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Annual Partnership Program

The IMBA is pleased to be able to offer its "Annual Partnership Program" to members of our association! This program provides member companies the opportunity to purchase event sponsorships, advertising, education, and, recognition & exposure throughout the year. It is an easy item to budget for on an annual basis with one payment to IMBA, and there are five (5) different package levels to choose from listed below.

Each package offers a different combination of items, and we designed this to fit all budgets. Additionally, we are open to work with companies to customize a program that will best fit their business needs within the framework of the overall program.

Program Benefits

	Platinum	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Pearl
	Level	Level	Level	Level	Level
Investment	$5,000	$3,000	$2,000	$1,000	$750
Account credit to be used for attending IMBA events (1)	$750	$500	$300	$150	$0
Website link to your company site on landing page (scrolling)	Company Logo	Company Logo	Company Name	Company Name	Company Name
INgage Newsletter advertising with link to preferred company website page (Partner provides the artwork file)	1/4 page each edition	1/8 page each edition	1/8 page every other edition	No	No
Website advertising on program page (Partner provides the artwork)	1/4 page	1/8 page	1/8 page	Business Card	No
Opportunity for your company representative to be considered as a speaker at an IMBA event	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Include corporate logo in all new IMBA member event correspondence	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
State Convention Sponsorship Credit to be utilized as desired with available options (2)	$2,000	$1,000	$750	$0	$0
General session speaker introduction at convention (where available)	Yes	No	No	No	No
Exhibit space at the convention	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Production Conference and Compliance Seminar (when applicable) recognition and exhibitor space	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Opportunity to write an advertorial article to be published in INgage Newsletter	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Recognition at Annual President's Dinner	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Opportunity to be a Featured Member for a month on website landing page and highlighted in INgage Newsletter	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Logo on website dedicated to Annual Partnership Program	Yes	Yes	Name Only	Name Only	Name Only
Recognition with logo or name on Facebook and LinkedIn	Logo	Logo	Logo	Name Only	Name Only
Separate 'Member Spotlight' communication	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Opportunity to distribute materials at an IMBA educational event	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
IMBA Membership directory access, including membership spreadsheet	Yes	Yes	No	No	No

1) Chapter to invoice State for cost of local event and State to maintain record of credits used.
2) Sponsor options for single events, including the Convention and other state-wide events will continue to be offered for companies not interested in annual option.

Program Questions & Answers

What is the IMBA’s Annual Partnership Program (APP)?

The Annual Partnership Program is an opportunity for member companies to purchase advertising, education, association marketing, and event sponsorships within a single package. This is an annual commitment to the IMBA, and with one payment, receive recognition and exposure to our members all year long. Each package offers a slightly different combination of items.

What are the investment options associated with the Program?

IMBA has created developed five separate levels of investment in the program from $750 to $5,000 to be able to provide opportunities for many companies to be able to take advantage of and budget for. Each level offers a different combination of benefits, and IMBA is open to tailoring a customized opportunity within the framework of the program.

Are membership dues included with this investment?

No. This program was designed to be separate from membership dues.

Can we use the credits with the partnership levels be used for IMBA PAC events?

No. Due to issues surrounding PAC regulations, this program is separate from any IMBA PAC activities.

As a lender, what are the benefits for us to invest?

There are many benefits with this program for lenders that include the following:

Multiple channels for exposure of your company’s products and services throughout the year that include; IMBA’s website, newsletter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages
These additional opportunities for exposure will provide your company to develop business beyond what singular meeting/event sponsorships have been able to do
A single fee on an annual basis vs requests for multiple meetings and events, allowing for an easier budgeting process
Credit for attending IMBA state and chapter meetings at most levels, including the State Convention

Finally, this program will ensure IMBA’s ability to offer the services we have been as our costs go up, along with yours, and will also provide IMBA with the opportunity to offer more services to our members with the increased resources.

Also, contributions, gifts, or other payments to IMBA are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes. However, they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses.

Please note that as a member of the IMBA, your name, work address, phone number and email address information is available to other members within our database, however, access is not available to those outside IMBA.