Economic Summit
Dear Corporate and Community Partner,
On behalf of the NAACP New Jersey State Conference, I respectfully invite your corporation/organization to partner with us as a financial sponsor for our Annual State Convention, which will be held October 2nd through 4th, 2026 at The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village in Princeton, New Jersey.
The NAACP New Jersey State Conference serves as the leading civil rights advocacy organization in the state, representing thousands of members across our branches, youth councils, and college chapters. Our annual convention is our premier gathering, bringing together civil rights leaders, community advocates, faith leaders, elected officials, corporate partners, and grassroots members from across New Jersey. The convention serves as a critical platform for leadership training, policy discussions, economic empowerment initiatives, youth development, and strategic planning to advance equity, justice, and opportunity for all residents of our state.
Your sponsorship will directly support programming that focuses on education equity, criminal justice reform, economic advancement, health equity, youth leadership development, and civic engagement. In addition, your partnership will demonstrate your organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social responsibility while providing valuable visibility among community leaders, decision-makers, and engaged consumers throughout New Jersey.
We offer multiple sponsorship levels that include recognition in convention materials, promotional opportunities, exhibitor space, advertising placements, and public acknowledgment during major convention events. We would be honored to customize a sponsorship package that aligns with your organization’s philanthropic priorities and community engagement goals.
We sincerely hope you will consider joining us again, or for the first time as a valued sponsor of this important event. Together, we can continue to strengthen communities, empower citizens, and advance the fight for civil rights and social justice.
We would welcome the opportunity to discuss partnership opportunities with you. For additional information or to confirm your sponsorship, please contact State Secretary, Vivian Darkes at secretary@naacpnjsc.org or our Executive Director, Danielle Combs, at (609) 310-0211 to confirm sponsorship availability or for additional information. Kindly indicate the package you desire and return it by July 1, 2025.
Thank you for your continued commitment to building stronger, more equitable communities throughout New Jersey. We look forward to partnering with you to make this year’s convention a tremendous success.
Sincerely,
Richard T. Smith Member, NAACP Board of Directors President, NAACP NJ State Conference
Economic Development Summit
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
EVENT SPONSOR
$75,000
25 attendees
2 complimentary registrations for the full convention Premier signage
Greetings on behalf of the union
Full page digital Ad
(will have program printed for that day)
GOLD SPONSOR
$50,000
15 attendees
1 complimentary registration for the full convention
Full page digital Ad
(will have program printed for that day)
SILVER SPONSOR
$ 25,000
10 attendees
1 complimentary registration for the full convention
Full page digital Ad
(will have program printed for that day)
ANNUAL CONVENTION
Tentative Agenda
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
8:00 AM -2:30 PM ECONOMIC SUMMIT
3:00 PM - 7:30 PM REGISTRATION
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM REGIONAL CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (Adults and Youth & College)
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM STATE OF THE STATE
President Richard T. Smith
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM PLENARY
Tentative Agenda
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM ECONOMIC LUNCHEON (Adults and Youth & College)
KEYNOTE: TBD
WORKSHOPS
(TO BE FINALIZED)
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM .............................................................Health
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM .................. Black Vendor Shopping Experience
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM ................. Workshop: Economic Development
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM ...................................Workshop: Membership
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM .............................................Workshop: Policy
HONORING FIRST LADIES OF THE CHURCH
KEYNOTE: TBD
