Sponsor

Sponsor SOGIEcon

LGBTQIA+ young people need affirmation, community, and opportunity. Your sponsorship helps us make this experience possible.

Become a Sponsor

SOGIEcon is an LGBTQIA+ youth conference that brings together people from all over the nation and 2027 marks its 30th anniversary. Our sponsors are organizations that share our values of equity, affirmation, and access. They are committed to the well-being of LGBTQIA+ youth. Become our partner in this mission and connect your organization with:

LGBTQIA+ youth across the region, families, educators, clinicians, and community leaders

Highly engaged professionals and advocates from Connecticut and beyond

UConn and its Rainbow Center, The National SOGIE Center, and partner departments

30 years of credibility, community trust, and national recognition

Sponsorship Tiers

All sponsorship packages include logo recognition, complimentary tickets, and acknowledgment in conference materials. Higher tiers include speaking opportunities, premium placement, and expanded visibility of your logo and organization name. Your contribution goes directly to the support and execution of SOGIEcon at UConn, with any remaining funds available to support UConn’s activities related to future SOGIEcon events.

  • Premier naming recognition across all conference materials and signage
  • Prominent logo placement on website, program, and digital platforms
  • Speaking opportunity at Opening or Closing Ceremony
  • Four complimentary tickets (value $700)
  • 6′ non-commercial information table with two (2) chairs in prime location
  • Three social media features acknowledging the contribution and dedicated recognition
  • Opportunity to present a branded award or recognition at the conference

  • Top-tier logo placement on all conference materials and website
  • Speaking opportunity (format to be confirmed with conference team)
  • 6′ non-commercial information table with two (2) chairs in prime location
  • Three complimentary tickets (value $525)
  • A social media recognition acknowledging the contribution

  • Logo on all conference materials and website
  • 6′ non-commercial information table with two (2) chairs in prime location
  • Two complimentary tickets (value $350)
  • A social media recognition acknowledging the contribution

  • Logo on conference materials and website
  • Two complimentary tickets (value $350)
  • A social media recognition acknowledging the contribution

  • Logo on conference program and website
  • Two complimentary tickets (value $350)
  • Recognition in conference app

  • Logo on conference program and website
  • One complimentary ticket (value $175)
  • Recognition in conference app

  • Name/logo in conference program
  • One complimentary ticket (value $175)
  • Recognition in conference app

  • Name recognition in conference program and app
  • One complimentary ticket (value $175)
  • Recognition as a community supporter of LGBTQIA+ youth

Become a Sponsor

Register via our Sponsor & Vendor Registration form. Select your sponsorship level and submit your organization information, logo, and payment details.

A member of the SOGIEcon team will follow up to confirm your package and next steps. Vendor setup details, electrical/Wi-Fi access, and logistics will be communicated following registration. Number of staff, set-up contact, and accessibility accommodations will be confirmed upon booking.

For questions about sponsorships opportunities, custom packages, and in-kind contributions, email us at rainbowcenter@uconn.edu.

Your gift will be received by The University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc., a Connecticut non-profit and a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization that exclusively benefits UConn. All contributions are subject to certain administrative fees that support Foundation operating expenses and other priorities determined by the University unit receiving the gift. You may contact us or obtain a copy of our financial report at 2390 Alumni Drive, U-3206, Storrs, CT 06269, 800-269-9965, or www.foundation.uconn.edu. The Foundation is registered to solicit charitable contributions with the appropriate governing authorities in all states requiring registration. For additional state solicitation disclosures click here. REGISTRATION WITH A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship Values Agreement

SOGIEcon partners are asked to affirm alignment with our core values as part of the sponsorship process. We request sponsors and vendors agree to:

  • Affirm the dignity, identity, and full humanity of LGBTQIA+ youth
  • Maintain youth-safe and inclusive practices in all interactions at the conference
  • Abide by the SOGIEcon Code of Conduct
  • Refrain from any messaging or activities that contradict SOGIEcon’s mission of affirmation and equity

SOGIEcon reserves the right to decline or discontinue any sponsorship or vendor relationship that does not align with these values.

“Christine and I have been chaperones on all the Giuliani-funded True Colors trips, bringing our LGBTQ+ groups along for what inevitably becomes a defining day for these kids. Years later, students continue to talk about their True Colors Day. For many of them, it provides that boost in confidence that carries over into their daily lives. I’ve heard students talk about how this trip made the difference between depression and hope, isolation and inclusion. I don’t want to be overly dramatic but for some of these kids, this trip has been a literal life saver.”