017-4501
Pilgrim of Light: $10,000
Journey Together: $2,500
Conference Website
For additional information or assistance contact Julia Whitney,
jwhitney@ncpd.org, (771) 203-4477.
You may elect to have your sponsorship remain anonymous.
The National Catholic Partnership on Disability is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit corporation.
EIN 52-1262317
NCPD.org
