Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor a national conference, leadership seminar, constituency group, online resource or other event and connect with the top decision makers in local government. Two annual conferences, national and regional leadership seminars, diverse group meetings, Internet television station and other events make reaching your target audience easy and position your organization’s brand with trusted NLC programs.


NLC offers companies and national nonprofit organizations a broad range of sponsorship opportunities that will link your brand with high visibility events, trusted online resources and targeted member groups. Invest with confidence and use sponsorship to:

  • Reinforce your company’s name and create brand awareness with the nation’s top local government decision makers
  • Build credibility for products and services within a group of highly networked elected and career officials
  • Enhance your corporate image by sponsoring a nationally-recognized and respected organization

NLC Conferences

NLC hosts two annual conferences in the spring and fall that convene thousands of elected officials and city staff members. Sponsoring events, products for attendees or the conferences in general will provide your company or organization with valuable brand-building and networking opportunities.

Leadership Training Institute Seminars

The NLC Leadership Training Institute hosts training seminars in conjunction with NLC’s two annual conferences, constituency group events and state league meetings, and regionally, to meet specific member needs; and hosts an annual leadership summit to meet the training needs of members. Sponsorship at these events engages your company with many of the most active NLC leaders – mayors and council members who are strong leaders in their own communities.

NLC Constituency Groups

Constituency groups are targeted networks within the NLC membership which share common interests and work collaboratively with NLC to contribute to leadership development, policy formulation, advocacy and program activities. The groups, led by elected officers and boards, meet at NLC annual conferences and sponsor special activities and workshops throughout the year. Sponsorship of these targeted member groups helps tailor your company’s message with these diverse audiences.

NLC-TV

NLC-TV is NLC’s Internet television station, sharing the video resources, conference speakers and workshops and other valuable video content. Sponsorship of NLC-TV is one of the benefits of being an NLC Capstone Corporate Partner and some sponsorship packages. Sponsorship of NLC-TV coverage of NLC conferences positions your company’s brand with conference attendees and a broader population of NLC’s membership.