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National Sponsorship Opportunities
WAHN Annual Summit Sponsorship
Our signature national gathering brings the affordable housing community together for meaningful connections, industry education, leadership development, and opportunities that extend far beyond the event.
| Sponsorship Level | Investment | Benefits |
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| Advocate | $100,000+ | • Prominent signage recognizing sponsorship of one of these opportunities or comparable (assigned by National WAHN on a first-come, first-served basis): ◦ Keynote Lunch ◦ General Session ◦ Market Place (Vendor Hall) • Reserved display table in the marketplace • Attendee List Before Summit • Company Logo on Event App, Event Signage, Summit Website, promotional emails, WAHN website (year-round) & Annual Impact Report • Sponsor Ribbon on Guest Name Tags • Ten (10) VIP Invites to Networking Mixer & Ten (10) Complimentary Summit Tickets • Sponsor Remarks - Keynote & Ten (10) Priority Seats for Keynote • Option to include branded item in Swag Bags • Four (4) LinkedIn Tags for Summit • Push notifications from App with company name • Company name on WAHN Summit T-shirt |
| Ambassador | $50,000+ | • Prominent signage recognizing sponsorship of one of these opportunities or comparable (assigned by National WAHN on a first-come, first-served basis): ◦ WiFi & Password ◦ Sunday Night Architecture Boat Tour ◦ Flowers-a WAHN signature touch ◦ Champagne Toast • Reserved display table in the marketplace • Attendee List Before Summit • Company Logo on Event App, Event Signage, Summit Website, promotional emails, WAHN website (year-round) & Annual Impact Report • Sponsor Ribbon on Guest Name Tags • Eight (8) VIP Invites to Networking Mixer & Eight (8) Complimentary Summit Tickets • Sponsor Remarks - General Session • Eight (8) Priority Seats for General Session • Option to include branded item in Swag Bags • Three (3) LinkedIn Tags for Summit • Company name on WAHN Summit T-shirt |
| Partner | $25,000+ | • Prominent signage recognizing sponsorship of one of these opportunities or comparable (assigned by National WAHN on a first-come, first-served basis): ◦ Monday Lunch Sponsor ◦ WAHN Event Gifts • Reserved display table in the marketplace • Attendee List Before Summit • Company Logo on Event App, Event Signage, Summit Website, promotional emails, WAHN website (year-round) & Annual Impact Report • Sponsor Ribbon on Guest Name Tags • Six (6) VIP Invites to Networking Mixer & Six (6) Complimentary Summit Tickets • Six (6) Priority Seats for Keynote • Option to include branded item in Swag Bags • Two (2) LinkedIn Tags for Summit |
| Collaborator | $15,000+ | • Prominent signage recognizing sponsorship of one of these opportunities or comparable (assigned by National WAHN on a first-come, first-served basis): ◦ Breakfast Sponsor (1) ◦ Interactive Marketplace Experience - Hands-on and creative experiences in vendor hall • Reserved display table in the marketplace • Attendee List Before Summit • Company Logo on Event App, Event Signage, Summit Website, promotional emails, WAHN website (year-round) & Annual Impact Report • Sponsor Ribbon on Guest Name Tags • Three (3) VIP Invites to Networking Mixer & Three (3) Complimentary Summit Tickets • Three (3) Priority Seats for Keynote • Option to include branded item in Swag Bags • One (1) LinkedIn Tag for Summit |
| Champion | $10,000+ | • Prominent signage recognizing sponsorship of one of these opportunities or comparable (assigned by National WAHN on a first-come, first-served basis): ◦ Coffee station ◦ Snack station • Company Logo on Event App, Event Signage, Summit Website, promotional emails, WAHN website (year-round) & Annual Impact Report • Sponsor Ribbon on Guest Name Tags • Two (2) VIP Invites to Networking Mixer • Option to include branded item in Swag Bags |
| Supporter | $5,000+ | • Prominent signage recognizing sponsorship of one of these opportunities or comparable (assigned by National WAHN on a first-come, first-served basis): ◦ WAHN Signature Restroom Amenities (1) ◦ Lanyards (plus cost of lanyards co-branded) ◦ Tissues on all tables (plus cost of logo stickers) • Company Listing on Event Signage, Summit Website & promotional emails, WAHN website (year-round) & Annual Impact Report • Sponsor Ribbon on Guest Name Tags • One (1) VIP Invite to Networking Mixer • Option to include branded item in Swag Bags |
Compare Summit Sponsorship Levels
| Benefits of Sponsorship | Advocate $100,000+ | Ambassador $50,000+ | Partner $25,000+ | Collaborator $15,000+ | Champion $10,000+ | Supporter $5,000+ | ||||||
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| Reserved display table in the marketplace | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||||
| Attendee list before Summit | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||||
| Company logo on event app, event signage, Summit website, promotional emails, WAHN website (year-round) & Annual Impact Report | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Listing Only on Event Signage, Summit Website & promotional emails, WAHN website (year-round) & Annual Impact Report | ||||||
| Sponsor ribbon on guest name tags | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||
| Summit app push notifications with company name | ✔ | |||||||||||
Access & Summit Experience | ||||||||||||
| Complimentary Summit tickets | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | ||||||||
| VIP Networking Mixer Invitations | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||||||
| Priority seating | 10 - Keynote | 8 - General Session | 6 - Keynote | 3 - Keynote | ||||||||
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| Sponsor remarks | Keynote | General Session | ||||||||||
| LinkedIn tags for Summit | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||
| Branded item in swag bags | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||
| Company name on WAHN Summit T-shirt | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||||||
Windy City (Chicago)
An annual Chicago gathering designed around what our members want more of: meaningful connections, professional development, and leadership training, all in one impactful day.
| Item | Investment | Benefits |
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Premiere Windy City Luncheon Sponsor (2026 SOLD OUT) | $20,000 | • Sponsor Remarks • Attendee List Before Event • Five (5) LinkedIn Tags • Company Listing on Event Signage & promotional emails • Sponsor Ribbon on Guest Name Tags • Three (3) Complimentary Luncheon Tickets • Logo in Annual Impact Report |
Windy City Luncheon Sponsor | $5,000 | • Company Listing on Event Signage & promotional emails • Sponsor Ribbon on Guest Name Tags • Two (2) Complimentary Luncheon Tickets • Logo in Annual Impact Report |
Windy City Leadership Training Sponsor | $5,000 | • Company Listing on Event Signage & promotional emails • Sponsor Ribbon on Guest Name Tags • Two (2) Complimentary Leadership Training Tickets • Logo in Annual Impact Report |
WAHN Initiatives
Support the programs that keep WAHN connecting, educating, and creating opportunities all year long, from mentorship and WAHN U to professional development, career connections, and more.
| Item | Investment | Benefits |
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| WAHN Career Center - Connects affordable housing professionals with career opportunities and employers with industry talent. Explore job openings, career resources, and tools designed to support professional growth at every stage. | Strategic Partner Opportunity | • Exclusive recognition as the WAHN Career Center Presenting Sponsor • Company logo and Recognition in the WAHN Career Center and in quarterly WAHN communications • Warm introductions to companies with hiring needs, when appropriate • Warm introductions to professionals exploring career opportunities, when appropriate • Opportunity to promote affordable housing positions the firm is actively recruiting for • Opportunity to provide career resources, including resume, interview, salary, and career-transition guidance • Opportunities to participate in career-focused webinars, panels, office hours, and other WAHN programming • Career-focused visibility at applicable National WAHN events • Ongoing collaboration with National WAHN to identify meaningful opportunities to connect employers, recruiters, and talent WAHN facilitates connections and introductions while protecting the privacy of its members. Sponsorship does not include access to WAHN membership lists, candidate data, or personal member information. |
| Professional Development (WAHNpro) - WAHNpro is WAHN’s exclusive professional development program designed specifically for professionals in the affordable housing industry. Created by WAHN members, for WAHN members, WAHNpro offers expert-led courses that help participants build industry knowledge, strengthen leadership skills, explore career opportunities, and grow with confidence. Through a combination of practical learning and community connection, members gain the tools they need to advance their careers while earning a WAHNpro Certificate upon completion of eligible programs. | $30,000 | • Exclusive recognition as the WAHNPro Sponsor • Prominent logo recognition on the WAHNPro webpage and program materials • Recognition in WAHNPro email and social media promotions • Recognition at the beginning of WAHNPro programs • Opportunity for brief opening remarks at select programs • National visibility across WAHNPro courses throughout the year *From time to time, National WAHN develops specialized curriculum in collaboration with companies that contribute significant subject-matter expertise, speakers, and resources. Those programs will recognize the contributing company as the sponsor and will not include the WAHNPro Presenting Sponsor. |
| WAHN Impact Partner - Invest in the work that makes WAHN possible. Impact Partners provide critical support for National WAHN's operations, allowing us to build programs, support chapters, develop leaders, connect professionals, expand educational opportunities, and respond to the evolving needs of the affordable housing industry. | $25,000+ | • Recognition as a National WAHN Impact Partner • Prominent recognition on the National WAHN website • Recognition in applicable National WAHN communications • Social media recognition • Logo recognition on applicable National WAHN materials • Recognition in WAHN's annual impact reporting • Opportunities to engage with National WAHN leadership • Year-round association with WAHN's national mission and impact Impact Partner support is unrestricted, allowing National WAHN to direct funding where it can have the greatest impact. |
| Mentorship - At the Women’s Affordable Housing Network, we believe in the power of connection. Our Mentorship Program pairs women across the affordable housing industry to build meaningful relationships through guidance, encouragement, and shared experience.
Through recurring mentor meetings, participants can grow professionally, expand their networks, build confidence, and strengthen leadership skills. Whether you’re looking to grow, give back, or both, there’s a place for you here. | $15,000 | • Opening remarks at the Mentorship Session during the National WAHN Summit • Exclusive recognition as the National WAHN Mentorship Program Sponsor • Logo recognition on mentorship program materials, communications, and registration • Recognition in National WAHN communications promoting the program • Visibility with mentors and mentees participating from across the country • Opportunity to provide a senior leader as a featured speaker for mentorship programming • Sponsor recognition throughout key mentorship program touchpoints • Opportunity to provide a career or leadership development resource for participants • Recognition at the conclusion of the mentorship program • Social media recognition highlighting the sponsor’s investment in developing affordable housing professionals • Recognition at applicable National WAHN events when the Mentorship Program is featured • Year-round association with WAHN’s commitment to connection, leadership development, and strengthening the affordable housing industry |
| Affordable Housing Internship Initiative Sponsor - Help launch a national internship initiative designed to bring exceptional emerging talent into affordable housing. National WAHN received a transformational $250,000 gift to begin building the program. Sponsorship support will help fund the work required to bring the initiative to life, including program development, infrastructure, outreach, resources, and implementation.
A national task force is working with industry leaders to design a program that will ultimately connect talented students with leading affordable housing companies and create stronger pathways into the industry. | $15,000+ | • Recognition as an Affordable Housing Internship Initiative Sponsor • Logo recognition on applicable initiative materials and webpages • Recognition in communications about the development and launch of the program • Social media recognition • Opportunities to participate in applicable workforce-development conversations • Recognition in program updates and impact reporting • Association with building the next generation of affordable housing talent Future sponsorship and participation opportunities will be available as the program expands to employer engagement, internship matching, mentoring, and other student experiences. |
| WAHN University (WAHN U) - WAHN U is the national college and university initiative of the National Women’s Affordable Housing Network (WAHN). WAHN U introduces top-tier students from colleges and universities across the country to careers in the affordable housing industry while connecting learning to real-world impact. Provide funding to WAHN U college groups across the country for activities that help students connect, learn about affordable housing, and engage with the industry. Funds may support: • Pizza, coffee, or refreshments for student gatherings• Transportation for affordable housing property tours or industry visits • Community service projects • Networking and educational events • Meetings with affordable housing professionals • Other approved student engagement activities | $10,000 | • Exclusive recognition as the WAHN U Student Engagement Fund Sponsor • National visibility across participating WAHN U college groups • Logo recognition on applicable WAHN U materials and webpages • Recognition in communications promoting the Student Engagement Fund • Social media recognition highlighting activities made possible through the sponsor's support • Sponsor recognition when funded activities are shared by WAHN • Opportunity for company professionals to participate in appropriate WAHN U programming • Opportunity to connect with students through career, educational, or industry programming • Recognition at Summit when WAHN U is featured • Year-round association with developing the next generation of affordable housing professionals • Annual impact recap highlighting how funding supported student activities National WAHN determines the distribution of funds based on approved requests from participating college groups. |
| Women/Minority Owned Business Directory - We aim to provide a convenient platform for businesses owned by women and minorities to connect with potential customers and partners. | $10,000 | • Exclusive recognition as the Women- & Minority-Owned Business Directory Sponsor • Prominent logo recognition on the directory webpage (1 directory per sponsorship) • Year-round visibility as members and companies access the directory • Recognition in communications promoting the directory • Social media recognition throughout the year • Recognition when WAHN encourages companies to submit or update directory listings • Opportunity to provide a brief message about the company's commitment to expanding industry connections and opportunities • Association with a national resource designed to increase awareness of women- and minority-owned businesses across affordable housing *Sponsorship does not influence directory eligibility, listings, or placement. National WAHN retains oversight of the directory. |
| WAHNcast - WAHN's Podcast | $2,500/per episode | • Exclusive sponsorship of one WAHNcast episode • Sponsor recognition at the beginning and end of the episode • Sponsor recognition in the episode description • Tagging of the sponsor in applicable social posts • Opportunity to provide a brief message for host to read during episode • Association with the episode as it continues to be viewed or shared after its original release • Opportunity to sponsor an episode related to the company's area of expertise, when available *National WAHN retains editorial control of all WAHNcast topics, guests, and content. |
| Breakfast Bites - WAHN's Biweekly Newsletter | $1,000/per issue | • Exclusive recognition as the WAHN Newsletter Presenting Sponsor • Company logo prominently featured in bi-weekly newsletter • Exposure to 10,000+ WAHN members nationwide • Sponsor recognition and link to company website in every issue • One featured sponsor spotlight per quarter, company news, resource, service, or initiative, educational/thought leadership content, or highlight company professionals • LinkedIn recognition announcing the partnership |
State/Regional Chapter Sponsorship
Please click the green “Sponsor” button to select your sponsorship level (including the option to enter a custom amount not listed on the chart). Every contribution helps us continue the important work of advancing our mission.
Includes:
- Company recognition at all sponsorship state/regional events
- Company logo on sponsoring state/regional website and various advertisements on sponsoring state/regions’ LinkedIn
| Sponsorship Level | Investment | Benefits |
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| Executive | $10,000+ | • 6 free tickets to events of the sponsoring chapter • Recognized in Chapter WAHN electronic communications, as applicable (e.g., emails, newsletters, social media, or other outreach), whenever sponsors are highlighted by the chapter • Recognition at sponsored event(s) with prominent signage, per agreement with the chapter • Verbal recognition at events • Priority opportunity to provide opening remarks at an event • Priority opportunity to be a moderator on one panel (as applicable) • Priority opportunity to be a panelist on one panel (as applicable) |
| State/Region Founding | $8,500+ | • 5 free tickets to events of the sponsoring chapter • Recognized in Chapter WAHN electronic communications, as applicable (e.g., emails, newsletters, social media, or other outreach), whenever sponsors are highlighted by the chapter • Recognition at sponsored event(s) with prominent signage, per agreement with the chapter • Verbal recognition at events • Priority opportunity to provide opening remarks at an event • Priority opportunity to be a moderator on one panel (as applicable) • Recognized on the website as Founding Sponsor for Supporting Operational Costs (first right of refusal for this exclusive level of sponsorship for 4 years following) |
| Promoter | $5,000+ | • 4 free tickets to events of the sponsoring chapter • Recognized in Chapter WAHN electronic communications, as applicable (e.g., emails, newsletters, social media, or other outreach), whenever sponsors are highlighted by the chapter • Recognition at sponsored event(s) with prominent signage, per agreement with the chapter • Verbal recognition at events • Priority opportunity to provide opening remarks at an event |
| Associate | $2,500+ | • 3 free tickets to events of the sponsoring chapter • Recognized in Chapter WAHN electronic communications, as applicable (e.g., emails, newsletters, social media, or other outreach), whenever sponsors are highlighted by the chapter • Recognition at sponsored event(s) with prominent signage, per agreement with the chapter • Verbal recognition at events |
| Colleague | $1,000+ | • 2 free tickets to events of the sponsoring chapter • Recognized in Chapter WAHN electronic communications, as applicable (e.g., emails, newsletters, social media, or other outreach), whenever sponsors are highlighted by the chapter • Recognition at sponsored event(s) with prominent signage, per agreement with the chapter |
| Friends of WAHN | $500+ | • 1 free ticket to events of the sponsoring chapter • Recognized in Chapter WAHN electronic communications, as applicable (e.g., emails, newsletters, social media, or other outreach), whenever sponsors are highlighted by the chapter |
The sponsorship year is a defined period that resets annually on a specific day as communicated by the chapter.
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2027 National Summit Sponsors
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Heart of WAHN
Dedicated supporters whose generosity is a vital part of our work
CAHEC |
Maureen & Jeff Prendergast |
Erin Hedges
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The NRP Group
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CSG Advisors |
Heather Smith |