Partner With The Network
Help the Field Come Together at ComNet22 Seattle
As a not-for-profit organization, The Communications Network relies on investments and financial support from partners who share our belief that foundations and nonprofits who communicate well are stronger, smarter, and vastly more effective and that diverse, vibrant networks are essential to build community, share learning, elevate leaders, and solve complex problems.
We seek partners who share our belief in the power of modern communications to improve lives.
To discuss partnership opportunities and/or explore ways to support specific Network efforts advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, please contact Communications Network CEO Sean Gibbons at sgibbons@comnetwork.org.
A friendly reminder that ComNet22 has a no solicitation policy.
We believe in the power of communications for good.
Halting climate change. Eradicating disease. Lifting up the arts. Ending poverty. At their core, foundations and nonprofits are in the business of advancing big, bold ideas. But impact only happens when those ideas move out into the wider world to inspire change though smart communications. Learn more about The Network.
Community, Learning, Leadership
Driven by our core values of community, learning, and leadership, The Network brings together social sector leaders to solve complex problems, while providing them with insights, ideas, innovations, and techniques to help them grow, thrive and shape the future.
In exchange for your financial support, in 2022 all Network general operating underwriting support includes:
Visibility
Logo and/or name listed on conference website, Sponsors page, conference portal, and highlighted throughout the conference.
Invitation to the Sponsors Reception hosted by The Communications Network Board and staff during the conference.
Access
Conference registrations (which can be donated to our scholarship pool).
Conference registrations can be used by colleagues, grantees, friends, or can be donated to our scholarship pool.
Outreach
Opportunity to contribute one item to attendee gift bag.
To discuss partnership opportunities and/or explore ways to support specific Network efforts advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, please contact Communications Network CEO Sean Gibbons at sgibbons@comnetwork.org.
The ComNet22 Audience is Influential
We are a vibrant, diverse, and dedicated community of communicators, storytellers, strategists, designers, researchers, producers, and community builders.
Here are examples of our members and supporters who you’ll meet at ComNet22.
Support the leaders who harness the power and potential of communications to drive change
As A Network Underwriter and Partner You’ll Be Able To:
CONNECT WITH SECTOR LEADERS, STRATEGISTS, & DECISION MAKERS.
Establish relationships with the most knowledgeable, influential, and innovative global leaders in social sector communications. The Communications Network has nearly 2,600 members in more than 15 countries representing influential nonprofits, foundations, and NGOs.
Attend world-class conferences and meetings. The Network’s annual conference anchors a series of events that also include regional networking meetings, professional roundtables, webinars, and other opportunities to engage with Network members.
SHOWCASE YOUR EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE AT NETWORK GATHERINGS.
The Network regularly gathers the field through programs including ComNet (The Network’s annual conference), ComNetworkLOCAL (Network groups gathering regularly around the country to build partnerships, offer support, and share ideas and information), and Circles (new communities of practice that connect Network members based shared issue areas, job roles, and/or shared identities).
DEMONSTRATE YOUR LEADERSHIP.
Share and exchange knowledge, advice, and experiences with comms for good leaders around the world.
Advance the capabilities of foundation and nonprofit communications teams through excellent professional development programs.
Help our members build, strengthen, and diversify their professional network.
CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK RESEARCH AND LEARNING.
The Network shares and showcases the field’s best thinking through research, case studies, resource guides, reports, and practical tools to demonstrate and advance the best thinking in the rapidly evolving field of communications for good.
Get to know the Network Programs
Network members serving in similar job roles, working on similar issue areas, or sharing an identity connect in small, peer-led, and facilitated groups to exchange ideas and practices, and support one another through Circles.
Our online learning sessions — webinars, virtual roundtables, and presentations—provide access to thought leaders and offer skill-building opportunities, data, and insights on a range of relevant topics and practice areas.
Foundation and nonprofit leaders gather regularly through The Network’s LOCAL Groups in 15 cities across the US to connect and learn from one another on issues facing their communities and the field.