Corporate Partners
and Sponsorships

AUID members are the decision makers for major campus facilities projects and their purchasing power reaches many different areas of campus.

Who is AUID?


AUID is a non-profit association of practicing interior designers at higher education institutions. With over 140 members nationwide representing 78 different institutions, AUID provides a network and resource to engage in the sharing of information, discussion of issues, solution of problems, and the management of interior design at institutions of higher education.

Members work on urban and rural campuses, in two-year and four-year institutions, and at large and small schools. While the majority of our members are Interior Designers, Senior Designers and Project Managers, our membership also includes Facility Planners, FF&E Project Managers, Construction Project Managers and more.

Align your brand with AUID and make your marketing dollars count!

Purchasing Power on Campus

As key decision makers on campus, our members have tremendous purchasing power! 66% of our members spend over $500,000 on their campus projects annually.

Corporate Partnerships Benefits

Corporate partnership benefits begin November 1, 2024. Benefits fulfillment cycle occurs November 2023 through October 2024. For specific questions regarding the program, please contact AUID at info@auid.org.

This level includes a Platinum-Level sponsorship booth at the AUID Annual Conference, valued at $5,000.
Conference sponsorship includes: Booth space and 3 reps at vendor showcase; Ability to attend a roundtable panel host for platinum level corporate partners; Full page ad in program booklet; Conference Delegate list (Names, Schools, States); Opportunity to sponsor items included in the official conference swag bag and verbal recognition throughout conference. (Additional conference sponsorship opportunities are available for purchase during registration)

Additional Benefits
  • Full Membership Roster: Distributed twice a year
  • Email Blast: 2 annually
  • Social Media Post: 2 annually
  • Partner Spotlight Session: 60 Minutes
  • Email Copy of Annual Clerestory: Yes
  • Logo on AUID Website: Yes

This level includes a Gold-Level sponsorship booth at the AUID Annual Conference, valued at $3,000.
Conference sponsorship includes: Booth space and 2 reps at vendor showcase; Half (½) page ad in program booklet; Conference Delegate list (Names, Schools, States); Opportunity to sponsor items included in the official conference swag bag and verbal recognition throughout conference​. (Additional conference sponsorship opportunities are available for purchase during registration)

Additional Benefits
  • Full Membership Roster: Distributed twice a year
  • Email Blast: 1
  • Social Media Post: 1
  • Partner Spotlight Session: 30 Minutes
  • Email Copy of Annual Clerestory: Yes
  • Logo on AUID Website: Yes

This level includes a Silver-Level sponsorship booth at the AUID Annual Conference, valued at $1,500.
Conference sponsorship includes: Booth space and 1 reps at vendor showcase; Quarter (1/4) page ad in program booklet; Opportunity to sponsor items included in the official conference swag bag and verbal recognition throughout conference. (Additional conference sponsorship opportunities are available for purchase during registration)

Additional Benefits
  • Full Membership Roster: Distributed twice a year
  • Email Copy of Annual Clerestory: Yes
  • Logo on AUID Website: Yes

Corporate Partnership Benefits
2024 – 2025

Silver

$4,500

gold

$6,000

platinum

$8,000


Corporate Partnership Benefits will run November 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025 and will not be prorated. Benefits will not begin until payment is received. For specific questions regarding the program, please contact AUID at info@auid.org. (Anticipated 2026 term will be Jan. 1 – Dec. 21, 2026) 

To become a Corporate Partner:

  • Email  info@AUID.org if you are interested in becoming a Corporate Partner.
  • Review website for info on various levels
  • You will be contacted about next steps for registration, additional opportunities, and payment.
  • Enjoy benefits of Partnership!

Annual Conference Booth Sponsorship

(Will require additional exhibitor registration once launched)

Silver
($1,500 value)

Gold
($3,000 value)

Platinum
($5,000 value)

Email Blast to Members

0

1

2

Social Media Posting by AUID

0

1

2

Email Copy of Annual Clerestory
Full Membership Roster distributed twice a year
Partner Spotlight Session

30 Minutes

60 Minutes

Exclusive “Coffee Talk” for Platinum Partners at Annual Conference
Logo on AUID Website

Opportunities to Reach AUID

AUID members are the decision makers for major campus facilities projects and their purchasing power reaches many different areas of campus. Our association is where they network, share ideas, and meet the vendors they need for their next projects on campus. AUID connects them with solution-oriented partners and lasting business relationships.

The AUID e-newsletter is distributed once a month to 145 members currently and is growing as we add new members! Our open rate is an average of 31%. Each month, there are two advertising opportunities and one sponsored content opportunity.

E-Newsletter Ad Rates
  • Leaderboard 1: $700 (higher placement)
  • Leaderboard 2: $600 (lower placement)

Ad specs: 600 x 150 pixels


Sponsored Content in E-Newsletter

Establish your company as an industry thought leader. Include an image and a link to your site for added visibility. Only one permitted per month, per newsletter mailing.

Rate: $800/month

The AUID Annual Conference is a great way to reach our members in person. We offer many sponsorship opportunities, including an exhibitor showcase, special events through the conference, and CEU presentations. Offers may vary from year depending on the conference programming, and all offerings will be available with the launch of the Exhibitor Registration for conference.

Visit our Exhibitor & Sponsorship Page for all sponsorship details, and to fill out our interest form.

Platinum Conference Sponsor

  • Booth space and up to 3 reps at Exhibitor showcase 
  • Full Page ad in Program Booklet 
  • Conference Delegate List (Names, Schools, States) 
  • Opportunity to include branded items in swag bag 
  • Verbal recognition throughout conference   
  • Additional conference sponsorship opportunities will become available when exhibitor registration opens at varying additional costs on a first-come, first-served basis until available sponsorships are filled.  Opportunities may be limited in number. 

Gold Conference Sponsor

  • Booth space and up to 2 reps at Exhibitor showcase 
  • ½ Page ad in Program Booklet 
  • Conference Delegate List (Names, Schools, States) 
  • Opportunity to include branded items in swag bag 
  • Verbal recognition throughout conference 
  • Partners will receive an email granting priority conference exhibitor registration.   
  • Additional conference sponsorship opportunities will become available when exhibitor registration opens at varying additional costs on a first-come, first-served basis until available sponsorships are filled.  Opportunities may be limited in number. 

Silver Conference Sponsor

  • Booth space and 1 rep at Exhibitor showcase 
  • ¼ Page ad in Program Booklet 
  • Opportunity to include branded items in swag bag 
  • Verbal recognition throughout conference 
  • Partners will receive an email granting priority conference exhibitor registration.   
  • Additional conference sponsorship opportunities will become available when exhibitor registration opens at varying additional costs on a first-come, first-served basis until available sponsorships are filled.  Opportunities may be limited in number. 
  • Neocon/ Design Days Breakfast Sponsor – $2,000
  • Virtual CEU – $250
  • Custom Partner Events, varying costs.