Partner with NCPERS: Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the public pension community and connect with key decision makers.

Pension executives connect at the Chief Officers Summit NCPERS is the leading national nonprofit association advocating for and supporting public pension systems and the professionals who oversee them. Through essential education, research, and advocacy, we work to protect and expand pension access and ensure secure retirements for the people who dedicate their careers to public service.

Our community includes trustees, administrators, policymakers, and industry experts from hundreds of pension funds across the country. Sponsors choose to engage with NCPERS because our platforms and events create meaningful opportunities to build relationships, share insights, and drive real impact in public retirement systems.

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Why Become a Sponsor?

Partnering with NCPERS gives your organization direct access to leaders and decision makers within the public pension community, while aligning your brand with an organization trusted for its thought leadership and industry stewardship.

Sponsorship value includes:

Access to public pension trustees, administrators and pension staff.
Visibility across national conferences, virtual platforms, and NCPERS thought leadership
Opportunities to build long-term relationships with professionals shaping public retirement systems
Direct support of education, research, and advocacy that strengthen public pensions and retirement security for millions of public servants.

When you sponsor NCPERS, you are supporting an organization that has been dedicated to public pensions for decades and is widely recognized as a leader in public pension education across the industry.

Who You Will Reach?

NCPERS serves a broad, engaged community of public pension professionals and stakeholders, including:

Trustees, administrators, and plan staff
State and local government officials
Union representatives
Financial consultants and service providers

This audience represents the full spectrum of leadership and expertise involved in the governance, oversight, and operation of public retirement systems.

Year-Round Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship with NCPERS goes beyond a single event or date. Many partners choose annual packages that provide visibility throughout the year across multiple touchpoints, including in-person and virtual programming, and digital marketing.

Annual sponsorship packages offer ongoing visibility and engagement across NCPERS’s key programs and communication channels. These packages are designed to help you reach your audience at meaningful moments, build ongoing engagement, and reinforce your organization’s role in supporting the public pension ecosystem.

Benefits may include multi-event recognition, year-round branding, prioritized access to thought leadership opportunities, and inclusion in digital outreach. Packages are scalable to fit your level of investment and organizational objectives. Contact events@ncpers.org to learn more.

Single Event Sponsorships

Attendees network in front of signage at NCPERS Conference Sponsors can also support individual programs that align with their areas of focus. Signature opportunities include:

Each of these events draws a targeted audience of trustees, plan staff, and decision makers and offers multiple ways for sponsors to engage through exhibiting, speaking roles, and networking.

Benefits and Recognition

Sponsorship at NCPERS comes with a clear set of benefits designed to increase your visibility and impact, including:

Complimentary or discounted registrations
Exhibit space at in-person events
Speaking or panel participation (where applicable)
Recognition on event signage and materials
Website visibility and promotional placement
Features in email newsletters and social media

Specific benefits are outlined in individual sponsorship materials to help you choose the level and scope that best match your goals.

FAQs

Is membership in NCPERS required?

Yes. Your organization must be a current member of NCPERS in order to become a sponsor.

If my organization is an NCPERS member, are we also considered a sponsor?

No. NCPERS membership and sponsorship are separate. Membership provides access to NCPERS programs, resources, and benefits. Sponsorship is an additional investment that allows organizations to support NCPERS’s educational activities while gaining visibility, engagement opportunities, and recognition within the public pension community.

Are speaking opportunities guaranteed with sponsorship?

No. Speaking opportunities are not guaranteed. Program content is developed based on educational value, relevance, and audience needs. That said, an organization’s engagement with NCPERS, including sponsorship, is one of several factors considered when reviewing and selecting submitted proposals.

Who will we reach through an NCPERS sponsorship?

NCPERS sponsorship connects your organization with a highly engaged audience of public pension professionals and stakeholders, including trustees, administrators, and plan staff, as well as state and local government officials, union representatives, and financial consultants and service providers. Together, this audience represents the full range of leadership and expertise responsible for the governance, oversight, and day-to-day operation of public retirement systems.

Can sponsorship packages be customized?

Yes. Packages are scalable and can be tailored to support your organization’s goals, preferred level of engagement, and budget. For more information, please contact events@ncpers.org or 202-601-2447.

What do sponsorship dollars support?

Sponsorship dollars help offset the costs of producing NCPERS events, including program delivery and promotion. This includes educational programming, keynote speakers, event production, event platforms, and marketing resources. Sponsorship supports high-quality content and a strong attendee experience while helping maintain broad access to NCPERS programs for members.