2026 Partnership Opportunities
The mission of AIA Cleveland is to uplift our members and the profession of architecture. Our sponsors engage with members by partnering at a sponsorship level that fits their needs, ranging from four annual sponsorship levels to individual event sponsorships.
AIA Cleveland by the Numbers
• The membership roster includes 533 individuals representing 403 firms.
• Our chapter hosts an estimated 68 events annually with 2,650 attendees.
• Marketing reach includes 2,718 newsletter subscribers with a 48% open rate; and 796 LinkedIn, 2,600 Facebook, and 2,085 Instagram followers.
Annual Chapter Sponsorship
Visionary Sponsor ...................................................... $5,000
• Continuous logo placement on AIA website & newsletters with live links
• Logo placement in social media posts
• 2 Intro speaking opportunities for non-annual events
• 2 Sponsor shoutouts about your company in newsletters
• 2 Sponsor virtual Lunch n’ Learns
• 2 Tickets to the AIA Cleveland Design Awards Gala
• 2 Tickets to Women in Architecture Celebration Event
• 2 Tickets to the Sponsor Appreciation Party
• 1 Allied Professional Membership
• Logo displayed in AIA Cleveland window in Playhouse Square
Ambassador Sponsor .................................................. $3,500
• Continuous logo placement on AIA website & newsletters with live link
• Logo placement in social media posts
• 1 Intro speaking opportunity for non-annual events
• 2 Sponsor shoutouts about your company in newsletters
• 2 Sponsor virtual Lunch n’ Learns
• 1 Ticket to the AIA Cleveland Design Awards Gala
• 2 Tickets to Women in Architecture Celebration Event
• 2 Tickets to the Sponsor Appreciation Party
• 1 Allied Professional Membership
• Continuous logo placement on AIA website & newsletters with live link
• Logo placement in social media posts
• 1 Intro speaking opportunity for non-annual events
• 1 Sponsor shoutout about your company in newsletter
• 2 Sponsor virtual Lunch n’ Learns
• 1 Ticket to the AIA Cleveland Design Awards Gala
• 2 Tickets to Women in Architecture Celebration Event
• 2 Tickets to the Sponsor Appreciation Party
• 1 Allied Professional Membership
• Logo displayed in AIA Cleveland window in Playhouse Square
Supporter Sponsor ...................................................... $1,500
• Continuous logo placement on AIA website & newsletters with live link
• Logo placement in social media posts
• 1 Sponsor shoutout about your company in newsletter
• 1 Sponsor product knowledge article in our Monday newsletters
• 1 Sponsor virtual Lunch n’ Learn
• 1 Ticket to Women in Architecture Celebration Event
• 1 Ticket to the Sponsor Appreciation Party
• 1 Allied Professional Membership
• Logo displayed in AIA Cleveland window in Playhouse Square
• Logo displayed in AIA Cleveland window in Playhouse Square Patron Sponsor ............................................................ $2,500
AIA Cleveland reserves the right to change, postpone or cancel events to preserve the health and safety of our members.
Design Cruise Line: June 4, 2026
Each Summer over 400 members of the architecture and design community enjoy an evening of networking and fun on board a private cruise through Lake Erie on the Goodtime III cruise ship. AIA Cleveland will return any sponsorships if the event is unable to be held.
Captain Sponsor 1 available ...................................................................... $2,000
• Company name and logo to headline event graphics
• Company name and logo with live link on Annual Design Cruise web page, one newsletter and social media
• Priority boarding on the Goodtime III
• 10 Boat cruise tickets and 20 drink tickets
• 2 Tickets to the Sponsor Appreciation Party
After Party Sponsor 1 available $1,500
• Company name and logo to headline all after-party graphics
• Company name and logo with live link on Annual Design Cruise web page, one newsletter and social media
• 4 After party tickets
• 2 Design Cruise Line tickets with 4 drink tickets
• 1 Ticket to the Sponsor Appreciation Party
Commander Sponsor .................................................................................. $600
• Company name and logo on all event graphics
• Company name and logo with live link on Annual Design Cruise web page, one newsletter and social media
• Priority boarding on the Goodtime III
• 4 Boat cruise tickets and 8 drink tickets
• 1 Ticket to Sponsor Appreciation Party
Lieutenant Sponsor ..................................................................................... $300
• Company logo on all event graphics
• Company name and logo with live link on Annual Design Cruise web page, one newsletter and social media
• Priority boarding on the Goodtime III
• 2 Boat cruise tickets and 4 drink tickets
• 1 Ticket to Sponsor Appreciation Party
Sand Festival: August 2026
Each Summer, members of the design community gather at Edgewater Beach to compete in a sandcastle building and volleyball competition. Event sponsors will reach an audience of 550+ members of the architecture and design community along with thousands of engaged Edgewater beach-goers. AIA Cleveland will return any sponsorships if the festival is unable to be held.
Presenting Sponsor 1 available ................................................................. $5,000
• 2 Complimentary Team Registrations
• Company Name integrated into event logo
• Company Name/Logo featured on all event graphics, live link on Sand Festival website page, one newsletter and social media
• Inclusion in media interviews, releases, and announcements
• Participation in Celebrity Sand Castle Jury
• 1 Intro speaking opportunity for non-annual events
• 1 Sponsor Shoutout email about your company in our newsletter
• 2 Tickets to Sponsor Appreciation Party
Signature Sponsor 1 available ................................................................... $3,000
• 1 Complimentary Team Registration
• Company Name/Logo featured on all event graphics, live link on Sand Festival website page, one newsletter and social media
• Participation in Celebrity Sand Castle Jury
• 1 Intro speaking opportunity for non-annual events
• 2 Tickets to Sponsor Appreciation Party
Lake Erie Event Partner 4 available $2,000
• 1 Complimentary Team Registration
• Company Name/Logo featured on all event graphics, live link on Sand Festival website page, one newsletter and social media
• 2 tickets to Sponsor Appreciation Party
Golden Shovel Sponsor ............................................................................
• 1 Complimentary Team Registration
• Company Name/Logo featured on all event graphics, live link on Sand Festival website page, one newsletter and social media
• 1 Ticket to Sponsor Appreciation Party
$1,500
AIA | IIDA Golf Outing, August 2026
Enjoy a fun filled day golfing with architects, interior designers, vendors and consultants at the annual golf outing. This event regularly sells out.
Hole Sponsor with Foursome ..................................................................... $750
• Voice and Logo recognition during event
• Company name and logo with live link on Golf Outing web page, one newsletter and social media
• 1 Hole sponsor sign with company logo at tee box
• 1 Round of golf for a team of 4 golfers (includes boxed lunch and dinner)
Oasis Hole Sponsor 5 available .......................................................................... $750
• Voice and Logo recognition during event
• Company name and logo with live link on Golf Outing web page, one newsletter and social media
• 1 Hole sponsor sign with company logo located at a specified location on the course
• Sponsor provides an amenity of their choice at their specified location on the course
• Boxed Lunch and Dinner for Oasis Hole Sponsor up to 4 attendees
Hole Sponsor ................................................................................................... $225
• Voice and Logo recognition during event
• Company name and logo with live link on Golf Outing web page, one newsletter and social media
• 1 Hole sponsor sign with company logo at tee box
Golf Foursome ............................................................................................... $625
• 1 Round of golf (includes boxed lunch and dinner) for a team of 4 golfers
Individual Golfer ............................................................................................ $175
• 1 Round of golf (includes boxed lunch and dinner) for 1 individual
Dinner Only ...................................................................................................... $60
• Dinner for 1 individual at the end of the event
Lunch Sponsor .............................................................................................. $500
• Voice and Logo recognition during event
• Company name and logo with live link on Golf Outing web page, one newsletter and social media
• 1 Sponsor sign with company logo at lunch table
• Opportunity to pass out lunches and connect with attendees prior to golf
Beverage Sponsor ......................................................................................... $500
• Voice and Logo recognition during event
• Company name and logo with live link on Golf Outing web page, one newsletter and social media
• 1 Sponsor sign with company logo near beverage cooler
• Opportunity to pass out lunches and connect with attendees prior to golf
Dinner Sponsor ........................................................................................... $1,000
• Voice and Logo recognition during event
• Company name and logo with live link on Golf Outing web page, one newsletter and social media
• 1 Sponsor sign with company logo at the dinner pavilion
• 1 Round of golf for a team of 4 golfers (includes boxed lunch and dinner)
• Opportunity to display product at dinner pavilion
• Opportunity to share a short message about your company at dinner
Women in Architecture+ Annual Celebration, March 2026
Join us in recognizing the contributions of women in architecture. This event is held during Women’s History Month in March, and approximately 150 people attend.
Zaha Hadid Sponsor 5 available ................................................................ $1,800
• Company name and logo to headline event graphics
• Voice and Logo recognition during event
• Company name and logo with live link on WIA web page, one newsletter and social media
• 1 Sponsor shoutout about your company in our Monday newsletter
• 8 Tickets to the signature WIA event
• 2 Tickets to Sponsor Appreciation Party
Julia Morgan Sponsor .............................................................................. $1,300
• Company name and logo on event graphics
• Voice and Logo recognition during event
• Company name and logo with live link on WIA web page, one newsletter and social media
• 6 Tickets to the signature WIA event
• 1 Ticket to the Sponsor Appreciation Party
Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector Sponsor ............................................ $500
• Company name and logo on event graphics
• Voice and logo recognition during event
• Company name and logo with live link on WIA web page, one newsletter and social media
• 2 Tickets to the signature WIA event
• 1 Ticket to Sponsor Appreciation Party
Eileen Gray Sponsor .................................................................................... $300
• Voice and logo recognition during event
• Company name and logo with live link on WIA web page, one newsletter and social media
• 1 Ticket to signature WIA event
• 1 Ticket to Sponsor Appreciation Party
Non-Annual Sponsor Opportunities
Thrive Sponsor ............................................................................................. $300
• Voice and logo recognition during event
• Company name and logo with live link in one newsletter
• 1 Ticket to the Event
• 1 Ticket to Sponsor Appreciation Party
NeXXt Reads Sponsor .................................................................................. $250
• Voice and logo recognition during event
• Company name and logo with live link and in one newsletter
• 1 Ticket to Sponsor Appreciation Party
Cleveland reserves the right to change, postpone or cancel events to preserve the health and safety of our members.
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Design Awards
The Annual AIA Cleveland Design Awards is the premiere design awards program in Northeast Ohio. Over 400 members of the Cleveland architecture and design community gather each year to recognize design excellence. This event typically takes place on a Friday in early November. Design Awards regularly delivers the highest number of hits on AIA Cleveland’s website.
Bar | Naming Rights Sponsor 1 available ............................................... $5,000
• Company name and logo to headline event graphic
• Company logo in awards program book and ceremony
• Company name and logo with live link on Design Awards web page, one newsletter and social media
• Exclusive speaker intro at event
• Voice and Logo recognition during ceremony
• 8 Complimentary event tickets + (4) Student tickets donated to student attendees in your name
• 1 Reserved Table for (8) attendees at Ceremony
• 16 additional complimentary drink tickets
• 4 Invites to the AIA Cleveland End of Year Sponsor Party
• 1 Sponsor Shoutout in a Monday Newsletter
Red Carpet 1 available ................................................................................. $3,600
• Exclusive company name and logo to headline red carpet backdrop
• Company logo in awards program book and ceremony
• Voice and Logo recognition during ceremony
• Company name and logo with live link on Design Awards web page, one newsletter and social media
• 8 Complimentary event tickets + (2) Student tickets donated to student attendees in your name
• 1 Reserved Table for (8) attendees at Ceremony
• 8 additional complimentary drink tickets
• 2 Invites to the AIA Cleveland End of Year Sponsor Party
• 1 Sponsor Shoutout in a Monday Newsletter
Monthly, Quarterly, & Bi-Annual Events
How to Particpate
Allied Professional Membership: $300
Allied Professional Members are individuals or companies who would like to promote their products and services to architects and other design professionals. You will have the opportunity to connect and network with likeminded people who share an interest in design and the built environment. We serve over 400 members and are the second largest Ohio chapter. Become an Allied Professional Member by visiting www.aiacleveland.com/sponsor or contact AIA Cleveland by calling 216-626-5755
• Company name and logo on tabletop placard
• Company logo in awards program book and ceremony
• Company name and logo with live link on Design Awards web page, one newsletter and social media
• 8 Complimentary event tickets + (2) Student tickets donated to student attendees in your name
• 1 Reserved Table for (8) attendees at Design Awards Ceremony
• 8 additional complimentary drink tickets
• 2 Invites to the AIA Cleveland End of Year Sponsor Party Gold Sponsor $1,400
• Company logo in awards program book and ceremony
• Company name and logo with live link on Design Awards web page, one newsletter and social media
• 2 complimentary event tickets + (1) Student ticket donated to a student attendee in your name
• 2 Invites to the AIA Cleveland End of Year Sponsor Party
Silver Drink Sponsor 6 available .................................................................. $900
• Exclusive classic cocktail named in your honor
• Sponsor drink menus on all bars
• Company logo in awards program book and ceremony
• Company name and logo with live link on Design Awards web page, one newsletter and social media
• 1 Complimentary event ticket
• 1 Invite to the AIA Cleveland End of Year Sponsor Party
| Contributor Sponsor ................................................................... $600
• Company logo in awards program book and ceremony
• Company name and logo with live link on Design Awards web page, one newsletter and social media
• 1 Complimentary event ticket
• 1 Invite to the AIA Cleveland End of Year Sponsor Party
Advertising Opportunities
Newsletter ad with links: $270 per month
RFP | RFQ Newsletter Posting: $216 per month
Job Postings: $54 per month on website, including weekly newsletter links
Scan to vist our partnership website. www.aiacleveland.com/sponsor